MasterBateser Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 The Atlanta Falcons drafted a player who some would consider a "risk" with their second-round pick in cornerback Jalen Collins from LSU. One person who doesn't consider him a risk? Collins himself, according to Jeff Schultz of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.I personally dont think Im a risk, the Falcons second-round pick said after a light workout at a Falcons rookie camp. I know myself. Ive gotten myself under control. Im living right.As Schultz points out, the "news leaked before the draft that Collins failed three drug tests at LSU. The time-frame is non-specific, but Collins said his problems primarily came in his sophomore season in 2013."The fact that Collins is still willing to step up and talk about the issues, as well as face them to the media before his rookie season is a great thing. The former Tiger is loaded with talent, so here's to hoping that he truly has put the past in the past.(h/t The Atlanta Journal Constitution)Photo Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBateser Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/jalen-collins-i-ve-gotten-myself-under-control-051215 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimitiveJN Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 It happened when he was a sophomore. I'm not worried. The only thing I care about is his development. He had all the physical tools. Just needs the coaches to help him put it all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeriver Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 What if Jalen Collins is secretly Snoop Lion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Falcon Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 What if Jalen Collins is secretly Snoop Lion?Or Jimmy Williams reincarnated? Hmmmmmm....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOYLE Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 The only thing I wonder is would he still be available in thefourth round. He looks the part, but was not starter full time at LSU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskooler Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I hope this guy really does pull it together. I hate the thought of wasting a pick with so many great prospects at positions of need still on the board when he was picked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I believe every word I've heard him say. There's something really likeable about this kid in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerFalcon8710 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 The only thing I wonder is would he still be available in thefourth round. He looks the part, but was not starter full time at LSU.No I highly doubt it, now move on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsfan4life3 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 No way Jalen Collins would have made it to the 3rd round let alone the 4th. He is a first round talent, just has to put it all together. Let's see what Quinn can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etherdome Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 The only thing I wonder is would he still be available in the fourth round. He looks the part, but was not starter full time at LSU. I doubt it seriously. He was considered a first round guy by many media outlets. He plays a key position that is hard to fill. And, he has uncommon physical traits. His weed "situation" dropped him into the second round and I doubt that many teams would have allowed him to see round three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putnam6 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 H e l l they are all Falcons now all you can do is cross your fingers and hope they can produce, stay healthy and not get busted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozer Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 The only thing I wonder is would he still be available in thefourth round. He looks the part, but was not starter full time at LSU.Collins wouldn't have lasted until the 3rd round. LSU always seems to have a deep & talented Def. He has played a lot of snaps. I'm not comparing the players as much as the programs but his PT reminds me of Clay Matthews not starting @ USC when he was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzard_falcon Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 The only thing I wonder is would he still be available in thefourth round. He looks the part, but was not starter full time at LSU.No way. Farthest he would have fallen, at most, was probably to Green Bay at 62. But I believe the Eagles would have taken Collins instead of Rowe if both were still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 The Karate Kid in China where they use Kung Fu not Karate (Japan) makes no damn sense! Answer for yourself Collins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzummo Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 The only thing I wonder is would he still be available in thefourth round. He looks the part, but was not starter full time at LSU.He wouldn't have made it to the 4th. If we didn't take him, we would've taken Tevin. The FO already said they were considering Tevin in the 2nd but decided on Collins because he slipped further than we thought he would. We got both guys we were considering with our 2nd round pick. That couldn't have worked out better. On a side note, we also considered Jarrett in the 4th but took HD's replacement and still got Jarrett in the 5th. This draft really fell well for us considering we didn't think Beasley would be there at 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOYLE Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 He wouldn't have made it to the 4th. If we didn't take him, we would've taken Tevin. The FO already said they were considering Tevin in the 2nd but decided on Collins because he slipped further than we thought he would. We got both guys we were considering with our 2nd round pick. That couldn't have worked out better. On a side note, we also considered Jarrett in the 4th but took HD's replacement and still got Jarrett in the 5th. This draft really fell well for us considering we didn't think Beasley would be there at 8.The reason I said fourth is because Gregory in the second and Colemanin the third would have been preferable to me. The draft was fantastic forus but I did have to go study up on Collins and Hardy. Coleman was myfavorite RB in this draft and I have been an outspoken proponent of draftingtaller DB's which Collins is. However, the thought of picking up Beasley andGregory in this draft had probably not occurred to anyone and it was there forus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDaLuvMaker Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 The only thing I wonder is would he still be available in thefourth round. He looks the part, but was not starter full time at LSU.Antonio Cromartie didn't start during his time at Florida State.He was a nickel/backup corner and punt returner his first 2 years and missed his entire junior year due to tearing his ACL during offseason workouts.Collins has more starting experience than Cromartie had in college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hoopah! Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Antonio Cromartie didn't start during his time at Florida State.He was a nickel/backup corner and punt returner his first 2 years and missed his entire junior year due to tearing his ACL during offseason workouts.Collins has more starting experience than Cromartie had in college.Collins has been compared to Cromartie, which is a fine player to be compared to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDaLuvMaker Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Collins has been compared to Cromartie, which is a fine player to be compared to.Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBateser Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 YepA young Cromartie with Tru... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDaLuvMaker Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 A young Cromartie with Tru...PossiblyThat would surely make for an interesting CB duo if Collins makes the strides early that Cro did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglypuff Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 The Karate Kid in China where they use Kung Fu not Karate (Japan) makes no **** sense! Answer for yourself Collins!anyone know what this means? ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moist Words Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 anyone know what this means? ^^^I think he is referring to the new karate kid with Jaden Smith who people say Collins looks like.It took me a minute to figure it out too.Thought Tug had lost it for a few minutes myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDaLuvMaker Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 The Karate Kid in China where they use Kung Fu not Karate (Japan) makes no **** sense! Answer for yourself Collins!There was a guy that I knew that had a black belt. I asked him what he had the black belt in, he said street karate.I still don't know what in the heII street karate is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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