Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Bears sign rookie FB Collins to practice squad

Jed Collins: SI Grade, 3.25
Position: FB

School: Washington State
Conference: Pac-10
Ht., Wt.: 6-1.5, 255
40 Time: 4.85

SI.com Report on Jed Collins

BIOGRAPHY: All-Conference selection as a senior when he became a full-time starter and posted career-high numbers of 52/512/3.

POSITIVES: Sure-handed pass-catching tight end with an improving game. Quickly gets into routes, nicely adjusts to the errant throw, and uses his frame to shield away opponents. Gives effort blocking, stays with assignments, and works hard to produce.

NEGATIVES: Mostly a short-yardage pass-catcher and lacks the speed to break free downfield. Lacks footwork in pass protection, bends at the waist, and possesses marginal playing strength.

ANALYSIS: Collins did a terrific job in his first season as a starter and he could find a spot in the NFL as a backup.

PROJECTION: Late Seventh Round

2007 Receiving Statistics
Receptions- 52
Receiving Yards- 512
Yards Per Reception- 9.85
Touchdowns- 3

2007 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards-3
Attempts-1
Average Per Rush- 3
Touchdowns- 0

You can always have someone behind FB Jason McKie.

I don't know why they run so many important plays to McKie, he really isn't very good.

Hopefully Collins will work his way on to the team

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