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Collins says he expects to be ex-Giant real soon
April 26, 2004
SportsLine.com staff and wire reports
Having failed to trade Kerry Collins on Saturday, the New York Giants reportedly are close to cutting ties with their quarterback of five years.
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Newsday reported that Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi laid out a plan to restructure Collins' contract during a Monday morning meeting and that Collins refused; Collins is owed $7 million in 2004 and the club is unable and unwilling to keep him at that price after trading for Eli Manning during Saturday's first round of the NFL Draft, Newsday reported.
SportsLine.com's Jay Glazer reported Saturday that Giants coach Tom Coughlin called more than one team trying to deal Collins, once the trade for Manning was consummated.
Collins told the newspaper he left the meeting with Accorsi with the impression he would be released later this week.
"Obviously, I'm reflective about the past five years," Collins told Newsday. "It's been a great five years. At the same time, I'm looking forward to moving on."
Collins, a 1996 Pro Bowl selection, struggled last season, throwing for 3,110 yards with 13 touchdowns and 16 interceptions while starting in 13 games. New York ended the 2003 campaign with a 4-12 record.
The Penn State product guided the Giants to Super Bowl XXXV following the 2000 season where they lost to the Baltimore Ravens. He also helped lead the Panthers to the NFC Championship Game after the 1996 campaign before Carolina lost to the eventual Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers.
For his career, which also includes a short stint with New Orleans, Collins has passed for 26,383 yards with 132 touchdowns and 134 interceptions.
April 26, 2004
SportsLine.com staff and wire reports
Having failed to trade Kerry Collins on Saturday, the New York Giants reportedly are close to cutting ties with their quarterback of five years.
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Newsday reported that Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi laid out a plan to restructure Collins' contract during a Monday morning meeting and that Collins refused; Collins is owed $7 million in 2004 and the club is unable and unwilling to keep him at that price after trading for Eli Manning during Saturday's first round of the NFL Draft, Newsday reported.
SportsLine.com's Jay Glazer reported Saturday that Giants coach Tom Coughlin called more than one team trying to deal Collins, once the trade for Manning was consummated.
Collins told the newspaper he left the meeting with Accorsi with the impression he would be released later this week.
"Obviously, I'm reflective about the past five years," Collins told Newsday. "It's been a great five years. At the same time, I'm looking forward to moving on."
Collins, a 1996 Pro Bowl selection, struggled last season, throwing for 3,110 yards with 13 touchdowns and 16 interceptions while starting in 13 games. New York ended the 2003 campaign with a 4-12 record.
The Penn State product guided the Giants to Super Bowl XXXV following the 2000 season where they lost to the Baltimore Ravens. He also helped lead the Panthers to the NFC Championship Game after the 1996 campaign before Carolina lost to the eventual Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers.
For his career, which also includes a short stint with New Orleans, Collins has passed for 26,383 yards with 132 touchdowns and 134 interceptions.
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