Nick Collins Will Wait For New Contract

In 28 days the Packers begin stuffing their St. Norbert College dorm rooms with every conceivable luxury. That is, every Packer but one. Nick Collins will abstain from lugging his fridge and TV up three flights of stairs because he wants his contract restructured. During the last mini-camp, Collins had to swallow hard when he looked across the locker room and saw the smiles that Greg Jennings had plastered all over his face after getting a three-year $27 million extension to be the team’s receiver of the future. That makes the 26-year-old free safety wonder where the Packers’ priorities are. After getting stung with zero picks in 2007, Collins had a career breakthrough with seven, including three returned for scores. It was those numbers that got him a flight to Honolulu for the Pro Bowl and increased the respect among his peers. When Collins was asked if he’d report to training camp if he doesn’t get a new contract, all he could mutter was, “We’ll see.” ... (link)