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Collins's Steady Play Is Money in the Bank
Backup quarterback Todd Collins is in the final year of a two-year deal and likely will receive a significant raise. "I'm sitting here smiling, watching my TV every week," said Collins's agent, Brad Blank.
(By Preston Keres -- The Washington Post)
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"Throwing the deep ball the way he has, and making big plays, has kind of been missing this year," Rabach said. "It couldn't have come at a better time."
It seems Collins's timing could not be better. He has a salary cap number of almost $1.48 million in the final year of a two-year contract that will pay him more than $2.5 million, and likely will receive a significant raise. "Obviously, I'm sitting here smiling, watching my TV every week," said Collins's agent, Brad Blank.
Considering how efficient and productive the Redskins' offense has been with Collins, primarily a backup throughout his 13-year career, as the No. 1 quarterback, re-signing him would seem to be a priority for the organization.
"I can't make decisions for the people upstairs, I don't know what they have in mind, but he's definitely making a great case for himself," running back Ladell Betts said. "He's put together three wins in a critical situation for us. Hopefully, he can get a fourth."
Said associate head coach-offense Al Saunders: "He's invested a lot of time, and invested a lot of energy, and really gone through the ups and downs of being in this business. Now, all of a sudden, he's in a situation where people can appreciate what he brings to the table."
Collins credits his teammates for his success. When asked about his performance, he often lists the solid pass protection of the offensive line, the production of running back Clinton Portis and the playmaking ability of Cooley and Moss high among the reasons for the winning streak. The Redskins also have been formidable defensively during their late-season playoff push, "so it's really not all about me," Collins said. "I'm just a part of what we're doing. . . . In the NFL, if you produce, you get to stay. You play well, you get to keep playing."
Redskins Notes: Coach Joe Gibbs acknowledged he was nervous yesterday after the Redskins completed preparations to face the Cowboys.
"Yeah, I'm nervous. I'd say it's the biggest game since we've come back," he said. "It's four years of hard work. . . . If somehow, some way, we can get this, then you have a chance for the football dream of getting into the playoffs. Our veteran guys that have been here for four years, working hard, know it. It's just a matter of can we get it." . . .
Wide receiver Terrell Owens and cornerback Terence Newman were among four Dallas starters declared inactive for tomorrow's game. Backup safety Patrick Watkins (ankle) also will sit out for the Cowboys. Wide receiver Terry Glenn, whose has missed every game this season with a right knee injury, was listed as probable.
Nonetheless, Gibbs said the Redskins are preparing for a challenge.
"It's a big deal for us," he said, "playing a team like this that's really, really talented all the way across the board." . . .
With backup center Mike Pucillo (back) on injured reserve, Gibbs said reserve guard Rick DeMulling would move to center if Rabach was injured. Right guard Pete Kendall would serve as an emergency center. . . . Tight end Todd Yoder (knee) is probable. . . . Campbell is the only player on the active roster ruled out.
