A series of four scary concussions
already had Austin Collie's NFL career in question before a ruptured right
patellar tendon injury ended his 2012 season in late September.
On the heels of the Indianapolis Colts'
decision to send Collie to free agency, the oft-injured wide receiver isn't
ready to give up hope of making an impact in 2013.
Collie has no hard feelings for the
Colts' decision-makers, who informed him of his exit in person. "They
showed a lot of class," Collie said. "I told Mr. Irsay thanks for
everything, thanks for giving me a shot."
Although Collie may never recapture
early 2010 form -- when he averaged over seven receptions and 80 yards per game
in six games before thumb surgery -- he's optimistic about his chances of being
ready for training camp in late July. "My knee feels better than it has in
the last four or five years," Collie insists.
Asked where he might play this season,
Collie replied, "I honestly don't know."
It's only natural to suspect Collie
might end up reuniting with Peyton Manning in Denver as Brandon Stokley's
successor in the slot.
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