Kerry Collins
Kerry Collins
Kerry Michael Collinsis a former American football quarterback who played sixteen seasons in the National Football League. He played college football for Penn State University and earned All-American honors. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers with the fifth overall pick of the 1995 NFL Draft, the first choice in the franchise's history...
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth30 December 1972
CityLebanon, PA
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Our defense played great, and we were able to run the ball well. Those are the two keys to winning a game.
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Obviously I've played a lot in this league and started a lot of games. But when I came here they made it clear what the situation would be. I understood that Rich would be the starter and I will be the guy that's there if something happens to Rich. That will be my approach.
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It seems like they have more leadership over there. They have some veteran guys who have played in this league and know what it takes to be on a good defense.
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We did have to alter our game plan a little bit, but not a whole lot. I think guys stepped up and played hard and did a good job.
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They mixed up their front line a lot. We got behind the eight ball, especially in the third quarter. It seemed like we played into their hands, but that's the type of defense they play, and they played it tonight.
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I think the fact we went up there and played well last year definitely should help our confidence going into the game. We know what they're playing for.
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Looking back on it, there have been some missed opportunities. I know I've missed a couple of things. Defenses have played us soft; we've tried to get behind them, and it hasn't worked out a few times.
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He's the real deal, man. I mean, shoot, the guy played outstanding for a rookie last year against some of the best rushers in the NFL and certainly held his own, played well.
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These guys played their hearts out today and I'm proud of our guys. The bottom line to this whole thing is wins and losses and they made more plays than we did.
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We showed a lot of heart. We showed a lot of character, ... We should have won. But I don't think our guys are going to go in the tank.
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We showed a lot of heart, ... We showed a lot of character. I'm encouraged by what I've seen.
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We expect (double coverage) every game. People are going to do it, roll (coverage) to him and stuff. But we're creative enough where we can find ways to get him the ball down the field.
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I've definitely learned that you never believe everything that you read in the newspapers or see on TV, ... I mean, you've got to make your own kinds of opinions in this business.
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The whole season has been disappointing, but I am proud of the way guys hung in there and fought. I know that guys came to play tonight and it was unfortunate that things didn't work out in our favor.