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Landon Collins had his introductory presser at Redskins Park today after making the rounds on local radio earlier. He talked about his dream of joining the Redskins, leaving the Giants, his love for Sean Taylor, the possibility of wearing #21, and more.
WATCH LIVE: Newly signed safety Landon Collins speaks to the media from Redskins Park.https://t.co/18GdRA7DEE
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) March 14, 2019
Doug Williams:
Doug Williams thanks many but specifically Eric Schaffer for getting Landon Collins deal done pic.twitter.com/o4azo7ivMf
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 14, 2019
Doug Williams at the podium, introducing Collins: “You talk about a guy with leadership. ... One thing we found out was everything people said about him is true. He has charisma. He loves football.”
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) March 14, 2019
Dream come true:
Collins: "My dream was to come here. All my guys are here. I even talked to Dr. Andrews....I had to be here."
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 14, 2019
Landon Collins said he always dreamed of playing for the Redskins. pic.twitter.com/oqgb6B0pXG
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) March 14, 2019
Easy decision:
Collins says it was a fast and easy decision to join the Redskins once free agency opened
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 14, 2019
Sean Taylor:
Collins on Sean Taylor: “Sean has always been impactful on my life since I was in middle school.”
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) March 14, 2019
Collins said be spent “hours and hours” studying Sean Taylor’s tape. Clearly meaningful to Collins and his approach.
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 14, 2019
Dr. James Andrews:
Landon Collins said he even hit up Dr. Andrews to have him put a “bug” in Dan Snyder’s ear about signing him.
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 14, 2019
Alabama!:
More from Landon Collins on Ryan Anderson & Jonathan Allen reaching out to recruit. Lots of #Alabama & #RollTide love here at #Redskins Park. @1067theFan pic.twitter.com/1Y8xvTWIKQ
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) March 14, 2019
Collins says Ryan Anderson was the first person that reached out to get him to come to the Redskins. “We are Bama made, all we want to do is win.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 14, 2019
Collins said Ryan Anderson and Jonathan Allen reached out to him: “It made it much easier.”
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) March 14, 2019
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix:
Collins: "If me and Ha Ha get back there, it could be DANGEROUS."
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 14, 2019
He says the scheme is basically what they did at Alabama. Lots of C3, quarters and 2 deep.
New York Giants:
Collins takes high road with Giants. Said he loves organization but now is happy to be with Redskins
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 14, 2019
Collins on Giants departure: “I’m glad it happened. Now I’m in that burgundy and gold.”
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) March 14, 2019
Collins said he loved his time with the NYG, but assumed he was gone once all the "turmoil" started a year or so ago. Saw several player's exit and figured, "I don't think I'm here either." #Redskins
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 14, 2019
Odell Beckham Jr.:
Landon Collins said he wasn't surprised the Giants traded Odell Beckham; he could see the direction New York was taking. But he said Beckham will leave a void as a teammate. pic.twitter.com/WjAqAUOqES
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 14, 2019
Finding out he was going to the Redskins:
Collins had other offers, but once his agent double checked about Landon's love for the Redskins, the deal got done. Collins said he was driving when he got the news. Broke down crying -- but kept driving.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 14, 2019
Charity:
Landon Collins, "Alabama made," would like to model his charity foundation after Nick Saban's, which rebuilds homes for tornado survivors in the state.
— Chris Lingebach (@ChrisLingebach) March 14, 2019
Leadership:
Collins: "My biggest skill is leadership. I lead by example."
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 14, 2019
Adrian Peterson:
Collins remembers the first time he tackled Adrian Peterson. Said he was ready for the big hit but didn’t mind when the play ended up out of bounds
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 14, 2019
Wearing #21:
Landon Collins: "The possibility of wearing Sean's 21? I hope. Those are big shoes to fill." #Redskins
— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) March 14, 2019
Getting a game-worn, signed Sean Taylor jersey from Dan Snyder:
Landon Collins telling the story about receiving a signed Sean Taylor jersey from Dan Snyder will give you chills. pic.twitter.com/Q8fqfgiR6y
— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) March 14, 2019
Collins starts telling the tale about how Redskins owner Dan Snyder gifted him a signed, game worn Sean Taylor jersey. Has to keep pausing during retelling because the emotions are that strong right now.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 14, 2019
Landon Collins describes emotional scene as Dan Snyder gifts him a signed game-worn Sean Taylor jersey, "one of his last two that he has of Sean."
— 106.7 The Fan (@1067theFan) March 14, 2019
"It took my breath away."https://t.co/uPEOqIXCZ3