He was the only active player on the roster who didn't play Sunday. And they didn't allow him to talk when the game ended. On Saturday night, the Saints probably didn't allow Collins to trick or treat. If they did, they picked out his costume. And they insisted he be home by dark.
Communists have more freedom.
The Saints needed him. They lost to the Carolina Panthers 31-17, and they didn't score their touchdowns until the fourth quarter. They needed a jolt. They needed life support. They needed to yank starting quarterback Billy Joe Tolliver.