Kerry Collins - Done

Looking back at all of his problems, it's almost a miracle that QB Kerry Collins was able to spend 16 years and have a great career.

Collins was staring at being 38 and a free agent. Perhaps, that might have been one of his motivating factors for retiring. He could still play effectively.

He was the first draft choice of the Carolina Panthers in 1995. He managed to get involved in drinking problems and inappropriate comments that hastened his exit from the team. He was banished to the poor teams of the New Orleans Saints.

After seeking treatment for alcoholism he got a four year contract from the New York Giants, leading the to a Super Bowl appearance.

In 2004, the Giants drafted Eli Manning and signed Kurt Warner. Collins requested his release before signing with the Oakland Raiders, another bad team.

He ended up his final years with the Tennessee Titans where he mentored Vince Young before replacing him as the starter.

It was five teams in 16 years, one Super Bowl appearance and some teams with bad records. He was able to finish with some very impressive career NFL rankings with passing completions 3,439 (9th), passing attempts 6,163 (9th) total yards 40,441 (11th) and 29 TD passes (29th).

He is a great example of someone with some really big numbers who will never make it to the Hall of Fame.