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Nico Collins is such a cool expression of...the eight or nine teams that have like a true X put him on the outside receiver...those guys are such load bearing pieces...Nico Collins has struggled to stay healthy...to give yourself a little bit of insurance.
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Collins is rare true X receiver; injury history drove Harrison trade as insurance.

The source identifies Nico Collins as one of only eight or nine true X receivers (outside receivers) in the NFL, making him a load-bearing piece for the Texans offense. His return from injury is a key factor in the source's bullish outlook on the passing game. The source notes that Collins' injury history is a concern—he missed significant time last year—and suggests the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade partly serves as insurance given Collins' durability issues, though the source acknowledges Harrison is not Collins' equal. The source believes if Collins can stay healthy, the Texans have a legitimate path to winning the Super Bowl.

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