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It would be good advice. That said, I expect the Pats to get a deal done with him this offseason. He's the best LB Belichick has had since Bruschi, and with more raw athleticism. Collins still hasn't reached his peak yet either, IMO.Who is testy? It's a crap article and I'm clowning around. If he holds out it will be on the advice of agent, family and hangers on.
Oh okay, so you just don't like the idea of him holding out and that's why you're testy. Got it. I know if I'm one of the better LB's in the NFL (some say the best and he hasn't realized his full potential yet), a sport and a position with a high likelihood of injury, I would probably not want to play for less than a back-up. Chances are Collins will see this "article" too and, if he hasn't already been thinking it, will certainly think about it now. All I'm saying is don't be surprised if he does end up holding out for a better pay day. And I can't say that I would blame him either. Hightower too, for that matter.
It would be good advice. That said, I expect the Pats to get a deal done with him this offseason. He's the best LB Belichick has had since Bruschi, and with more raw athleticism. Collins still hasn't reached his peak yet either, IMO.
Didn't Mankins hold out in 2010?Who was the last true holdout we had? Deion Branch?
I feel like BB gets it done in time (unless he feels the player is not worth it) before things get ugly.
Probably the most incredible athlete I've seen in the NFL, I'd probably say only LeBron is a more impressive athlete without putting too much thought into it. Patrick Willis had some killer speed too but, I don't think he had the hops Collins does.Collins is a freak athlete but imo Hightower is their best LB right now, however Collins upside is as great as any player I can remember them drafting.
No question they are both great players but I also see Hightower as the more valuable of the two. While Collins is better in space, Hightower does more things well and is a tackling machine, more so than Collins.Collins is a freak athlete but imo Hightower is their best LB right now, however Collins upside is as great as any player I can remember them drafting.
Didn't Mankins hold out in 2010?
Slow day I guess, wouldn't hold it against anyone to be honest if they did hold out. You can only play the game for so long, get the money when you can. Although Revis doing it like 2-3 times is a bit excessive and a player doing it when money was front loaded is a different story as well. But, for a rookie contract guy I don't really have a problem with that.
I think what people are tired of is the pot stirring, it never ends and never will end as it gets the desired result. However I can't remember the last time a Patriot held out and I can't see it happening here either as they are in very good cap shape and Belichick knows player value as well or better than anyone. I think they will offer Collins a market value deal and the question is whether he wants 50 million or thinks he can get 70-80 on an open market, in which case holding it won't do him any good because they will just wait him out, they aren't going to do a deal at gun point.
*Apparently Branch was the last hold out, but that was 9 years ago.
Who was the last true holdout we had? Deion Branch?
I feel like BB gets it done in time (unless he feels the player is not worth it) before things get ugly.
isn't David more seen as an every down LB whereas Hightower maybe classed more as a 2 down LB.
What does the snap count say regarding Hightower when fit?.
Mankins sat out half a year holding out.
Yes but you would need to cut out some talent and look to fill in spots with rookies or free agents on low cost deals.is it possible to extend jones, collins, hightower, butler and sheard????????????