Patriots Training Camp Primer - Linebackers

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Patriots Training Camp Primer - Linebackers

Steve Balestrieri

The Patriots have two of the best LBs in the business with Jamie Collins and Dont’a Hightower. But they each missed time in 2015 and the depth behind them was a problem. The run defense really suffered when Hightower was injured in the Denver game in November.

Both are free agents at the end of this season, something the Patriots should try to rectify this summer. Jonathan Freeny played some meaningful snaps on defense but struggled with his consistency.

The team signed former Bears LB Shea McClellin this spring and the former first round pick gives them some versatility. He can play DE, OLB, and ILB. During the spring, McClellin was seen mostly at DE but I’d expect him to revert to linebacker once the pads come on.

So who’s locked in and who’s on the bubble?

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[captain stone]

Shea McClellin = Bust, and our LB "depth" is Non-existent, kinda like Donta Hightower's mobility or Jamie Collins' coverage instincts.

 

[Joey007]

Shea McClellin = Bust, and our LB "depth" is Non-existent, kinda like Donta Hightower's mobility or Jamie Collins' coverage instincts.