Jamie Collins to Detroit

[Flash]

Belichick really needs to hit home runs in the upcoming draft.

 

[aluminum seats]

That’s a promising group right there. I think a lot of fans are forgetting how good Wino was

He had his moments, but let’s not overstate it. The hope is that he had flashes as a rookie and will improve.

 

[Patriot Missile]

He had his moments, but let’s not overstate it. The hope is that he had flashes as a rookie and will improve.

Nope, super star all the way.

 

[Quest4SevenHomie]

What's with the Lions and Patriots players and staff? I don't get the connection.

And now you've got the Dolphins making a pitch at Brady...

Oh, hell, you might as well take ol' Krafty and Gilette Stadium itself and call yourselves the Detroit and Miami Patriots, at this point.

 

[BradytoMosstoGronk]

OLB Chase Winovich
ILB Dont’a Hightower
ILB Ja’Whaun Bentley
OLB John Simon

The pats have had worse LB groups (2017, arguably 2018) & could probably manage considering they play so many DBs. A need for sure though.

I dont mind the list at all. Definitely want to see another added, but i'm on board.

I mean, they're no Gary Guyton's of the world, but they'll do.

 

[holyredeemer]

You think BB is unloading High?

Oh, no. Not at all. I would never try to guess what his plans are. I’m just of the mind that we should see what value is out there. HT is still a clutch, solid veteran player for us but he lacks athleticism, is going to be another year older and we could free up his cap space. Just seeing these sub-par to par LB’s cash in has me wondering if we can’t get a second back and roll with what we’ve got along with some draft picks/lower tier FA p/u’s.

 

[Triumph]

Hopefully he fetches a nice compensatory pick.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Get dat money playboi

 

[Hammer of Thor]

What's with the Lions and Patriots players and staff? I don't get the connection.

And now you've got the Dolphins making a pitch at Brady...

Oh, hell, you might as well take ol' Krafty and Gilette Stadium itself and call yourselves the Detroit and Miami Patriots, at this point.

Fat Matt was their D coordinator here. Same with Flores signing Van Noy in Miami. This happens all the time; coaches bring in players they like. BB brought in a few Jets when he got here.

 

[203Pat]

He had his moments, but let’s not overstate it. The hope is that he had flashes as a rookie and will improve.

I think he has potential but there were a few plays he made where he was simply just let to run free. I would like to see a cheaper mid tier veteran brought in to compete with Winovich for snaps.

 

[blackglass3]

Rolled my eyes when he resigned, rolling my eyes again now at that contact. Whatever, dude. You'll be back next season when the next Lions coach cuts you for playing at half speed for most of the 2020 season.

 

[TinhWoodhead]

so both LB’s going to former Pats DC’s

 

[venecol]

Where's the love for Elandon: FB, LB, team captain. @ashley1992 's favorite LB.

 

[luuked]

Just be another data point for agents/players to take that cheap 1 year offer with BB if they look to revitalize their value/market. Chances are you end up with a pay day..

At least this time Collins took the proper way out of town.

 

[DropKickFlutie]

Where's the love for Elandon: FB, LB, team captain. @ashley1992 's favorite LB.

He's a terrible linebacker and whenever he's on the field I know we'll get run all over us or repeatedly torched on passing. He's like when JRichards played here at safety. I'm sure he's an awesome special teams player and team guy who stepped in at FB but he's terrible at defensive linebacker

 

[Brewskies]

From a LB position, devastating with Van Noyes gone.

 

[oceansizer]

I will not be surprised if Jammie gets his money and put himself into an abyss of mediocrity in Detroit like he did in Cleveland. Much more painful is loss of KVN.

 

[Username]

Very slow LB roster.

Unpopular opinion, but Hightower is past it and has been for a couple of years. Gets a free pass because of a couple of big plays in Superbowls. I would've tried to trade Hightower and paid KVN.

Not a great draft for LB's outside of the top 3 or 4...

 

[italian pat patriot]

I do not care...
Different for KVN...

 

[ashley]

One of the best posts I've ever read on this forum

He's a terrible linebacker and whenever he's on the field I know we'll get run all over us or repeatedly torched on passing. He's like when JRichards played here at safety. I'm sure he's an awesome special teams player and team guy who stepped in at FB but he's terrible at defensive linebacker