Patriots officially sign Jamie Collins

I’m half kidding here. But hell why not?

Joey007 said:

I’m half kidding here. But hell why not?

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I mean, I kind of want it. 7th round ‘22. Get it done Bill.

Joey007 said:

I’m half kidding here. But hell why not?

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Just read a report on PFT where his HC IMPLIED that there was an "effort" issue. He didn't come out and say it, but he mentioned Collins was fast, but his rookie was a guy with super "effort" Hard to miss. Even Volin would have caught it.

Perhaps that effort would come alive, but I don't see it. Looks like the Pats have a full complement of LB already.

I’d be excited to see him come back, but if we’re trading for another player, I’d prefer to upgrade at backup offensive tackle or a fast receiver.

Can he play RT?

He seems to only be motivated to play when he is here. If it doesn't take much to get him then why not?

farn said:

I mean, I kind of want it. 7th round ‘22. Get it done Bill.

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Shouldn't even be that. Pure contract dump should be enough

KontradictioN said:

Can he play RT?

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Can he protect the passer?

KontradictioN said:

Can he play RT?

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Very athletic. I’d say “yes” ! Let’s get him to play QB in the redzone as well ! More Jamie. Now where did I put that Boogeyman T ?!

Should I get back together with my ex-girlfriend for the seventh time?

patfanken said:

Just read a report on PFT where his HC IMPLIED that there was an "effort" issue. He didn't come out and say it, but he mentioned Collins was fast, but his rookie was a guy with super "effort" Hard to miss. Even Volin would have caught it.

Perhaps that effort would come alive, but I don't see it. Looks like the Pats have a full complement of LB already.

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Effort with Jamie we’ve learned is nothing new. Was a Cleveland issue too and we brought him in. Just think we could use a little insurance in that spot possibly

Patjew said:

Should I get back together with my ex-girlfriend for the seventh time?

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Well if you get back with her for a 7th round pick, but don’t get engaged, why not?

NashuaPats said:

I’d be excited to see him come back, but if we’re trading for another player, I’d prefer to upgrade at backup offensive tackle or a fast receiver.

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Bill has been one to make multiple trades

Detroit "reduced" his cap hit by adding 3 void years - 2023 at 3 million, 24 at 1m, 25 at 1m. I'm not sure how Void years work, but it seems like the Lions would eat that.

He also has a 10million cap hit next year in salary, but that could be restuctured easily, or he could just be cut.

I've been a Collins fan for a long time, but he's 32 years old. This team needs a big DT more than another LB.

Hey, if this can happen to Ross Ventrone,

"Ventrone was signed, promoted, or released 21 times by the Patriots during the season, including eight transactions in November 2011"

what's a third time for Jamie?

Collins has always been at his best when he's played for us not sure if he'd be able to crack the starting lineup here.

He’s going to be 32 in October but he did have 101 tackles last season.