Jamie Collins Turned Heads At Offseason Workouts

Jamie Collins is back with the New England Patriots, and he is sharper than ever. ESPN released an article about the performer, and the offseason workout was a real deal.

“Signed to a modest one-year deal in May, Collins flashed speed and playmaking ability on defense while being inserted into a top spot on the punt-protection unit. The initial projection was that Collins would add depth on defense and potentially have to fight for a roster spot based on the way his first stint in New England ended in 2016, but now he looks as if he will be a key cog alongside returning off-the-line linebackers Dont’a Hightower, Kyle Van Noy, Ja’Whaun Bentley and Elandon Roberts.”

Collins spent three and a half seasons in New England. He totaled 326 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, and five interceptions. In the postseason, Collins had 50 tackles to go along with three sacks, eight quarterback hits, and two interceptions.

The Patriots are happy with Collins’ return.

“He’s excited to be back, so that’s always good when the excitement is there,” Patriots safety Duron Harmon told media members at Gillette Stadium on Thursday of Collins’ return. “I’m really just looking forward to seeing him out there, seeing him play with us again, building that chemistry, being teammates again and doing everything we can to make sure we got the best defense we can come the first game.

 “Obviously, we know me and Jamie came in together. We’re friends. When he went to Cleveland, we stayed in contact. We kept talking. The relationship didn’t break. But we all know Jamie, he’s a tremendous football player, (has) athletic ability through the roof. He’s gonna come in here, do what he does and earn his spot wherever it is and play hard and try to help us win football games.”

“For sure,” Harmon discussed Collins’ move to Cleveland. “He was a Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro the year before. So any time that happens, you’re shocked. And I think more so just because it’s your friend. And I think that was probably one of the first real eye-opening experiences where I realized this is a business.

“Because like I said, we came in together great friends, and then he’s here one moment and then the next moment he’s all the way in Cleveland.”