| Mon Sep 8 2014 | 19:42 | Collins on field for 73-of-74 snaps on defense in Sunday's loss ... | ||||
Collins was on the field for 73-of-74 snaps on defense in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, ESPN.com reports. | ||||||
Collins recorded eight tackles and a forced fumble in the contest, with his expanded role this season providing him with added IDP utility in his second NFL season. | ||||||
| Tue Jun 17 2014 | 09:24 | Pats 2nd-year LB Collins a breakout candidate | ||||
The Boston Herald pegs Patriots second-year OLB/DE Jamie Collins as a "big-time breakout candidate." | ||||||
Collins, the 52nd pick last year, played sparingly as a rookie before participating on 98 percent of the defensive snaps in the playoffs and having a breakout game against the Colts in the Divisional Round. Collins can play any of the linebacker spots and rush the passer as an end. He'll get after the quarterback and cover running backs and tight ends. Collins is going to be an every-down player. | ||||||
| Source: Boston Herald | ||||||
| Thu Feb 27 2014 | 11:55 | Jamie Collins poised for breakout in 2014 | ||||
Patriots OLB/DE Jamie Collins is expected to be a Week 1 starter next season. | ||||||
| Source: ESPN Boston | ||||||
| Sun Jan 12 2014 | 10:42 | Patriots rookie LB Collins plays every snap | ||||
Patriots rookie OLB/DE Jamie Collins played all 66 defensive snaps in Saturday's Divisional Round win over the Colts. | ||||||
Collins, the 52nd pick in April's draft, had played all of 368 snaps in the 16 regular-season games. With MLB Brandon Spikes (knee) sent to injured reserve last week, the Patriots needed a linebacker to step up. Collins did just that. He recorded six tackles (two for loss), a sack, an interception, and three quarterback hits. The interception was about 20 yards downfield and was a display of Collins' extreme versatility and athleticism that made him a second-round pick. | ||||||
| Source: Boston Herald | ||||||
| Sun Sep 15 2013 | 08:54 | Patriots top pick Collins used sparingly | ||||
Patriots second-round OLB/DE Jamie Collins has been limited to just six snaps through the first two games. | ||||||
Collins, the Patriots' top pick at No. 52 overall, played two snaps in the opener before playing four against the Jets on Thursday night. He's been limited to playing mostly on special teams. Look for the pass rush specialist to become more involved once he fully picks up the scheme. New England's rookie class has been pretty disappointing through two weeks of the season. | ||||||
| Source: ESPN Boston | ||||||
| Sat Jul 27 2013 | 21:36 | Patriots yet to establish role for LB Collins | ||||
ESPN Boston reports second-round pick Jamie Collins worked extensively on special teams during the first two days of training camp. | ||||||
Collins won't start as a rookie, but should eventually earn a role as a pass rush specialist. A defensive end at Southern Miss, Collins is expected to see the majority of his playing time at weak-side linebacker. | ||||||
| Source: ESPN Boston | ||||||
| Fri May 17 2013 | 11:43 | Patriots get second-round LB Collins signed | ||||
Patriots agreed to terms with No. 52 overall pick LB Jamie Collins on a four-year contract. | ||||||
A defensive end for Southern Miss, Collins tore up Conference USA before lighting up the Combine (4.64 40-yard dash, 1.56 ten-yard split and 11-foot-7 broad jump). A well-built 6-foot-3, 250 pounds, Collins will start out at linebacker, but his true position is "edge rusher." | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||