Jamie Collins
There’s a Jekyll and Hyde situation when it comes to Collins and that creates a little caution with him set to hit free agency. With the New England Patriots, Collins is a Pro Bowl talent. With the Browns, Collins was overpaid and a liability. Which version will another team get? That’s the big question and it will likely limit what Collins earns in free agency accordingly.
But there’s no doubt Collins has upper-level physical traits and the ability to tap into them. At his best, Collins is an athletic game-changing player that can run a defense. Just last season with New England, Collins posted three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), seven passes defensed, three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, seven sacks and 10 tackles for a loss. That’s the type of production that will have teams like the Ravens drooling at what could be.
But Collins will be 31 years old next season and with questions about his consistency already around, how much would Baltimore be willing to pay? It seems unlikely Collins will get a long-term contract from anyone but he should earn decent money on a two- or three-year deal. If he doesn’t cost a fortune, the Ravens could see him as an immediate starter that will give way to a younger player in a year or two but still provide valuable depth.