New England Patriots: All-Decade Team of the 2010s

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 29: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots looks on during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Dolphins defeat the Patriots 27-24. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

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Linebacker – Jamie Collins

The Patriots got a steal in the draft in 2013 when they selected Jamie Collins in the second round, as he is easily a first-round caliber linebacker.

Very early on we saw how versatile and athletic Collins is. He could cover tight ends and stay with receivers step for step going down the field. The Patriots have always valued the services of Collins even if the paycheck shows otherwise, and that’s why the team brought him back this season via free agency.

Collins has spent five seasons total with the Pats and has made 533 tackles, eight interceptions, and 17.5 sacks in his Patriots career.

Collins is also a two-time Super Bowl champion and was a second-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl linebacker in 2018. Although he left the team due to financial differences, Jamie Collins needs to be on this list.

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