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2017 NFL Free Agency: 10 Players In Line For Huge Paydays

By Erik Lambert

Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during the second half at Soldier Field. Philadelphia won 29-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during the second half at Soldier Field. Philadelphia won 29-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 22, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (91) and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels celebrate a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (91) and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels celebrate a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

Jamie Collins (OLB, New England Patriots)

Bill Belichick knows his linebackers and Jamie Collins may turn out to be the finest the Hall of Fame could will ever produce. He has emerged to not only become a top linebacker in football but a big threat to win Defensive Player of the Year. In just three games he has 23 tackles, two interceptions and a sack. No matter where a person looks on the field, Collins always seems to be there trying to make a play on the football.

The New England Patriots will be faced with a tough decision in 2017 though. While they’ll have plenty of salary cap space available ($63 million) they will also have a number of key players looking for new deals. This includes Sebastian Vollmer, Dont’a Hightower, Martellus Bennett, Logan Ryan, Jabaal Sheard, and Malcolm Butler. If Collins tries to push his price high enough amidst that, the Patriots have a history of not overpaying even for great players.

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