player. 47. The Patriots have always been a team that operates by a system. They’re not going to overpay for players. Period. End of story. Either they take a team-friendly deal or are free to seek higher wages elsewhere. That already happened with Chandler Jones and Jamie Collins. Now Dont’a Hightower could be their latest key linebacker to depart in the space of just a few months. If so, the team must be proactive in finding a replacement.
<p>Jarrad Davis of Florida is their kind of guy. Under-the-radar type who is highly productive and versatile. He tackles well, diagnoses the run, doesn’t play out of control, and can bring the blitz. Bill Belichick likes players who “do their job.” Davis is such a player. He’ll quietly slide right into their scheme, find a home and probably start making plays for them immediately. If he stays healthy, he’ll be good.</p>. ILB. Florida. Jarrad Davis . 31