Jamie Collins is back in New England for a second stint with the Patriots, and this time, he is doing things a bit differently.
That's not to say that Collins' first go-around with the Pats was bad. After all, he made a Pro Bowl in 2015 before being traded to the Cleveland Browns midway through the following season.
But Collins says he wants things to be different overall:
“I'm trying to change — in general and as a man,” said Collins, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.
Collins noted his family as a reason for his decision to change, saying that he now really has something to play for:
“It's always a part of it — playing for your family, especially when you have kids,” said Collins. “You always have to find that ‘Why?' Sometimes when it's just you, it's hard for you [to find it]. As long as you have someone to play for, you're good. And I do.”
The 29-year-old was also thrilled to hear that head coach Bill Belichick praised his work thus far:
“From him, that's music to my ears,” Collins said. “It's an honor to hear that type of response from him. I really do appreciate it. It makes me feel even better, and makes me want to come to work even more.”
Collins was released by the Browns back in March before signing back with the Patriots.
The McCall Creek, Ms. native, who played his collegiate football at Southern Mississippi, was originally selected by New England in the second round (52nd pick overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft.
He spent his first three-and-a-half seasons with the Pats before being dealt to Cleveland.
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