Why Collins trade makes sense for Patriots

Louis Riddick says the Patriots' move to deal LB Jamie Collins is a typical trade by Bill Belichick, and he explains why Belichick decided to move on from Collins. (0:52)Conventional wisdom says the New England Patriots should maximize their championship window while the end draws near for 39-year-old quarterback Tom Brady. But instead of trying to add the final piece to their Super Bowl puzzle at the trade deadline, New England shipped dynamic linebacker Jamie Collins to the Cleveland Browns for a 2017 third-round pick on Monday.

Of course, conventional wisdom does not apply to New England in the era of Brady and coach Bill Belichick. The Patriots were the ones trading dynamic pass-rusher…