This is the sixth entry in our 2016 positional review series for the New England Patriots.
Linebackers
Dont’a Hightower
Jamie Collins
Jerod Mayo
Jonathan Freeny
Jon Bostic
Grade: A-
In terms of talent, I think the Patriots have the best group of linebackers in the league, based solely off of Hightower and Collins. Those guys are two of the five best linebackers in the NFL, and when they are both healthy, it is extremely fun to watch them work. Collins’ athleticism is downright scary, and he makes plays that just boggle your mind.