Allen has not been mentioned in head-coaching rumor cycles since the Raiders fired him in 2014, but his second tour of duty with the Saints has changed their outlook. Collins has put up 577 tackles, 24.5 sacks and registered 16 forced fumbles as well as 10 interceptions. The one with Nick Bosa, Dee Ford and a rejuvenated Richard Sherman: second. While many of us simply react to the initial numbers of free agent contracts—which typically only convey the average salary per year—it’s really the less-interesting details of the contract that matter. Incredible Blanket Puts Humans In A Deep Sleep, Melting Stress Away, © John Rivera/Icon Sportswire-Getty Images, © Eric Lutzens/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post-Getty Images, © Kareem Elgazzar, Cincinnati Enquirer via Imagn Content Services, LLC, © Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK, © Michael Chow/The Republic, Arizona Republic via Imagn Content Services, LLC. Collins made contact with the official and head butted him drawing a flag and an automatic ejection during the game. But with a remade pass rush and Tyrann Mathieu peaking down the stretch, Spagnuolo's complex scheme was essential to the Chiefs' championship run. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Pagano, 59, has a big task ahead again, with Chicago's quarterback situation still requiring staunch defensive support. Only Myles Jack, Yannick Ngakoue (unless he's traded) and nose tackle Abry Jones remain. (Though, the 2017 Eagles did present a well-regarded pass defense prior to Super Bowl LII's shootout.) During Week 1’s loss, Collins was frustrated with an official not noticing a Bears lineman bobbing his head. This mid-pack ranking seems appropriate for Butler. Collins tore the MCL in his right knee in a game against the Lions in 2017. Collins starts with a very modest $6.33 million cap hit, placing him between Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (34th among LBs) and former teammate Kyle Van Noy (36th). Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. Two of his Temple units ranked in the top 10 in points allowed, and his 2019 Baylor unit finished 16th, generating promise for the future. The veteran NFL linebacker made contact with an official. He was added to provide some veteran depth and leadership. Detroit Lions have PFF’s worst defense through 5 weeks, Spotrac puts it all into perspective here, Film breakdown: Lions using angles in critical situations, Best/Worst fantasy plays in Lions vs. Jaguars, Notes: NFL explores the evolution of the Detroit Lions’ stadium. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Snow has not coached in the NFL since 2008, when his four-year run as a Lions assistant ended with the team's ignominious 0-16 season. Mosley, Terrell Suggs and Za'Darius Smith walk. Despite losing Bradley Chubb in September and the Broncos again struggling on offense, Fangio's zone-heavy defensive scheme produced a top-10 ranking. Bradley was also the D-coordinator for the 2012 Seahawks -- the first of Seattle's four straight No. Pettine served as defensive coordinator for both of Rex Ryan's Jets teams that voyaged to the AFC championship game, but his recent work has paled in comparison. Lions vs. Jaguars Week 6 preview: 5 Questions With Big Cat Country. The Lions agreed to terms Monday with linebacker Jamie Collins on a three-year deal worth $30 million. But I’ll take the consequences. Lions Pro Bowl WR Kenny Golladay hopes to play through hamstring injury vs. Cardinals, The 'Detroit Lions defensive players selected to the Pro Bowl' quiz. Although Vrabel did not have J.J. Watt for much of 2017, Romeo Crennel led a largely Watt-less 2016 group. Arizona ranked last in yards yielded. His turning the 0-16 Lions into a playoff team in three years deserves more praise as well. After three unimpressive years in Oakland, Norton has coordinated consecutive top-10 scoring defenses in Seattle. The Bucs are in good shape defensively for the first time in years. Always free! Customize your email to get the latest news on your favorite sports, teams and schools. Reader's contract-year breakout last season but will take over a Texans defense lacking in spots up front (especially if J.J. Watt suffers another injury) and in the secondary. Spagnuolo entered 2019 having coached a 31st- or 32-ranked defense in three of his previous four seasons. One season can change a reputation. SiriusXM NFL radio reported Vaitai's deal is for five years and $50 million. His $2 million cap hit in 2020 is negligible, ranking him in between the likes of Matt Barkley ($2.025 million) and Ryan Griffin ($1.645 million). Original reported deal: Five years, $50 million, Halapoulivaati Vaitai (Lions), five years, $45M, $20M gtd, $7M signing bonus, salaries $4M (gtd), $9M (gtd), $6.5M, $8.9M, $8.9M; $500K playtime incentive 2024, $1.5M playtime base escalator 2023; up to $3M playtime base escalator 2024. But last season began what could be an era-ending decline. It is not yet known if Patricia or new defensive coordinator Cory Undlin will call the Lions' signals. The ex-Giants DC has coached in 11 of the 54 Super Bowls and won eight. The events of this Jets offseason will make Williams' job even harder. Obviously there will be contracts signed between then and now, but, still, it’s worth noting Detroit will be paying him more than the likes of Mitchell Schwartz in 2021, and they aren’t getting out of it with that dead cap hit. Open thread: What was the best Lions roster of the last decade? While Chargers fans are hard to come by presently, Bradley's latest defense should be quite the attraction. Del Rio's other Denver squad, 2013's less talented corps, managed two strong playoff performances largely without his top two defenders -- Von Miller and Chris Harris -- en route to Super Bowl XLVIII. Collins has been fantastic for New England this season. Connect with your community. Bouye -- to a sixth-place yardage finish. Replacing defensive coordinator icon Wade Phillips will obviously present a challenge for Staley. Looks like he was trying to demonstrate what a #Bears player did to him. But his one season calling plays -- for the 2017 Texans -- resulted in the team dropping from first to 20th in yards allowed. A look at the cap hits of the Lions’ newest players. Staley will go from coaching Khalil Mack in 2018 to Von Miller last season to Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey this year. The Lions could be missing two key players on offense this week. © Junfu Han-Imagn Content Services, LLC Jamie Collins has received a hefty fine for making contact with an official during the Detroit Lions' Week 1 matchup. Zimmer has taken full advantage of his late-career shot to be an NFL head coach, leading the Vikings to the playoffs with three different starting QBs. Jamie Collins has received a hefty fine for making contact with an official during the Detroit Lions' Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears. He’s amassed 81 tackles, 7.0 sacks, three forced fumbles and three interceptions. And if you’re wondering where that leaves the Lions in cap space, while the details of Nick Williams’ contract are still not public, Lions Wire’s Erik Schlitt has a good estimate here: Here's how I got to $23 Million number for the Lions. But last year's breakout played such a key role in determining the NFC champion, it is impossible to rank Saleh outside the upper echelon. While the original five-year deal suggests this is a long-term investment and a fairly big risk on a player that has never been a full-time starter, the details paint a very, very different picture. Gruden trading Khalil Mack in Guenther's first months on the job did not help, but under their new DC, the Raiders extended their streak of bottom-half finishes in points allowed to 17 seasons. Detroit Lions linebacker Jamie Collins is not going to see an NFL suspension according to a report. Snow's college defenses have shown promise, however. But Wash also guided the 2016 Jags defense -- which did not have Ngakoue, Calais Campbell or A.J. So he showed the official what he was talking about. Collins' familiarity with Patricia's defense should make for a swift transition. An overlooked advantage of teams employing a failed head coach as D-coordinator: continuity. Contract Details Yates reported it is a three-year deal worth $30 million, $18 million guaranteed. Related: Lions' Jamie Collins on Week 1 ejection: I don’t agree with it. Woods was the secondary coach for Denver's Super Bowl-winning team and brings a proven pass-game pedigree to Cleveland. The 43-year-old assistant has rebuilt his stock since, however, and has an interesting opportunity this year. Obviously, after Week 1, it’s tough to grade Collins on his debut since he saw so little action in the game as a result of the head butt. The Lions have targeted Patriots free agents before, and have seen mixed results on that front. ", Kemp said it was his decision to eject Collins from the game and that he couldn't have just called an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty because of "his actions, unfortunately.". The ex-Vikings head coach has not enjoyed the luxury of an elite pass rusher during his three Bills seasons, but he and McDermott have built one of the NFL's most reliable pass defenses anyway. It did not end up mattering much. Spotrac puts it all into perspective here, but here’s the easily digestible part for you. Lions linebacker Jamie Collins was ejected in the first half of Sunday's season opener against the Chicago Bears for unsportsmanlike conduct after making contact with an official. Woods spent last season as the 49ers' defensive passing-game coordinator, with Richard Sherman returning to prominence on his watch. It is what it is,” Collins previously said. Linebacker Jamie Collins, who played for Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia in 2013-16, had career-highs of seven sacks last season. “I don’t agree with it. Collins isn’t going to be suspended for the head butt, which ended up being little more than a love tap. Collins was trying to demonstrate that he had been blocked illegally by sticking his helmet into Kemp's chest. Injury report: Frank Ragnow misses practice, Adrian Peterson sits with non-COVID illness. Buy Lions gear: Fanatics, NFL Shop, Amazon, Lids, Buy Lions tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticketmaster, Stream Lions Games Live: fuboTV, Hulu + Live, Sling. Sign up now ▸, Related slideshow: Ranking the defensive play-callers for every NFL team (Provided by Yardbarker), Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Donations have surged to a 'scam' political group that claims to help police officers, America's most successful employee-owned companies. Menacing against the run for years, Schwartz's Eagles defenses have been hit and miss against aerial attacks in recent seasons. He can play any linebacker position and should help a Lions team that struggled to get pressure on opposing quarterbacks last season and ranked 26th in scoring defense at 26.4 points per game. But the Giants defensive depth chart he's inheriting -- which features major issues at edge rusher and in coverage -- gives off a familiar fixer-upper vibe. Collins started his first game for Detroit on Sunday after signing with the Lions in free agency. He oversaw D.J. #Lions LB Jamie Collins won’t be suspended for the incident with an official that led to his ejection Sunday, I’m told. 2020: $2 million cap hit — $5 million dead cap2021: $5.3 million cap hit — $3 million dead cap2022: $5.75 million cap hit — $750,000 dead cap.