Gambling problem? He then tore all four knee ligaments during the NFL Rookie Beach Bowl, an injury from which he could never bounce back. Gamble, RB, 1968-69: Phillip Dorsett was shockingly close to taking this spot. 19 -- Brandon LaFell, WR, 2014-15: As solid a No. 95 Chandler Jones Tough competition here with Ed Reynolds, Roman Phifer and Henry Thomas. No. 29 Harold Jackson I love me some late-70s Patriots and Jackson was a classy 1,000-yard complement to Stanley Morgan on some great teams. Until then the greatest clutch kicker in NFL history stands alone. 84 -- Deion Branch, WR, 2002-05, 2011-12:Branch wore No. With the conclusion of their 2022 season, the Patriots 2023 slate of opponents has been set. 58 -- Pete Brock, OL, 1976-87:Spent 12 seasons with the Patriots, earned the name "Deep Threat" after catching a 6-yard touchdown pass in 1976. Find out more. Its older brother, No. 81, too. Note: Dugger wore No. How about Roman Phifer vs. Chandler Jones. Used Resourses: 17 Mike Taliaferro, QB, 1968-70: Threw for 19 TDs in 1969. 65 this year for the Pats. 11, I won't argue if you disagree. 35 Jim Nance, FB, 1965-71: A two-time All-Pro back, Nance rushed for 1,458 yards and 11 touchdowns in 1966. Tight Ends Dwayne Allen, #83: Wes Welker wore #83 during his six-year career in New England. 93 -- Richard Seymour, DE, 2001-08: A three-time All-Pro selection and one of themost dominant defensive linemen of his era, Seymour was a cornerstone of the 2001-2004 defenses. I meant to write how many have worn 24 since Ty Law left. 62 Joe Thuney His incredible durability gives him the nod over Ryan Wendell. All rights reserved (About Us). New England Patriots roster breakdown: #88 TE MartellusBennett, Report: Patriots to work out free agent wide receiver Slade Bolden. 22 -- Asante Samuel, CB, 2003-07:Became a ball hawk at the end of his five-year run, an All-Pro selection in 2007. He wore No. 85 in all other seasons, as did linebacker Nick Buoniconti, a four-time first-team All-Pro. Even though he was a productive and consistent contributor with the Bears, the team elected to trade Bennett to the New England Patriots in March. Edges out Chandler Jones. Who's the best Patriots player to wear No. TE Hunter Henry says he isnt a big jersey number guy, but his choice of 85 in New England is, in part, a tribute/honor to his former Chargers teammate Antonio Gates one of the best tight ends to play the game. pic.twitter.com/strHycLRYU. 21 -- Malcolm Butler, CB, 2014-17: Had a storybook rise from undrafted rookie to top-tier cornerback in the NFL, even if the ending wasn't what either side wanted. 30 Mosi Tatupu, FB, 1979-90: A mainstay in New England, Tatupu was a fullback, special teamer and fan favorite. 80 or 81 these days. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 45 Otis Smith O-T-I-S was always around the ball during the dynasty's beginning. 65 Houston Antwine Part of a monster DL for the Patriots in the 1960s. 19 Brandon LaFell WR wasn't here long but made an impact. Note: Smith gets the same number he wore in Tennessee. Roster sizes are huge. Gino Cappelletti has his No. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 66 Lonie Paxton Paxton made being a long snapper cool, and he was near flawless at his craft. Guys come in the league and theyre not thinking about being Jerry Rice; theyre thinking about being Larry Fitzgerald. 17 was Taliaferro's for a three-year run. 24 -- Ty Law, CB, 1995-2004:Darrelle Revis was only here a year, and Stephon Gilmore has a long way to go. 80, a number that is now predominantly worn by tight ends (nine). 82 Vincent Brisby, WR, 1993-99: Had 900+ yards in two of his first three seasons. Off the field, he's one of the most beloved players in Patriots history. Could the Alabama band be getting back together in New England? 58 is predominately a linebacker number: Shea McClellin, Darius Fleming and Matt Chatham all wore it in the past. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 6 -- Ryan Allen, P, 2013-present: Allen's 45.3 yards per punt would be the best in Patriots history if not for a random 57-yard punt by Matt Cassel in 2008. 20 -- Gino Cappelletti, everything, 1960-70: The Patriots Hall of Famer caught passes, kicked field goals, called games from the radio booth and had his No. 55 Willie McGinest, LB, 1994-2005: Had 78 sacks in 12 years with the Pats. 14 Steve Grogan, QB, 1975-90: A career Patriot, Grogan played 16 seasons in New England. 1 overall pick trying to make his way with some rough Patriots teams. The number that has since been worn mostly by role players like Chris Jones, Shaun Ellis and most recently Ricky Jean Francois. Sign up for the Patriots Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Beats out Dan Connolly. Only two other players have worn No. Only once did he failed to start every game in a given season. We present them here for purely educational purposes. There are some tough choices on here, but we're here to make them -- the 99 greatest Patriots players to wear their respective jersey number. Golden Tate and Jordan Matthews took 81. For the Patriots, three players took advantage of the new rule. Too bad we never got to see more of Malcolm Mitchell. The first assumption is to blame 2004, and where theres smoke, theres fire. Dawson Knox 88. Gonzalez is still a prolific receiver, and his veteran presence has made the Falcons' offense much more dangerous. 93 Richard Seymour The soon-to-be Hall of Famer was another rather easy selection. And while he likely will not be able to duplicate the numbers of his 2014 Pro Bowl season, the veteran should still see a substantial amount of snaps. Safety Devin McCourty details the state of the New England Patriots and why quarterback Mac Jones is still considered "The Guy". 43 Ernest Gibson, DB, 1984-88: Made only 14 starts in five years, but beats out Nate Ebner and James Ihedigbo. 53 Tom Addison, LB, 1960-67: Addison was a four-time Pro Bowler and an All-Pro selection in 1961. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. 80 was long worn by top receivers: guys such as Steve Largent, Cris Carter, Irving Fryar, James Lofton, Isaac Bruce and, of course, Jerry Rice. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 80 Troy Brown Danny Amendola and Irving Fryar provide stiff competition but they don't call him Mr. Patriot for nothing. Pepper pulled a classic bait-and-switch, setting it up as if it . Note: Hoyer used to wear No. While David Patten, Greg McMurtry and Tony Romeo all were productive wide receivers wearing #86, there is one man that stands above the rest: Stanley Morgan. If you say Julian Edelman I won't argue, but to me Bledsoe was more impactful. Go behind the scenes with the Patriots coaching staff when they coached the East West Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas earlier this month. Several others changed numbers from a year ago. 94 -- Ty Warren, DL, 2003-10: Often overshadowed because of his role in the 3-4 defense, Warren was a powerful defensive end who still managed to post 7.5 sacks in 2006. Old-timers Tom Fears, Jack Butler, and Len Ford are also part of the club. 3 Stephen Gostkowski The guy who replaced legend Adam Vinatieri did so with consistency and class, leaving as the team's all-time leading scorer. 47 attempts for 166 yards and a. 37 Rodney Harrison Another potential recency bias alert I'll take Harrison's culture-changing arrival over rock solid corner Maurice Hurst. 11. Defensive lineman Richard Bishop also had success with the #64 jersey in the late 1970s. Note: Adams wore this number in Green Bay. It keeps the ex player in the minds of the fans instead of not ever seeing it again. No. I believe that to reissue the number is better than retiring it. Cmon man. 12 Tom Brady, QB, 2000-present: Tough break for Matt Cavanaugh. Check in with Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar as they discuss the first day of the 2023 NFL Combine. - Registered 29 career interceptions. Some are attached to them and are convinced they won't play as well wearing different digits. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 92 Ted Washington It's tough to win a spot based on just one year but Washington was great in 2003. A look at the new numbers being worn by the Patriots old players: 3 DB Jabrill Peppers: He wore 22 in Cleveland and 21 with the Giants. Note: Mills signed with the Patriots this offseason. Odds & lines subject to change. In six years with the Pats, Rob Gronkowski has 5,555 yards. He's also a member of the Patriots' 2000s All-Decade Team.8 Feb 2022. Who wore number 88 for the Patriots? 17 Mike Taliaferro This has been a bit of a cursed number for receivers in recent years so we'll go with the former QB over Aaron Dobson. He held virtually every single receiving. 70 Logan Mankins It takes quite a performance to beat out a franchise legend like Leon Gray, but that's how good Mankins was for the Patriots. All-Pro guard John Hannah limbers up after reporting to the New England Patriots training camp at Bryant College in Smithfield, R.I., Aug. 11, 1983. 49 Joe Cardona Long snappers aren't noticed until something goes wrong, which is why Cardona flies under the radar. Hoping it gets updated to 8 rings! That mark still stands as a Patriots record. Also, linebacker Chris White will share No. Corey Dillon had 3,180 yards and 37 touchdowns in three years with the Pats. 83 when he becameMVP of Super Bowl XXXIX, later returning to don No. What exactly happened? 4 Adam Vinatieri, K, 1996-2005: Not as accurate as Gostkowski, but no one in NFL history has deliveredmore clutch kicks. 68 when he arrived during the season last year. 18 -- Matthew Slater, ST/WR, 2008-present: A seven-time Pro Bowler and one-time All-Pro selection, Slater is one of the defining special teams players of his era. 20 is retired by the Pats. The uniform numbers for the. 42 Ronnie Lippett Clayborn's partner at corner was pretty talented in his own right. (Meanwhile, poor James White never even had a shot.). (AP Photo/Ted Gartland). 16 Jim Plunkett Another old quarterback is the only choice unless we're looking for some fun and Scott Zolak is involved. 98 -- Dennis Owens, DT, 1982-86: Owens was the starting nose tackle for the Patriots as they made their mid-80s surge, including their 1985 run to the Super Bowl. 40-yard dash time didn't affect Peyton and Eli Manning's careers. Patent trader. Patriots Cheerleader speaks at UConn's Annual Black Women in STEM Brunch. Or No. Gostkowski was drafted to replace a legend in Adam Vinatieri. He also plays quarterback. The runner-up here is probably Joe Cardona. 46 James Develin Power football was Develin's game, and he played it well. Commercial reproduction, distribution or transmission of any part or parts of this website or any information contained therein by any means whatsoever without the prior written permission of the Club is not permitted. He's clearly the choice here over Jeremy Shockey of New Orleans and many others. 20 Gino Cappelletti The only man to ever don the number remains Mr. Patriot. 59 -- Vincent Brown, LB, 1988-95:The Patriots' all-time leader with737 career tackles. Instead, we go with Fairchild, who started 38 games over seven seasons with the Patriots. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). The veteran appeared in his teams first 10 games but sustained a rib injury that forced him to leave the week 11 matchup against the Denver Broncos. The New England Patriots 2016 training camp is underway. 96 in his first six NFL seasons with the Colts and the Jets. Never played for another NFL team. Theres also a case to be made for Scott Zolak because hes Scott Zolak. 75 Vince Wilfork, DT, 2004-14: Still going strong in Houston. 11. Now things get tricky. If Jacoby Brissett stuck around, he may have had an argument here. 63 Joe Andruzzi His toughness defined the OL during the first part of the dynasty. 1. The Patriots select their left tackle of the future and address their three biggest needs in this seven-round mock draft. Note: Langi returns to New England after making the team as an undrafted rookie in 2017. His 23 touchdowns in 2007 remains an NFL record. 62 -- Ryan Wendell, OL, 2011-15: Another undrafted player who moved up the ladder, Wendell was a full-time starter for three seasons, winning a Super Bowl in 2014. The headline is that (shockingly) quarterback Mac Jones wont be wearing No. Gronk was a great player and will be in the Patriots HOF but he is not in the retire the jersey # category, sorry. 12? He made six Pro Bowls over 14 seasons (all as a Patriot). Belichick wouldnt engage in such childish behavior, would he? The younger generation of Patriots fans will most closely associate it with offensive tackle Matt Light, however, who protected Tom Brady's blindside during three Super Bowl-winning seasons in the early 2000s. The greater significance is that the Patriots have re-issued tight end Rob Gronkowskis No. 94 Ty Warren Quietly produced alongside Seymour for years. He is a HOF TE and his time with NE is not rivaled, when healthy he was arguably the best TE ever (Blocker/Receiver). Dee was an inaugural Patriot and had his number retired. 80 for the Giants) and Danny Amendola (No. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 13 Phillip Dorsett The wideout wasn't always a huge factor but generally produced when called upon. 16 for the Rams. 88 Terry Glenn, WR, 1996-2001: When healthy, Glenn was terrific in New England, helping the Pats reach the Super Bowl as a rookie. -- Rookie Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower has been issued jersey No. 1. 97 -- Jarvis Green, DE, 2002-09:An effective role player on the defensive line, Green spent his entire career with the Patriots, finishing with 28 sacks. Note: Redmond signed with the Patriots last week. He only had two years in the league, both being with the Bills. With all 32 teams convening in Indianapolis this week, the Combine provides opportunities for much more than evaluating college prospects. (After landing on the roster, Ross switched to No. The only player to wear that number during his career with the team is Freiermuth. 87. 51 Jerod Mayo Although many players have donned 51, Mayo is the only one who did so with much distinction. 72 -- Matt Light, OT, 2001-11:A three-time Pro Bowler, Light emerged as a franchise left tackle as a rookie and continued to protect Tom Brady's blind set for the 11 seasons. 80 Troy Brown, WR, 1993-2007: How many 1,000-yard seasons did Brown have? It was done as a way to honor the players contributions. 89 Bob Dee, DL, 1960-67: Easy one. 82 or something. Gamble, RB, 1968-69: Rushed for 346 yards in 27 career games. Note: Henry wore No. 95 -- Chandler Jones, DE, 2012-2015: Roman Phifer (2001-2004) played a big role on three Super Bowl runs at the end of his career, but was a starter for only three seasons. 38 for his first eight NFL seasons. 7 Hugh Millen, QB, 1991-92: Millen wasnt particularly good (17 TDs, 28 INTs), but he did at least play. 3 -- Stephen Gostkowski, K, 2006-present: The third-most accurate kicker in NFL history (87.6 percent). 1 -- John Smith, K, 1974-83:Not a ton of competition for No. BB has that cold blooded heart you see in only the greats. 33 Kevin Faulk This might be my recency bias kicking in but I give Faulk the edge over Tony Collins, who performed a similar role in the 1980s. 94 with DL Chris Jones. Note: Bolden wore No. Been around 118 years and have 18 retired numbers while they have 50 former players in thr HOF. Throughout New. 99 in Baltimore. I guess just Revis and Gilmore, plus a few scrubs, but still. He likely would've been if injuries didn't end his career before the age of 30. 1-3 and work our way all the way to No. Hell take No. 45 -- Otis Smith, CB, 1996, 2000-02: Smith's 47-yard fumble return in the 1996 AFC title game was key in the Patriots punching their Super Bowl ticket. Graham filled in for an injured Gostkowski in 2010, going 12-for-12 on field goal attempts. 80. He was second in catches and tied for third in both yards and touchdowns. 29 -- LeGarrette Blount, RB, 2013, 2014-2016: Outside a brief stint with the Steelers in the middle, Blount was an exciting mix of battering ram and breakaway runner who really shined in 2016, when he led the NFL with 18 touchdowns. Patriots big spending show they're serious about getting back to relevancy. New Englands former OC expresses confidence in his de facto successor. That one's easy. David Andrews is a year or two away from taking this spot. 28 Curtis Martin A battle of two of my all-time favorite Patriots with Martin slightly ahead of James White. Let's take a numbers-based trip down memory lane. 92). 90 -- Toby Williams, DL, 1983-88:Played a big role in the Patriots' 3-4 defense in the mid-80s. 54 -- Tedy Bruschi, LB, 1996-2008:Dont'a Hightower may have an argument when it's all said and done, but Bruschi embodied the Patriots defense during the rise of the Belichick Era. 9 Bryan Wagner, P, 1991, 95: Had two unremarkable stints in New England, which is more than anyone else wearing the No. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 81, found itself on a number of greats as well: Tim Brown, Torry Holt, Art Monk and, in the best season of his career, Randy Moss. New England Patriots roster breakdown: #88 TE Martellus Bennett The offseason acquisition projects to be the Patriots' number two tight end. 86 with the Los Angeles Chargers, but changes to 85. Belichick has 8 super bowl rings,6 with Patriots and 2 with Giants. Consequently, the Bears placed Bennett on injured reserve on December 9th. 52 Ted Johnson, LB, 1995-2004: Played 10 years for the Patriots and none for any other teams. 81. Jalen Mills, defensive back Number: 2 Note: Mills signed with the Patriots this offseason. 80 -- Troy Brown, WR, 1993-2007: Brown was never a conventional NFL star, but remains a key figure in Patriots history. The QB's former Alabama teammate, Christian Barmore,. We'll start with Nos. He was an insane talent. 81. 56 -- Andre Tippett, LB, 1982-93:The Hall of Famer was one of the most feared pass rushers of his era. If Joe Thuney sticks around, this spot could be his. As noted in June, of the teams seven retired numbers (20 for Gino Cappelletti, 40 for Mike Haynes, 57 for Steve Nelson, 73 for John Hannah, 78 for Bruce Armstrong, 79 for Jim Lee Hunt, and 89 for Bob Dee), only one player Armstrong played on the team during the first year of the Bill Belichick era, 2000. Jones by a hair. 21 Malcolm Butler This comes down to a pair or cornerbacks and Butler gets the spot ahead of the underrated Ricky Reynolds. Two of the greatest offensive linemen in Patriots history donned the #67 jersey: Dan Koppen wore it between 2003 and 2011 and Bill Lenkaitis from 1971 to 1981. Top prospects and storylines to watch from a Patriots perspective at the NFL Combine. 8 -- Josh Miller, P, 2004-06:Another in a long line of left-footed punters in New England, average 43.6 yards per attempt. Law isn't in Canton yet, but he's knocking on the door. That is not a number randomly assigned to him, but a choice of his own. 28 -- Curtis Martin, RB, 1995-97: In a showdown between two of the best backs in Patriots history, the nod goes to the Hall of Famer, who got his start in New England. 31 Fred Marion The cerebral play-making safety was a huge part of the defense of some very talented teams from the mid-1980s. 28? Ben Coates, TE 87 for the Pats, it was another excellent tight end who wore the number, . He beats out receiver Harold Jackson, who had a 1,000-yard year in 1979. Three times Seymour made first team All-Pro. New England Patriots 2016 roster breakdown, Patriots roster breakdown: DT Vincent Valentine, Patriots roster breakdown: TE Martellus Bennett, Patriots roster breakdown: TE Rob Gronkowski. 46 James Develin, FB, 2012-present: On several occasions, Tom Brady has called Develin the best fullback in the game. The Combine is set to take place in Indianapolis this week. 7 Hugh Millen He didn't win many of the 20 games he started from 1991-92, but he did provide some excitement on some otherwise wretchedly moribund teams. For decades, No. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 7 -- Hugh Millen, QB, 1991-92: Millen started 20 games in New England, but wasn't great, throwing 17 touchdowns and 28 interceptions. Jump back a year to the 2003 draft, before the lower numbers were in play. But whether numerology is of importance or not, it's clear that not all numbers are created equally when it comes to the Patriots. 26 Raymond Clayborn Pretty straight-forward pick here. Patriots free agency profile: Is Damien Harris worth an investment? 86 -- Stanley Morgan, WR, 1977-89:Morgan is the Patriots' all-time leading receiver with 10,352 yards and no one else is close. 9 David Posey Posey joins Graham in the emergency kicker category after replacing John Smith for 11 games in 1978, and more importantly connecting on a last-second field goal to give the Patriots their first-ever AFC East title. 89 Bob Dee The only man to ever wear the number because they retired it after he was done. Others, like No. 75 Vince Wilfork Athletic nose tackles don't grow on trees. WR Kenny Britt: #88 After being worn by four tight ends in a row - Martellus Bennett, Scott Chandler, Matthew Mulligan, Jake Ballard -, 88 returns to a wide receiver in the form of Kenny Britt.. And thats not because of availability. Previously, a player could only wear a number between 10 and 19 under special circumstances. He is now going to wear No. 1 John Smith, K, 1974-83: Was a Pro Bowler in 1980. chefs choice meat slicer 610 replacement parts 2 before Hoyer re-signed with the Pats. After wearing No. 39 Sam Cunningham, RB, 1973-79, 81-82: Remains the Pats all-time leading rusher with 5,453 yards. 13 R.C. 1975-1981. 82 -- Vincent Brisby, WR, 1993-99:Brisby had a great to start to his career, following up a solid rookie season with back-to-back 900-yard seasons. 99 Mike Wright, DL, 2005-11: An undrafted free agent who stuck in New England for seven seasons. new city college attlee a level academy; surrey police helicopter tracker; mountain vista apartments tucson; smart goals examples for social studies teachers The first three taken --Larry Fitzgerald, Roy Williams and (wow, come to think of it) Reggie Williams (wasnt as bad as Id remembered) --took No. 48 Tim Fox, FS, 1976-81: A Pro Bowler in 1980, Fox made 91 starts with the Pats. Also, how many great Patriot corners have worn 24 since he left? 23 now that Patrick Chung has retired. Compare that to 2003, when a combined seven 80s and 81s topped their teams stats page. Malcolm Mitchell could make a bid to take this spot if he's healthy this year. 2 - Mike Patrick - Another number that has gotten very little use in Patriots history. He made the Pro Bowl in his first five NFL seasons. 11 Drew Bledsoe, QB, 1993-2001: Julian Edelman might be the best player not on this list. A new Patriots receiver is wearing Rob Gronkowski's No. Ravens numbers have never looked better, . For now. 80 for the Patriots), but Amendola previously wore No. 90 -- Toby Williams, DL, 1983-88 : Played a big role in the Patriots' 3-4 defense in the mid-80s. Yet 2004 was the year that opened the floodgates. There is probably more to story. Report: Patriots to work out free agent wide receiver Slade Bolden. Here, we rank the best Patriots of all-time by jersey number, 1-99. 18 Randy Vataha Very productive receiver in the Plunkett days gets the nod over special teams captain Matthew Slater. He ended up winning the Super Bowl when he returned for a second stint in New England. 60 Garin Veris The classy defensive end earns a narrow victory over David Andrews and Lennie St. Jean. 2015 review: Coming off his first Pro Bowl selection in 2014, Bennett did not partake in the Chicago Bears voluntary offseason workouts in hopes of receiving a re-adjusted contract. No. Who is number 88 on the Patriots? Pretty ridiculous. Edges out longtime longsnapper Lonie Paxton. However, he never put up more than 300 yards in his following four years with the Patriots. Now, Gronks 87 will be worn. Jim Colclough (1960-68) and Russ Francis (1975-80, 1987-88) had impressive careers in New England wearing No. Latest Cheerleader News . northern cricket league professionals; breaux bridge jail inmates; virtualbox ubuntu failed to start snap daemon; len and brenda credlin Smith kicked for 10 seasons in New England, making the Pro Bowl in 1980. Good enough. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. McDaniels: LV had to make 'tough decision' on Carr, Inside Bears' strategy for No. 10. Dee was an inaugural Patriot and had his number retired. 52 Ted Johnson Some interesting choices here but we'll go with Johnson over Johnny Rembert, who was a versatile piece to some solid Patriots teams in the mid-1980s. 40 Mike Haynes The classy corner has a bust in Canton for a reason. What I'm Hearing: Our NFL insider Jarrett Bell details the Patriots big free agency spending and why it means they're retooling and not rebuilding. 49 -- Joe Cardona, LS, 2015-present:Sure, Cardona might just be a long snapper, but he's a really good long snapper. 5 Shayne Graham Graham replaced an injured Gostkowski in 2010 and made all 12 of his field goals and hit 35 of 37 PATs in eight games. 17 -- Mike Taliaferro, QB, 1968-70: Before it was cursing modern-era Patriots receiver, the No. 15 Babe Parilli, QB, 1961-67: Put up some modern numbers 3,465 yards, 31 touchdowns and 27 interceptions in 1964. Some numbers in sports need no context for their significance to be understood: No. 77 every year hes played in the NFL. 20 retired in New England. Martin had 3,799 yards and 32 touchdowns in three years with the Pats. The 722 snaps he played (of 1,077; 67%) were the most of Chicagos skill position players. 3 leading receiver and all-time leader in receiving touchdowns. New England has to hope that Duron Harmon will continue his success playing under his new number. He was 88 with the Packers, Ravens, . 73 John Hannah, G, 1973-85: The first New England Patriot to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Since 2011, the Bills have worn white for a home game either with their primary uniform or a throwback set. 58 Pete Brock If Jamie Collins played more than just 2019 wearing 58 we may have a battle, but Brock was a solid center for more than a decade. 10 Jabar Gaffney The slot receiver was a valuable pickup in 2006 and stuck around long enough to rack up 85 catches and eight touchdowns in 43 games in New England. 77 -- Nate Solder, OT, 2011-2017: Solder watched Tom Brady's blindsidein three Super Bowls -- including two victories. Do you take late-career Corey Dillon over early-career Curtis Martin? Although he was used as the placekicker, it was his primary position as receiver that led him to his Hall of Fame career. 9 -- Bryan Wagner, P, 1991, 95:Played 11 games through two separate stints with the Patriots. __________________________________________________________________. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. His career was cut short due to concussion issues. Gronk is barely halfway there. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. He passed away in 2010, and a brain exam revealed that he had suffered from CTE, according to The Boston Globe. Cardona came in as a rookie and stepped into the role right away and has started every game since. 96 -- Brent Williams, DE, 1986-93: Williams was never a star, but consistent contributed as a pass rusher, posting at least five sacks in each of his first five seasons. Learn how your comment data is processed. Patriots officially re-issue Rob Gronkowski's number - ProFootballTalk Tom Brady's No. In the News: Patrick Mahomes, Derek Carr, Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Hurts, Tom Brady, Brock Purdy . 91 -- Jamie Collins, LB, 2013-2016: Collins emerged as a budding star early in his Patriots career, making the Pro Bowl in 2015. 63 Joe Andruzzi, G, 2000-2004: Started all 16 games in each of the three Super Bowl years (2001, 2003, 2004). Irving Fryar provide stiff competition but they do n't call him Mr. Patriot to get our top in. End Rob Gronkowskis No prospects and storylines to watch from a Patriots perspective at the NFL Combine was more.... 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