He only had two years in the league, both being with the Bills. its a testimony to belichicks greatness that the pats cant retire numbers like 31 lesser franchises. Roster sizes are huge. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. ..Patriots HOF but he is not in the retire the jersey # category, sorry Note: Redmond signed with the Patriots last week. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 80 Troy Brown Danny Amendola and Irving Fryar provide stiff competition but they don't call him Mr. Patriot for nothing. He did just enough to get the edge over right tackle Tom Neville (1965-1977), who spent 12 years with the Patriots and made one Pro Bowl. Won a Super Bowl in 2014. 25 -- Rick Sanford, S, 1979-84:A six-year starter for the Patriots,went on to be a chiropractor in South Carolina. Made the Pro Bowl in six of them. 2 Doug Flutie, QB, 1987-89, 2005: Made 12 starts for the Pats. 38 Roland James, SS, 1980-90: Spent his entire career in New England. 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). It was done as a way to honor the players contributions. 1 -- John Smith, K, 1974-83:Not a ton of competition for No. Rookies, however, wont be given numbersuntil training camp. James O'Shaughnessy, #88: Martellus Bennett rocked #88 for the Patriots in 2016. Throughout New. 92 last year with the Patriots. 12 Tom Brady And inarguably the least debate-worthy number of them all. Rashaun Woods picked No. Who's the best Patriots player to wear No. Theres no need for them to continue to retire numbers as a nod to retired players. Historically, the only players allowed to wear single digits were quarterbacks, kickers and punters. Pretty ridiculous. He dominated the mid-80s, making five straight Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams. Last worn by Dion Lewis, number 33 has been a successful one for Patriots running backs over the last few decades: Kevin Faulk played an important role in three Super Bowl victories wearing it and had a franchise Hall of Fame career. Who's the best New England Patriots player to wear No. 59, will remain open. 39 -- Sam Cunningham, RB, 1973-79, 81-82:Sam "Bam" Cunningham's 5,453 career rushing yards is still tops in franchise history. Bolton was more of a ball hawk(18 picks). 84 -- Deion Branch, WR, 2002-05, 2011-12:Branch wore No. I believe that to reissue the number is better than retiring it. Vereens 11-catch Super Bowl gives him the slightest of advantages over Pro Bowl corner Chuck Shonta, safety Tebucky Jones, defensive back Prentice McCray and running back Sammy Morris. They have until late August, when each team has to start making its roster cuts, to secure a role. 90 Chad Eaton Overachieving interior defensive lineman carved out a nice career. 71 -- Ray "Sugar Bear" Hamilton, DL, 1973-81:Hamilton made 117 starts with the Patriots, but is often remember for the infamous phantom roughing the passer call against the Raiders in the 1976 playoffs. Some are attached to them and are convinced they won't play as well wearing different digits. Could the Alabama band be getting back together in New England? 87.The Patriots finally have revealed the numbers for the team's incoming class of rookies. Note: Godchaux wore No. No one wore it before him, and no one will wear it after him. Here, we rank the best Patriots of all-time by jersey number, 1-99. Jones by a hair. His career was cut short due to concussion issues. 77 every year hes played in the NFL. 90 Toby Williams, DL, 1983-88: Toss up between Williams and Chad Eaton. 85 -- Nick Buoniconti, LB, 1962-68:A tough call here of 16-year Patriot Julius Adams, but Buoniconti (a Springfield native) was one the AFL's early stars and a Hall of Famer. 85 in all other seasons, as did linebacker Nick Buoniconti, a four-time first-team All-Pro. Or No. 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. 79 Jim Lee Hunt Another Patriots Hall of Fame DL from the 1960s recognized. And, as time goes on, theyre shying away from the 80s altogether. Note: Bourne wore No. There are only so many numbers available per position. Patrick was a solid punter from 1975-78, appearing in 43 games. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah sized up some Patriots-type players in this year's draft, many who could be considered at 14th overall. 10 picks of the 1990 NFL Draft is largely considered a bust. 38 for his first eight NFL seasons. 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). He was out the following week but returned in week 13, when he aggravated the injury. 98 -- DL Antonio Johnson. 76 Sebastian Vollmer Another solid and steady tackle who benefit from Dante Scarnecchia's tutelage. 89, he's the only one. Injuries cut his career short at age 29. Williams gets the nod because he started 12 more games with the Pats. He previously wore 21 and 31 in Philadelphia.. 37 -- Rodney Harrison, SS, 2003-08:Came in as a veteran to become an enforcer in the secondary for two Super Bowls. Note: Thurman wore No. Please check your email for a confirmation. j 1945 says: Popular: Tom Brady, Cam Newton, Aaron Donald, Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Odell Beckham Jr., J.J. Watt, Peyton Manning, Patrick Mahomes, Julio Jones, Antonio Brown, Ben Roethlisberger, Drew Brees, Todd Gurley . 56 -- Andre Tippett, LB, 1982-93:The Hall of Famer was one of the most feared pass rushers of his era. 86 with the Los Angeles Chargers, but changes to 85. 86 Stanley Morgan, WR, 1977-89: Morgans mark of 10,352 receiving yards best in Patriots historymay never be touched. 19 Brandon LaFell, WR, 2014-15: Played a significant role on a Super Bowl-winning team, racking up over 1,000 yards and 9 TDs (playoffs included). 69 Julius Adams, DL, 1971-87: Kind of a cop out here. As the kids would say, No. other than brady no number should be retired. Note: Brown has worn No. 30 -- Mosi Tatupu, FB, 1979-90: A fan-favorite fullback, special teamer and overall bruiser during his time in New England, Tatupu passed away in 2010. 80. 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. 59 -- Vincent Brown, LB, 1988-95:The Patriots' all-time leader with737 career tackles. 74 Shelby Jordan, OT, 1975-82: Made 87 starts at right tackle. 33 -- Kevin Faulk, RB, 1999-2011: Dion Lewis was great, but Faulk is an all-time Patriot, setting the standard for third-down backs and clutch plays in New England. No. Patriots big spending show they're serious about getting back to relevancy. 12 Tom Brady, QB, 2000-present: Tough break for Matt Cavanaugh. Both were dominant. Note: Reynolds will wear 51 now that Bentley has changed to No. 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. With the start of OTAsthis week, jersey numbers have been assigned to the Patriots. His 23 touchdowns in 2007 remains an NFL record. 64 Richard Bishop Just a steady pass rusher on some really talented Patriots teams of the late-1970s. 23 now that Patrick Chung has retired. Registered 29 career interceptions. 36 Lawyer Milloy, SS, 1996-2002: No contest here. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Other candidates for this spot include Tom Tupa. Note: Van Noy comes back to New England and takes back his old number. I am pretty Belichick is not fond of Gronkowski because Bill was set to ship him out to Detroit for some top picks and he threatened to step away. 7 -- the number he wore at LSU -- in Minnesota. Both insane and talented. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Jersey number 17 is currently most associated with mediocre-at-best wide receivers: Second-round busts Chad Jackson and Aaron Dobson wore it, as did Taylor Price and Dedric Ward. 99 Mike Wright, DL, 2005-11: An undrafted free agent who stuck in New England for seven seasons. He had his jersey retired by the team. 17 was Taliaferro's for a three-year run. 2 Mike Patrick Another number that has gotten very little use in Patriots history. 39 Sam Cunningham, RB, 1973-79, 81-82: Remains the Pats all-time leading rusher with 5,453 yards. Receiver Devin Ross wore it during mandatory minicamp, when he participated on a tryout basis. 67 Dan Koppen, C, 2003-11: Made the Pro Bowl in 2007. 34 -- Shane Vereen, RB, 2011-2014: Vereen didn't have the most stellar career in New England, but his 11-catch Super Bowl performance remains one to remember. Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels offered his thoughts on the Patriots hiring of Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator. Soon after the 1985 Super Bowl, Boston Globe sportswriter Ron Borges wrote a story alleging that six Patriots players, including Fryar, cornerback Raymond Clayborn, safety Roland James, and running back Tony Collins were marijuana users. Gronk is barely halfway there. (Meanwhile, poor James White never even had a shot.). 87 to rookie receiver Tre Nixon. 22 -- Asante Samuel, CB, 2003-07:Became a ball hawk at the end of his five-year run, an All-Pro selection in 2007. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Now, the Patriot will look to wear Gates number in honor, as New Englands new offense begins to take shape. Now, Gronks 87 will be worn. 73 -- John Hannah, G, 1973-85: Easy pick. Over the course of the next few weeks, we will take a look at the men fighting for those spots on the 2016 New England Patriots. Gronk already owns many NFL all-time records, and some not just for TEs but any receiver, despite also being a top blocker. 4x NFL Alumni NFL Linebacker of the year (1992, 1993, 1994, 2000) 3x NFLPA AFC Linebacker of the year (1992, 1993, 1994) Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award (1994) 2 AFC Champion (1994, 2007) NFL 1990s All-Decade Team. Other key players from the Belichick era have seen their names back on jerseys, including Richard Seymours 93, Ty Laws 24, Tedy Bruschis 54, Troy Browns 80, Adam Vinatieris 4, and Rodney Harrisons 37. 48 Tim Fox Hard-hitting safety was an emotional leader in the 1970s. 13 Phillip Dorsett The wideout wasn't always a huge factor but generally produced when called upon. 5 Shayne Graham, K, 2010: When Gostkowski suffered a season-ending thigh injury in 2010, the Pats picked up Graham, who went 12-for-12 on field goals in eight games. Undrafted players, more than any one round, most represent the numbers 80 (six of 15) and 81 (six of 17). 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. 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. 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. 1 will return to the field of play for the first time in 33 years, currently the fourth longest number drought in Patriots history, behind only Bob Dee's 89 (last worn in 1967), Gino Cappelletti's 20 (last worn in 1970), and Jim Lee Hunt's 79 (last worn in 1970). New England has to hope that Duron Harmon will continue his success playing under his new number. 49 Joe Cardona Long snappers aren't noticed until something goes wrong, which is why Cardona flies under the radar. 1975-1981. More Cheerleader Photos . 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. Number 88: Michael Irvin, WR, 1988-1999 Analysis: Dez Bryant may be the franchise touchdown leader, and Drew Pearson is the original, but nobody was better than the Playmaker. 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. 65 - James Ferentz: Ferentz has worn two other numbers during his five-year career. Let's take a look back at who previously wore the newly handed-out numbers over the course of the Patriots' history. Compare that to 2003, when a combined seven 80s and 81s topped their teams stats page. 43 -- Nate Ebner, DB/ST, 2012-present: Ebner may just be a special teams player, but he's an elite special teams player. That happens a lot with a 90-man roster. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 52 Ted Johnson, LB, 1995-2004: Played 10 years for the Patriots and none for any other teams. 23 Ron Hall, DB, 1961-67: Picked off 11 passes in 1964. 11) are sure to elicit strong debate. 53 Chris Slade I'm going to admit to some recency bias here and take Slade over Tom Addison, who was a standout in the 1960s. Narrowly edges out Ellis Hobbs. Note: Gaffney retired from the NFL to play professional baseball before coming back to football. Find out more. But the Pats wont retire numbers of guys who are still playing. - Right now, six receivers wear No. 96 in his first six NFL seasons with the Colts and the Jets. Now things get tricky. The Patriot most closely associated with it, however, played another position: New England starting center Pete Brock wore the 58 jersey for 162 games over the 12 seasons from 1976 to 1987. Also made a sick drop kick. 80 Troy Brown, WR, 1993-2007: How many 1,000-yard seasons did Brown have? 80 --the Vikings (Carter), the Rams (Bruce), the 49ers (Rice) and the Seahawks (Largent) --while the Saints retired No. 17 Mike Taliaferro, QB, 1968-70: Threw for 19 TDs in 1969. Collected 527 career tackles. Note: The Patriots highest-profile defensive free-agent signing, Judon will wear the same number he had to Grand Valley State. 27 -- Ron Bolton, CB, 1972-75:Interesting battle here between Bolton and Hobbs, who both spent their first four seasons in New England. Other noteworthy players who called 67 their own are guards Josh Kline and Steve Moore, both of whom started multiple games over the course of their tenures in New England. He beats out fellow quarterbacks Matt Cassel and Scott Zolak. Old-timers Tom Fears, Jack Butler, and Len Ford are also part of the club. Jump back a year to the 2003 draft, before the lower numbers were in play. Its essentially the same with 81. 57 -- Steve Nelson, LB, 1974-87:Nelson spent all 14 of his NFL seasons with the Patriots, starting 171 games and making untold amounts of tackles (the NFL didn't track them at that point). 81, too. Note: Martin started 14 games in 2015 for San Francisco and will again be wearing No. In football, its harder for one guy to truly havea number forever, just because there are so many players on the rosters and certain numbers are restricted to certain positions. Top prospects and storylines to watch from a Patriots perspective at the NFL Combine. 20 retired by the franchise. 1-3 and work our way all the way to No. 65 Houston Antwine, DL, 1961-71: Inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame this past summer, Antwine led the Pats in sacks from 1967-69. Sign up for the Patriots Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. August 12, 2021 at 1:23 pm 91 -- Jamie Collins, LB, 2013-2016: Collins emerged as a budding star early in his Patriots career, making the Pro Bowl in 2015. He was an insane talent. Law isn't in Canton yet, but he's knocking on the door. The Patriots are bringing back McDermott after the veteran started the last six games for New England at right tackle last season. New England Patriots roster breakdown: #88 TE MartellusBennett, Report: Patriots to work out free agent wide receiver Slade Bolden. 84 Shawn Jefferson Who knows how Darryl Stingley's career might have progressed if not for Jack Tatum's cheap shot, but Jefferson was a rock solid No. Milloy was a four-time Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl champ. 80 -- Troy Brown, WR, 1993-2007: Brown was never a conventional NFL star, but remains a key figure in Patriots history. He was named to the Patriots 50th Anniversary Team in 2009. 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. 16 -- Jim Plunkett, QB, 1971-75: Before Plunkett won two Super Bowls with the Oakland Raiders, he was a No. Ravens numbers have never looked better, . 94 Ty Warren Quietly produced alongside Seymour for years. (There are 16 wide receivers who wore numbers in the 80s in the Hall, including Moss, Rice, Cris Carter, Marvin Harrison, Raymond Berry and Lynn Swann.) 21 in his 10 years with the Cardinals, he will wear No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 72 Matt Light, OT, 2001-11: Three-time champ, franchise tackle.Not much of a debate here. Previously, a player could only wear a number between 10 and 19 under special circumstances. 20 retired in New England. 46 -- James Develin, FB, 2012-present:The Patriots have long sung the praises of Develin. 79 Jim Lee Hunt, DT, 1960-70: His number was retired by the Patriots. The Lions wore their alternate black tops five times from 2005-07. . 30 Mosi Tatupu, FB, 1979-90: A mainstay in New England, Tatupu was a fullback, special teamer and fan favorite. Matthew Slater's decision to return for a 16th season will have an impact on the entire Patriots roster. 26 Raymond Clayborn, CB, 1977-89: A three-time Pro Bowler, Clayborn started 179 career games in New England. 92 Ray Agnew, DL, 1990-94: Not a ton of history here with No. He previously wore 21 and 31 in Philadelphia. He made the Pro Bowl in his first five NFL seasons. 57 Steve Nelson, LB, 1974-87: Started 171 games at inside linebacker. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 48 Tim Fox, FS, 1976-81: A Pro Bowler in 1980, Fox made 91 starts with the Pats. Gamble, RB, 1968-69: Rushed for 346 yards in 27 career games. 3 -- Stephen Gostkowski, K, 2006-present: The third-most accurate kicker in NFL history (87.6 percent). August 12, 2021 at 12:55 pm 82 or something. If he had stayed, maybe. For the Patriots, three players took advantage of the new rule. Mike Gesicki switched to 88 in 2019 after wearing 86 as a rookie and has become a top-end NFL tight end the past three seasons. But really, Cruz, Matthews, Amendola and the aging Anquan Boldin are the biggest names wearing these numbers, and none of them are the level of star that for years was synonymous with Nos. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Henry indicated that he will wear the number to honor former Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates. Terry Glenn. 4 Adam Vinatieri, K, 1996-2005: Not as accurate as Gostkowski, but no one in NFL history has deliveredmore clutch kicks. Nate Solder's old number will be worn by free agency addition Ulrick John this year. new city college attlee a level academy; surrey police helicopter tracker; mountain vista apartments tucson; smart goals examples for social studies teachers 80 been over. 28 Curtis Martin, RB, 1995-97: Toughest decision on the list. Before Faulk, Tony Collins in the 1980s and Sam Gash in the 1990s set the bar for the number. Note: Adams wore this number in Green Bay. If Joe Thuney sticks around, this spot could be his. 18 Matthew Slater, ST/WR, 2008-present: Slater beats out wide receiver Randy Vataha, who had over 3,000 yards and 23 touchdowns in six seasons with the Pats. It's the. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 13 R.C. 68 Max Lane Steady if unspectacular performer at tackle on the Patriots Super Bowl XXXI team. McGinest is the Patriots' all-time leader in postseason sacks with 16. 24 Ty Law, CB, 1995-2004: Thirty-six of Laws 53 career picks came as a member of the Patriots. Register now! Its not the first time the number has been re-issued. 91 Jamie Collins Collins' versatility lifts him past solid DL Bobby Hamilton. Do you have a sports website? This game is notable as it was the first Bills playoff appearance in 17 seasons. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 51 Jerod Mayo, LB, 2008-15: Bill Belichick hit big on both of his top 10 picks with the Patriots (Richard Seymour was the other). More than 300 of the top prospects will be put through on-field drills, medical testing, exams and interviews with team personnel and the media in advance of the 2023 NFL Draft. He finally got league-wide praise in 2017, when he earned his first Pro Bowl nod. Tight Ends Dwayne Allen, #83: Wes Welker wore #83 during his six-year career in New England. Dee was an inaugural Patriot and had his number retired. He finished with 5.5 more sacks with the team than Patriots legend James Harrison (also No. Other top wide receivers who have. The Patriots finally have revealed the numbers for the teams incoming class of rookies. 56 Andre Tippett Which brings us to another rather easy pick, even with Patriots Hall of Fame member Jon Morris serving as competition. The number that has since been worn mostly by role players like Chris Jones, Shaun Ellis and most recently Ricky Jean Francois. Expanding the parameters an extra round, 45 of 61 receivers drafted in the first two rounds since 2009 have taken a number between 10 and 19. In total, 17 players wear No. 58 is predominately a linebacker number: Shea McClellin, Darius Fleming and Matt Chatham all wore it in the past. 74 -- Shelby Jordan, OT, 1975-82:Jordan had a solid right at right tackle for the Patriots, starting 87 games during his seven seasons. 53 Tom Addison, LB, 1960-67: Addison was a four-time Pro Bowler and an All-Pro selection in 1961. Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee (2015) Rod Shoate. 69, but only at the start of his career. Patriots free agency profile: Is Damien Harris worth an investment? four men to start at the position in 1992. 75 Vince Wilfork, DT, 2004-14: Still going strong in Houston. On this edition of PatriotsAllAccesspresented by GEICO,wego behind the scenes with the Patriots coaching staff, at the East-West Shrine Bowl in the middle of the College All-Star game season.Plus, Matthew Slater talks about his return to the team, and a Patriots Hall of Famer, and owner Robert Kraft reflects on the retirement of Tom Brady.Allthat and more on this episode of PatriotsAllAccess. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. By Bernd Buchmasser @BerndBuchmasser Aug 7,. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Mac Jones will get a new jersey number before the NFL preseason begins. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 35 -- Jim Nance, FB, 1965-71: Not to be confused with Jim Nantz the broadcaster. Graham filled in for an injured Gostkowski in 2010, going 12-for-12 on field goal attempts. 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