Julius Adams (1971-1987) did wear No. 84. 64 Richard Bishop, DL 1976-81: Made 50 starts at defensive end and defensive tackle. 80 or 81 these days. The running back will enter unrestricted free agency in mid-March. 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. He was out the following week but returned in week 13, when he aggravated the injury. 53 Tom Addison, LB, 1960-67: Addison was a four-time Pro Bowler and an All-Pro selection in 1961. 55 Willie McGinest, LB, 1994-2005: Had 78 sacks in 12 years with the Pats. Chicago gave up the tight end and a sixth-round selection to receive the Patriots 2016 fourth-round pick. 20 retired by the franchise. 23 Ron Hall Still third on the Patriots all-time interceptions list, the safety gets the spot over Patrick Chung. 22 -- Asante Samuel, CB, 2003-07:Became a ball hawk at the end of his five-year run, an All-Pro selection in 2007. Its older brother, No. Won a Super Bowl in 2014. Belichick keeps changing his own number. He beats out fellow quarterbacks Matt Cassel and Scott Zolak. He wore No. 8 Josh Miller One of many solid left-footed punters in the Belichick era, Miller did his job well in 42 games from 2004-06. 47 Robert Edwards Another promising running back career ended too soon. 86 Stanley Morgan, WR, 1977-89: Morgans mark of 10,352 receiving yards best in Patriots historymay never be touched. 25 Ross O'Hanley Local boy was a stalwart in the 1960s. Gronk..the greatest goofball to ever play tight end. His 23 touchdowns in 2007 remains an NFL record. He had his jersey retired by the team. Calvin Johnson, Jimmy Graham and Dez Bryant each had 16. Kansas City Chiefs tight end wearing No. 96 in his first six NFL seasons with the Colts and the Jets. 80 for the Giants) and Danny Amendola (No. Despite missing five games and leaving two of the other 11 due to injury, Bennett was one of the most productive players of the Bears 2015 offense. 90 Toby Williams, DL, 1983-88: Toss up between Williams and Chad Eaton. 21 had its ups and downs in the past: For every Ras-I Dowling and Fred Taylor there is a Randall Gay and the biggest and most successful name of the bunch Malcolm Butler. 39 -- Sam Cunningham, RB, 1973-79, 81-82:Sam "Bam" Cunningham's 5,453 career rushing yards is still tops in franchise history. He then tore all four knee ligaments during the NFL Rookie Beach Bowl, an injury from which he could never bounce back. 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. It's unknown if Jones will wear the No 10 that he wore at Alabama. 99 Mike Wright Athletic interior sub rusher had his career cut short due to concussions. That mark still stands as a Patriots record. Jones by a hair. He made the Pro Bowl in his first five NFL seasons. 28, were not. 78 Bruce Armstrong Perennial Pro Bowler was an easy choice. 40 -- Mike Haynes, CB, 1976-82:The Hall of Famer split his career between New England and Oakland. He posted 6.0 sacks in 1984. 11. 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. 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. 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. Too bad we never got to see more of Malcolm Mitchell. 42 Ronnie Lippett, CB, 1983-91: Made 111 starts and intercepted 24 balls. 92). No. It's the. However, he never put up more than 300 yards in his following four years with the Patriots. With the start of OTAsthis week, jersey numbers have been assigned to the Patriots. 81 -- Randy Moss, WR, 2007-10:A Hall of Famer and the main target on one of the best offenses of all time, Moss was unlike any other receiver in the NFL at the height of his powers. He only had two years in the league, both being with the Bills. Id say Gronk at his peak is arguably the best ever. Please check your email for a confirmation. 50 Mike Vrabel, LB, 2001-08: Tough break for Rob Ninkovich, who is better than 70 percent of the players on this list. 65 - James Ferentz: Ferentz has worn two other numbers during his five-year career. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. As Hunter Henry gets ready for his debut season with the New England Patriots, he will be rocking No. I wouldnt call him the best ever over Gonzalez because of durability but this guy was an elite blocker and mismatch when running routes. 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. Recorded two sacks in Super Bowl XX. 73 John Hannah, G, 1973-85: The first New England Patriot to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 3 leading receiver and all-time leader in receiving touchdowns. Fortunately, Adams briefly wore No. 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). Only four teams have retired No. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 53 -- Tom Addison, LB, 1960-67: Addison is a forgotten great. (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) 1956-current, November 11, 1972, Page 14, Image 14, brought to you by Chappaqua Library, and the National Digital Newspaper Program. Slade's pass rushing skills were underrated on some solid playoff teams. He will be wearing the number for a special reason. Williams gets the nod because he started 12 more games with the Pats. Latest Cheerleader News . After all, Bennett is one of the most well-rounded tight ends in the NFL a threat as a pass catcher and technically sound as a blocker and will be a key piece in the teams two-plus tight end sets and jumbo packages. 88 -- Terry Glenn, WR, 1996-2001:A marvelous talent who clashed with coaches as time went on, Glen posted 90 catches and 1,132 yards as a rookie. 81 Randy Moss, WR, 2007-10: Passing numbers continue to inflate, but nobody has touched Moss single-season record of 23 touchdown catches. 89 -- Bob Dee, DL, 1960-67: The Patriots Hall of Famer isn't just the best player to wear No. Smith kicked for 10 seasons in New England, making the Pro Bowl in 1980. Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels and Cardinals General Manager Monti Ossenfort address the media during the NFL Combine on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023. After wearing No. Hell go down as a legend in New England, but you cant justify putting him above Bledsoe. Here's everything we'll be monitoring from a Patriots perspective in Indianapolis this week. 4 -- Adam Vinatieri, K, 1996-2005:Gostkowski may have better numbers, but Vinatieri is second to no one in terms of clutch kicks in Patriots history. 33 Kevin Faulk, RB, 1999-2011: As Bill Belichick said on the day of Faulks retirement, "The bigger the situation or the play, the more you could count on him.. Gronk already owns many NFL all-time records, and some not just for TEs but any receiver, despite also being a top blocker. And the fact that no one wears 20 is the only reason we dont talk about Gino? 31 Fred Marion, FS, 1982-91: Played his entire career in New England, starting 113 games. WR Kenny Britt: #88.May 9, 2018. 10-19 to be worn by receivers in addition to numbers in the 80s. So some receivers in the league dont have the option to wear 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. I think of Bruschi every time I see Hightower. Note: Reynolds will wear 51 now that Bentley has changed to No. 80 leads his team in receiving yards (Washington's Jamison Crowder), only one No. There are only so many numbers available per position. 94 Ty Warren Quietly produced alongside Seymour for years. 36 -- Lawyer Milloy, SS, 1996-2002:Milloy helped bridge the Patriots defense from the Drew Bledsoe era to the start of the Tom Brady era, played a huge part in the 2001 Super Bowl run. He will wear No. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 93 Richard Seymour The soon-to-be Hall of Famer was another rather easy selection. 92 Ted Washington It's tough to win a spot based on just one year but Washington was great in 2003. 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. 28 Curtis Martin A battle of two of my all-time favorite Patriots with Martin slightly ahead of James White. The Patriots are bringing back McDermott after the veteran started the last six games for New England at right tackle last season. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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). 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. Read the names of the retired players, in the story, and many of the fans probably have not thought about them in a long time. 99. He made six Pro Bowls over 14 seasons (all as a Patriot). While 65 currently has an unremarkable run with Jonathan Cooper and Jordan Devey last wearing it, it was previously worn by one of the best players in franchise history: Defensive tackle Houston Antwine donned it from 1961 to 1971 when he appeared in 144 games for the Patriots. 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. By doing that, McCourty would write a new chapter in the relatively successful history of the jersey that was most famously worn by running back Mosi Tatupu from 1978 to 1990. That is not a number randomly assigned to him, but a choice of his own. 46 James Develin Power football was Develin's game, and he played it well. He was named to the Patriots 50th Anniversary Team in 2009. 38 -- Roland James, SS, 1980-90:Brandon Bolden falls a ways behind James, who spent his entire 11-year career in New England. Solder gets the spot over Tom Neville. 95 Roman Phifer, LB, 2001-04: Came to New England as a 33-year-old, but remained productive in three Super Bowl runs. Pat the Patriot, . Note: The Patriots highest-profile defensive free-agent signing, Judon will wear the same number he had to Grand Valley State. No. Before that, quarterbacks Jeff Carlson one of the four men to start at the position in 1992 and Mike Taliaferro wore it. If Jacoby Brissett stuck around, he may have had an argument here. 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. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah sized up some Patriots-type players in this year's draft, many who could be considered at 14th overall. 75 -- Vince Wilfork, DT, 2004-14: On the field, Wilfork provided the Patriots' defensive foundation, bookending his tenure with Super Bowl wins. New England Patriots roster breakdown: #88 TE Martellus Bennett The offseason acquisition projects to be the Patriots' number two tight end. 81 holds that distinction (Philadelphia's Jordan Matthews). Do you have a sports website? 14 -- Steve Grogan, QB, 1975-90: One of the toughest guys to everplay quarterback, Grogan played 16 seasons with the Patriots. 39 Sam Cunningham, RB, 1973-79, 81-82: Remains the Pats all-time leading rusher with 5,453 yards. The Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots will make their debuts in Germany as designated teams, following the inaugural international game in Munich in 2022. 69 for two seasons his rookie year and his last year. 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. 26 -- Raymond Clayborn, CB, 1977-89: Made three Pro Bowls during his 13-year run in New England, was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2017. Top prospects and storylines to watch from a Patriots perspective at the NFL Combine. 88 - Tony Gonzalez, Falcons - T-Gon is another of the classic tight ends of this era, and like Gates he had a basketball background. Bennett finished his third year in Chicago with 53 catches for 439 yards and three touchdowns, while playing and starting 11 of the Bears 16 games. 24 Ty Law, CB, 1995-2004: Thirty-six of Laws 53 career picks came as a member of the Patriots. Teams: Philadelphia 76ers (1975-82), New Jersey Nets (1982-87), Utah Jazz (1987-88), Detroit Pistons (1987-89) Bottom line: Dawkins claimed to hail from planet Lovetron, where the four essential elements were love, love, love and love. 43 Ernest Gibson, DB, 1984-88: Made only 14 starts in five years, but beats out Nate Ebner and James Ihedigbo, 44 John Stephens, RB, 1988-92: Topped 1,000 yards from scrimmage in each of his. For now. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Note: Bolden wore No. Therefore, while his role will likely not be as prominent as it was with the Bears, when he was quarterback Jay Cutlers security blanket, Bennett will be an important cog in New Englands offensive machine. 86 with the Los Angeles Chargers, but changes to 85. 80, a number that is now predominantly worn by tight ends (nine). 60 -- Garin Veris, DE, 1985-91:Veris opened his career with back-to-back seasons of 10-plus sacks, but tailed off toward the end of his six-year run. 12 Tom Brady And inarguably the least debate-worthy number of them all. 46 -- James Develin, FB, 2012-present:The Patriots have long sung the praises of Develin. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. its a testimony to belichicks greatness that the pats cant retire numbers like 31 lesser franchises. 89. Center Bryan Stork and long snapper Lonie Paxton both won Super Bowls wearing 66, while Paul Fairchild was a seven-year starter at guard in the late 1980s. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 20 Gino Cappelletti The only man to ever don the number remains Mr. Patriot. Historically, the only players allowed to wear single digits were quarterbacks, kickers and punters. No. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. This is the number Randy Moss wore in New England. The Patriots Cheerleaders held an open workshop on Saturday, February 11, 2023, to help prepare candidates for the audition process for the 2023 squad. 32 Devin McCourty This is a very deep number with Antowain Smith, Andy Johnson, Willie Clay and Craig James, but none come close to the impact McCourty has made. Gino Cappelletti has his No. Read the names of the retired players, in the story, and many of the fans probably have not thought about them in a long time. 62 Joe Thuney His incredible durability gives him the nod over Ryan Wendell. 34 Shane Vereen, RB, 2011-2014: Another difficult one. Report: Patriots to work out free agent wide receiver Slade Bolden. 10 picks of the 1990 NFL Draft is largely considered a bust. Cardona came in as a rookie and stepped into the role right away and has started every game since. 1 draft pick, Caserio looking to build new foundation with Ryans, Carroll: Smith's self-belief was key to success, Patriots officially re-issue Rob Gronkowskis number, Aaron Rodgers has concluded his darkness retreat, Lamar Jacksons camp leaks some information to Stephen A. Smith, Report: Derek Carr wants $35 million per year, Darkness retreat over, decision time arrives for Aaron Rodgers, Michael Irvins lawyer is mad as hell that Marriott refuses to produce surveillance video, Former Chiefs teammates rip LeSean McCoy, defend Eric Bieniemy, Tua Tagovailoa turns to Judo to avoid head injuries when falling, XFL 3.0 debuts to significantly lower ratings than XFL 2.0. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. 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. You'll now receive the top Patriots Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. 8. McDaniels: LV had to make 'tough decision' on Carr, Inside Bears' strategy for No. He is a HOF TE and his time with NE is not rivaled, when healthy he was arguably the best TE ever (Blocker/Receiver). 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). Patent trader. 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. But the Pats wont retire numbers of guys who are still playing. Its essentially the same with 81. Also, linebacker Chris White will share No. Edges out longtime longsnapper Lonie Paxton. In April, the NFL approved a rule that gives more positions a chance to wear certain numbers. 42 Ronnie Lippett Clayborn's partner at corner was pretty talented in his own right. Who wore it better? Bledsoe, the face of the franchise in the 90s, narrowly edges out the Super Bowl LII hero. 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. 59 Vincent Brown, LB, 1988-95: Made 737 career tackles. 58 is predominately a linebacker number: Shea McClellin, Darius Fleming and Matt Chatham all wore it in the past. 95 Chandler Jones Tough competition here with Ed Reynolds, Roman Phifer and Henry Thomas. 63 Joe Andruzzi His toughness defined the OL during the first part of the dynasty. Note: Adams wore this number in Green Bay. 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. Played the entire 2011 season after reportedly tearing his ACL in the opener. 80 -- Troy Brown, WR, 1993-2007: Brown was never a conventional NFL star, but remains a key figure in Patriots history. Last worn by the likes of Chris Barker, Donald Thomas and Mark LeVoir, you have to go back all the way to the 1990s to find a regular starter donning 64: Center Dave Wohlabaugh wore it in 63 games for the team. Dee was an inaugural Patriot and had his number retired. Others couldn't be bothered and simply take whatever number is issued. Note: Brown has worn No. Several others changed numbers from a year ago. Toggle navigation. 81 is still fighting the good fight, with 10 receivers wearing it, although their numbers took a hit this week with the retirement of Andre Johnson, who after years of wearing No. 83 Wes Welker The slot machine redefined a position in the National Football League. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. He'd likely be a Hall of Famer if he retired today. 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. They now have a true team HOF with a qualification process and an annual ceremony complete with speeches and a red jacket. 38 Roland James James joined Marion to make up one of the best safety tandems in football throughout the 1980s. There's a reason Tippett made it Canton. 28 Curtis Martin, RB, 1995-97: Toughest decision on the list. 88 Terry Glenn, WR, 1996-2001: When healthy, Glenn was terrific in New England, helping the Pats reach the Super Bowl as a rookie. Bolden played college football at Alabama first alongside Mac Jones, later under Bill OBrien. 52 -- Ted Johnson, LB, 1995-2004: A classic thumper at middle linebacker, Johnson helped stuff the run in New England for a decade. A note on all 68 players who played a snap for the Patriots this season. 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