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. 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. 1 John Smith, K, 1974-83: Was a Pro Bowler in 1980. 32 -- Devin McCourty, FS, 2010-present: McCourty beats out running back Andy Johnson, who compiled 3,824 yards from scrimmage in his eight-year career with the Pats. He will be wearing the number for a special reason. 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. 62 Joe Thuney His incredible durability gives him the nod over Ryan Wendell. 57 Steve Nelson Another easy selection, Nelson's professionalism was a mainstay for many years in New England. Calvin Johnson, Jimmy Graham and Dez Bryant each had 16. 7 -- the number he wore at LSU -- in Minnesota. Note: Godchaux wore No. Hell take No. 98 -- DL Antonio Johnson. 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. For the Patriots, three players took advantage of the new rule. Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels offered his thoughts on the Patriots hiring of Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator. 20 Gino Cappelletti The only man to ever don the number remains Mr. Patriot. Note: Ferentz was one of the Patriots late additions last week as well. A note on all 68 players who played a snap for the Patriots this season. Its older brother, No. Guys come in the league and theyre not thinking about being Jerry Rice; theyre thinking about being Larry Fitzgerald. 17 Mike Taliaferro, QB, 1968-70: Threw for 19 TDs in 1969. Learn how your comment data is processed. 44 John Stephens Power back was never the same after his vicious collision with Jeff Fuller at Stanford in 1989. Register now! 36 Lawyer Milloy, SS, 1996-2002: No contest here. 73 John Hannah, G, 1973-85: The first New England Patriot to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Jones by a hair. Hoping it gets updated to 8 rings! The 2004 season was the first in which the league opened up Nos. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Id say Gronk at his peak is arguably the best ever. The runner-up here is probably Joe Cardona. 62 Ryan Wendell, OL, 2011-15: Played center and guard. 42 Ronnie Lippett Clayborn's partner at corner was pretty talented in his own right. Belichick wouldnt engage in such childish behavior, would he? NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah sized up some Patriots-type players in this year's draft, many who could be considered at 14th overall. 18 Randy Vataha Very productive receiver in the Plunkett days gets the nod over special teams captain Matthew Slater. 39 Sam Cunningham, RB, 1973-79, 81-82: Remains the Pats all-time leading rusher with 5,453 yards. 94 with DL Chris Jones. He threw a career-best 28 touchdowns in 1979. 99. They have until late August, when each team has to start making its roster cuts, to secure a role. Henry was a teammate of Gates from 2016-2018. (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.) He returned for mandatory minicamp and was also on the field for training camp but Bennett never received the new contract he wanted. 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. 19, with the Jets then receiving permission from the league for him to continue wearing it. 2023 The Buffalo Bills. 39 Sam Cunningham Sam Bam remains the Patriots all-time rushing leader. Dee was an inaugural Patriot and had his number retired. 46 James Develin, FB, 2012-present: On several occasions, Tom Brady has called Develin the best fullback in the game. Note: McMillan and Farnsworth will share the same number this offseason. The National Football League (NFL) today announced there will be two 2023 International Games in Germany next season. 28, were not. He wore No. 66 Paul Fairchild, G, 1984-90: Started 38 career games in New England. Here's everything we'll be monitoring from a Patriots perspective in Indianapolis this week. When the Patriots were retiring the jersey numbers of Geno, Haynes, etc., they didnt have a true team Hall of Fame. Belichick keeps changing his own number. 80 leads his team in receiving yards (Washington's Jamison Crowder), only one No. Let's take a look back at who previously wore the newly handed-out numbers over the course of the Patriots' history. 63 Joe Andruzzi, G, 2000-2004: Started all 16 games in each of the three Super Bowl years (2001, 2003, 2004). 51 -- Jerod Mayo, LB, 2008-15:Mayo emerged as a leader in New England early in his career and looked like he was shaping up to be one of the Patriots' all-time great defenders. Greg Jones in 1970 to 1971 is the next player to wear the number 36 for the Buffalo Bills. Hell be wearing No. He is now going to wear No. 92 Ray Agnew, DL, 1990-94: Not a ton of history here with No. NFL mock draft: Patriots pick a wide receiver in new Mel Kiper Jr. mock. He beats out receiver Harold Jackson, who had a 1,000-yard year in 1979. 10 Jabar Gaffney, WR, 2006-08: Perhaps Jimmy Garoppolo is the pick here come Week 5. Odds & lines subject to change. 2 receiver you could ask for in 2014, leading to a touchdown reception in Super Bowl LI. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2:31PM. The number that has since been worn mostly by role players like Chris Jones, Shaun Ellis and most recently Ricky Jean Francois. This is the number Randy Moss wore in New England. 42. 93 -- DE Jabaal Sheard. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. James O'Shaughnessy, #88: Martellus Bennett rocked #88 for the Patriots in 2016. Keyshawn Johnson, for example, used a crowded training camp roster to wear No. The offseason acquisition projects to be the Patriots number two tight end. Until then the greatest clutch kicker in NFL history stands alone. 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. At some point, likely when Gronk is inducted to the Hall of Fame, they will retire his number. 76 -- Brian Holloway, OT, 1981-86:Sebastian Vollmer falls short to Holloway, who made three straight Pro Bowls in the mid-80s. 81. 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. 21 Malcolm Butler This comes down to a pair or cornerbacks and Butler gets the spot ahead of the underrated Ricky Reynolds. Receiver Devin Ross wore it during mandatory minicamp, when he participated on a tryout basis. 54, which was previously donned by Tedy Bruschi and Brian Waters. 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. Toggle navigation. No. 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. 96 Brent Williams, DE, 1986-93: Had 43.5 sacks in eight seasons with the Pats. 99 in Baltimore. Malcolm Mitchell could make a bid to take this spot if he's healthy this year. 61 Sam Adams Adams' presence on the best OL in team history earns him the spot among this rock solid group of offensive linemen that includes Marcus Cannon, Steve Neal and Ron Wooten. 80 -- Troy Brown, WR, 1993-2007: Brown was never a conventional NFL star, but remains a key figure in Patriots history. Terry Glenn. 91 Jamie Collins Collins' versatility lifts him past solid DL Bobby Hamilton. 12 -- Tom Brady, QB, 2000-present:Brady has averaged 34 yards a punt on two attempts over 18 seasons. 98 Dennis Owens, DT, 1982-86: Played on three playoff teams. 85 Nick Buoniconti, LB, 1962-68: Would have been a tough call between Buoniconti and Julius Adams. 95? Patriots officially re-issue Rob Gronkowski's number - ProFootballTalk Tom Brady's No. 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. Now, the Patriot will look to wear Gates number in honor, as New Englands new offense begins to take shape. Throughout New. However, he never put up more than 300 yards in his following four years with the Patriots. The team will find a way to use him as a versatile chess piece to either free things up for other weapons on offense or to take advantage of teams trying to key in on Gronkowski and the Patriots other talented receiving options. Note: Bourne wore No. 11. 58 Pete Brock, OL, 1976-87: The first-round pick spent his entire career in New England. Three times Seymour made first team All-Pro. 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. Julius Adams (1971-1987) did wear No. 84 -- Deion Branch, WR, 2002-05, 2011-12:Branch wore No. Slade's pass rushing skills were underrated on some solid playoff teams. New England has to hope that Duron Harmon will continue his success playing under his new number. 35 Jim Nance, FB, 1965-71: A two-time All-Pro back, Nance rushed for 1,458 yards and 11 touchdowns in 1966. He's clearly the choice here over Jeremy Shockey of New Orleans and many others. The running back will enter unrestricted free agency in mid-March. He only had two years in the league, both being with the Bills. 22 Asante Samuel, CB, 2003-07: Led the NFL with 10 INTs in 2006. Note: Colbert signed with the Patriots last week. There is probably more to story. He beats out fellow quarterbacks Matt Cassel and Scott Zolak. Gamble, RB, 1968-69: Rushed for 346 yards in 27 career games. Note: Martin started 14 games in 2015 for San Francisco and will again be wearing No. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. More Cheerleader Photos . Also made a sick drop kick. New England is getting some help at the wideout spot. Hell go down as a legend in New England, but you cant justify putting him above Bledsoe. 20 is retired by the Pats. 35 as a rookie. 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. 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. The first two receivers taken --Charles Rogers and Andre Johnson --took No. 3 -- Stephen Gostkowski, K, 2006-present: The third-most accurate kicker in NFL history (87.6 percent). 25 -- Rick Sanford, S, 1979-84:A six-year starter for the Patriots,went on to be a chiropractor in South Carolina. 43 Ernest Gibson, DB, 1984-88: Made only 14 starts in five years, but beats out Nate Ebner and James Ihedigbo. 56 -- Andre Tippett, LB, 1982-93:The Hall of Famer was one of the most feared pass rushers of his era. No. 13 -- R.C. 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. Adams wore No. However, he suffered a major knee injury at a Pro Bowl rookie event that derailed his career. 93 Richard Seymour The soon-to-be Hall of Famer was another rather easy selection. 38 Roland James James joined Marion to make up one of the best safety tandems in football throughout the 1980s. 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. Beats out Sebastian Vollmer and Charley Long, who played for the Patriots in the 1960s. He held virtually every single receiving. Historically, the only players allowed to wear single digits were quarterbacks, kickers and punters. He likely would've been if injuries didn't end his career before the age of 30. 51 for the offseason program. Edges out Rosevelt Colvin for this spot. Cmon man. Players fight for practice repetitions and playing time to earn one of the 53 spots on the roster. 11) are sure to elicit strong debate. Although Michael Clayton would choose the number upon being drafted in 2004, none of the 21 receivers drafted in the first round since him have elected to wear No. 69 for two seasons his rookie year and his last year. He posted 6.0 sacks in 1984. 67 -- Dan Koppen, C, 2003-11:Stepped in right away to start as a rookie during the peak of the Patriots early dynasty. 86 with the Los Angeles Chargers, but changes to 85. 88 - Tony Gonzalez, Falcons - T-Gon is another of the classic tight ends of this era, and like Gates he had a basketball background. Good enough. No. He is still the Patriots' all-time leader in receiving yards. Tue Feb 28 - 02:00 PM | Thu Mar 02 - 11:55 AM. Note: Karas wore No. 1-3 and work our way all the way to No. Would gronkowski have been as good playing with another QB? Pat the Patriot, . 60 Garin Veris The classy defensive end earns a narrow victory over David Andrews and Lennie St. Jean. 75 Vince Wilfork Athletic nose tackles don't grow on trees. 2 -- Doug Flutie, QB, 1987-89, 2005: While he started 12 games in the late 80s, he's more known for his second stint in New England, particularly for his drop kick as his final play. Undrafted players, more than any one round, most represent the numbers 80 (six of 15) and 81 (six of 17). BB has that cold blooded heart you see in only the greats. Narrowly edges out Ellis Hobbs. 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. And while Solder is the most decorated 77 in franchise history, he is far from the only player to successfully wear it: Fellow offensive tackles Nick Kaczur, Pat Harlow and Tom Neville all wore it in the past, as did former number one overall draft pick Kenneth Sims. 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. Its not the first time the number has been re-issued. 83 when he becameMVP of Super Bowl XXXIX, later returning to don No. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The only player to wear that number during his career with the team is Freiermuth. Not all HOF caliber players need their numbers retired. 93 Richard Seymour, DE, 2001-08: Another gimme. Theres no need for them to continue to retire numbers as a nod to retired players. 84. Patrick Peterson will sport a new number on his new team. Other candidates for this spot include Tom Tupa. Both were instrumental parts of title teams but Bruschi was a bit more consistent. You'll now receive the top Patriots Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Strangely enough though, they probably wouldnt take it if they could. Pepper pulled a classic bait-and-switch, setting it up as if it . So if the Patriots reissued 20, wed all still be talking about Gino Cappaletti? The Patriots have a major need at offensive tackle with several players set to hit free agency at the position. 94 Ty Warren, DL, 2003-10: A two-time Super Bowl champ and an All-Pro selection in 2007. Others couldn't be bothered and simply take whatever number is issued. They now have a true team HOF with a qualification process and an annual ceremony complete with speeches and a red jacket. Recorded two sacks in Super Bowl XX. 88 Terry Glenn Injuries and attitude prevented him from being an all-time great. Patriots Cheerleader speaks at UConn's Annual Black Women in STEM Brunch. 53 Tom Addison, LB, 1960-67: Addison was a four-time Pro Bowler and an All-Pro selection in 1961. 5. Still, you have to wonder what kind of legacy Jimmy Garoppolo could've taken this spot if he wasn't traded. Between 1977 and 1989, the former first-round pick who now resides in the franchise Hall of Fame appeared in 187 games with the number 86 on his jersey. Yesterday, the New England Patriots announced the first wave of new jersey numbers. 23 -- Ron Hall, DB, 1961-67:Pat Chung is a strong candidate here, but we're sticking with Hall, who made a Pro Bowl, an All-Pro team and set a Patriots record with 11 picks in 1963. He made the Pro Bowl in his first five NFL seasons. The Combine is set to take place in Indianapolis this week. Note: Reynolds will wear 51 now that Bentley has changed to No. 89 Bob Dee The only man to ever wear the number because they retired it after he was done. 67 Dan Koppen, C, 2003-11: Made the Pro Bowl in 2007. 22 -- Asante Samuel, CB, 2003-07:Became a ball hawk at the end of his five-year run, an All-Pro selection in 2007. 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. Solder gets the spot over Tom Neville. Buy Patriots Tickets Henry was a teammate of Gates'. 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. As Hunter Henry gets ready for his debut season with the New England Patriots, he will be rocking No. Check in with Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar as they discuss the first day of the 2023 NFL Combine. 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. Report: Patriots to work out free agent wide receiver Slade Bolden. 47 Robert Edwards, RB, 1998: As a rookie, Edwards racked up over 1,400 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns. 77 Nate Solder Yes, I'm guilty of the recency thing again. His 23 touchdowns in 2007 remains an NFL record. 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. Also, how many great Patriot corners have worn 24 since he left? 20 Gino Cappelletti, everything, 1960-70: Cappellettis No. 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. Note: Thurman wore No. 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. He was second in catches and tied for third in both yards and touchdowns. 14 -- Steve Grogan, QB, 1975-90: One of the toughest guys to everplay quarterback, Grogan played 16 seasons with the Patriots. 95 Roman Phifer, LB, 2001-04: Came to New England as a 33-year-old, but remained productive in three Super Bowl runs. Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels and Cardinals General Manager Monti Ossenfort address the media during the NFL Combine on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023. Mayo, drafted 10th in 2008, was the leader of the New England defense for years. 83 -- Wes Welker, WR, 2007-12: Welker only played six seasons in New England, but he's still the franchise's reception leader -- by over 100 catches. 55 -- Willie McGinest, LB, 1994-2005:Another of the key defensive leaders during the 2001-2004 Super Bowl runs. Side note: Steve Nelson's 57 has not been worn since December 12 . 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. With all 32 teams convening in Indianapolis this week, the Combine provides opportunities for much more than evaluating college prospects. give the great ones their day, put them in the ring, but theres only 99 numbers. 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. 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). 40-yard dash time didn't affect Peyton and Eli Manning's careers. 65 this year for the Pats. 88 Terry Glenn, WR, 1996-2001: When healthy, Glenn was terrific in New England, helping the Pats reach the Super Bowl as a rookie. 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. Let's take a numbers-based trip down memory lane. Patriots.com writers Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar share their first mock draft picks of the 2023 offseason as New England prepares for the NFL Draft. 20 retired in New England. 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. 37 Rodney Harrison, SS, 2003-08: His best years were with the Chargers, but Harrison was the enforcer in the secondary for some excellent New England defenses. You must be logged in to leave a comment. The Patriots check off three major needs, headlined by a dynamic weapon in Mike Dussault's first mock draft of the 2023 offseason. Defensive lineman Richard Bishop also had success with the #64 jersey in the late 1970s. No. 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. Fortunately, Adams briefly wore No. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 2 in New England, but switched numbers as Mills took No. 36 Lawyer Milloy Former All-Pro safety was the backbone of the 2001 Super Bowl winning defense. 55 Willie McGinest Much like Johnson over Rembert, McGinest gets the nod over the underrated Don Blackmon, who performed well opposite Andre Tippett. 10 -- Jabar Gaffney, WR, 2006-08:Gaffney was an underrated receiver for three seasons in New England. Note: Farnsworth is the second long snapper on the roster, joiningJoe Cardona. 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. 50. Registered 29 career interceptions. All three are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A new Patriots receiver is wearing Rob Gronkowskis No. This website is the only official website of the New England Patriots and is Copyright New England Patriots (the "Club"). 48 -- Tim Fox, FS, 1976-81:A six-year starter with the Patriots, Fox made the Pro Bowl in 1980. 74 -- Shelby Jordan, OT, 1975-82:Jordan had a solid right at right tackle for the Patriots, starting 87 games during his seven seasons. We'll start with Nos. 31 -- Fred Marion, FS, 1982-91:Move aside Brandon Meriweather, Marion spent his whole 10-year career in New England. The running back will enter unrestricted free agency in mid-March. 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. Sylvester Peck Media, LLC. It keeps the ex player in the minds of the fans instead of not ever seeing it again. 80 in Houston had worn No. Chicago gave up the tight end and a sixth-round selection to receive the Patriots 2016 fourth-round pick. Rashaun Woods picked No. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. The Patriots select their left tackle of the future and address their three biggest needs in this seven-round mock draft. Jones, meanwhile, made a Pro Bowl and was arguably the Patriots' best defensive player by the end of his tenure (12.5 sacks in 2015). 6 Ryan Allen He would be the choice for his performance in Super Bowl LIII alone but his solid work from 2013-18 is more than deserving anyway. His 4.65 yards per carry is the best of any back in the top 25 of that list. 80 --the Vikings (Carter), the Rams (Bruce), the 49ers (Rice) and the Seahawks (Largent) --while the Saints retired No. 1 overall pick trying to make his way with some rough Patriots teams. 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