65 -- Houston Antwine, DL, 1961-71: A member of the Patriots Hall of Fame, Antwine was a fixture on the team's early defensive lines. Patrick was a solid punter from 1975-78, appearing in 43 games. Adams wore No. four men to start at the position in 1992. 23. Gronk..the greatest goofball to ever play tight end. Tight Ends Dwayne Allen, #83: Wes Welker wore #83 during his six-year career in New England. 46 James Develin, FB, 2012-present: On several occasions, Tom Brady has called Develin the best fullback in the game. All rights reserved. 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. Time will tell if he really finds success in New England but his skill set should translate well to the teams offense something that already is on display during practice. 53 -- Tom Addison, LB, 1960-67: Addison is a forgotten great. 56 Andre Tippett, LB, 1982-93: Had 100 sacks in his career, including 18.5 in 1984. 35 Jim Nance, FB, 1965-71: A two-time All-Pro back, Nance rushed for 1,458 yards and 11 touchdowns in 1966. 1-3 and work our way all the way to No. 43 Vagas Ferguson Another little-used number but the running back gets the nod largely because he spoke at my Pop Warner banquet in 1980. With New England placing a premium on the tight end position this offseason, Henry will have the chance to put up Gates -like numbers in 2021. 7 -- the number he wore at LSU -- in Minnesota. 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. 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). 42 Ronnie Lippett, CB, 1983-91: Made 111 starts and intercepted 24 balls. 57 Steve Nelson, LB, 1974-87: Started 171 games at inside linebacker. 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. 68 Max Lane Steady if unspectacular performer at tackle on the Patriots Super Bowl XXXI team. He was 88 with the Packers, Ravens, . 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. 24 -- Ty Law, CB, 1995-2004:Darrelle Revis was only here a year, and Stephon Gilmore has a long way to go. 39 Sam Cunningham, RB, 1973-79, 81-82: Remains the Pats all-time leading rusher with 5,453 yards. He passed away in 2010, and a brain exam revealed that he had suffered from CTE, according to The Boston Globe. All rights reserved (About Us). 16 Jim Plunkett, QB, 1971-75: There is a case to be made for Matt Cassel here because he went 11-5. While not as historically successful a number as 80, 84 also had some productive carriers in the past: Tight end Ben Watson donned it in the 2000s, while wide receivers Shawn Jefferson, Darryl Stingley and Art Graham all wore it before that. 4 Adam Vinatieri Maybe someday Jarrett Stidham will make this a debate. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 83 when he becameMVP of Super Bowl XXXIX, later returning to don No. 42 Ronnie Lippett Clayborn's partner at corner was pretty talented in his own right. NFL mock draft: Patriots pick a wide receiver in new Mel Kiper Jr. mock. 14. I guess just Revis and Gilmore, plus a few scrubs, but still. 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. He only had one 1000-yard season, but impacted the game as a kick return and -- for a little while -- as a defensive back. Compare that to 2003, when a combined seven 80s and 81s topped their teams stats page. Played the entire 2011 season after reportedly tearing his ACL in the opener. 15 Babe Parilli, QB, 1961-67: Put up some modern numbers 3,465 yards, 31 touchdowns and 27 interceptions in 1964. 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). 92. 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. 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. Note: Bentley was the first Patriot to announce a change to single digits. Registered 29 career interceptions. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 19 Brandon LaFell WR wasn't here long but made an impact. 93 Richard Seymour, DE, 2001-08: Another gimme. 38 for his first eight NFL seasons. I am sure Gronk unretiring irked him a bit too. New Englands former OC expresses confidence in his de facto successor. 95 Roman Phifer, LB, 2001-04: Came to New England as a 33-year-old, but remained productive in three Super Bowl runs. 64 Richard Bishop Just a steady pass rusher on some really talented Patriots teams of the late-1970s. 63 Joe Andruzzi His toughness defined the OL during the first part of the dynasty. 9 -- Bryan Wagner, P, 1991, 95:Played 11 games through two separate stints with the Patriots. He will wear No. 87 -- Rob Gronkowski, TE, 2010-present: Gronkowski is the Patriots' No. 90 -- Toby Williams, DL, 1983-88:Played a big role in the Patriots' 3-4 defense in the mid-80s. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. He'd likely be a Hall of Famer if he retired today. Note: Smith gets the same number he wore in Tennessee. 88 Terry Glenn, WR, 1996-2001: When healthy, Glenn was terrific in New England, helping the Pats reach the Super Bowl as a rookie. Never played for another NFL team. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Top prospects and storylines to watch from a Patriots perspective at the NFL Combine. 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). Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. He threw a career-best 28 touchdowns in 1979. 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. 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. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 82 Daniel Graham Underrated blocker was a stalwart on a pair of title teams. 80 been over. 68 -- Max Lane, OL, 1994-2000:Had a solid run with the Patriots, emerging as a full-time starter from 1995 to 1998. Three times Seymour made first team All-Pro. 82 Vincent Brisby, WR, 1993-99: Had 900+ yards in two of his first three seasons. 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). Do you take late-career Corey Dillon over early-career Curtis Martin? 81, too. A new Patriots receiver is wearing Rob Gronkowskis No. Peterson made a deal with second-year QB Nate Stanley, who previously held the number, for a good cause. He held virtually every single receiving. 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. Chicago gave up the tight end and a sixth-round selection to receive the Patriots 2016 fourth-round pick. 70 Logan Mankins, G, 2005-13: A beast. 76 Brian Holloway, OT, 1981-86: Made Pro Bowls in 1983, 84 and 85. 52 -- Ted Johnson, LB, 1995-2004: A classic thumper at middle linebacker, Johnson helped stuff the run in New England for a decade. 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. 94 Ty Warren Quietly produced alongside Seymour for years. After wearing No. For decades, No. 22 Asante Samuel Some quality 22s to choose from with Samuel's big-play ability moving him ahead of Stevan Ridley and Ron Burton. 99 Mike Wright, DL, 2005-11: An undrafted free agent who stuck in New England for seven seasons. He's clearly the choice here over Jeremy Shockey of New Orleans and many others. Right now, six receivers wear No. 14 Steve Grogan, QB, 1975-90: A career Patriot, Grogan played 16 seasons in New England. Cmon man. Had 29 interceptions. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He posted 6.0 sacks in 1984. As Hunter Henry gets ready for his debut season with the New England Patriots, he will be rocking No. 86 Stanley Morgan, WR, 1977-89: Morgans mark of 10,352 receiving yards best in Patriots historymay never be touched. Popular: Tom Brady, Cam Newton, Aaron Donald, Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Odell Beckham Jr., J.J. 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