80 for the Patriots), but Amendola previously wore No. Register now! Right now, its slim pickings for star power with 80 and 81. 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. 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. The Lions wore their alternate black tops five times from 2005-07. . He dominated the mid-80s, making five straight Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams. Josh McDaniels predicts Bill OBrien will do a great job as Patriots offensive coordinator. The only player to wear that number during his career with the team is Freiermuth. Two very good ones come to mind in Victor Cruz (No. A calendar of important upcoming dates for the NFL and the New England Patriots in 2023. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2:31PM. The National Football League (NFL) today announced there will be two 2023 International Games in Germany next season. Calvin Johnson, Jimmy Graham and Dez Bryant each had 16. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. 75 Vince Wilfork, DT, 2004-14: Still going strong in Houston. The 722 snaps he played (of 1,077; 67%) were the most of Chicagos skill position players. 85 Nick Buoniconti, LB, 1962-68: Would have been a tough call between Buoniconti and Julius Adams. That is not a number randomly assigned to him, but a choice of his own. 67 Dan Koppen Koppen's titles tilt the scales in his favor over another solid center, Bill Lenkaitis. Dee was an inaugural Patriot and had his number retired. Since 2011, the Bills have worn white for a home game either with their primary uniform or a throwback set. Let's take a look back at who previously wore the newly handed-out numbers over the course of the Patriots' history. Roster sizes are huge. BB has that cold blooded heart you see in only the greats. He'd likely be a Hall of Famer if he retired today. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. 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). 50 -- Mike Vrabel, LB, 2001-08:It's tough to leave Rob Ninkovich off this list, but Vrabel's impact on the 2001-2004 Super Bowl teams and All-Pro season in 2007 are tough to beat. Who wore it better? 10 Jabar Gaffney, WR, 2006-08: Perhaps Jimmy Garoppolo is the pick here come Week 5. 1975-1981. 88, Jody Fortson, catches a back-shoulder touchdown from quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The late Terry Glenn is the most noteworthy wideout to don the number in the past. He wore No. 63 -- Joe Andruzzi, G, 2000-2004:A starter at guard during the 2001-2004 run, Andruzzi was a beloved fixture on the offensive line during his run. 6 Ryan Allen, P, 2013-present: Allen has a career average of 46.1 yards per punt. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. 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. 46 James Develin Power football was Develin's game, and he played it well. 80 for the Giants) and Danny Amendola (No. 12 -- Tom Brady, QB, 2000-present:Brady has averaged 34 yards a punt on two attempts over 18 seasons. Patriots free agency profile: Is Damien Harris worth an investment? 96 in his first six NFL seasons with the Colts and the Jets. 87 Rob Gronkowski, TE, 2010-present: Tough one for Ben Coates, who didnt have the foresight to wear No. 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. Golden Tate and Jordan Matthews took 81. Ben Coates, TE 87 for the Pats, it was another excellent tight end who wore the number, . 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. 9 -- Bryan Wagner, P, 1991, 95:Played 11 games through two separate stints with the Patriots. The new acquisitions were also given their numbers this week. He was named to the Patriots 50th Anniversary Team in 2009. Note: Uche had 53 as a rookie but said he was happy to give it back to Van Noy. 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. 87 Rob Gronkowski Imagine being Ben Coates and still finishing a distant second. 38 Roland James James joined Marion to make up one of the best safety tandems in football throughout the 1980s. Strangely enough though, they probably wouldnt take it if they could. Greg Jones in 1970 to 1971 is the next player to wear the number 36 for the Buffalo Bills. Martellus Bennett is an intriguing athlete to team up with Rob Gronkowski. 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. 34 Shane Vereen, RB, 2011-2014: Another difficult one. Here's everything we'll be monitoring from a Patriots perspective in Indianapolis this week. 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. 15 in Las Vegas, but changed to the same digits he had in Philadelphia. 50 Mike Vrabel A few to pick from here with Rob Ninkovich, Sam Hunt and Lawrence McGrew, but Vrabel's versatility wins out. Rick Sanford also deserves mentioning, and Chung but his better work has come since returning with No. 90 -- Toby Williams, DL, 1983-88 : Played a big role in the Patriots' 3-4 defense in the mid-80s. Look at the Yankees. Jim Colclough (1960-68) and Russ Francis (1975-80, 1987-88) had impressive careers in New England wearing No. And the fact that no one wears 20 is the only reason we dont talk about Gino? 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). Who wore number 87 for the Patriots? 2 receiver you could ask for in 2014, leading to a touchdown reception in Super Bowl LI. Henry was a teammate of Gates from 2016-2018. Malcolm Mitchell could make a bid to take this spot if he's healthy this year. 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. He ended up winning the Super Bowl when he returned for a second stint in New England. 98 -- DL Antonio Johnson. Note: Ferentz was one of the Patriots late additions last week as well. As Hunter Henry gets ready for his debut season with the New England Patriots, he will be rocking No. What exactly happened? 97 Jarvis Green Classy sub rusher always produced when needed. 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. 87. Safety Devin McCourty details the state of the New England Patriots and why quarterback Mac Jones is still considered "The Guy". 22 Asante Samuel, CB, 2003-07: Led the NFL with 10 INTs in 2006. At some point, likely when Gronk is inducted to the Hall of Fame, they will retire his number. 30 Carl Garrett Solid running back from the 1960s wins out over fan-favorite Mosi Tatupu. 4 Adam Vinatieri, K, 1996-2005: Not as accurate as Gostkowski, but no one in NFL history has deliveredmore clutch kicks. 14 Steve Grogan People remember the neck roll but forget the gifted runner in the 1970s who led some pretty talented teams. 81 for Doug Atkins, a defensive end. 47 attempts for 166 yards and a. 22 Asante Samuel Some quality 22s to choose from with Samuel's big-play ability moving him ahead of Stevan Ridley and Ron Burton. Id say Gronk at his peak is arguably the best ever. 80, a number that is now predominantly worn by tight ends (nine). 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. Receiver Devin Ross wore it during mandatory minicamp, when he participated on a tryout basis. Top prospects and storylines to watch from a Patriots perspective at the NFL Combine. 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. 73 -- John Hannah, G, 1973-85: Easy pick. 20 Gino Cappelletti, everything, 1960-70: Cappellettis No. 1. 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. 9 Bryan Wagner, P, 1991, 95: Had two unremarkable stints in New England, which is more than anyone else wearing the No. 16 Jim Plunkett, QB, 1971-75: There is a case to be made for Matt Cassel here because he went 11-5. 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. Edges out Rosevelt Colvin for this spot. 20 retired in New England. Tom Bradys No. Gambling problem? 12? 98 Dennis Owens, DT, 1982-86: Played on three playoff teams. Neither of the two had much success. Worth noting LaVerne Torczon started 13 games in the Dolphins'. 8.). 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. The number that has since been worn mostly by role players like Chris Jones, Shaun Ellis and most recently Ricky Jean Francois. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 3 leading receiver and all-time leader in receiving touchdowns. While Peyton and Eli Manning didn't set the Combine alight, they did light up the NFL, winning multiple Super Bowls during their . 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. 13 R.C. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Spent his entire career with the Patriots. 84 in San Francisco. McGinest is the Patriots' all-time leader in postseason sacks with 16. Collins is entering the final year of his contract, and hell command big money. 81 Randy Moss, WR, 2007-10: Passing numbers continue to inflate, but nobody has touched Moss single-season record of 23 touchdown catches. So if the Patriots reissued 20, wed all still be talking about Gino Cappaletti? 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. The running back will enter unrestricted free agency in mid-March. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Heled the NFL in special teams tackles in 2016. 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. 1 -- John Smith, K, 1974-83:Not a ton of competition for No. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Throughout New. 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. 60 Garin Veris The classy defensive end earns a narrow victory over David Andrews and Lennie St. Jean. 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. Steven James Grogan (born July 24, 1953) is a former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for sixteen seasons with the New England Patriots.Steve Grogan. Hannah reported to camp, ending his 3-month retirement. 23. 46 James Develin, FB, 2012-present: On several occasions, Tom Brady has called Develin the best fullback in the game. He had his jersey retired by the team. Both were dominant. 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. 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. Previously, a player could only wear a number between 10 and 19 under special circumstances. 14 Steve Grogan, QB, 1975-90: A career Patriot, Grogan played 16 seasons in New England. Mac Jones will get a new jersey number before the NFL preseason begins. Rodney Harrison is a member of both the San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Teams. Belichick keeps changing his own number. 22 -- Asante Samuel, CB, 2003-07:Became a ball hawk at the end of his five-year run, an All-Pro selection in 2007. Only two other players have worn No. 90 Toby Williams, DL, 1983-88: Toss up between Williams and Chad Eaton. For the Patriots, three players took advantage of the new rule. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He wins this one practically by default. Belichick wouldnt engage in such childish behavior, would he? Guys come in the league and theyre not thinking about being Jerry Rice; theyre thinking about being Larry Fitzgerald. 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. 92 -- Ray Agnew, DL, 1990-94:The No. Today, well continue the series with tight end Martellus Bennett. 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. The QB's former Alabama teammate, Christian Barmore,. 66 Lonie Paxton Paxton made being a long snapper cool, and he was near flawless at his craft. I believe that to reissue the number is better than retiring it. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. other than brady no number should be retired. 17 was Taliaferro's for a three-year run. 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