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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. 36 Lawyer Milloy Former All-Pro safety was the backbone of the 2001 Super Bowl winning defense. 56 in Miami, but gets a new number in New England. 69 Julius Adams, DL, 1971-87: Kind of a cop out here. 30 Mosi Tatupu, FB, 1979-90: A mainstay in New England, Tatupu was a fullback, special teamer and fan favorite. Here's a look at the Patriots new jersey numbers. Guys come in the league and theyre not thinking about being Jerry Rice; theyre thinking about being Larry Fitzgerald. With offensive line and wide receiver position depth as a need, Mike and Evan highlight University of Southern California wide receiver Jordan Addison and Northwestern University offensive tackle Peter Skoronski as potential first round selections. 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. However, he suffered a major knee injury at a Pro Bowl rookie event that derailed his career. I guess just Revis and Gilmore, plus a few scrubs, but still. 50 Mike Vrabel, LB, 2001-08: Tough break for Rob Ninkovich, who is better than 70 percent of the players on this list. Nance was one of the Patriots' earliest stars, leading the league in rushing in 1966 and 1967. 58 Pete Brock If Jamie Collins played more than just 2019 wearing 58 we may have a battle, but Brock was a solid center for more than a decade. Defensive lineman Richard Bishop also had success with the #64 jersey in the late 1970s. Henry was a teammate of Gates from 2016-2018. 64 -- Richard Bishop, DL 1976-81: Bishop played before sacks and tackles were tracked by the NFL, but did make 50 starts over six seasons. 2016 preview: When the Patriots traded for Bennett, he had one year left on his contract and thus has a 2016 cap hit of $5.185 million. He previously wore 51 in New England. (AP Photo/Ted Gartland). 80, a number that is now predominantly worn by tight ends (nine). Numbers can mean so many different things to different people. The greater significance is that the Patriots have re-issued tight end Rob Gronkowskis No. In six years with the Pats, Rob Gronkowski has 5,555 yards. No. Please check your email for a confirmation. So, these numbers are up for grabs when flashy players enter the league, yet they choose not to take them. He made six Pro Bowls over 14 seasons (all as a Patriot). When the Patriots were retiring the jersey numbers of Geno, Haynes, etc., they didnt have a true team Hall of Fame. Who wore number 87 for the Patriots? Not a member? 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. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Drew Bledsoe or Julian Edelman? Made the Pro Bowl in six of them. The New England Patriots 2016 training camp is underway. 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. Heled the NFL in special teams tackles in 2016. Greg Jones in 1970 to 1971 is the next player to wear the number 36 for the Buffalo Bills. 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. 69 -- Shaq Mason, G, 2015-present: Came on slowly as a rookie and has progressed significantly each year on the NFL. No other player did as much wearing No. 98 Trey Flowers Versatile defensive end let his play do the talking. 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. 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 posted 6.0 sacks in 1984. 89, he's the only one. He will wear No. 20 Gino Cappelletti, everything, 1960-70: Cappellettis No. 22 -- Asante Samuel, CB, 2003-07:Became a ball hawk at the end of his five-year run, an All-Pro selection in 2007. Pretty ridiculous. Note: Colbert signed with the Patriots last week. With Gronkowski the clear-cut number one option at tight end, Bennett is projected to be the teams number two option at the position and more of a role-player in Foxboro than he was in Chicago. Patrick Peterson will sport a new number on his new team. 80 Troy Brown, WR, 1993-2007: How many 1,000-yard seasons did Brown have? 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. 35 -- Jim Nance, FB, 1965-71: Not to be confused with Jim Nantz the broadcaster. Rick Sanford also deserves mentioning, and Chung but his better work has come since returning with No. The Patriots finally have revealed the numbers for the teams incoming class of rookies. 52 Ted Johnson, LB, 1995-2004: Played 10 years for the Patriots and none for any other teams. 69, enabling me to put them both on this list. He was an insane talent. 12 wont be reissued but I didnt think Gronks # should have either. In the News: Patrick Mahomes, Derek Carr, Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Hurts, Tom Brady, Brock Purdy . He held virtually every single receiving. But the Pats wont retire numbers of guys who are still playing. 20 Gino Cappelletti The only man to ever don the number remains Mr. Patriot. 39 Sam Cunningham Sam Bam remains the Patriots all-time rushing leader. 1-3 and work our way all the way to No. 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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 71 Ray Hamilton Undersized DL was a playmaker on the interior for the 1970s Patriots. 23 now that Patrick Chung has retired. 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. 90 -- Toby Williams, DL, 1983-88:Played a big role in the Patriots' 3-4 defense in the mid-80s. Julius Adams (1971-1987) did wear No. And the fact that no one wears 20 is the only reason we dont talk about Gino? Teams are around for a long time. 7 Hugh Millen He didn't win many of the 20 games he started from 1991-92, but he did provide some excitement on some otherwise wretchedly moribund teams. 95 -- Chandler Jones, DE, 2012-2015: Roman Phifer (2001-2004) played a big role on three Super Bowl runs at the end of his career, but was a starter for only three seasons. 75 Vince Wilfork, DT, 2004-14: Still going strong in Houston. 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. 39 -- Sam Cunningham, RB, 1973-79, 81-82:Sam "Bam" Cunningham's 5,453 career rushing yards is still tops in franchise history. 10 -- Jabar Gaffney, WR, 2006-08:Gaffney was an underrated receiver for three seasons in New England. 99 in Baltimore. Gamble rushed for 346 yards in 27 career games while Dorsett has 194 receiving yards over 15 games. 63 Joe Andruzzi, G, 2000-2004: Started all 16 games in each of the three Super Bowl years (2001, 2003, 2004). Historically, the only players allowed to wear single digits were quarterbacks, kickers and punters. 74 -- Shelby Jordan, OT, 1975-82:Jordan had a solid right at right tackle for the Patriots, starting 87 games during his seven seasons. 20 retired by the franchise. 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. Calvin Johnson, Jimmy Graham and Dez Bryant each had 16. And thats not because of availability. 12? Its essentially the same with 81. 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. 56 -- Andre Tippett, LB, 1982-93:The Hall of Famer was one of the most feared pass rushers of his era. 17 -- Mike Taliaferro, QB, 1968-70: Before it was cursing modern-era Patriots receiver, the No. Some, like No. He wore No. Sign up for the Patriots Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. He currently ranks third all-time in field goal accuracy (87.3 percent). 80. 46 -- James Develin, FB, 2012-present:The Patriots have long sung the praises of Develin. 64 Richard Bishop, DL 1976-81: Made 50 starts at defensive end and defensive tackle. His toughness was the stuff of legend, like when he played almost the entire 2011 season on a torn ACL. Gonzalez is still a prolific receiver, and his veteran presence has made the Falcons' offense much more dangerous. Its Buffalo Sports By The Numbers here on Buffalo Sports Page. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Henry indicated that he will wear the number to honor former Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates. Antwine is now a member of the All-AFL team and the Patriots Hall of Fame. 47 Robert Edwards Another promising running back career ended too soon. The first two receivers taken --Charles Rogers and Andre Johnson --took No. He had his jersey retired by the team. 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. 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. 4 Adam Vinatieri Maybe someday Jarrett Stidham will make this a debate. 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 is now going to wear No. He likely would've been if injuries didn't end his career before the age of 30. Note: Gaffney retired from the NFL to play professional baseball before coming back to football. 77 Tom Neville, OL, 1965-77: Longevity gives Neville the nod over other tackles like Nate Solder. Note: The Patriots highest-profile defensive free-agent signing, Judon will wear the same number he had to Grand Valley State. Won two Super Bowls at the beginning of his career. 13 Phillip Dorsett The wideout wasn't always a huge factor but generally produced when called upon. Only one, surprisingly. It keeps the ex player in the minds of the fans instead of not ever seeing it again. 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. 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. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah sized up some Patriots-type players in this year's draft, many who could be considered at 14th overall. From Morgan to Butler: Who wore the Patriots' new jersey numbers in the past? 58 is predominately a linebacker number: Shea McClellin, Darius Fleming and Matt Chatham all wore it in the past. Sylvester Peck Media, LLC. How about Roman Phifer vs. Chandler Jones. Jim Colclough (1960-68) and Russ Francis (1975-80, 1987-88) had impressive careers in New England wearing No. 21 Malcolm Butler, CB, 2014-15: Had a three-day tryout, saved a Super Bowl, made a Pro Bowl. 19, with the Jets then receiving permission from the league for him to continue wearing it. The three-time Pro Bowlerled the NFL in passing yards in 1964 with 3,465. Martellus Bennett is an intriguing athlete to team up with Rob Gronkowski. 59 Vincent Brown, LB, 1988-95: Made 737 career tackles. Note: Karas wore No. 83 when he becameMVP of Super Bowl XXXIX, later returning to don No. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 14 Steve Grogan People remember the neck roll but forget the gifted runner in the 1970s who led some pretty talented teams. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. Never played for another NFL team. 86 -- Stanley Morgan, WR, 1977-89:Morgan is the Patriots' all-time leading receiver with 10,352 yards and no one else is close. Mayo, drafted 10th in 2008, was the leader of the New England defense for years. 66. 69, but only at the start of his career. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Here's everything we'll be monitoring from a Patriots perspective in Indianapolis this week. 85 Nick Buoniconti, LB, 1962-68: Would have been a tough call between Buoniconti and Julius Adams. If players wanted to go lower, they could, and that they did. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. For now. 82 Daniel Graham Underrated blocker was a stalwart on a pair of title teams. 81 Randy Moss, WR, 2007-10: Passing numbers continue to inflate, but nobody has touched Moss single-season record of 23 touchdown catches. 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. 68 when he arrived during the season last year. His number 88 is recognized in the Pride of the Lions ring of honor on permanent display at Ford Field. 15 Babe Parilli The quarterback of the Patriots first-ever championship team in 1963 edges Chris Hogan. 27 -- Ron Bolton, CB, 1972-75:Interesting battle here between Bolton and Hobbs, who both spent their first four seasons in New England. 26 Raymond Clayborn, CB, 1977-89: A three-time Pro Bowler, Clayborn started 179 career games in New England. Remember when Wilfork was miked that one game and told Hightower he looked like the black Tedy Bruschi? Patriots big spending show they're serious about getting back to relevancy. Buy Lions Wire When the Lions allowed first-round pick T.J. Hockenson to wear number 88 ahead of last weekends rookie minicamp it turned some heads and at Tuesday's press conference he talked about what it meant to him. 87 -- Rob Gronkowski, TE, 2010-present: Gronkowski is the Patriots' No. 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. 6 Ryan Allen, P, 2013-present: Allen has a career average of 46.1 yards per punt. Patriots free agency profile: Is Damien Harris worth an investment? Now, the Patriot will look to wear Gates number in honor, as New Englands new offense begins to take shape. 88 Terry Glenn Injuries and attitude prevented him from being an all-time great. Tight Ends Dwayne Allen, #83: Wes Welker wore #83 during his six-year career in New England. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. James O'Shaughnessy, #88: Martellus Bennett rocked #88 for the Patriots in 2016. He ended up winning the Super Bowl when he returned for a second stint in New England. 78 -- Bruce Armstrong, OT, 1987-2000: Armstrongwas a marvel of longevity in the NFL. 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. He is still the Patriots' all-time leader in receiving yards. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 44 John Stephens Power back was never the same after his vicious collision with Jeff Fuller at Stanford in 1989. 19 -- Brandon LaFell, WR, 2014-15: As solid a No. 90 Toby Williams, DL, 1983-88: Toss up between Williams and Chad Eaton. Smith kicked for 10 seasons in New England, making the Pro Bowl in 1980. It's the. Ridiculously talented. 49 Joe Cardona Long snappers aren't noticed until something goes wrong, which is why Cardona flies under the radar. 78 Bruce Armstrong Perennial Pro Bowler was an easy choice. 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. Note: Henry wore No. His 4.65 yards per carry is the best of any back in the top 25 of that list. 38 -- Roland James, SS, 1980-90:Brandon Bolden falls a ways behind James, who spent his entire 11-year career in New England. 42 Ronnie Lippett, CB, 1983-91: Made 111 starts and intercepted 24 balls. 10 picks of the 1990 NFL Draft is largely considered a bust. 84. 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. 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. He beats out receiver Harold Jackson, who had a 1,000-yard year in 1979. 68 Max Lane, OL, 1994-2000: Played in 100 career games and was a starter for four seasons. 90 Chad Eaton Overachieving interior defensive lineman carved out a nice career. Only once did he failed to start every game in a given season. 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. Report: Patriots to work out free agent wide receiver Slade Bolden. 2 Doug Flutie, QB, 1987-89, 2005: Made 12 starts for the Pats. Safety Devin McCourty details the state of the New England Patriots and why quarterback Mac Jones is still considered "The Guy". McGinest is the Patriots' all-time leader in postseason sacks with 16. The new acquisitions were also given their numbers this week. Dawson Knox 88. 23 Ron Hall Still third on the Patriots all-time interceptions list, the safety gets the spot over Patrick Chung. Previously, a player could only wear a number between 10 and 19 under special circumstances. As the kids would say, No. 37 -- Rodney Harrison, SS, 2003-08:Came in as a veteran to become an enforcer in the secondary for two Super Bowls. 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. While this makes him the player with the ninth highest cap hit on the team, considering that New England gave up a mid-round draft selection to obtain the 29-year olds services, he can be considered a lock to make the roster alongside fellow tight end Rob Gronkowski. Hes like the Vince McMahon of football. 74 Shelby Jordan, OT, 1975-82: Made 87 starts at right tackle. So if the Patriots reissued 20, wed all still be talking about Gino Cappaletti? 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. The first three taken --Larry Fitzgerald, Roy Williams and (wow, come to think of it) Reggie Williams (wasnt as bad as Id remembered) --took No. New Englands former OC expresses confidence in his de facto successor. 9 -- Bryan Wagner, P, 1991, 95:Played 11 games through two separate stints with the Patriots. Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels offered his thoughts on the Patriots hiring of Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator. Good enough. Devin Asiasi has 85 in New England. (After landing on the roster, Ross switched to No. 94 with DL Chris Jones. Derrius Thompson didn't produce as hoped, though he did have that memorable game-winning touchdown in 2004 when the 2-11 Dolphins upset the 11-2 Patriots in a Monday night game. Gronk..the greatest goofball to ever play tight end. The Patriots select their left tackle of the future and address their three biggest needs in this seven-round mock draft. new city college attlee a level academy; surrey police helicopter tracker; mountain vista apartments tucson; smart goals examples for social studies teachers 14. 20 is retired by the Pats. 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.. Milloy was a four-time Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl champ. Today, well continue the series with tight end Martellus Bennett. 25 Ross O'Hanley Local boy was a stalwart in the 1960s. 87 Rob Gronkowski Imagine being Ben Coates and still finishing a distant second. Instead, we go with Fairchild, who started 38 games over seven seasons with the Patriots. Three times Seymour made first team All-Pro. 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. 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. 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. Hoping it gets updated to 8 rings! 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. Collected 527 career tackles. 50. 12, were no-brainers. For decades, No. Dee is the only Patriot to ever wear No. Number 88 has been retired throughout the entire NFL history of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Corey Dillon had 3,180 yards and 37 touchdowns in three years with the Pats. Could the Alabama band be getting back together in New England? Register now! Note: Farnsworth is the second long snapper on the roster, joiningJoe Cardona. 12 -- Tom Brady, QB, 2000-present:Brady has averaged 34 yards a punt on two attempts over 18 seasons. 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. 88 - Tony Gonzalez, Falcons - T-Gon is another of the classic tight ends of this era, and like Gates he had a basketball background. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Tim Goad, Mel Lunsford and Larry Eisenhower are some of the notable players to wear #72 in the past. Rob Gronkowski once had 17. Fans can now purchase 50/50 Raffle Tickets online! 99. 81 Randy Moss I was tempted to go Russ Francis here but Moss' 2007 masterpiece was too much to ignore. Gronk is barely halfway there. 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. 85 in all other seasons, as did linebacker Nick Buoniconti, a four-time first-team All-Pro. 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. Before Faulk, Tony Collins in the 1980s and Sam Gash in the 1990s set the bar for the number. Note: Martin started 14 games in 2015 for San Francisco and will again be wearing No. 8.). Yet 2004 was the year that opened the floodgates. 88, Jody Fortson, catches a back-shoulder touchdown from quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Or No. 73 -- John Hannah, G, 1973-85: Easy pick. 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