Law isn't in Canton yet, but he's knocking on the door. Yesterday, the New England Patriots announced the first wave of new jersey numbers. But with the rule change, quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, tight ends, linebackers, defensive backs, kickers and punters may now all wear numbers 1-9. Collected 527 career tackles. Josh McDaniels predicts Bill OBrien will do a great job as Patriots offensive coordinator. 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). 86 -- Stanley Morgan, WR, 1977-89:Morgan is the Patriots' all-time leading receiver with 10,352 yards and no one else is close. 79 -- Jim Lee "Earthquake" Hunt, DT, 1960-70: One of the franchise's first great defensive stars, Huntwas inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 1993. 56 -- Andre Tippett, LB, 1982-93:The Hall of Famer was one of the most feared pass rushers of his era. After wearing No. 11, I won't argue if you disagree. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. The Patriots finally have revealed the numbers for the teams incoming class of rookies. 69 -- Shaq Mason, G, 2015-present: Came on slowly as a rookie and has progressed significantly each year on the NFL. 15 -- Babe Parilli, QB, 1961-67: Sorry, Chris Hogan, Parilli was one of the great players from the early days of the Patriots franchise. 69, enabling me to put them both on this list. 2 Doug Flutie, QB, 1987-89, 2005: Made 12 starts for the Pats. 80. No other player did as much wearing No. 80 was long worn by top receivers: guys such as Steve Largent, Cris Carter, Irving Fryar, James Lofton, Isaac Bruce and, of course, Jerry Rice. 86 Stanley Morgan, WR, 1977-89: Morgans mark of 10,352 receiving yards best in Patriots historymay never be touched. 14: Don Hutson, Wide Receiver, Green Bay Packers, 1935-1945 The first great wide receiver, Don Hutson created many of the modern routes in today's NFL. 88, Jody Fortson, catches a back-shoulder touchdown from quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Theres no need for them to continue to retire numbers as a nod to retired players. 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. Peterson made a deal with second-year QB Nate Stanley, who previously held the number, for a good cause. McDaniels: LV had to make 'tough decision' on Carr, Inside Bears' strategy for No. 6 Ryan Allen, P, 2013-present: Allen has a career average of 46.1 yards per punt. 19 Brandon LaFell WR wasn't here long but made an impact. 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. His boat is now called 7 rings. Note: Mills signed with the Patriots this offseason. Would gronkowski have been as good playing with another QB? He wore No. No. 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. A measure of his dominance: In six years with the Pats, Welker had 7,459 yards. The Patriots select their left tackle of the future and address their three biggest needs in this seven-round mock draft. 99 Mike Wright Athletic interior sub rusher had his career cut short due to concussions. 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. 12 -- Tom Brady, QB, 2000-present:Brady has averaged 34 yards a punt on two attempts over 18 seasons. 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. four men to start at the position in 1992. 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. 23 Ron Hall Still third on the Patriots all-time interceptions list, the safety gets the spot over Patrick Chung. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. It's the. 80 -- Troy Brown, WR, 1993-2007: Brown was never a conventional NFL star, but remains a key figure in Patriots history. But the Pats wont retire numbers of guys who are still playing. 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. 69 Shaq Mason Ultra-athletic guard easily outperformed the competition. Played the entire 2011 season after reportedly tearing his ACL in the opener. That happens a lot with a 90-man roster. Tue Feb 28 - 02:00 PM | Thu Mar 02 - 11:55 AM. Previously, a player could only wear a number between 10 and 19 under special circumstances. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. He made the Pro Bowl in 2007. Now things get tricky. 19 Brandon LaFell, WR, 2014-15: Played a significant role on a Super Bowl-winning team, racking up over 1,000 yards and 9 TDs (playoffs included). A look at the new numbers being worn by the Patriots old players: 3 DB Jabrill Peppers: He wore 22 in Cleveland and 21 with the Giants. 59, will remain open. Hell take 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. There are only so many numbers available per position. 16 -- Jim Plunkett, QB, 1971-75: Before Plunkett won two Super Bowls with the Oakland Raiders, he was a No. Enjoy. Bolden played college football at Alabama first alongside Mac Jones, later under Bill OBrien. That mark still stands as a Patriots record. 54 Tedy Bruschi This is another terrific battle with Bruschi edging Dont'a Hightower. 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. I meant to write how many have worn 24 since Ty Law left. 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. Tom Bradys No. Join our linker program. A note on all 68 players who played a snap for the Patriots this season. Slade's pass rushing skills were underrated on some solid playoff teams. 68 Max Lane, OL, 1994-2000: Played in 100 career games and was a starter for four seasons. Drew Bledsoe or Julian Edelman? 60 Garin Veris, DE, 1985-91: Tallied 21 combined sacks in his first two seasons. McGinest is the Patriots' all-time leader in postseason sacks with 16. 81, too. At some point, likely when Gronk is inducted to the Hall of Fame, they will retire his number. 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. 61 -- Steve Neal, G, 2002-10: A former college wrestler turned gritty guard, Neal emerged as a starter for the 2004 Super Bowl championship team and remained a mauler when healthy. Jacob. 83 Wes Welker The slot machine redefined a position in the National Football League. Note: Smith gets the same number he wore in Tennessee. The new acquisitions were also given their numbers this week. 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. Note: Hoyer used to wear No. Gambling problem? Patrick was a solid punter from 1975-78, appearing in 43 games. 81. He previously wore 21 and 31 in Philadelphia.. Hell be wearing No. 14. 17 -- Mike Taliaferro, QB, 1968-70: Before it was cursing modern-era Patriots receiver, the No. For decades, No. 62 Ryan Wendell, OL, 2011-15: Played center and guard. 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.. Note: Anderson wore No. Julius Adams (1971-1987) did wear No. Note: Colbert signed with the Patriots last week. A new Patriots receiver is wearing Rob Gronkowski's No. 81 Randy Moss I was tempted to go Russ Francis here but Moss' 2007 masterpiece was too much to ignore. Used Resourses: The top three. 66 this year. 40 Mike Haynes, CB, 1976-82: Played seven years in New England. Dee was an inaugural Patriot and had his number retired. 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. 56 Andre Tippett, LB, 1982-93: Had 100 sacks in his career, including 18.5 in 1984. 80 or 81 these days. 55 Willie McGinest Much like Johnson over Rembert, McGinest gets the nod over the underrated Don Blackmon, who performed well opposite Andre Tippett. Spent his entire career with the Patriots. 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. 70 Logan Mankins, G, 2005-13: A beast. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 12 likely will never be worn by another Patriots player. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 16 for the Rams. Narrowly edges out Ellis Hobbs. 69 Julius Adams, DL, 1971-87: Kind of a cop out here. Patrick Peterson will sport a new number on his new team. 68 when he arrived during the season last year. 87 Rob Gronkowski Imagine being Ben Coates and still finishing a distant second. 94 Ty Warren Quietly produced alongside Seymour for years. 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. He beats out receiver Harold Jackson, who had a 1,000-yard year in 1979. 40 -- Mike Haynes, CB, 1976-82:The Hall of Famer split his career between New England and Oakland. He was second in catches and tied for third in both yards and touchdowns. 36 Lawyer Milloy, SS, 1996-2002: No contest here. Rob Gronkowski once had 17. He only had one 1000-yard season, but impacted the game as a kick return and -- for a little while -- as a defensive back. 37 Rodney Harrison Another potential recency bias alert I'll take Harrison's culture-changing arrival over rock solid corner Maurice Hurst. Kansas City Chiefs tight end wearing No. Chicago gave up the tight end and a sixth-round selection to receive the Patriots 2016 fourth-round pick. Let's take a look back at who previously wore the newly handed-out numbers over the course of the Patriots' history. 81 holds that distinction (Philadelphia's Jordan Matthews). 88 Terry Glenn Injuries and attitude prevented him from being an all-time great. Will he also be issuing #12 to Mac Jones? 2 receiver you could ask for in 2014, leading to a touchdown reception in Super Bowl LI. Nance was one of the Patriots' earliest stars, leading the league in rushing in 1966 and 1967. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2:31PM. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 91 -- Jamie Collins, LB, 2013-2016: Collins emerged as a budding star early in his Patriots career, making the Pro Bowl in 2015. You must be logged in to leave a comment. 20 Gino Cappelletti The only man to ever don the number remains Mr. Patriot. 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). Antwine is now a member of the All-AFL team and the Patriots Hall of Fame. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 1. Expanding the parameters an extra round, 45 of 61 receivers drafted in the first two rounds since 2009 have taken a number between 10 and 19. 1975-1981. Note: Thurman wore No. Made his lone Pro Bowl appearance as a rookie. Keyshawn Johnson, for example, used a crowded training camp roster to wear 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. Defensive lineman Richard Bishop also had success with the #64 jersey in the late 1970s. 54 Tedy Bruschi, LB, 1996-2008: A three-time Super Bowl champ, Bruschi is the no-brainer selection here. New England has to hope that Duron Harmon will continue his success playing under his new number. Top prospects and storylines to watch from a Patriots perspective at the NFL Combine. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. 89 Bob Dee The only man to ever wear the number because they retired it after he was done. Ridiculously talented. Tight end Don Hasselbeck and linebacker Jack Rudolph also were multi-year starters wearing it. David Andrews is a year or two away from taking this spot. He posted 6.0 sacks in 1984. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 44 -- John Stephens, RB, 1988-92: Stephens had a big season as a rookie, rushing for 1,168 yards en route to a Pro Bowl appearance. 21 Malcolm Butler This comes down to a pair or cornerbacks and Butler gets the spot ahead of the underrated Ricky Reynolds. 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. 38 Roland James, SS, 1980-90: Spent his entire career in New England. 74 -- Shelby Jordan, OT, 1975-82:Jordan had a solid right at right tackle for the Patriots, starting 87 games during his seven seasons. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 85 in all other seasons, as did linebacker Nick Buoniconti, a four-time first-team All-Pro. The Patriots have a major need at offensive tackle with several players set to hit free agency at the position. Edges out longtime longsnapper Lonie Paxton. Passed away from a heart attack just five years after his playing career ended. 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. Gamble rushed for 346 yards in 27 career games while Dorsett has 194 receiving yards over 15 games. Patriots officially re-issue Rob Gronkowski's number - ProFootballTalk Tom Brady's No. 56 Andre Tippett Which brings us to another rather easy pick, even with Patriots Hall of Fame member Jon Morris serving as competition. (AP Photo/Ted Gartland). Williams gets the nod because he started 12 more games with the Pats. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Its older brother, No. He wins this one practically by default. Won two Super Bowls at the beginning of his career. Rodney Harrison is a member of both the San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Teams. 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). Note: Brown has worn No. 34 Chuck Shonta The versatile defensive back is part of the Patriots All-Decade team for the 1960s. 86 with the Los Angeles Chargers, but changes to 85. Heres a look at the Patriots new jersey numbers. 77 Tom Neville, OL, 1965-77: Longevity gives Neville the nod over other tackles like Nate Solder. 28, were not. He beats out fellow quarterbacks Matt Cassel and Scott Zolak. -- Rookie Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower has been issued jersey No. Yet for years, the numbers 80 and 81 held a generic significance: Those guys were the star receivers. 77 every year hes played in the NFL. https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/29/te-hunter-henry-explains-why-he-wears-no-85/, Bill Belichick shares how Cam Newton has responded to Mac Jones arrival, 3 most realistic wide receiver options for Patriots in 2023 offseason, Patriots knock it out of the park in this 3-round mock draft, Josh McDaniels comments on Patriots hiring Bill O'Brien as OC, 3 potential Patriots trade packages for Jalen Ramsey, Full 7-round Patriots 2023 mock draft 4.0, Tedy Bruschi implores Patriots to make trade for this playmaking WR, Patriots' 5-step plan for a successful 2023 offseason, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 14 Steve Grogan, QB, 1975-90: A career Patriot, Grogan played 16 seasons in New England. Note: Bentley was the first Patriot to announce a change to single digits. Belichick keeps changing his own number. So take a look at our list and let us know where we went wrong. Even though it lacks the star power of some of the other jersey numbers assigned yesterday, 66 has had its share of success stories over the years. Throughout New. 74 Shelby Jordan, OT, 1975-82: Made 87 starts at right tackle. 99. 38 Roland James James joined Marion to make up one of the best safety tandems in football throughout the 1980s. He dominated the mid-80s, making five straight Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams. 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. 48 Tim Fox Hard-hitting safety was an emotional leader in the 1970s. 91 Jamie Collins Collins' versatility lifts him past solid DL Bobby Hamilton. 68 Max Lane Steady if unspectacular performer at tackle on the Patriots Super Bowl XXXI team. 11 Drew Bledsoe, QB, 1993-2001: Julian Edelman might be the best player not on this list. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Although he was used as the placekicker, it was his primary position as receiver that led him to his Hall of Fame career. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 21 Malcolm Butler, CB, 2014-15: Had a three-day tryout, saved a Super Bowl, made a Pro Bowl. 8 -- Josh Miller, P, 2004-06:Another in a long line of left-footed punters in New England, average 43.6 yards per attempt. 24 Ty Law The Pro Football Hall of Famer is the pick over Stephon Gilmore and Darrelle Revis. Side note: Steve Nelson's 57 has not been worn since December 12 . 39 -- Sam Cunningham, RB, 1973-79, 81-82:Sam "Bam" Cunningham's 5,453 career rushing yards is still tops in franchise history. Its essentially the same with 81. 47 Robert Edwards, RB, 1998: As a rookie, Edwards racked up over 1,400 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns. Harrison 's culture-changing arrival over rock solid corner Maurice Hurst Gronkowski Imagine being Ben Coates and still a... 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