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I count 19 great Patriots in the time I've been watching. Guys like Tatupu, Grogan, Nelson, Bruschi and Troy Brown were glue guys rather than top performers, so if we're talking performance only...
1. Brady
2. Hannah
3. Tippett
4. Morgan
5. Haynes
with Ty Law a close 6th.
Tom Brady
John Hannah
Andre Tippett
Troy Brown
Tedy Bruschi
Mike Haynes
Ty Law
Mike Vrabel
Rodney Harrison
Jiim Nance
Ray Clayborn
Steve Nelson
Mosi Tatupu
Julius Adams
Steve Grogan
Stanley Morgan
Willie McGinest
Drew Bledsoe
5.) John Hannah
4.) Richard Seymour
3.) Michael Haynes
2.) Drew Blesoe; without him, none of this happens
1.) Willie Mac; made two of the greatest all time Patriots plays. The stop on James on fourth and goal that gave the Patriots home field vs the Colts and his sack on Manning that pushed Vanderjerk out of his range in the season opener vs the same Colts.............
What does that even mean? It's simply not true. Without Tom Brady, none of this happens. Without Bill Belichick, none of this happens. Without Robert Kraft, none of this happens. You are giving Bledsoe waaaay too much credit here.
Agreed. Many important people played a role in getting this fanchise out of the depths of self-imposed Victor Kiam/Sam Jankovich hell and established a winning attitude. Another person who deserves some- not all of the credit is Tuna.
I know this has probably already done before, or maybe not, but anyhow, it's my 101st post and thought I'd start a thread for once.
My Top 5 are: (Besides Coach BB! and Mr. Kraft)
1) Rodney Harrison - I've seen the tapes and he's left his soul out there for this team.
2) Ty Law - Incredible key player.
3) Tom Brady - Monday Night bumped him up some spots.
4) Corey Dillon - I miss that 2004 season, was fun, especially how we handled Pittsburgh in the playoffs.
5) Tedy Brushi - Like Rodney, he left his mark and heart out on the field every game.
Right, I would have to say it was Parcell's arrival that did more than anything to recharge the fan base after those horrible years.
1. Terry Glenn
2. Chad Jackson
3. Bethel Johnson
4. Michael Bishop
5. Chris Canty