On a semi related note, I stumbled across this list, compiled in 2017:
The New England Patriots all-name team: From **** Shiner to Earthwind Moreland
We've gone through rosters new and old to find the most impressive collection of names to put on a Patriots uniform.
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QB: **** Shiner (1973-1974)
Honorable mentions: Babe Parilli, John Friesz
RB: BenJarvus Green-Ellis (2008-2011)
RB: Marion Butts (1994)
FB: Mosi Tatupu (1978-1990)
WR: Hart Lee Dykes (1989-1990)
WR: Bam Childress (2005-2006)
WR: Shockmain Davis (2000)
Honorable Mentions: P.K. Sam, Carlos Pennywell
TE: Michael Hoomanawanui (2012-2015)
Honorable Mentions: Lovett Purnell, Andre President, Alge Crumpler
OL: Sam Adams (1972-1980)
OL: Gary Bugenhagen (1970)
"Gary Bugenhagen" just sounds like a guy who played in the NFL in the 60s and 70s (which is when he played). It just rolls of the tongue. Just imagine someone's grouchy uncle at the bar exclaiming "You know who was a real player? Gary Bugenhagen. Why can't they get players like that anymore?"
OL: LaAdrian Waddle (2015-2016)
OL: Zefross Moss (1997-1999)
"Zefross Moss" sounds like a sheriff from an old Western film.
OL: Tom Beer (1970-1972)
DL: Ishmaa'ily Kitchen (2015)
DL: Kyle Love (2010-2012)
DL: Pio Sagapolutele (1996)
DL: Rick Cash (1972-1973)
Rick Cash sounds like the sort of guy who's using his whole football career as a cover to plan a huge heist down at Twin River.
LB: Barkevious Mingo (2016)
LB: Tully Banta-Cain (2003-2006, 2009-2010)
LB: Rosevelt Colvin (2003-2008)
Honorable Mentions: Tedy Bruschi, Ja'Gared Davis, Roman Phifer
CB: Earthwind Moreland (2004)
CB: Kato Serwanga (1999-2000)
CB: **** Felt (1962-1966)
S: Lawyer Milloy (1996-2002)
S: Prentice McCray (1974-1980)
K: Joaquin Zendejas (1983)
P: Zoltán Meskó (2010-2012)
