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Pro Bowl Player
- Joined
- Dec 14, 2015
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With signing a new 4y deal Hightower basically sealed his name amongst Patriot's all-time greats. And while free agency possibly brought some bitter taste - this notion will soon wash it away.
CJ and JC are currently counting more money but Hightower is the one that will be remembered and honoured for the rest of his life and beyond.
Article on the topic from Reiss:
Dont'a Hightower set up to become one of all-time Patriots greats
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Hightower could be next "54" in Patriots Hall: In his first five years with the Patriots, Hightower proved he was a foundation-type player. Now with a four-year extension, he can elevate himself into the discussion among the franchise's all-time greats, potentially following linebacker Tedy Bruschi (the linebacker who wore No. 54 before Hightower) into the team's Hall of Fame if the next four years resemble his first five. What stands out most about Hightower? The greater the stakes, the greater the chance he makes impact plays.
CJ and JC are currently counting more money but Hightower is the one that will be remembered and honoured for the rest of his life and beyond.
Article on the topic from Reiss:
Dont'a Hightower set up to become one of all-time Patriots greats
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quote:
Hightower could be next "54" in Patriots Hall: In his first five years with the Patriots, Hightower proved he was a foundation-type player. Now with a four-year extension, he can elevate himself into the discussion among the franchise's all-time greats, potentially following linebacker Tedy Bruschi (the linebacker who wore No. 54 before Hightower) into the team's Hall of Fame if the next four years resemble his first five. What stands out most about Hightower? The greater the stakes, the greater the chance he makes impact plays.
