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Which Patriots players are most irreplaceable? That is, where are the biggest drops between the player and the “next man up”? Who the replacement player is matters, i.e., it matters that Soldier’s replacement is Fleming while McCourty’s replacement is Harmon (who might be the best backup free safety in the league). Here is my list and briefly why:
1) Brady – GOAT, no-brainer.
2) Gronk – GTEOAT (Greatest Tight End Of All Time), another no-brainer.
3) Soldier –LT is a very difficult position to replace. With him I think the Pats win a 5th ring last year.
4) Butler – Pro Bowl cornerback on rookie contract, sounds valuable to me.
5) Collins – See above and replace “cornerback” with “linebacker”.
6) Hightower – Should have been the same as above.
7) McCourty – Underrated general of the defensive backfield.
8) Edelman – Perfect receiver for Brady, smart, quick, and tough.
9) Ninkovich – Mr. Dependable, always at the right spot at the right time.
10) Brown – On rookie contract, I expect another jump this year.
Anyone else have their own ranking of most irreplaceable Patriot players?
1) Brady – GOAT, no-brainer.
2) Gronk – GTEOAT (Greatest Tight End Of All Time), another no-brainer.
3) Soldier –LT is a very difficult position to replace. With him I think the Pats win a 5th ring last year.
4) Butler – Pro Bowl cornerback on rookie contract, sounds valuable to me.
5) Collins – See above and replace “cornerback” with “linebacker”.
6) Hightower – Should have been the same as above.
7) McCourty – Underrated general of the defensive backfield.
8) Edelman – Perfect receiver for Brady, smart, quick, and tough.
9) Ninkovich – Mr. Dependable, always at the right spot at the right time.
10) Brown – On rookie contract, I expect another jump this year.
Anyone else have their own ranking of most irreplaceable Patriot players?
