Patriots Milestones:

“Defense, defense, defense. We all know who designed the defense for those great teams. That’s what he did. That’s how he made his mark.

“I could go on and on about Coach, but simply stated, I’m not standing up here talking to you without Coach Belichick.”

“I showed up, and all I wanted to do was to show Tedy Bruschi and Willie McGinest, Brian Cox and Roman Phifer that I belong,” said Vrabel.

Hurts is dangerous running or passing. Bill Belichick said as much this week when he called Hurts “arguably the best player in the league.”  

“Matt’s incredible career is a testament to his preparation and will to succeed,” Bill Belichick said. “We are thrilled he will be playing.”

Stevenson was credited with 81 yards rushing after contact, . He also caught seven passes for a team-high 72 yards. 

Kyle [Dugger] as we know is one of our most physical players. Runs well, tough, smart kid. He’s been good in coverage. Has a lot of range.

One player to watch is rookie WR Tyquan Thornton had seven touches (3 carries, 4 catches) in just 40 snaps and a pair of touchdowns last week 

” As a Patriots HOFer, Sam’s legacy and contributions will be preserved and celebrated forever, but today his loss is felt with heavy hearts.”

Members of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame congratulate Richard Seymour on becoming the 2020 inductee after winning fan vote.

In week three of his rookie season Goad got his first start when Brent Williams moved to defensive end due to an injury to Ken Sims. Goad remained a fixture at nose tackle for the next seven seasons with the Patriots.

Berry was the New England wide receivers coach for four seasons under Chuck Fairbanks and Ron Erhardt. He returned three years later as head coach, replacing Ron Meyer mid season. 1985 was Berry’s first full season as head coach. It would turn out to be the best year to be a fan of the Patriots in the first four decades of the franchise.

February 26 marks the eleventh wedding anniversary for Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen. The lovebirds married on this date in 2009 in Santa Monica. Certainly a good choice over Tara Reid.

Jack Concannon highlights today in Patriots history. The Dorchester native was the Pats first selection in the 1964 AFL draft.

For a few years Marv Cook was considered to be the best tight end in Patriots history. Cook thrived in spite of his quarterbacks being Marc Wilson, Hugh Millen, Tommy Hodson, Scott Zolak and Jeff Carlson. He set franchise records despite playing for head coaches Rod Rust and Dick MacPherson, and GMs Pat Sullivan, Joe Mendes and Tom Bass, not exactly known for filling a team with a quality complimentary roster