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The 22 Greatest New England Patriots Players of All Time

By YPB Team

From Super Bowl-clinching legends to gritty defensive enforcers, this lineup spans every era of Patriots dominance. Cast your vote!

  1. Tom Brady — ranked #11
    Tom Brady
    Quarterback who led the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles and is regarded as the greatest QB in NFL history.
    1000pts
  2. Rob Gronkowski — ranked #22
    Rob Gronkowski
    Dominant tight end who won three Super Bowls and redefined the position with his blend of size and athleticism.
    898pts
  3. Troy Brown — ranked #33
    Troy Brown
    Versatile receiver who also played cornerback in a pinch during the 2004 season.
    756pts
  4. Adam Vinatieri — ranked #44
    Adam Vinatieri
    Clutch placekicker famous for game-winning field goals in two Super Bowls.
    724pts
  5. Steve Grogan — ranked #55
    Steve Grogan
    Tough, scrambling quarterback who led the Patriots through the 1970s and 1980s.
    596pts
  6. Wes Welker — ranked #66
    Wes Welker
    Prolific slot receiver who led the NFL in receptions three times as a Patriot.
    517pts
  7. Drew Bledsoe — ranked #77
    Drew Bledsoe
    No. 1 overall pick quarterback who helped build the modern Patriots franchise.
    517pts
  8. Stanley Morgan — ranked #88
    Stanley Morgan
    Franchise's all-time leading receiver before the arrival of Randy Moss.
    517pts
  9. Matt Light — ranked #99
    Matt Light
    Left tackle who protected Tom Brady's blindside for over a decade.
    517pts
  10. Vince Wilfork — ranked #1010
    Vince Wilfork
    Massive defensive tackle who anchored the Patriots' run defense for over a decade.
    423pts
  11. Tedy Bruschi — ranked #1111
    Tedy Bruschi
    Defensive leader and linebacker who won three Super Bowls with New England.
    423pts
  12. Willie McGinest — ranked #1212
    Willie McGinest
    Edge rusher who holds the NFL record for career postseason sacks.
    423pts
  13. Richard Seymour — ranked #1313
    Richard Seymour
    Dominant defensive lineman who anchored the Patriots' championship defenses of the 2000s.
    423pts
  14. Devin McCourty — ranked #1414
    Devin McCourty
    Longtime defensive captain and safety who anchored the secondary for over a decade.
    423pts
  15. Mike Haynes — ranked #1515
    Mike Haynes
    Hall of Fame cornerback known for shutting down receivers in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
    423pts
  16. Dont'a Hightower — ranked #1616
    Dont'a Hightower
    Linebacker whose Super Bowl LI strip-sack sealed one of the greatest comebacks in NFL history.
    423pts
  17. John Hannah — ranked #1717
    John Hannah
    Hall of Fame offensive guard considered one of the greatest run blockers in NFL history.
    310pts
  18. Julian Edelman — ranked #1818
    Julian Edelman
    Undersized receiver turned postseason hero who was named Super Bowl LIII MVP.
    310pts
  19. Logan Mankins — ranked #1919
    Logan Mankins
    Perennial Pro Bowl guard known for his toughness in the trenches.
    310pts
  20. Stephen Gostkowski — ranked #2020
    Stephen Gostkowski
    Franchise's all-time leading scorer as its long-tenured placekicker.
    310pts
  21. Rodney Harrison — ranked #2121
    Rodney Harrison
    Hard-hitting safety who brought a physical enforcer mentality to the Patriots' secondary.
    172pts
  22. Randy Moss — ranked #2222
    Randy Moss
    Explosive wide receiver who set the single-season touchdown record with the Patriots in 2007.
    172pts

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Adam Vinatieri kicked the field goal that beat the Rams and the one that beat the Panthers two years later, and Canton takes him this week: https://youpick.best/articles/tom-brady-ranked-many-ways

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