New England Patriots
New England Patriots |
Established 1959
Play in Foxborough, Massachusetts |
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League/Conference affiliations |
American Football League (1960–69)
- Eastern Division (1960–69)
National Football League (1970–present)
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Current uniform |
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Team colors |
Nautical Blue, Red, New Century Silver, White
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Mascot |
Pat Patriot |
Personnel |
Owner |
Robert Kraft |
General Manager |
none |
Head Coach |
Bill Belichick |
Team history |
- Boston Patriots (1960–70)
- Bay State Patriots (February 1971- March 1971)
- New England Patriots (1971–present)
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Team Nicknames |
The Pats |
Championships |
League Championships (3)
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Conference Championships (6)
- AFC: 1985, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007
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Division Championships (11)
- AFL East: 1963
- AFC East: 1978, 1986, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
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Playoff Appearances (16) |
- NFL: 1963, 1976, 1978, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
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Home fields |
- Nickerson Field (1960–62)
- Fenway Park (1963–68)
- Alumni Stadium (1969)
- Harvard Stadium (1970)
- Foxboro Stadium (1971–2001)
- a.k.a. Schaefer Stadium (1971–82)
- a.k.a. Sullivan Stadium (1983–89)
- Gillette Stadium (2002–present)
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The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats" by sports writers and fans,[1] are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The owners changed the name from the original Boston Patriots after relocating the team to Foxborough in 1971, although Foxborough is a suburb of Boston, 22 miles (35 km) away. They are currently the defending American Football Conference Champions, after winning the 2007 AFC Championship Game.
An original member of the American Football League (AFL), the Patriots joined the NFL in the 1970 merger of those leagues. The team advanced to the playoffs four times before appearing in Super Bowl XX in January 1986, losing to the Chicago Bears. The team also appeared in Super Bowl XXXI in January 1997, losing to the Green Bay Packers.
Between 2001 and 2005, the Patriots became the second team in NFL history (after the Dallas Cowboys) to win three Super Bowls in four years (Super Bowl XXXVI, XXXVIII, and XXXIX), and the eighth to win consecutive Super Bowls. The Patriots, however, were defeated by the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII, after winning the first 18 games of their 2007 season. Under quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick, the Patriots have also compiled the two longest winning streaks in NFL history, an 18-game streak in 2003-2004, and a 21-game streak in 2006-2008 (the NFL excludes playoff games from their records).[2]
Franchise history
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Main articles: History of the New England Patriots and New England Patriots seasons
- Further information: New England Patriots strategy
On November 16, 1959, Boston business executive Billy Sullivan was awarded the eighth and final franchise of the developing American Football League (AFL). The following winter, locals were allowed to submit ideas for the Boston football team's official name. The most popular choice—and the one that Sullivan selected—was "Boston Patriots". Immediately thereafter, Phil Bissell developed the "Pat Patriot" logo.[3]
The Patriots time in the AFL saw them struggle most years as they never had a regular home stadium. Nickerson Field, Harvard Stadium, Fenway Park, and Alumni Stadium all served as home fields during their time in the American Football League. They did play in one AFL championship game, following the 1963 season. They lost to the San Diego Chargers 51–10. They would not appear again in an AFL or NFL post-season game for another 13 years.[3]
When the NFL and AFL merged in 1970, the Patriots were placed in the AFC East division, where they still play today. The following year, the Patriots moved to a new stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, which would serve as their home for 30 years. As a result of the move, they would change their name from the Boston Patriots to the New England Patriots. During the 1970s, the Patriots had some success, earning a berth to the playoffs in 1976—as a wild card-berth—and in 1978—as AFC East champions. They would lose both games. In 1985, they returned to the playoffs, and made it all the way to Super Bowl XX, which they lost to the Chicago Bears 46–10. Following their Super Bowl loss, they returned to the playoffs in 1986, but lost in the first round. The team would not make the playoffs again for eight more years. They changed ownership several times, being purchased from the Sullivan family first by Victor Kiam in 1988, who sold the team to James Orthwein in 1992. Orthwein intended to move the team to his native St. Louis, Missouri, but sold the team two years later to current owner Robert Kraft in 1994.[3]
Though Orthwein's period as owner was short and controversial, he did oversee major changes to the team. Former New York Giants coach Bill Parcells was hired in 1993, and the drastic changes were made the same year to the Patriots uniforms, changing their primary colors from their traditional red and white to blue and silver, and introducing a new logo.[4] Parcells would bring the Patriots to two playoff appearances, including Super Bowl XXXI, which they lost to the Green Bay Packers by a score of 35–21. Pete Carroll, Parcells's successor, would also take the team to the playoffs twice.[3]
Super Bowl banners at Gillette Stadium
The Patriots current coach, Bill Belichick, was hired in 2000, and a new home field, Gillette Stadium was opened in 2002. Under Belichick, the team went to three Super Bowls in four years, and finished the 2007 regular season with a perfect 16–0 record, becoming only the fifth team in league history to go undefeated in the regular season, and the only one since the league expanded its regular season schedule to 16 games.[3] After advancing to Super Bowl XLII, the team's fourth Super Bowl in seven years, the Patriots were defeated by the Giants to end their bid at a 19–0 season. With the loss, the Patriots ended the year at 18–1, becoming only one of three teams to go 18–1 along with the 1984 San Francisco 49ers and the 1985 Chicago Bears. Those teams, however, won the Super Bowl.
Players of note
Current roster
New England Patriots roster
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Quarterbacks
- 16 Matt Cassel
- 7 Matt Gutierrez
- 5 Kevin O'Connell
Running Backs
- 44 Heath Evans FB
- 33 Kevin Faulk
- 42 BenJarvus Green-Ellis
- 32 LaMont Jordan
- 34 Sammy Morris
Wide Receivers
- 88 Sam Aiken
- 10 Jabar Gaffney
- 81 Randy Moss
- 18 Matthew Slater S/KR
- 15 Kelley Washington
- 83 Wes Welker PR
Tight Ends
- 85 Tyson DeVree
- 86 David Thomas
- 84 Benjamin Watson
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Offensive Linemen
- 65 Wesley Britt T
- 63 Dan Connolly C/G
- 71 Russ Hochstein G/C
- 77 Nick Kaczur T
- 67 Dan Koppen C
- 64 Mark LeVoir T
- 72 Matt Light T
- 70 Logan Mankins G
- 61 Stephen Neal G
- 74 Billy Yates G/C
Defensive Linemen
- 97 Jarvis Green DE
- 93 Richard Seymour DE
- 90 Le Kevin Smith DE/NT
- 94 Ty Warren DE
- 75 Vince Wilfork NT
- 99 Mike Wright NT/DE
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Linebackers
- 54 Tedy Bruschi ILB
- 95 Rosevelt Colvin OLB
- 59 Gary Guyton ILB/OLB
- 53 Larry Izzo ILB
- 51 Jerod Mayo ILB
- 49 Vince Redd OLB
- 55 Junior Seau ILB
- 50 Mike Vrabel OLB
Defensive Backs
- 27 Ellis Hobbs CB/KR
- 31 Brandon Meriweather S
- 21 Deltha O'Neal CB
- 35 Mike Richardson CB
- 36 James Sanders S
- 29 Lewis Sanders S/CB
- 28 Antwain Spann S
- 41 Raymond Ventrone S/WR
- 24 Jonathan Wilhite CB
Special Teams
- 3 Stephen Gostkowski K
- 6 Chris Hanson P
- 66 Lonie Paxton LS
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Reserve Lists
- 52 Eric Alexander ILB (IR)
- 12 Tom Brady QB (IR)
- 98 Shawn Crable OLB (IR)
- 37 Rodney Harrison SS (IR)
- 39 Laurence Maroney RB (IR)
- 68 Ryan O'Callaghan OT (IR)
- 91 Bo Ruud ILB (IR)
- 95 Kenny Smith DE (IR)
- 75 Barry Stokes T/G (IR)
- 96 Adalius Thomas OLB (IR)
- 22 Terrence Wheatley CB (IR)
- 26 Tank Williams S/ILB (IR)
- 58 Pierre Woods OLB (IR)
Practice Squad
- 62 Titus Adams DE
- 48 Angelo Craig OLB
- 30 Mark Dillard S
- 1 Tom Malone P
- 17 Maurice Price WR
- 92 Darrell Robertson OLB
- 62 Ryan Wendell G/C
Rookies in italics
Roster updated 2008-12-13
Depth Chart • Transactions
53 Active, 13 Inactive, 7 PS
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- 85 Nick Buoniconti, LB, 1962–68, elected 2001
- 73 John Hannah, G, 1973–85, elected 1991
- 40 Mike Haynes, CB, 1976–82, elected 1997
- 56 Andre Tippett, LB, 1982–93, elected 2008
Retired numbers
- 20 Gino Cappelletti, K/WR, 1960–70
- 40 Mike Haynes, CB, 1976–82
- 57 Steve Nelson, LB, 1974–87
- 73 John Hannah, G, 1973–85
- 78 Bruce Armstrong, OT, 1987–2000
- 79 Jim Lee Hunt, DL, 1960–71
- 89 Bob Dee, DL, 1960–67
Patriots Hall of Fame
The New England Patriots feature 13 former players in their team hall of fame, established in 1991. A committee of media and staff selected 11 players for enshrinement between 1991 and 2001, before a six-year span of no selections. In 2007, in advance of the 2008 opening of the Hall at Patriot Place, the Patriots introduced a new nomination committee to select three candidates, with the winner of an internet fan vote being enshrined in the hall of fame.[5]
1990s
1991 #73 John Hannah, G, 1973–85
1992 #85 Nick Buoniconti, LB, 1962–68
1992 #20 Gino Cappelletti, K/WR, 1960–70
1993 #89 Bob Dee, DL, 1960–67
1993 #79 Jim Lee Hunt, DL, 1960–71
1993 #57 Steve Nelson, LB, 1974–87
1993 #15 Babe Parilli, QB, 1961–67
1994 #40 Mike Haynes, CB, 1976–82
1995 #14 Steve Grogan, QB, 1975–90
1999 #56 Andre Tippett, LB, 1982–93
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2000s
2001 #78 Bruce Armstrong, OT, 1987–2000
2007 #86 Stanley Morgan, WR, 1977–89
2008 #87 Ben Coates, TE, 1991–99
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Other notable alumni
- Julius Adams DL (1971–87)
- Sam Adams OG (1972–80)
- Tom Addison LB (1960–67)
- Houston Antwine DL (1961–71)
- Don Blackmon LB (1981–87)
- Drew Bledsoe QB (1993–2001)
- Deion Branch WR (2002–05)
- Pete Brock C (1976–87)
- Ron Burton RB (1960–65)
- Keith Byars FB (1996–97)
- Don Calhoun RB (1975–81)
- Rich Camarillo P (1981–87)
- Raymond Clayborn CB (1977–89)
- Jim Colclough WR (1960–68)
- Tony Collins RB (1981–87)
- Sam Cunningham RB (1973–82)
- Lin Dawson TE (1981–90)
- Corey Dillon RB (2004–06)
- Hart Lee Dykes WR (1989–91)
- Tony Eason QB (1983–89)
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- Larry Eisenhauer DL (1961–69)
- Irving Fryar WR (1984–92)
- Tim Fox DB (1976–81)
- Russ Francis TE (1975–80, 1987–88)
- Larry Garron RB (1961–67)
- Terry Glenn WR (1996–2001)
- Daniel Graham TE (2002–06)
- Leon Gray OT (1973–78)
- Ray Hamilton DL (1973–81)
- Mack Herron RB (1973–75)
- Brian Holloway OT (1981–86)
- Craig James RB (1985–89)
- Roland James DB (1980–90)
- Andy Johnson RB (1974–81)
- Ted Johnson LB (1995–2004)
- Ty Law CB (1995–2004)
- Bill Lenkaitis C (1971–81)
- Ronnie Lippett DB (1983–91)
- Fred Marion DB (1982–91)
- Curtis Martin RB (1995–97)
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- Willie McGinest LB (1994–2005)
- Dave Meggett KR (1995–97)
- Lawyer Milloy SS (1996–2002)
- Jon Morris OL (1964–73)
- Guy Morriss C (1984–87)
- Jim Nance RB (1965–72)
- Tom Neville OL (1965–77)
- David Patten WR (2001–04)
- Jim Plunkett QB (1971–76)
- Johnny Rembert LB (1983–92)
- Leonard Russell RB (1991–93)
- Asante Samuel CB (2003–07)
- Antowain Smith RB (2001–03)
- John Smith K (1974–83)
- John Stephens RB (1988–1992)
- Darryl Stingley WR (1973–77)
- Mosi Tatupu RB (1978–90)
- Randy Vataha WR (1971–76)
- Garin Veris DE (1985–91)
- Adam Vinatieri K (1996–2005)
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All-time first-round draft picks
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Main article: List of New England Patriots first-round draft picks
Draft |
Player name |
Position |
College |
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Pick |
2000 |
No first-round draft pick |
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2001 |
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Richard Seymour |
DT |
Georgia |
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2002 |
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Daniel Graham |
TE |
Colorado |
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2003 |
13 |
Ty Warren |
DT |
Texas A&M |
[8] |
2004 |
21 |
Vince Wilfork |
DT |
Miami (FL) |
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32 |
Benjamin Watson |
TE |
Georgia |
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2005 |
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Logan Mankins |
OG |
Fresno State |
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2006 |
21 |
Laurence Maroney |
RB |
Minnesota |
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2007 |
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Brandon Meriweather |
S |
Miami (FL) |
[10] |
2008 |
10 |
Jerod Mayo |
LB |
Tennessee |
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Coaches of note
Head coaches
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Main article: List of New England Patriots head coaches
Current staff
New England Patriots staff
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Front Office
- Owner/Chairman/CEO – Robert Kraft
- President – Jonathan Kraft
- Vice President of Player Personnel – Scott Pioli
- Director of Player Personnel – Nick Caserio
- Assistant Director of College Scouting - Jon Robinson
- Football Research Director – Ernie Adams
Head Coaches
- Head Coach – Bill Belichick
- Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line – Dante Scarnecchia
Offensive Coaches
- Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks – Josh McDaniels
- Running Backs – Ivan Fears
- Wide Receivers – Bill O'Brien
- Tight Ends – Pete Mangurian
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Defensive Coaches
- Defensive Coordinator – Dean Pees
- Defensive Line – Pepper Johnson
- Linebackers – Matt Patricia
- Special Assistant/Secondary – Dom Capers
Special Teams Coaches
- Special Teams – Brad Seely
Strength and Conditioning
- Strength and Conditioning – Mike Woicik
- Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Harold Nash
Coaching Assistants
- Josh Boyer, Brian Flores, Shane Waldron
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Cheerleaders
The Patriots Cheerleaders performing a routine in 2007
The Patriots NFL Cheerleaders are simply known as The Patriots Cheerleaders. In 2005, cheerleader Kristin Gauvin won Miss Massachusetts, in part from her local commitment with the Patriots.
End-zone militia
During each game, about 10 men dressed as minutemen line the back of each end zone. When the Patriots score a touchdown or field goal, the militia behind the opposite end zone fire a round of blanks from flintlock muskets. After the point-after-touchdown (PAT) attempt, the men fire their guns to Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. ESPN named this one of the top ten celebrations in the league in 2007.[12]
Radio and television
As of 2007, the Patriots' flagship radio station is WBCN 104.1FM, owned by CBS Radio. The larger radio network is called the "Patriots Rock Radio Network", whose 35 affiliate stations span 7 states. Gil Santos and Gino Cappelletti are the longtime announcing team.
Any preseason games not on national television are shown on ABC affiliate WCVB. Don Criqui has been the play-by-play announcer the last several years, with Randy Cross as a color commentator and Mike Lynch as a sideline reporter.
Former Patriots preseason announcers include Don Gillis (1972-1973), Len Berman (1974-1978), Roger Twibell (1979-1981), Jim Kelly (1983), Bob Lobel (1985-1991 & 1994), Bob Neumeier (1991 & 1994), Mike Crispino (1992), Michael Barkann (1993), Jim Nance (1977-1979), Tim Mazzetti (1983), Gino Cappelletti (1985), Reggie Rucker (1986), Sam Rutigliano (1987-1988), Jon Morris (1989), Steve Grogan (1991-1993), Tim Fox (1991-1993), and Jerry Glanville (1995-2002)
Patriots radio announcers
Years |
Flagship station |
Play-by-Play |
Color Commentator |
1960–64 |
590 WEEI |
Bob Gallagher |
Fred Cusick |
1965 |
590 WEEI |
Ned Martin |
Fred Cusick |
1966–71 |
1030 WBZ |
Bob Starr |
Gil Santos |
1972–77 |
1030 WBZ |
Gil Santos |
Gino Cappelletti |
1978–79 |
1030 WBZ |
Gil Santos |
Jon Morris |
1980–86 |
850 WHDH |
John Carlson |
Jon Morris |
1987 |
850 WHDH |
Curt Gowdy |
Jon Morris |
1988–90 |
590 WEEI |
Dale Arnold |
Gino Cappelletti |
1991–1995 |
1030 WBZ |
Gil Santos |
Gino Cappelletti |
1995–present |
104.1 WBCN |
Gil Santos |
Gino Cappelletti |
Notes and references
See also
- Active NFL playoff appearance streaks
- Kraft Group
- Patriot Place
External links
Achievements |
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Formerly the Boston Patriots. Currently based in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Franchise • History • Players • Coaches • Coaches History • Seasons • First-round draft picks • Strategy
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Nickerson Field • Fenway Park • Alumni Stadium • Harvard Stadium • Foxboro Stadium • Gillette Stadium
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Division Championships (11) |
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Super Bowl Appearances (6) |
XX • XXXI • XXXVI • XXXVIII • XXXIX • XLII
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League Championships (3) |
2001, 2003, 2004
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Retired Numbers |
20, 40, 57, 73, 78, 79, 89
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New England Patriots Super Bowl XXXVI Champions |
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4 Adam Vinatieri | 11 Drew Bledsoe | 12 Tom Brady | 13 Ken Walter | 15 Jimmy Farris | 19 Damon Huard | 21 J. R. Redmond | 22 Terrance Shaw | 23 Antwan Harris | 24 Ty Law | 25 Leonard Myers | 26 Matt Stevens | 27 Terrell Buckley | 29 Hakim Akbar | 30 Je'Rod Cherry | 32 Antowain Smith | 33 Kevin Faulk | 34 Tebucky Jones | 35 Patrick Pass | 36 Lawyer Milloy | 44 Marc Edwards | 45 Otis Smith | 48 Arther Love | 50 Mike Vrabel | 51 Bryan Cox | 52 Ted Johnson | 53 Larry Izzo | 54 Tedy Bruschi | 55 Willie McGinest | 58 Matt Chatham | 61 Stephen Neal | 63 Joe Andruzzi | 64 Greg Robinson-Randall | 65 Damien Woody | 66 Lonie Paxton | 67 Grey Ruegamer | 71 Chris Sullivan | 72 Matt Light | 74 Kenyatta Jones | 76 Grant Williams | 77 Mike Compton | 80 Troy Brown | 81 Charles Johnson | 83 Rod Rutledge | 84 Fred Coleman | 85 Jermaine Wiggins | 86 David Patten | 88 Terry Glenn | 91 Bobby Hamilton | 92 David Nugent | 93 Richard Seymour | 95 Roman Phifer | 96 Brandon Mitchell | 97 Riddick Parker | 98 Anthony Pleasant
Head Coach Bill Belichick
Coaches Romeo Crennel | Jeff Davidson | Ivan Fears | Pepper Johnson | Eric Mangini | Randy Melvin | Rob Ryan | Dante Scarnecchia | Brad Seely | Charlie Weis
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New England Patriots Super Bowl XXXVIII Champions |
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4 Adam Vinatieri | 6 Rohan Davey | 12 Tom Brady | 13 Ken Walter | 17 Dedric Ward | 19 Damon Huard | 21 Mike Cloud | 22 Asante Samuel | 23 Antwan Harris | 24 Ty Law | 26 Eugene Wilson | 30 Je'Rod Cherry | 31 Larry Centers | 32 Antowain Smith | 33 Kevin Faulk | 34 Chris Akins | 35 Patrick Pass | 37 Rodney Harrison | 38 Tyrone Poole | 39 Shawn Mayer | 46 Brian Kinchen | 48 Tully Banta-Cain | 50 Mike Vrabel | 51 Don Davis | 52 Ted Johnson | 53 Larry Izzo | 54 Tedy Bruschi | 55 Willie McGinest | 58 Matt Chatham | 59 Rosevelt Colvin | 60 Wilbert Brown | 63 Joe Andruzzi | 65 Damien Woody | 67 Dan Koppen | 68 Tom Ashworth | 71 Russ Hochstein | 72 Matt Light | 76 Brandon Gorin | 80 Troy Brown | 81 Bethel Johnson | 82 Daniel Graham | 83 Deion Branch | 84 Fred Baxter | 85 J. J. Stokes | 87 David Givens | 88 Christian Fauria | 90 Dan Klecko | 91 Bobby Hamilton | 92 Ted Washington | 93 Richard Seymour | 94 Ty Warren | 95 Roman Phifer | 96 Rick Lyle | 97 Jarvis Green | 98 Anthony Pleasant
Head Coach Bill Belichick
Coaches Romeo Crennel | Brian Daboll | Jeff Davidson | Ivan Fears | John Hufnagel | Pepper Johnson | Eric Mangini | Rob Ryan | Dante Scarnecchia | Brad Seely | Charlie Weis
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New England Patriots Super Bowl XXXIX Champions |
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4 Adam Vinatieri | 6 Rohan Davey | 8 Josh Miller | 10 Kevin Kasper | 12 Tom Brady | 13 Jim Miller | 21 Randall Gay | 22 Asante Samuel | 26 Eugene Wilson | 27 Rabih Abdullah | 28 Corey Dillon | 29 Earthwind Moreland | 30 Je'Rod Cherry | 31 Hank Poteat | 33 Kevin Faulk | 34 Cedric Cobbs | 35 Patrick Pass | 37 Rodney Harrison | 42 Dexter Reid | 48 Tully Banta-Cain | 50 Mike Vrabel | 51 Don Davis | 52 Ted Johnson | 53 Larry Izzo | 54 Tedy Bruschi | 55 Willie McGinest | 58 Matt Chatham | 59 Rosevelt Colvin | 61 Stephen Neal | 63 Joe Andruzzi | 64 Gene Mruczkowski | 66 Lonie Paxton | 67 Dan Koppen | 68 Tom Ashworth | 71 Russ Hochstein | 72 Matt Light | 74 Billy Yates | 75 Vince Wilfork | 76 Brandon Gorin | 80 Troy Brown | 81 Bethel Johnson | 82 Daniel Graham | 83 Deion Branch | 85 Jed Weaver | 86 David Patten | 87 David Givens | 88 Christian Fauria | 91 Marquise Hill | 93 Richard Seymour | 94 Ty Warren | 95 Roman Phifer | 97 Jarvis Green | 98 Keith Traylor | 99 Ethan Kelley
Head Coach Bill Belichick
Coaches Romeo Crennel | Brian Daboll | Jeff Davidson | Ivan Fears | Pepper Johnson | Eric Mangini | Josh McDaniels | Dean Pees | Dante Scarnecchia | Brad Seely | Charlie Weis
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