So take a look at our list and let us know where we went wrong. 86 Stanley Morgan Take a look at Morgan's stats and tell me again why he's not in Canton? With Gronkowski the clear-cut number one option at tight end, Bennett is projected to be the teams number two option at the position and more of a role-player in Foxboro than he was in Chicago. (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) 1956-current, November 11, 1972, Page 14, Image 14, brought to you by Chappaqua Library, and the National Digital Newspaper Program. He then tore all four knee ligaments during the NFL Rookie Beach Bowl, an injury from which he could never bounce back. Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee (2015) Rod Shoate. Safety Devin McCourty details the state of the New England Patriots and why quarterback Mac Jones is still considered "The Guy". No. While not as historically successful a number as 80, 84 also had some productive carriers in the past: Tight end Ben Watson donned it in the 2000s, while wide receivers Shawn Jefferson, Darryl Stingley and Art Graham all wore it before that. There is probably more to story. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 51 Jerod Mayo, LB, 2008-15: Bill Belichick hit big on both of his top 10 picks with the Patriots (Richard Seymour was the other). At some point, likely when Gronk is inducted to the Hall of Fame, they will retire his number. 35 Jim Nance Another top-flight performer from the 1960s, Nance remains one of the best running backs in team history. 97 Jarvis Green Classy sub rusher always produced when needed. 90 Chad Eaton Overachieving interior defensive lineman carved out a nice career. 59, will remain open. The running back will enter unrestricted free agency in mid-March. 41 Leroy Mitchell, CB, 1967-68: Picked off 10 passes in 28 games with the Pats. Previously, a player could only wear a number between 10 and 19 under special circumstances. 76 -- Brian Holloway, OT, 1981-86:Sebastian Vollmer falls short to Holloway, who made three straight Pro Bowls in the mid-80s. 27 Ron Bolton, CB, 1972-75: Intercepted 18 passes in 45 career starts. It looks like 87 won't be the eighth.Via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, the Patriots briefly re-issued Rob Gronkowski's former number for receiver . He will wear No. 43 Ernest Gibson, DB, 1984-88: Made only 14 starts in five years, but beats out Nate Ebner and James Ihedigbo. 71 Ray Hamilton, DL, 1973-81: Made 117 starts in nine years with the Pats. Gamble, RB, 1968-69: Rushed for 346 yards in 27 career games. Yet 2004 was the year that opened the floodgates. 84 in San Francisco. Note: McMillan and Farnsworth will share the same number this offseason. 76 Brian Holloway, OT, 1981-86: Made Pro Bowls in 1983, 84 and 85. 85. 62 Ryan Wendell, OL, 2011-15: Played center and guard. Too bad we never got to see more of Malcolm Mitchell. It keeps the ex player in the minds of the fans instead of not ever seeing it again. Other candidates for this spot include Tom Tupa. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Last worn by Dion Lewis, number 33 has been a successful one for Patriots running backs over the last few decades: Kevin Faulk played an important role in three Super Bowl victories wearing it and had a franchise Hall of Fame career. Edges out Chandler Jones. Yet for years, the numbers 80 and 81 held a generic significance: Those guys were the star receivers. 91 Jamie Collins, LB, 2013-present: Already owns a Super Bowl ring and a Pro Bowl appearance. Had 29 interceptions. 70 -- Logan Mankins, G, 2005-13: One of the best offensive linemen in Patriots history. Number 88 has been retired throughout the entire NFL history of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Numbers can mean so many different things to different people. Note: Ferentz was one of the Patriots late additions last week as well. They have until late August, when each team has to start making its roster cuts, to secure a role. After being worn by four tight ends in a row Martellus Bennett, Scott Chandler, Matthew Mulligan, Jake Ballard , 88 returns to a wide receiver in the form of Kenny Britt. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Commercial reproduction, distribution or transmission of any part or parts of this website or any information contained therein by any means whatsoever without the prior written permission of the Club is not permitted. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Bledsoe, the face of the franchise in the 90s, narrowly edges out the Super Bowl LII hero. So, these numbers are up for grabs when flashy players enter the league, yet they choose not to take them. 93 Richard Seymour The soon-to-be Hall of Famer was another rather easy selection. 98 Trey Flowers Versatile defensive end let his play do the talking. As the second player selected by New England in the 2021 NFL Draft, former Alabama defensive tackle Christian Barmore has jersey No. 39 -- Sam Cunningham, RB, 1973-79, 81-82:Sam "Bam" Cunningham's 5,453 career rushing yards is still tops in franchise history. He'd likely be a Hall of Famer if he retired today. 14 -- Steve Grogan, QB, 1975-90: One of the toughest guys to everplay quarterback, Grogan played 16 seasons with the Patriots. 15 in Las Vegas, but changed to the same digits he had in Philadelphia. Odds & lines subject to change. 65 - James Ferentz: Ferentz has worn two other numbers during his five-year career. But really, Cruz, Matthews, Amendola and the aging Anquan Boldin are the biggest names wearing these numbers, and none of them are the level of star that for years was synonymous with Nos. How about Roman Phifer vs. Chandler Jones. Yesterday, the New England Patriots announced the first wave of new jersey numbers. 3 leading receiver and all-time leader in receiving touchdowns. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2:31PM. 3 -- Stephen Gostkowski, K, 2006-present: The third-most accurate kicker in NFL history (87.6 percent). 80 been over. While Peyton and Eli Manning didn't set the Combine alight, they did light up the NFL, winning multiple Super Bowls during their . 18 Matthew Slater, ST/WR, 2008-present: Slater beats out wide receiver Randy Vataha, who had over 3,000 yards and 23 touchdowns in six seasons with the Pats. New England has to hope that Duron Harmon will continue his success playing under his new number. 25 Rick Sanford, S, 1979-84: Made 60 starts for the Patriots. A new Patriots receiver is wearing Rob Gronkowski's No. The Patriots Hall of Famer played at a high level for a long time. 32 Devin McCourty, FS, 2010-present: McCourty beats out running back Andy Johnson, who compiled 3,824 yards from scrimmage in his eight-year career with the Pats. The offseason acquisition projects to be the Patriots number two tight end. 10 Jabar Gaffney The slot receiver was a valuable pickup in 2006 and stuck around long enough to rack up 85 catches and eight touchdowns in 43 games in New England. Jim Colclough (1960-68) and Russ Francis (1975-80, 1987-88) had impressive careers in New England wearing No. 97 Jarvis Green, DE, 2002-09: Spent his entire career with the Pats, totaling 28 sacks. Sylvester Peck Media, LLC. 80 was long worn by top receivers: guys such as Steve Largent, Cris Carter, Irving Fryar, James Lofton, Isaac Bruce and, of course, Jerry Rice. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The Patriots previously have retired seven numbers. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 20 retired in New England. 65 Houston Antwine Part of a monster DL for the Patriots in the 1960s. 45 Otis Smith, CB, 1996, 2000-02: Smith won a Super Bowl as a 36-year-old corner in New England. 84 Deion Branch, WR, 2002-05, 2011-12: The MVP of Super Bowl XXXIX, Branch gets the nod over Shawn Jefferson. 19, with the Jets then receiving permission from the league for him to continue wearing it. 80 leads his team in receiving yards (Washington's Jamison Crowder), only one No. Some are attached to them and are convinced they won't play as well wearing different digits. It's unknown if Jones will wear the No 10 that he wore at Alabama. Hes like the Vince McMahon of football. 9 David Posey Posey joins Graham in the emergency kicker category after replacing John Smith for 11 games in 1978, and more importantly connecting on a last-second field goal to give the Patriots their first-ever AFC East title. Mayo, drafted 10th in 2008, was the leader of the New England defense for years. The top three. Register now! 67 Dan Koppen Koppen's titles tilt the scales in his favor over another solid center, Bill Lenkaitis. 1. 16 Jim Plunkett Another old quarterback is the only choice unless we're looking for some fun and Scott Zolak is involved. Note: Adams wore this number in Green Bay. Top prospects and storylines to watch from a Patriots perspective at the NFL Combine. The younger generation of Patriots fans will most closely associate it with offensive tackle Matt Light, however, who protected Tom Brady's blindside during three Super Bowl-winning seasons in the early 2000s. 88 -- TE Scott Chandler. Note: Gaffney retired from the NFL to play professional baseball before coming back to football. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. 21 had its ups and downs in the past: For every Ras-I Dowling and Fred Taylor there is a Randall Gay and the biggest and most successful name of the bunch Malcolm Butler. 99 Mike Wright Athletic interior sub rusher had his career cut short due to concussions. Note: The Patriots highest-profile defensive free-agent signing, Judon will wear the same number he had to Grand Valley State. All-Pro guard John Hannah limbers up after reporting to the New England Patriots training camp at Bryant College in Smithfield, R.I., Aug. 11, 1983. Hoping it gets updated to 8 rings! As noted in June, of the teams seven retired numbers (20 for Gino Cappelletti, 40 for Mike Haynes, 57 for Steve Nelson, 73 for John Hannah, 78 for Bruce Armstrong, 79 for Jim Lee Hunt, and 89 for Bob Dee), only one player Armstrong played on the team during the first year of the Bill Belichick era, 2000. 9 -- Bryan Wagner, P, 1991, 95:Played 11 games through two separate stints with the Patriots. 55 Willie McGinest, LB, 1994-2005: Had 78 sacks in 12 years with the Pats. 23 now that Patrick Chung has retired. 88 Terry Glenn Injuries and attitude prevented him from being an all-time great. Others, like No. 87.The Patriots finally have revealed the numbers for the team's incoming class of rookies. 63 Joe Andruzzi His toughness defined the OL during the first part of the dynasty. 1. Note: Smith gets the same number he wore in Tennessee. 13 Phillip Dorsett The wideout wasn't always a huge factor but generally produced when called upon. He is an able blocker and receiver and adds another talented piece to the puzzle that is the Patriots offensive arsenal. Matthew Slater's decision to return for a 16th season will have an impact on the entire Patriots roster. Williams was very effective in the mid-80s up front. He only had two years in the league, both being with the Bills. 89, he's the only one. 56 -- Andre Tippett, LB, 1982-93:The Hall of Famer was one of the most feared pass rushers of his era. 92. 82 -- Vincent Brisby, WR, 1993-99:Brisby had a great to start to his career, following up a solid rookie season with back-to-back 900-yard seasons. 58 Pete Brock, OL, 1976-87: The first-round pick spent his entire career in New England. No. Its older brother, No. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He posted 6.0 sacks in 1984. 24 -- Ty Law, CB, 1995-2004:Darrelle Revis was only here a year, and Stephon Gilmore has a long way to go. Instead, we go with Fairchild, who started 38 games over seven seasons with the Patriots. Patrick was a solid punter from 1975-78, appearing in 43 games. He wins this one practically by default. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 29 -- LeGarrette Blount, RB, 2013, 2014-2016: Outside a brief stint with the Steelers in the middle, Blount was an exciting mix of battering ram and breakaway runner who really shined in 2016, when he led the NFL with 18 touchdowns. 45 -- Otis Smith, CB, 1996, 2000-02: Smith's 47-yard fumble return in the 1996 AFC title game was key in the Patriots punching their Super Bowl ticket. I wouldnt call him the best ever over Gonzalez because of durability but this guy was an elite blocker and mismatch when running routes. 75 Vince Wilfork Athletic nose tackles don't grow on trees. 46 James Develin Power football was Develin's game, and he played it well. Other noteworthy players who called 67 their own are guards Josh Kline and Steve Moore, both of whom started multiple games over the course of their tenures in New England. 98 -- DL Antonio Johnson. 81 the past two seasons for the Colts and then Titans. 68 when he arrived during the season last year. Golden Tate and Jordan Matthews took 81. 92 last year with the Patriots. This is the number Randy Moss wore in New England. TE Hunter Henry says he isnt a big jersey number guy, but his choice of 85 in New England is, in part, a tribute/honor to his former Chargers teammate Antonio Gates one of the best tight ends to play the game. pic.twitter.com/strHycLRYU. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Popular: Tom Brady, Cam Newton, Aaron Donald, Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Odell Beckham Jr., J.J. Watt, Peyton Manning, Patrick Mahomes, Julio Jones, Antonio Brown, Ben Roethlisberger, Drew Brees, Todd Gurley . Who's the best Patriots player to wear No. 99 Mike Wright, DL, 2005-11: An undrafted free agent who stuck in New England for seven seasons. 16 for the Rams. Others couldn't be bothered and simply take whatever number is issued. 38 Roland James, SS, 1980-90: Spent his entire career in New England. Jalen Mills, defensive back Number: 2 Note: Mills signed with the Patriots this offseason. 80 for the Patriots), but Amendola previously wore No. Even though he was a productive and consistent contributor with the Bears, the team elected to trade Bennett to the New England Patriots in March. Top prospects and storylines to watch from a Patriots perspective at the NFL Combine. Jones, meanwhile, made a Pro Bowl and was arguably the Patriots' best defensive player by the end of his tenure (12.5 sacks in 2015). Who is number 88 on the Patriots? 79 Jim Lee Hunt Another Patriots Hall of Fame DL from the 1960s recognized. He made four Pro Bowls and an All-Pro team in the Patriots' early days. In April, the NFL approved a rule that gives more positions a chance to wear certain numbers. Belichick keeps changing his own number. He likely would've been if injuries didn't end his career before the age of 30. McDaniels: LV had to make 'tough decision' on Carr, Inside Bears' strategy for No. 42. Note: Bolden wore No. Note: Reynolds will wear 51 now that Bentley has changed to No. The uniform numbers for the. 95? Center Bryan Stork and long snapper Lonie Paxton both won Super Bowls wearing 66, while Paul Fairchild was a seven-year starter at guard in the late 1980s. 85 -- Nick Buoniconti, LB, 1962-68:A tough call here of 16-year Patriot Julius Adams, but Buoniconti (a Springfield native) was one the AFL's early stars and a Hall of Famer. While this makes him the player with the ninth highest cap hit on the team, considering that New England gave up a mid-round draft selection to obtain the 29-year olds services, he can be considered a lock to make the roster alongside fellow tight end Rob Gronkowski. Neither of the two had much success. 14: Don Hutson, Wide Receiver, Green Bay Packers, 1935-1945 The first great wide receiver, Don Hutson created many of the modern routes in today's NFL. That one's easy. 54 Tedy Bruschi This is another terrific battle with Bruschi edging Dont'a Hightower. The new acquisitions were also given their numbers this week. other than brady no number should be retired. So if the Patriots reissued 20, wed all still be talking about Gino Cappaletti? Throughout New. Teams are around for a long time. 78 Bruce Armstrong Perennial Pro Bowler was an easy choice. 79 Jim Lee Hunt, DT, 1960-70: His number was retired by the Patriots. Gambling problem? Note: Uche had 53 as a rookie but said he was happy to give it back to Van Noy. 96 -- Brent Williams, DE, 1986-93: Williams was never a star, but consistent contributed as a pass rusher, posting at least five sacks in each of his first five seasons. Old-timers Tom Fears, Jack Butler, and Len Ford are also part of the club. In the 2004draft, seven receivers were drafted in the first round. 38 for his first eight NFL seasons. 99. 67 -- Dan Koppen, C, 2003-11:Stepped in right away to start as a rookie during the peak of the Patriots early dynasty. Go behind the scenes with the Patriots coaching staff when they coached the East West Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas earlier this month. 91 Jamie Collins Collins' versatility lifts him past solid DL Bobby Hamilton. 43 Vagas Ferguson Another little-used number but the running back gets the nod largely because he spoke at my Pop Warner banquet in 1980. 80 was long worn by top receivers: guys such as Steve Largent, Cris Carter, Irving Fryar, James Lofton, Isaac Bruce and, of course, Jerry Rice. 44 John Stephens, RB, 1988-92: Topped 1,000 yards from scrimmage in each of his first two seasons. Do you have a sports website? Let's take a numbers-based trip down memory lane. 41 Leroy Mitchell Not much to choose from here. He made six Pro Bowls over 14 seasons (all as a Patriot). WR Kenny Britt: #88 After being worn by four tight ends in a row - Martellus Bennett, Scott Chandler, Matthew Mulligan, Jake Ballard -, 88 returns to a wide receiver in the form of Kenny Britt.. its a testimony to belichicks greatness that the pats cant retire numbers like 31 lesser franchises. Gronk..the greatest goofball to ever play tight end. Note: Thurman wore No. His toughness was the stuff of legend, like when he played almost the entire 2011 season on a torn ACL. 93 Richard Seymour, DE, 2001-08: Another gimme. 99 in Baltimore. 36 -- Lawyer Milloy, SS, 1996-2002:Milloy helped bridge the Patriots defense from the Drew Bledsoe era to the start of the Tom Brady era, played a huge part in the 2001 Super Bowl run. Tim Goad, Mel Lunsford and Larry Eisenhower are some of the notable players to wear #72 in the past. Patriots.com writers Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar share their first mock draft picks of the 2023 offseason as New England prepares for the NFL Draft. 15 -- Babe Parilli, QB, 1961-67: Sorry, Chris Hogan, Parilli was one of the great players from the early days of the Patriots franchise. 53 Chris Slade I'm going to admit to some recency bias here and take Slade over Tom Addison, who was a standout in the 1960s. 81. 59 Vincent Brown, LB, 1988-95: Made 737 career tackles. Who wore number 87 for the Patriots? Note: Farnsworth is the second long snapper on the roster, joiningJoe Cardona. 59 Vincent Brown The original Undertaker takes this one going away. 49 -- Joe Cardona, LS, 2015-present:Sure, Cardona might just be a long snapper, but he's a really good long snapper. Id hate to think that this number assignment was done out of pettiness. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). [87] In 2020, the Bills filed to trademark the "Bills Mafia" name. 57 Steve Nelson, LB, 1974-87: Started 171 games at inside linebacker. Number 88: Michael Irvin, WR, 1988-1999 Analysis: Dez Bryant may be the franchise touchdown leader, and Drew Pearson is the original, but nobody was better than the Playmaker. 8 -- Josh Miller, P, 2004-06:Another in a long line of left-footed punters in New England, average 43.6 yards per attempt. 88 on the sideline and wore "88" decals on their helmets. With New England placing a premium on the tight end position this offseason, Henry will have the chance to put up Gates -like numbers in 2021. Won two Super Bowls at the beginning of his career. 42 Ronnie Lippett, CB, 1983-91: Made 111 starts and intercepted 24 balls. -- Rookie Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower has been issued jersey No. Gronk already owns many NFL all-time records, and some not just for TEs but any receiver, despite also being a top blocker. Tue Feb 28 - 02:00 PM | Thu Mar 02 - 11:55 AM. 88 - Tony Gonzalez, Falcons - T-Gon is another of the classic tight ends of this era, and like Gates he had a basketball background. 17 -- Mike Taliaferro, QB, 1968-70: Before it was cursing modern-era Patriots receiver, the No. There are only so many numbers available per position. By doing that, McCourty would write a new chapter in the relatively successful history of the jersey that was most famously worn by running back Mosi Tatupu from 1978 to 1990. What I'm Hearing: Our NFL insider Jarrett Bell details the Patriots big free agency spending and why it means they're retooling and not rebuilding. NFL mock draft: Patriots pick a wide receiver in new Mel Kiper Jr. mock. Note: Henry wore No. 92). Toggle navigation. He was second in catches and tied for third in both yards and touchdowns. 88 Terry Glenn, WR, 1996-2001: When healthy, Glenn was terrific in New England, helping the Pats reach the Super Bowl as a rookie. 40-yard dash time didn't affect Peyton and Eli Manning's careers. 39 Sam Cunningham Sam Bam remains the Patriots all-time rushing leader. He previously wore 51 in New England. 22 Asante Samuel Some quality 22s to choose from with Samuel's big-play ability moving him ahead of Stevan Ridley and Ron Burton. 29 LeGarrette Blount, RB, 2013-present: Blount ranks 20th on the Pats all-time rushing list. 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