7 former Patriots make ESPN's All-Quarter Century Team
7 former Patriots make ESPN's All-Quarter Century Team
ESPN's Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder compiled an All-Quarter Century Team of coaches and 53 players from the last 25 years in the NFL. There were seven former New England Patriots players and coaches who ultimately made the list.
That list of players included the following: Tom Brady, Randy Moss, Rob Gronkowski, Vince Wilfork, Darrelle Revis, Matthew Slater and Bill Belichick.
None of those players needs an explanation for their inclusion on the list as contributors to the greatest dynasty in NFL history.
Brady is regarded as the greatest quarterback of all time with seven Super Bowl wins and numerous NFL records to his name. He is the only player to win a Super Bowl in three different decades. Gronkowski established himself as one of the best tight ends of all time through his physical dominance on offense.
Wilfork was one of the greatest Patriots players of all time, while Revis only lasted one season with New England and helped them win a Super Bowl. Special teams were also a major part of the Patriots' dynasty, and nobody embodied consistency more than Slater, a 10-time Pro Bowler.
Meanwhile, Belichick is regarded as one of the greatest coaches of all time with six Super Bowl wins, nine AFC titles and 18 playoff appearances. He recorded 333 total victories in the NFL, and now, he has his sights set on the collegiate ranks as the current head coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
The Patriots dominated in the NFL for nearly two decades with a roster and coaching staff that screamed excellence. Everybody on this list is worthy of the All-Quarter Century Team recognition.
But make no mistake, there have been others throughout the Patriots' history who could have made this list as well.
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