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No NFL player in history had a better run with any franchise than Tom Brady enjoyed as a member of the New England Patriots. In 20 seasons the Patriots set a new bar for what it meant to be an NFL dynasty. During Brady’s 18 seasons as the team’s starting quarterback, New England won 17 AFC East titles, nine AFC Championships, and six Super Bowls. It was a run of excellence that may never be matched.
Tom Brady had plenty of help to achieve so much success. Bill Belichick was his head coach for his entire tenure in New England. Talented assistants and front office executives contributed to the team’s winning ways. But there were also excellent teammates, many of whom often took a backseat to their legendary head coach and quarterback combo.
An acknowledgment of the many great contributors to New England’s success was posted on Patriots Football Now after Belichick and the Patriots “parted ways” following the 2023 season. New England Patriots All-Time Staff and Roster of the Bill Belichick Era was published on PFN.
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As part of the “Twelve Days of Tom Brady” a presentation of the All-Patriots team of the Tom Brady Era in New England. Unlike the “Belichick Era” this will not include staff or an entire 53-man roster. It is the “All 22” team, with four additional special teams players. The terrific 26 members of the squad:
It’s the All-Patriots Team of the Tom Brady Era. Who else would be the quarterback?
Corey Dillon enjoyed the greatest single season for a running back in franchise history in 2004. Antwain Smith was the featured back on two Super Bowl champions. James White was an incredible receiving back who arguably should have been named Super Bowl 51 MVP. Faulk earns the spot with 6,983 yards from scrimmage for New England during the Brady years. It is over 3,000 more than any other back.
Some say Tom Brady did not have a lot of offensive weapons to work with on the Patriots. However, these three combined to make six Pro Bowls, earn three first-team All-Pro honors, win three Super Bowls, and take home a Super Bowl MVP Award. Neither Moss nor Welker won a Super Bowl ring in New England. But they did help the Patriots to a 16-0 record and AFC Championship in 2007. Moss broke the NFL record for touchdown receptions in the process.
Some tight ends are dominant blockers. Others at the position are dangerous receiving threats. Gronkowski managed to be both during his record-breaking tenure in New England. This was a no-brainer selection, with all due respect to the others who manned the position in Foxboro during the Brady Era.
