|
No. |
Player |
Pos. |
Did you know? |
|
3 |
Stephen Gostkowski |
K |
Has hit 13 of 15 playoff field goals. |
|
8 |
Brian Hoyer |
QB |
Brady backup completed only pass attempt of 2011 for 22 yards. |
|
10 |
Tiquan Underwood |
WR |
Caught 3 balls for 30 yards in five games with Pats. |
|
11 |
Julian Edelman |
CB/WR |
Multi-purpose threat showing most promise on defense. |
|
12 |
Tom Brady |
QB |
Despite playing all his games outdoors, lost passing yard title by 241 yards to Drew Brees (11 dome games) |
|
14 |
Zoltan Mesko |
P |
Buried 24 of 57 of punts inside 20. |
|
15 |
Ryan Mallett |
QB |
Rookie, might be the heir apparent. |
|
18 |
Matt Slater |
WR/CB |
Made 1st Pro Bowl for special teams prowess. |
|
22 |
Stevan Ridley |
RB |
Promising rookie, slowed by two late fumbles. |
|
23 |
Nate Jones |
DB |
Pitched in on special teams over five final games. |
|
24 |
Kyle Arrington |
CB |
Most consistent corner, leads with 7 interceptions. |
|
25 |
Pat Chung |
S |
Missed 8 games with injuries. |
|
27 |
Antwaun Molden |
CB |
Went from scrap heap to No. 2 corner. |
|
29 |
Sterling Moore |
CB |
Last-second strip saved day in title game. |
|
31 |
Sergio Brown |
S |
Part-time starter. Huge sack vs. Ravens |
|
32 |
Devin McCourty |
CB |
Pro Bowl in 2010, took giant step back in ‘11 |
|
33 |
Kevin Faulk |
RB |
Coming to the end, glue in the locker room. |
|
34 |
Shane Vereen |
RB |
Rookie has struggled to get on field. |
|
36 |
Lousaka Polite |
FB |
Most recent addition. Strictly a blocker. |
|
39 |
Danny Woodhead |
RB |
Biggest threat in kick return game. |
|
41 |
Malcolm Willilams |
DB |
Signed as insurance with 2 games left in season. |
|
42 |
BenJarvus Green-Ellis |
RB |
Led team with 667 rushing yards in regular season. |
|
44 |
James Ihedigbo |
S |
Sure tackler, delivered 50 solos from safety. |
|
48 |
Danny Aiken |
LS |
Haven’t heard his name at all. Great news for long-snapper. |
|
50 |
Rob Ninkovich |
LB |
Coming alive, 12 tackles and 1.5 sacks in playoffs. |
|
51 |
Jerod Mayo |
LB |
Led team in total tackles with 103. |
|
52 |
Dane Fletcher |
LB |
Athletic presence on inside blitzes. |
|
54 |
Brian Waters |
G |
Named to 6th Pro Bowl, headed to first Super Bowl |
|
55 |
Brandon Spikes |
LB |
Best run-stuffer on the roster. |
|
58 |
Tracy White |
LB |
Has 11 solos in kicking game. |
|
59 |
Gary Guyton |
LB |
Once a starter, been inactive lately. |
|
61 |
Marcus Cannon |
OL |
Rookie cancer survivor has pitched in up front. |
|
62 |
Ryan Wendell |
C |
Injuries have forced him into starting role at times. |
|
63 |
Dan Connelly |
C |
Took over for Dan Koppen without a misstep. |
|
64 |
Donald Thomas |
OL |
Able-bodied utility lineman. |
|
65 |
Nick McDonald |
OL |
Versatile fill-in up front. |
|
70 |
Logan Mankins |
G |
Named to 4th Pro Bowl in 7 years. |
|
71 |
Brandon Deaderick |
DT |
PUP list for 1st half; starter down the stretch. |
|
72 |
Matt Light |
T |
An 11-year fixture, still getting it done at left tackle. |
|
74 |
Kyle Love |
DT |
Huge surprise at inside tackle spot. |
|
75 |
Vince Wilfork |
DT |
Team defensive MVP easily with 45 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 2 picks. |
|
76 |
Sebastian Vollmer |
OT |
Injuries have been the only thing to slow down this road-grader. |
|
77 |
Nate Solder |
T |
Rookie has blocked well on both sides and as 3rd TE. |
|
81 |
Aaron Hernandez |
TE |
Grown into most dangerous hybrid receiver in game. |
|
83 |
Wes Welker |
WR |
122 catches for 1,569 yards in amazing push year for contract. |
|
84 |
Deion Branch |
WR |
Able veteran, still a threat for long and intermediate hookup. 51 catches. |
|
85 |
Chad Ochocinco |
WR |
Paid over $6 million, got back 15 catches, 1 TD. |
|
87 |
Rob Gronkowski |
TE |
Shattered TE records. Legit NFL MVP candidate. |
|
90 |
Niko Koutouvides |
LB |
Nine tackles and fumble recovery on special teams. |
|
94 |
Shaun Ellis |
DE |
Ex-Jet veteran goes for first ring in 12th year. |
|
95 |
Mark Anderson |
DE |
Solid free agent pickup. Tied for team lead with 10 sacks. |
|
97 |
Ron Brace |
DT |
Injuries have him as a major disappointment. |
|
98 |
Gerard Warren |
DT |
A 325-pound Toyota pickup, lots of miles, engine still purrs. |