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The '''New England Patriots''' are a '''National Football League''' franchise team. The Patriots, also known to their fans as the "Pats", are based in [[Foxboro]], [[Massachusetts]]. Since they are located in the eastern region of the United States the Patriots belong to the Eastern Division of American Football Conference (AFC). Originally known as the Boston Patriots the franchise changed its name in 1971 to the New England Patriots to better reflect its representation of the entire New England region. | The '''New England Patriots''' are a '''National Football League''' franchise team. The Patriots, also known to their fans as the "Pats", are based in [[Foxboro]], [[Massachusetts]]. Since they are located in the eastern region of the United States the Patriots belong to the Eastern Division of American Football Conference (AFC). Originally known as the Boston Patriots the franchise changed its name in 1971 to the New England Patriots to better reflect its representation of the entire New England region. | ||
The Patriots have gone to five '''[[Super Bowls]]''' and have won three. Their first Super Bowl trip was in 1985 against the Chicago Bears, which they lost 42 - 10. In 1995 the Patriots made their second Super Bowl trip but fell short against the Green Bay Packers in a 35 - 21 loss. However, the Patriots' 2001 season ended in a Super Bowl triumph, where they defeated the heavily favored Saint Louis Rams in a thrilling 21-17 victory. The Patriots won two more Super Bowls in 2004 over the Carolina Panthers and 2005 over the Philadelphia Eagles, and cemented themselves as one of the National Football League's greatest teams ever with three Super Bowl wins in four years. | The Patriots have gone to five '''[[Super Bowls]]''' and have won three. Their first Super Bowl trip was in 1985 against the Chicago Bears, which they lost 42 - 10. In 1995 the Patriots made their second Super Bowl trip but fell short against the Green Bay Packers in a 35 - 21 loss. However, the Patriots' 2001 season ended in a Super Bowl triumph, where they defeated the heavily favored Saint Louis Rams in a thrilling 21-17 victory. The Patriots won two more Super Bowls in 2004 over the Carolina Panthers and 2005 over the Philadelphia Eagles, and cemented themselves as one of the National Football League's greatest teams ever with three Super Bowl wins in four years. | ||
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'''Quarterbacks''' | '''Quarterbacks''' | ||
Tom Brady, | Tom Brady, | ||
Matt Cassel | Matt Cassel | ||
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'''Wide Receivers''' | '''Wide Receivers''' | ||
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Wes Welker, | Wes Welker, | ||
Kelley Washington | Kelley Washington | ||
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'''Tight Ends''' | '''Tight Ends''' | ||
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David Thomas, | David Thomas, | ||
Benjamin Watson | Benjamin Watson | ||
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'''Running Backs''' | '''Running Backs''' | ||
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Laurence Maroney, | Laurence Maroney, | ||
Sammy Morris | Sammy Morris | ||
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'''Offensive Linemen''' | '''Offensive Linemen''' | ||
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'''Defensive Tackle''' | '''Defensive Tackle''' | ||
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Mike Wright, | Mike Wright, | ||
Kevin Smith | Kevin Smith | ||
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'''Defensive End''' | '''Defensive End''' | ||
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Ty Warren, | Ty Warren, | ||
Richard Seymour | Richard Seymour | ||
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'''Linebackers''' | '''Linebackers''' | ||
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Pierre Woods, | Pierre Woods, | ||
Mike Vrabel | Mike Vrabel | ||
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Chad Scott, | Chad Scott, | ||
Asante Samuel | Asante Samuel | ||
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'''Safety’s''' | '''Safety’s''' | ||
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'''Place Kicker''' | '''Place Kicker''' | ||
Stephen Gostkowski, | Stephen Gostkowski, | ||
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'''Punter''' | '''Punter''' | ||
Josh Miller, | Josh Miller, | ||
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'''Long Snapper''' | '''Long Snapper''' | ||
Lonie Paxton, | Lonie Paxton, | ||
Revision as of 21:52, March 20, 2007
The New England Patriots are a National Football League franchise team. The Patriots, also known to their fans as the "Pats", are based in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Since they are located in the eastern region of the United States the Patriots belong to the Eastern Division of American Football Conference (AFC). Originally known as the Boston Patriots the franchise changed its name in 1971 to the New England Patriots to better reflect its representation of the entire New England region.
The Patriots have gone to five Super Bowls and have won three. Their first Super Bowl trip was in 1985 against the Chicago Bears, which they lost 42 - 10. In 1995 the Patriots made their second Super Bowl trip but fell short against the Green Bay Packers in a 35 - 21 loss. However, the Patriots' 2001 season ended in a Super Bowl triumph, where they defeated the heavily favored Saint Louis Rams in a thrilling 21-17 victory. The Patriots won two more Super Bowls in 2004 over the Carolina Panthers and 2005 over the Philadelphia Eagles, and cemented themselves as one of the National Football League's greatest teams ever with three Super Bowl wins in four years.
Team
Offense
Quarterbacks Tom Brady, Matt Cassel
Wide Receivers Reche Caldwell, Bam Childress, Jabar Gaffney, Chad Jackson, Kelvin Kight, Donte Stallworth, Wes Welker, Kelley Washington
Tight Ends Kyle Brady, Garrett Mills, David Thomas, Benjamin Watson
Running Backs Heath Evans, Kevin Faulk, Laurence Maroney, Sammy Morris
Offensive Linemen Wesley Britt, Ryan O'Callaghan, Russ Hochstein, Dan Koppen, Nick Kaczur, Matt Light, Logan Mankins, Gene Mruczkowski, Stephen Neal, Billy Yates
Defense
Defensive Tackle Vince Wilfork, Mike Wright, Kevin Smith
Defensive End Jarvis Green, Marquise Hill, Ty Warren, Richard Seymour
Linebackers Eric Alexander, Tedy Bruschi, Rosevelt Colvin, Larry Izzo, Corey Mays, Adalius Thomas, Pierre Woods, Mike Vrabel
Cornerback's Willie Andrews, Randall Gay, Ellis Hobbs, Chad Scott, Asante Samuel
Safety’s Rashad Baker, Rodney Harrison, Artrell Hawkins, Mel Mitchell, James Sanders, Eugene Wilson
Special Teams
Place Kicker Stephen Gostkowski,
Punter Josh Miller,
Long Snapper Lonie Paxton,