New England Patriots: 10 Best players of the Tom Brady era
By J.P. Scott
Offense
Rob Gronkowski, Tight End
Gronk will go down as one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history. The future first-ballot Hall of Famer was an elite receiver, route-runner and blocker during his career. He remained one of Brady’s most dependable receivers right through his last reception, which set up the game-winning score in Super Bowl LIII.
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Randy Moss, Wide Receiver
Moss’ short tenure in New England was highlighted by the numbers he put up in 2007 . During the famous (or infamous) 18-1 campaign, he caught 98 balls for 1,443 yards and an NFL record 23 touchdowns.
Wes Welker, Wide Receiver
Welker redefined what it meant to be a slot receiver in the NFL and raised the bar for everyone who plays the position. He caught over 110 passes for over 1,100 yards in five of the six seasons he spent in Foxboro.
Matt Light, Offensive Tackle
The First Team All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowler was the best blindside protector Brady has had to date. He’s a member of both the New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team and the Patriots Hall of Fame.
Logan Mankins, Guard
Mankins was arguably the best guard in the NFL for most of his 11-year NFL career. He was a First Team All-Pro in 2010 and a seven-time Pro Bowler. Perhaps the most impressive fact about Mankins is that he played the entire 2011 season with a torn ACL.