New England Patriots: 16 most important Patriots during their dynasty

By Brian Hines | Nov 2, 2017

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks with Tom Brady #12 during the fourth quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium on October 29, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /

12 of 16

New England Patriots: 16 most important Patriots during their dynasty

17 Oct 1999: Ty Law #24 of the New England Patriots carries the ball during the game against the Miami Dolphins at the Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Dolphins defeated the Patriots 31-30. /

5. Ty Law

The Ringers Rank: 14

Ranking Ty Law at 14 should be a slap in the face to Ty Law. Law is certainly in the discussion as the best player on the Patriots team for their first three Super Bowls.

After taking law in the first-round in 1995, he made four Pro Bowls and was elected to two-time first-team All-Pro nods in his 10 years with the Patriots. In those ten years, Law hauled in36 interceptions, tied for the most in franchise history.

In the 2001 Super Bowl, Law picked off Kurt Warner and took it all the way for a score. The Pick-6 was the first points of the game and one of just two touchdowns the Patriots scored.

Law also was one of Peyton Manning’s kryptonite. In the 2003 AFC Championship Game, Law intercepted Manning three times en route to a 24-14 victory.

It always appears Belichick’s defense has one standout cornerback, and Law was the first player to be Belichick’s ball hawker.

Home/Patriots News