New England Patriots: 16 most important Patriots during their dynasty

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)
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) /
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FOXBORO, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 22: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws during the first quarter of a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Gillette Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

2. Tom Brady

The Ringers Rank: 2

Since 2000, the Patriots offense has featured new lineman and new weapons all over the field. But one constant has been the same- quarterback Tom Brady.

After being chosen 199 overall in the 2000 NFL Draft, Brady has thrown for over 60,000 yards and 450 touchdowns. Match that with five Super Bowls and four Super Bowl MVPs, he is undoubtedly the greatest quarterback of all-time.

Brady, who enters his 18th season at age 40, has been playing some of his best football yet. He has made it known he wants to play five more seasons and could break almost every major quarterback record that he doesn’t already hold.

Anytime Brady and the Patriots take the field, they cannot be counted out. Just look at Super Bowl LI, where Brady lead a 25-point comeback with just over 17 minutes remaining.

With Brady under center, the Patriots will be in the Super Bowl and are favored this season.