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New England Patriots 4 Downs: 4 Hall of Fame-worthy players

By Michael Perry

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 18: Safety Rodney Harrison #37 of the New England Patriots intercepts the ball in front of tight end Marcus Pollard #81 of the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship Game on January 18, 2004 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 18: Safety Rodney Harrison #37 of the New England Patriots intercepts the ball in front of tight end Marcus Pollard #81 of the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship Game on January 18, 2004 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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FOXBORO, MA – DECEMBER 04: Troy Brown, Tedy Bruschi, Drew Bledsoe and Troy Brown of the New England Patriots’ 2001 Super Bowl winning team is honored along with Patriots CEO and owner Robert Kraft during halftime of the game between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA – DECEMBER 04: Troy Brown, Tedy Bruschi, Drew Bledsoe and Troy Brown of the New England Patriots’ 2001 Super Bowl winning team is honored along with Patriots CEO and owner Robert Kraft during halftime of the game between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

1st Down: Tedy Bruschi

Tedy Bruschi was one of the most popular players on the Patriots during his 13-year career in New England. Not only was he popular among the fans, but he was also a really good football player for the Patriots. He was a staple of the Patriots defense for over a decade and a primary reason why the team won three Super Bowls.

In his career, Bruschi recorded 680 tackles, 30.5 sacks, and 12 interceptions in 189 games. During the playoffs, he made 83 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and two interceptions in 22 career playoff games.

The only thing that could keep him out of the Hall of Fame is that he made one Pro Bowl appearance and earned no All-Pro nominations. He just happened to play during a time that the linebacker position was dominated by the likes of Ray Lewis, Junior Seau, and Brian Urlacher. So he wasn’t considered to be the best linebacker in football, but his heart and toughness made him a desirable teammate.

I think he should go in the Hall because if the Patriots dynasty is so legendary, then more players from that team should be recognized for their contributions to the success of the franchise.

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