The history of the New England Patriots is made up of all-time talent.
Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback who ever lived. Rob Gronkowski had the most dominant stretch the NFL has ever seen out of a tight end. Sports Illustrated proclaimed John Hannah the “Greatest Offensive Lineman of All Time” halfway through his playing career. But one position in which the Patriots have been stacked with talent, especially in recent seasons, is safety.
Bill Belichick’s arrival to New England coincided with notable offensive innovation in the NFL. With teams throwing the ball more than ever, Belichick’s defenses were notably stocked with communicators and leaders in the secondary.