The New England Patriots enter the 2016 season with a remarkable run of success unequaled in the modern post-free agency NFL. Love them or hate them, the Patriots’ record of success has been supplemented by a Hall of Fame quarterback, the greatest modern coach in the league, and solid personnel moves–particularly in the NFL Draft.
The Patriots struck gold finding quarterback Tom Brady in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft, but they added the core of their championship dynasty over the next few drafts. In 2001 they added defensive tackle Richard Seymour and offensive tackle Matt Light.