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Patriots’ No. 4 should never be worn again in New England

New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates his game-winning field goal in the second half 03 February, 2002 of Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams 20-17 for the NFL championship. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo by STAN HONDA / AFP) (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP via Getty Images)

The No. 4 in New England isn’t just an ordinary Patriots jersey number — it belonged to the best kicker this league has ever seen and should be retired.

As a quarterback in the NFL, Jarrett Stidham has the option to choose any number between 1-19.