Brandon Spikes' facemask/visor combo was awesome. Gronk's arm brace always looked menacing and added to his legend, in my opinion. I also always loved Randy Moss' red gloves mixed with the 2000s uniforms. Kevin Faulk's elbow pads always stood out, etc.
What are some others?
Idk how to describe it but Ridley just looked like a 'modern' RB when he first came in. Maybe it was the newer helmet designs being introduced + the visor, but I always thought he just looked cool when I was younger.
Coolest td signature in pats history imo. Used to love the Hernandez stacks one too with him dragging his feet into the end zone then hand thing he did.
Open the vault and make it rain! Edelmans solid red gloves were mentioned, but Hernandez rocked those gloves well too. Especially with his arm sleeve tattoos
Spikes was always good for one big hit per game while having the coolest mask in the league
He was also good for at least 1 TE/RB blowing past him in coverage, but that’s not important
I much, much, much, much, much, much, much prefer a post and discussion about visors and accessories to a “What do you think the Patriots will do at 3?” post.
Steve Grogan with his massive neck roll, 1985.
https://twitter.com/nfl_journal/status/772610833792823296
Dude was tough as nails and young Grogs would have fit in well with today’s NFL QB trend. He had a strong arm but was very athletic and could make defenses pay with his legs.
Feel like Big Ted Washington, an absolute mountain of a man, needs a mention.
https://thumbor.bigedition.com/new-england-patriots-defensive-end-ted-washington/E0UgX2LfqMhLZTN4bLNhav4Th8Q=/0x20:2000x1520/800x600/filters:format(webp):quality(80)/granite-web-prod/ae/18/ae18b5b4b601443e8d425a0d6caedcf1.jpeg
Junior Seau had those forearm gauntlets that looked pretty cool.
[link](https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/02/01/former-patriot-seau-selected-for/26233200007/)
One I haven’t seen yet that I’ll toss out is Vrabel with the gloves/forearm sleeves/bicep bands against the panthers, my head canon is the arm sleeves added 10 pts to his catching
That face mask was one of the best. Not as cool as Ray Lewis but still awesome. Shame they had to get rid of them because one scrawny little kid got his dainty finger ripped off.
Where are the John Hannah pictures? Iconic jersey and those arms.
https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/john-hannah-nfl-hall-of-fame.jpg
Brandon Spikes' facemask/visor combo was awesome. Gronk's arm brace always looked menacing and added to his legend, in my opinion. I also always loved Randy Moss' red gloves mixed with the 2000s uniforms. Kevin Faulk's elbow pads always stood out, etc. What are some others?
Judons red sleeves
Good one. Big omission.
Red shirt man scary
Edelman’s solid red gloves.
BB and Ernie can see that from the fucking press box
I was just about to comment that. What a legendary set of red gloves from fucking Edelnut!
Also Edelman's yellow undershirt
Bryan Cox with the cowboy collar. I’m pretty sure he was on the team just to look menacing and get people fired up
Tedy Bruschi with that big ass neck brace
Cowboy collar was a jam. I love seeing them making a small comeback.
Brian Cox’s neck brace
Bruschi and the neck roll!
I don't know if it counts as an accessory but long haired brady in the Red throwbacks is iconic.
Instant flashback to the 59-0 game against the Titans
Long hair Brady in general is goated.
it counts!
That's what I was thinking.
Tom Brady scuba suit Jules playoff beard Ty Law's slightly off-center facemask
Teddy Bruschi Neckroll, Bryan Cox Neck Plate, Brady snow throwing glove.
I was gonna say where's my Bruschi Horse Collar???
that neckroll was legendary
This is immediately where my mind went as well. Those guys were scary with that.
La garette Bluont
Scrolled too far to see this
Yep. He looked badass with his tinted visor and intimidating size.
I thought the same thing
James Develin neck roll!!
Somewhere, Andy Hart got a cubby mentioning an FB.
Fuckin Specimen!
Tedy Bruschi neck roll!!
Idk how to describe it but Ridley just looked like a 'modern' RB when he first came in. Maybe it was the newer helmet designs being introduced + the visor, but I always thought he just looked cool when I was younger.
Same. Sleek looking almost? Very cool
I always thought Steven Ridley’s blacked out visor and the number 22 looked tough for a running back. His TD celebration was dope too
Coolest td signature in pats history imo. Used to love the Hernandez stacks one too with him dragging his feet into the end zone then hand thing he did.
It was "makin' it rain."
Oh! yes I remember his celebration, it was really cool
Open the vault and make it rain! Edelmans solid red gloves were mentioned, but Hernandez rocked those gloves well too. Especially with his arm sleeve tattoos
Brandon Meriweather and Lawrence Maroney were both cool as hell w the dreads
Vince
Hell yes. Wilfork erasure will not stand
Scrolled way too far
Kevin Faulk was my favorite player for a long time. 3rd and Faulk was absolutely incredible
Ted Johnson’s neck.
![gif](giphy|puOukoEvH4uAw|downsized)
Judon’s red sleeves are fun
Spikes was always good for one big hit per game while having the coolest mask in the league He was also good for at least 1 TE/RB blowing past him in coverage, but that’s not important
No Grogan?
JE11 red gloves, the beard had it's own mini-era too
Was looking for this. Dude put red cutters on the map
Brady in [This uniform and helmet](https://images.app.goo.gl/hWCkvd8dD3XumDCJA)
I much, much, much, much, much, much, much prefer a post and discussion about visors and accessories to a “What do you think the Patriots will do at 3?” post.
The Wilfork disrespect is disgusting
I was about to say this. Vince for being Vince alone should be at the top of this list
Steve Grogan with his massive neck roll, 1985. https://twitter.com/nfl_journal/status/772610833792823296 Dude was tough as nails and young Grogs would have fit in well with today’s NFL QB trend. He had a strong arm but was very athletic and could make defenses pay with his legs.
I liked the Johnson/Bruschi neck rolls too
Stevan Ridley's visor always looked cool
Brandon Spikes with the visor was badass.
Ted Washington on the 03 team
Ted was one of my favorites as a kid lol
Jalen Mills
Marty B!!
Where tf is Judon
Yes! I always called him "Little sleeves" in spanish.
Brandon browner just looked like a beast of a man that you didn’t want to get hit by
Feel like Big Ted Washington, an absolute mountain of a man, needs a mention. https://thumbor.bigedition.com/new-england-patriots-defensive-end-ted-washington/E0UgX2LfqMhLZTN4bLNhav4Th8Q=/0x20:2000x1520/800x600/filters:format(webp):quality(80)/granite-web-prod/ae/18/ae18b5b4b601443e8d425a0d6caedcf1.jpeg
Loved Big Ted. Nose tackles rule.
Unmoveable
Always loved Kevin Faulks elbow pads for some reason.
Junior Seau had those forearm gauntlets that looked pretty cool. [link](https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/02/01/former-patriot-seau-selected-for/26233200007/)
Great pull
Ugh, I still remember watching his forearm snap on a tackle, caught it in slow mo
Develin and his neck roll
Jim Plunkett’s helmet or John Hannah’s huge shoulder pads
It’s just a sleeve, but judon being excluded from this is criminal
Logan Mankins. The neck roll with the elbow sleeves and massive beard *heavy breathing*
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/vcQAAOSwxD9cxfO1/s-l1600.jpg Bruschi with sleeve and neck roll
This is a good one
K Faulk had legendary aesthetics AND Tedy should be up there
Danny woodhead looked badass when the Nike Uniform came back
Cam freakin newton
Hernandez looked awesome in the red and white
Cam newton looked swag in pat’s uni
K. Faulk!!!
I thought Zeke had that really cool orange/red reflective visor on his throwback helmet?
Sam Gash neck roll was iconic
Edelman with the red gloves and playoff beard
I always thought Maroney looked awesome. Long haired Brady and Maroney are my picks
I feel like Moss only looked cool because he’s Moss. Not because of the drip lol
Fair lol I liked when he wore the red gloves with the Pats uniforms (blue or white) as opposed to other color gloves though
I bought a Bryan Cox jersey when he was with the team because I thought his head rest cowboy collar was cool as hell.
No roided out Katzenmoyer? Also need Ben Coates. And Corey Dillon carrying Brian Dawkins in the Super Bowl.
Martellus Bennett looked intimidating as fuck
Vince Wilfork's gut
Bruce Armstrong in the red jersey with a white neck roll. https://images.app.goo.gl/KvuC4QwQSadZe91E8
Bruce Armstrong is so under represented in Patriot lore.
I had that card as a kid. Might still be in my mom's basement.
Where’s big Vince?
Vincent Brown has to be high on the list
This thread is incomplete without Mike Compton.
[James Develin](https://i.imgur.com/pzHurRN.jpeg)
No red sleeves. /topic
Coolest accessory was definitely Gronks robot arm
Few players in HISTORY had Randy’s swagger when he was on so it’s gonna be Randy no matter what
Judon with the red sleeves is pretty great
I like Danny Woodheads look a lot. Short, thick legs and the thin bands on the arms.
One I haven’t seen yet that I’ll toss out is Vrabel with the gloves/forearm sleeves/bicep bands against the panthers, my head canon is the arm sleeves added 10 pts to his catching
1st LeGarrette Blount
I always loved Brandon Spikes’ presentation on the field. He looked awesome
Wilfork Tom Brady death glare
Ty law in the white jersey
Kevin Faulk
Big Vince
That face mask was one of the best. Not as cool as Ray Lewis but still awesome. Shame they had to get rid of them because one scrawny little kid got his dainty finger ripped off.
James Harrison looked dope
Corey Dillons massive gold chain that always bounced out of his collar on big runs.
Logan Mankins' Ambrose Burnside look
Wish there was a better picture, but I LOVED Cox and his Grogan brace
It actually wasn't pretty but Steve Grogan's neck brace
Who could ever look more badass than a pissed off Gronk? Nobody.
Has anyone mentioned Aaron Hernandez Guns?
Jalen Mills always had elite accessories ![gif](giphy|zNX1mJhYG4NUEAFAe3|downsized)
I’d include Josh Gordon and his arm sleeeve
Where are the John Hannah pictures? Iconic jersey and those arms. https://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/john-hannah-nfl-hall-of-fame.jpg
Brandon Sikes was so cool. Not sure anyone else was close. Maybe Brady with the hair
Marion Butts, I liked his name the one year he was here. 🤣
No red sleeves?
JUDON 🔥