Creating a New England Patriots Mount Rushmore
![FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 22: Robert Kraft, owner and CEO of the New England Patriots (L), and head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots look on after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-17 to win the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 22, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 22: Robert Kraft, owner and CEO of the New England Patriots (L), and head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots look on after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-17 to win the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 22, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/11f5d39579dce2c7b38b61945b48e8d2ec9f60699fed5f1f2fb0abe1ee75e43f.jpg)
Andre Tippett
This final spot was a tough choice. It came down to either Andre Tippett or John Hannah for me. In the end, it was a bit easier to give the nod to a linebacker over a lineman. John Hannah would be a stellar choice though as well, and I wouldn’t argue against anyone that chose him over Tippett.
Tippett spent 11 seasons in the NFL, all with the Patriots, from 1982-1993. In that time, he tallied 100 sacks and 19 fumble recoveries in 151 games. His 100 sacks place him 31st all-time in the NFL and 1st overall with the Patriots. Tippett has more sacks than Warren Sapp, Willie McGinest, Howie Long, and Joey Porter. He was a member of the 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, and he’s still a staple in Foxboro. Tippett is a true Patriot, and he would be a star player even if he was playing in today’s game.
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So, where did I screw up? Who belongs on the New England Patriots Mount Rushmore and who doesn’t? Let me know in the comments below!