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) /

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CANTON, OH – AUGUST 2: Andre Tippett and owner Robert Kraft (right) of the New England Patriots pose with his bust after his induction during the Class of 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on August 2, 2008 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) /

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!

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