Vince Wilfork

        What is there to say about this three hundred and twenty five pound, six-one defensive tackle? There is quite a bit to talk about that Vince Wilfork a clearly big man, adds to the New England Patriots team. This thirty two year old Patriot has a lot of accomplishments in his career. Vince, number seventy five of the New England Patriots, is a very unique player that may not ever be quite replaced, the question is why?

       

        Vince Lamar Wilfork has many stats to back up and prove why he is unique, next to his speed and size. Wilfork is considered to be one of the premier defensive tackles in the NFL, and was named both the Pro Bowl and the All-Pro team in 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.

       

         Vince in high school in Palm Beach Florida has the record for shot put, and also is a state champ in track and field and was a letter winner in wrestling and football. He also won USA today's second team All-American honors.

         Wilfork played for the Miami Hurricanes in college where he was very good, but didn't start a game until junior year, after he was rated the second best defensive tackle in the country by The Sporting News. Wilfork then went on to be the 21st pick for the New England Patriots, where he played very well and always had an impressive number of tackles.

         Vince is clearly a unique man with his speed and size, and he also is extremely strong, as he broke multiple records in high school, and even one in college. Vince has had many sacks and tackles, as well as some deflected passes during his career. Because of Vince's level of intensity and play, he has been fined many times for some of his more so illegal plays on the field. Through all this, Vince still plays strong for the New England Patriots and is a big part of their defense as he was named by his team mates as the defensive captain.

Rob Gronkowski
           What is there to say about this outstanding Patriot? This Patriot is six six, two hundred and sixty five pounds. Gronkowski (also known as Gronk) is a twenty five year old tight end for the New England Patriots. As number eighty seven of the New England team, what kind of contributions does Gronk make to the Patriots? Does he make a difference on the field?
         
            Rob Gronkowski certainly does make a difference on the field as he has the stats to back it up. Gronk  became the first tight end in NFL history to lead the league in receiving touchdowns.


            In high school Gronkowski was named an All-Western New York first-team and All-State second-team player. At a new high school, Gronk was named a SuperPrep All-American, PrepStar All-American, Associated Press Class 4-A all-state, Pittsburg Post Gazette "Fabulous 22", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette first-team all-conference, The Patriot News,  "Platinum 33", and a Pittsburg tribune "Terrific 25" player.


               Gronk in college at the University of Arizona had 18.8 yards per reception average which was the best on the team and his receiving yards were a school record for a tight end. He was named a The Sporting freshman All-American, rivals.com freshman All-American, The Sporting News freshman Pac-10, and All-Pac-10 honorable mention player. Gronk Also set the school records for a tight end for single-game, single-season, and career receptions, yards, and touchdowns. Gronkowski was named an Associated Press third-team all American and All-Pac-10 first-team tight end. Gronk was even named the John Mackey tight end of the week twice.


             From Gronkowski’s accomplishments throughout his football playing career, I think it is safe to conclude that he does in fact make a difference of the New England Patriots. Gronkowski has broken records and gotten many awards for his special abilities on the field, and the Patriots are lucky to have him.

Julian Edelman

                What is there to say about this five ten, two hundred pound twenty-eight year old? Julian Edelman is obviously a good football player as he plays for the New England Patriots as number eleven. But how good is he really? Edelman plays wide receiver and is a return specialist for the pats. Julian has achieved many good stats to prove his excellence on the field.

                Julian Edelman is a notable player for his ability to play multiple positions. Edelman went to Kent State and San Mateo, where he was a quarterback. The patriots rely on Edelman for his versatile abilities and tough nature when playing the game. During high school in California, Edelman had 2,237 yards and 29 touchdowns passing, in addition to 964 yards and 13 touchdowns rushing, and led his team to a 13-0 record. This man went on to be outstanding in college as well, becoming the leading passer and rusher, breaking records.

          
                  Julian Edelman definitely deserves to be on the field and is a great Patriot to have. Julian does his job on the field, and he does it very well. The Patriots are lucky to have him. Although Edelman puts up great stats, you might still wonder if he is one of the greats the Patriots have had. The answer to that may be found in the fact that Julian Edelman holds the Patriots franchise record for longest punt return; and, as of the start of the 2013 NFL season, the highest career punt return average among active players. If that doesn’t put him above the rest, I don’t know what else the man could do.