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Who was the Patriots 1st overall pick of the 1982 NFL draft?

Kenneth Sims, DE. Sims was a defensive end out of the University of Texas at Austin. He only played 74 games in his eight seasons with the Patriots. During his 8 seasons he also only had 17 sacks. He retired from professional football after the 1989 season.

In Super Bowl XX vs the Chicago Bears, which Patriot scored their only touchdown of the game?

Irving Fryar, WR. Irving was the 1st overall pick of the 1984 draft. He was a wide receiver out of Nebraska. The Patriots lost 46-10 to the Bears in Super Bowl XX. They scored the initial 3-points on a field goal, and then at the end of the game Irving scored a touchdown.

In 1993, who was the Patriots choice as the 1st overall draft pick?

Drew Bledsoe. Bledsoe, a QB out of Washington State, played from 1993-2001 with the Patriots. He was made starting QB his rookie season. During his time with them, they saw two Super Bowl appearances.

Who did the Patriots lose to in Super Bowl XXXI?

Green Bay Packers. The 1996 season ended with the Patriots going to the Super Bowl, only to lose to the Green Bay Packers. The Packers were the 14-point favorite going in, and ironically that's how it ended, 35-21.

Who was the coach hired for the Patriots 2000 season?

Bill Belichick. Bill Belichick took over after Pete Carroll was fired in 2000. He had a lot of work to do rebuilding the team and getting things in order his way. He has proven to be very successful. During his first five seasons, the Patriots made a trip to the Super Bowl three times.

Who was the quarterback that took over the team after a serious injury side-lined Drew Bledsoe in 2001?

Tom Brady. In just his second season with the Patriots, Brady led the team to Super Bowl XXXVI vs the Rams.

Where did Tom Brady fall in the 2000 NFL draft?

Rd 6. Believe it or not, he was a 6-round, 199 pick of the 2000 NFL draft. Tom came out of the University of Michigan.

2001, 2003, and 2004 seasons each saw Super Bowl appearances by the Patriots. What was their Championship win-loss record for those three games?

3-0. Super Bowl XXXVI: Patriots 20, St Louis Rams 17. Super Bowl XXXVII: Patriots 32, Carolina Panthers 29. Super Bowl XXXIX: Patriots 24, Philadelphia Eagles 21.

Who was named MVP of Super Bowls XXXVI and XXXVIII?

Tom Brady. Brady was named MVP of these Super Bowls, while Branch claimed the honors for Super Bowl XXXIX.

Which Patriot was named the 2005 NFL Comeback Player of the Year?

Tedy Bruschi, LB. Bruschi was a third round 1996 draft pick out of Arizona. After the 2004 season, Bruschi suffered a mild stroke. Although he was going to sit out the 2005 season, he rehabilitated so well that he was cleared to play and played most of the 2005 season.