Many teams historically have had players that they referred to as a "Swiss Army Knife" in that they were so versatile that they could be used in many roles.  For the New England Patriots, one such player was Kevin Faulk, who played his entire career (1999-2011) with the Pats.

As of this writing, Julius Adams is one of four players who has played over 200 Games for the New England Patriots, which places him in rare company.

After playing for the San Diego Chargers for nine years, Rodney Harrison joined the New England Patriots in 2003, bringing a veteran presence and a hungry attitude to what was already a great team.

As of this writing, Devin McCourty has played twelve seasons in the NFL, all of which in a Patriots uniform.