35. Lawyer Milloy

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Lawyer Milloy became a starter during his rookie season, recording two Interceptions and was named an All-Rookie. The Patriots went to the Super Bowl that year with Milloy recording eight Tackles.

From his rookie year on, Milloy was established as the star of the Patriots secondary, going to four Pro Bowls (1998, 1999, 2001 & 2002), and having five straight seasons of 112-plus Tackles years (1997-01). Milloy was named a First Team All-Pro in 1999, and he helped lead the Patriots back to the Super Bowl in 2001, this time with the Pats winning it all.

Milloy left the Patriots for a division rival, Buffalo, in 2003, and he would have 19 Interceptions, 7.0 Sacks, and 763 Combined Tackles as a Patriot.

The Bullet Points

Position: Strong Safety
Acquired: Selected in the 2nd Round, 36th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/20/96.
Departed:
Signed with the Buffalo Bills as a Free Agent 9/3/03.
Games Played: 112
Notable Statistics:
106 Games Started
19 Interceptions
123 Interception Return Yards
1 Interception Return Touchdown
7 Forced Fumbles
7 Fumble Recoveries
7.0 Quarterback Sacks
763 Combined Tackles
537 Solo Tackles
226 Assisted Tackles
14 Tackles for Loss*
64 Approximate Value

9 Playoff Games
2 Interceptions
11 Interception Return Yards
43 Combined Tackles
33 Solo Tackles
10 Assisted Tackles

*Tackles for Loss became a statistic in 1999.
Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Champion (XLIX)
First Team All-Pro (1999)
Second Team All-Pro (1998)
Pro Bowl (1998, 1999, 2001 & 2002)
All-Rookie (1996)

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