As much as Bill Belichick’s success in New England was highlighted by star players (most prominently Tom Brady), the “Patriot Way” was also propelled forward by a wide array of smart and versatile role players.
The Patriots thrived by finding undervalued talents, and finding spots for them to fit into Belichick’s design. One of the better examples of this was a player like Brandon Bolden.
Bolden, 35, played for the Patriots in two stints between 2012 (when he signed with New England as an undrafted free agent) and 2022, leaving only for the 2018 season when he was with the Dolphins.