FOXBORO -- In 2000 when now all-time great head coach Bill Belichick took control of the New England Patriots, he brought about a legendary culture shift that defined a dynasty. Part of this involved cultivating elite homegrown talent -- and this included defensive tackle Richard Seymour.
Seymour, a four-year standout for the Georgia Bulldogs, was drafted by the Patriots in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft.
In just eight seasons with New England, Seymour accumulated five Pro Bowl appearances, three first-team all-pro nods, two second-team all-pro selections, a spot on the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, and most importantly three Super Bowl rings.