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Patriots’ Throwback Thursday: Troy Brown saves the 2004 season

03 Feb 2002: Aeneas Williams #35 of the St.Louis Rams leaps at troy Brown #80 of the New England Patriots during Superbowl XXXVI at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Patriots defeated the Rams 20-17. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

Remember when Troy Brown prevented disaster in 2004 by playing on the other side of the ball as a cornerback?

Troy Brown held the New England Patriots together in 2004 like no one else could have. They really should make a movie about him, or find some special way to honor him in Canton, although for some reason the NFL finds it difficult to honor team players who have won a Super Bowl.