Throughout the decade, perhaps even beyond Tom Brady’s headlining heroics, the success of the New England Patriots has been anchored in the linebacking corps. Year after year in the 2000s have the Beaneaters assembled a quartet of Pro Bowl-level players at the position. Despite continued peak play from the likes of 32-year-old Mike Vrabel, NFL...

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