PLAYERS:
Jerod Mayo,
Logan Mankins,
Tedy Bruschi,
Troy Brown,
Ty Law
TEAMS: New England Patriots, Denver Broncos
TEAMS: New England Patriots, Denver Broncos
INDIANAPOLIS -- There's a host of younger players in New England who are hoping to establish their own legacy during the Patriots' historic decade-plus of dominance. Guys like linebacker Jerod Mayo and left guard Logan Mankins have led a younger generation of homegrown players who have yet to win a Super Bowl, and a ring would elevate their place in Patriots lore. And while they're still in their prime, they'd have a chance to add to that jewelry department and attempt be mentioned in the same sentence as New England legends such as Tedy Bruschi, Troy Brown, Ty Law and...
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