NFL: The 10 Greatest Players in New England Patriots History

#2 Adam Vinatieri

New England Patriots Adam Vinatieri, 2002 AFC Playoffs

Adam Vinatieri is the oldest active player in the NFL. The 45-year-old is currently kicking field goals for the Colts, but Vinatieri spent the first 10 seasons of his career in New England. ‘Mr Clutch’ is a 4 time Super Bowl champion, 2 of which he won with game-winning field goals. Vinatieri has attempted an astonishing 663 field goals, converting 559 of them at an 84.3% success rate. His superb form over his whole career had him ranked in the NFL’s Top 100 players in 2016, making him the first Kicker to make it on to the list.

He has been voted to 3 Pro Bowls as well as earning 3 First Team All-Pro honors. He was voted into the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team.

Vinatieri holds over 13 records in the NFL including:

· The most seasons with 100+ points (20)

· The most career postseason points

· Most consecutive field goals made (44)

Vinatieri signed a new 1 year deal with the Colts this offseason, meaning he will be 46 before the season ends. Who knows when this kicking machine will hang up his cleats?