The New England Patriots Playbook
Inside the Huddle for the Greatest Plays in Patriots History
The Patriots have won the most Super Bowls this century with victories in four years, and this is a compendium of their best plays
This book does not disappoint as the ultimate collector’s item for Patriots fans. It chronicles the most famous moments in the New England Patriots’ history, including Jim Nance’s 1966 Sports Illustrated cover; the team taking advantage of turnovers in the 1986 playoffs to make it to Super Bowl XX; and the incredible run through the 2002 playoffs against the Raiders, the Steelers, and the Rams. It also examines Willie McGinest’s sacking of Peyton Manning in 2004 and Rodney Harrison’s six interceptions in the 2005 playoffs. The descriptions of each play are accompanied with game information and quotes from participants, players, and observers with firsthand accounts.
Sean Glennon is the author of The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: Heart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut-Wrenching Moments from New England Patriots History; This Pats Year: A Trek Through a Season as a Football Fan; and Tom Brady vs. the NFL: The Case for Football’s Greatest Quarterback. His work has appeared in several publications, including the Boston Globe, Boston Phoenix, and Salon. He is a member of the Professional Football Researchers Association and the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston. He lives in Florence, Massachusetts. Steve Nelson is a former linebacker for the New England Patriots. He lives in Middleboro, Massachusetts.
