The New England Patriots‘ dynasty began in 2001, after winning their first Super Bowl against the then-St. Louis Rams. From there, the Patriots solidified themselves as one of the NFL’s most successful franchises, tying with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Super Bowl wins (6). Although they lost three Super Bowls along the way, their dominance is undeniable. In 20 years, the Patriots only failed to win their division three times, and missed the playoffs on those same occasions. These statistics make a strong case for New England as the best franchise in NFL history, though it remains a topic of debate.
Former Patriots Champion Arrested in Rhode Island
Former New England Patriots fullback Patrick Pass was arrested in Rhode Island following an altercation with an 82-year-old man at a Planet Fitness gym in North Providence. The incident, which occurred in August, stemmed from a disagreement over gym equipment and escalated into a physical confrontation. Pass allegedly pushed the elderly man to the ground, resulting in back injuries. He was later released on a $10,000 bond and faces charges of assault and disorderly conduct.
Mug shot of Patrick Pass
Pass, 46, is a three-time Super Bowl champion who played for the Patriots from 2000 to 2006, scoring just four touchdowns during his career in Foxborough. After brief stints with the Houston Texans and New York Giants, he retired from the NFL. Post-retirement, Pass served as a coach for the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League, but was suspended after a brawl involving fans. He now works as the Director of Football Personnel Development for the team, according to reports from “Outkick.”
Health Struggles and Life After Football
Since retiring from the NFL in 2009, Pass has faced significant health challenges, including severe migraines and vertigo. His wife, Monique, has shared his struggles on social media, revealing that he has been hospitalized several times and now deals with mobility issues. A former star in both football and baseball at Tucker High School in Georgia, Pass attended the University of Georgia before being selected by the Patriots in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL Draft-just one round after New England selected an unheralded quarterback from Michigan named Tom Brady.
