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58 days till Patriots season opener: Every player to wear No. 58 for New England

Here’s a list of every Patriots player to wear the No. 58 jersey number

The countdown continues with the New England Patriots being 58 days away from their regular season opener on September 10.

We’re celebrating by listing every Patriots player that has ever worn the No. 58 jersey throughout franchise history.

Linebacker Anfernee Jennings was the last player to wear the numbers. The former Alabama standout came into the NFL with big shoes to fill considering he took over the number for former All-Pro linebacker Jamie Collins.

There’s no secret that the Patriots love their linebackers, and several that have come during and before the Bill Belichick era have impacted the team in big ways.

Some have even worn No. 58 on their jersey. Here’s every Patriots player that has worn those numbers (via Pro Football Reference):

Worst Bears draft pick from each year since 2000

We look back at the worst Bears draft pick from each year since the turn of the century.

The 2023 NFL draft will be here before we know it and it’s once again another golden opportunity for the Chicago Bears to improve their team with young talent. The Bears hold four selections in the top 64 picks, including the No. 9 overall pick, giving them a shot to select premier players across multiple positions.

As is the case every year, the NFL draft is an inexact science and not every pick is going to pan out. The Bears have certainly had their fair share of misses over the years.

We already looked at the best player from each draft, now it’s time to review the worst player from each Bears draft class since 2000.

10 worst Bears draft picks since 2000

The Bears have had plenty of busts over the 20-plus years. Here’s a look at Chicago’s worst draft picks since 2000.

The NFL draft is arguably one of the most hopeful times of the year for pro football fans across the nation. The opportunity to find the next great playmaker at a certain position brings excitement and anticipation and this year is no different.

For fans of the Chicago Bears, however, it’s also a reminder of all of the major misses that have occurred over the years.

From injuries to legal issues and simply poor play, every draft class is going to have its share of busts and players who fail to meet expectations. We already looked at the best draft picks the Bears have made over the last 20 years, now it’s time to look at the worst of the worst.

2012 NFL Draft do-over: Bears find heir apparent to LB Brian Urlacher

If the Bears could have a do-over in the 2012 NFL Draft, they should’ve selected the heir-apparent to Brian Urlacher: ILB Bobby Wagner.

There’s a certain dark humor when it comes to NFL Draft do-overs. While it provides clarity years later — showing you what could’ve been a perfect fit for your team. It also reminds you that, unfortunately, your team made the wrong decision. A decision that cannot be undone.

NFL.com’s newest NFL Draft do-over comes from 2012, where the Bears were coming off an unimpressive 8-8 season in 2011 just one year after making it to the 2010 NFC Championship Game.

With the No. 19 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Bears selected Boise State defensive end Shaw McClellin.

If the Bears could have a do-over, NFL.com believes they should’ve selected the heir-apparent to Brian Urlacher: Utah State linebacker Bobby Wagner.

Original pick: Shea McClellin, DE.
Wagner was actually drafted by: the Seahawks in Round 2 (No. 47).

McClellin never found his niche in Chicago before leaving for New England. So here, the Bears instead go with Wagner, who becomes the heir apparent to Brian Urlacher.

Wagner is arguably the best inside linebacker in the game today. In his eight-year career with the Seahawks, Wagner is a five-time first-team All Pro, six-time Pro Bowler and his impact on Seattle’s defense has been profound.

McClellin, on the other hand, was just an average defender for the Bears before he moved on with the Patriots. In his five-year career, McClellin had 202 tackles, 8.5 sacks and one forced fumble.

While McClellin became another failed first-round draft pick by the Bears, Wagner became an ultimate second-round steal for the Seahawks who’s stamped his ticket for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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2020 NFL Draft do-over: Bears find heir apparent to LB Brian Urlacher

If the Bears could have a do-over in the 2012 NFL Draft, they should’ve selected the heir-apparent to Brian Urlacher: ILB Bobby Wagner.

There’s a certain dark humor when it comes to NFL Draft do-overs. While it provides clarity years later — showing you what could’ve been a perfect fit for your team. It also reminds you that, unfortunately, your team made the wrong decision. A decision that cannot be undone.

NFL.com’s newest NFL Draft do-over comes from 2012, where the Bears were coming off an unimpressive 8-8 season in 2011 just one year after making it to the 2010 NFC Championship Game.

With the No. 19 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Bears selected Boise State defensive end Shaw McClellin.

If the Bears could have a do-over, NFL.com believes they should’ve selected the heir-apparent to Brian Urlacher: Utah State linebacker Bobby Wagner.

Original pick: Shea McClellin, DE.
Wagner was actually drafted by: the Seahawks in Round 2 (No. 47).

McClellin never found his niche in Chicago before leaving for New England. So here, the Bears instead go with Wagner, who becomes the heir apparent to Brian Urlacher.

Wagner is arguably the best inside linebacker in the game today. In his eight-year career with the Seahawks, Wagner is a five-time first-team All Pro, six-time Pro Bowler and his impact on Seattle’s defense has been profound.

McClellin, on the other hand, was just an average defender for the Bears before he moved on with the Patriots. In his five-year career, McClellin had 202 tackles, 8.5 sacks and one forced fumble.

While McClellin became another failed first-round draft pick by the Bears, Wagner became an ultimate second-round steal for the Seahawks who’s stamped his ticket for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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