1999 New England Patriots season

40th season in franchise history November 2013 March 2026 New England Patriots 1999 8–8 T-4th AFC East Pete Carroll Robert Kraft Foxboro Stadium Did not qualify WR Terry GlennSS Lawyer Milloy SS Lawyer Milloy (1st team) Patriots seasons The 1999 New England Patriots season was the franchise's 30th season in the National Football League and the 40th overall. They finished with an 8–8 record and tied for fourth place in the division. They did not qualify for the playoffs. In May, the Patriots announced their intention to pull out of a publicly financed stadium deal in Hartford, Connecticut, and instead work towards building a privately financed new stadium. This became the Gillette Stadium at the site of the existing Foxboro Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.http://archive.southcoasttoday.com/daily/05-99/05-01-99/a01sr002.htm Pats call off Hartford move Associated Press The Standard-Times (New Bedford) Jean Mcmillan May 1, 1999 June 16, 2009 The Patriots came into the 1999 season without second-year running back Robert Edwards due to a serious knee injury, after rushing for over 1,100 yards in 1998.Edwards Misses 1999 Season https://www.cbsnews.com/news/edwards-misses-1999-season/ 2023-02-13 www.cbsnews.com en-US Taking Edwards' place were veteran Terry Allen and rookie Kevin Faulk, but neither player was able to eclipse 1,000 yards rushing and overall the Patriots' rushing offense was 23rd in the NFL. After beginning the season with a 6–2 record the team slowed down and finished 8–8, missing the playoffs for the first time since 1995. Following the season finale third year head coach Pete Carroll was fired,http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/news/2000/01/03/patriots_carroll_ap/ Pats fire Pete Carroll Associated Press Sports Illustrated January 3, 2000 June 16, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090601111342/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/news/2000/01/03/patriots_carroll_ap/ June 1, 2009 dead while vice president of player personnel Bobby Grier was retained until the 2000 NFL draft.http://archive.southcoasttoday.com/daily/05-00/05-02-00/c01sp104.htm Patriots fire Grier The Standard-Times (New Bedford) May 2, 2000 June 16, 2009 This would be the Patriots' last season without Bill Belichick until 2024. Offseason Additions SubtractionsQB John Friesz (Seahawks) P Tom Tupa (Jets)RB Terry Allen (Redskins) LB Todd Collins (Rams)P Lee Johnson (Bengals) 1999 NFL draft 1999 NFL draft + 1999 New England Patriots Draft Selections Round Overall Player Position College1http://www.patriots.com/history/index.cfm?ac=DraftTrade&year=1999&draft=no&submit=Submit Draft pick received in a trade from the Seattle Seahawks for the Patriots' 1999 first-round pick, 1997 third-round pick, and 1997 sixth-round pick. December 1, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110519102611/http://www.patriots.com/history/index.cfm?ac=DraftTrade&year=1999&draft=no&submit=Submit May 19, 2011 dead mdy-all 17 Damien Woody Center Boston College1The Patriots received third- and fourth-round picks in 1997, a second-round pick in 1998, and a first-round pick in 1999 from the New York Jets as compensation for the Jets' 1997 signing of Bill Parcells as head coach.http://www.patriots.com/history/index.cfm?ac=DraftTrade&year=1999&draft=yes&submit=Submit Patriots.com summary December 1, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110519102543/http://www.patriots.com/history/index.cfm?ac=DraftTrade&year=1999&draft=yes&submit=Submit May 19, 2011 dead mdy-all 28 Andy Katzenmoyer Linebacker Ohio State2http://www.patriots.com/history/index.cfm?ac=DraftTrade&year=1999&draft=no&submit=Submit Draft pick received in a trade from the Detroit Lions for the Patriots' 1999 second-round pick and 1999 fourth-round pick. December 1, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110519102611/http://www.patriots.com/history/index.cfm?ac=DraftTrade&year=1999&draft=no&submit=Submit May 19, 2011 dead mdy-all 46 Kevin Faulk Running back LSU3http://www.patriots.com/history/index.cfm?ac=DraftTrade&year=1999&draft=yes&submit=Submit Draft pick received in a trade from the Minnesota Vikings for Jimmy Hitchcock in 1998. December 1, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110519102543/http://www.patriots.com/history/index.cfm?ac=DraftTrade&year=1999&draft=yes&submit=Submit May 19, 2011 dead mdy-all 91 Tony George Safety Florida5 154 Derrick Fletcher Offensive guard Baylor6http://www.patriots.com/history/index.cfm?ac=DraftTrade&year=1999&draft=yes&submit=Submit Draft pick received in a trade from the Baltimore Ravens for Lovett Purnell. December 1, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110519102543/http://www.patriots.com/history/index.cfm?ac=DraftTrade&year=1999&draft=yes&submit=Submit May 19, 2011 dead mdy-all 180 Marcus Washington Safety Colorado7 227 Michael Bishop Quarterback Kansas State7 241 Sean Morey Wide receiver Brown compensatory selection + 1999 New England Patriots Supplemental Draft Selections Round Overall Player Position College4 – J'Juan Cherry Cornerback Arizona State Undrafted free agents + 1999 undrafted free agents of notePlayerPositionCollegeDan CollinsGuardBoston College Staff 1999 New England Patriots staff Front office Chairman/CEO – Robert Kraft Vice-president – Jonathan Kraft Senior vice president/COO – Andy Wasynczuk Vice president of player personnel – Bobby Grier Director of college scouting – Larry Cook Director of pro scouting – Dave Uyrus Assistant director of pro scouting – Andre Tippett Head coaches Head coach – Pete Carroll Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator – Ernie Zampese Quarterbacks – Jack Reilly Running backs – Kirby Wilson Wide receivers – Ivan Fears Tight ends – Carl Smith Offensive line – Dante Scarnecchia Offensive line assistant – Jeff Davidson Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Steve Sidwell Defensive line – Ray Hamilton Linebackers – Bo Pelini Defensive backs – Ron Lynn Defensive assistant/secondary – DeWayne Walker Special teams coaches Special teams – Brad Seely Strength and conditioning Strength and conditioning – Johnny Parker Schedule Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 September 12 at New York Jets W 30–28 1–0 Giants Stadium Recap 2 September 19 Indianapolis Colts W 31–28 2–0 Foxboro Stadium Recap 3 September 26 New York Giants W 16–14 3–0 Foxboro Stadium Recap 4 October 3 at Cleveland Browns W 19–7 4–0 Cleveland Browns Stadium Recap 5 October 10 at Kansas City Chiefs L 14–16 4–1 Arrowhead Stadium Recap 6 October 17 Miami Dolphins L 30–31 4–2 Foxboro Stadium Recap 7 October 24 Denver Broncos W 24–23 5–2Foxboro Stadium Recap 8 October 31 at Arizona Cardinals W 27–3 6–2 Sun Devil Stadium Recap 9 Bye 10 November 15, 1999 New York Jets L 17–24 6–3Foxboro StadiumRecap 11 November 21 at Miami Dolphins L 17–27 6–4 Pro Player Stadium Recap 12 November 28 at Buffalo Bills L 7–17 6–5 Ralph Wilson Stadium Recap 13 December 5 Dallas Cowboys W 13–6 7–5 Foxboro Stadium Recap 14 December 12 at Indianapolis Colts L 15–20 7–6 RCA Dome Recap 15 December 19 at Philadelphia Eagles L 9–24 7–7 Veterans Stadium Recap 16 December 26 Buffalo Bills L 10–13 (OT) 7–8 Foxboro Stadium Recap 17 January 2 Baltimore Ravens W 20–3 8–8Foxboro Stadium Recap Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Standings Notable games September 12 at New York Jets: The Jets lost quarterback Vinny Testaverde in the second quarter when he ruptured his left Achilles tendon, and backup Tom Tupa (a former Patriots punter) was put in; regular backup Rick Mirer was listed as emergency quarterback and was not eligible to enter the game until the fourth quarter. The Patriots rallied from down 16–10 at the half with 17 points scored in the third quarter, but the Jets stormed back themselves with two touchdowns on a Tupa throw to Fred Baxter and a Bryan Cox interception return; both times the Jets went for two-point conversions but failed. Mirer was put in late in the fourth and a throw was deflected by Ty Law and recovered by Chris Slade. Drew Bledsoe completed key first downs to Terry Glenn and Troy Brown, setting up the game-winning Adam Vinatieri field goal of a 30–28 Patriots win. Kevin Faulk made his Patriots debut in this game, rushing ten times for 17 yards and catching one pass for eight yards. September 19 vs. Indianapolis Colts: The Patriots committed 15 penalties eating up 135 yards and trailed 28–7 at halftime in Peyton Manning's second career trip to Foxboro. But Bledsoe answered with touchdowns to Terry Allen and Ben Coates to tie the game late in the fourth; the two Coates scores came off a Marcus Pollard fumble and a Manning three and out forced by Ty Law. Edgerrin James was then stripped by Tebucky Jones, setting up the game winning Vinatieri field goal of a 31–28 Patriots comeback. Coates's fourth quarter scores turned out to be the last of his career. October 3 at Cleveland Browns: The Patriots trailed the Browns 6-7 at halftime with only two field goals. The Browns only score being a Kevin Johnson 64 yard touchdown reception from Tim Couch. Bledsoe amassed 393 yards passing and a 54 yard touchdown pass to Terry Glenn having a career day breaking a team record with 13 receptions and 214 receiving yards. Terry Allen also scored on a 3 yard touchdown run. October 10 at Kansas City Chiefs: Trailing 7–3 at the half, the Chiefs behind Elvis Grbac scored 13 points in the second half. The Patriots scored in the fourth on a Shawn Jefferson touchdown catch, then in the final minute the Patriots stormed down field, but a 32-yard Vinatieri field goal try on the final play bounced off the right upright, securing a 16–14 Chiefs win. October 17 vs. Miami Dolphins: Dan Marino was injured after throwing an interception returned by Andy Katzenmoyer for a 57-yard touchdown and was replaced by future Patriots backup quarterback Damon Huard. Huard was picked off by Ty Law for a 27-yard touchdown, but from there, the Dolphins clawed back into contention and Huard won the game in the final seconds on a short touchdown toss to Stanley Pritchett and a 31–30 Dolphins win. October 24 vs. Denver Broncos: The Patriots defeated the Broncos for the first time since 1980 after going 0–11 lifetime against John Elway. Both teams rushed for 133 yards while Brian Griese of the Broncos threw for 309 yards compared to a modest 192 passing yards for Drew Bledsoe. Kevin Faulk scored on a 15-yard rushing touchdown as the Patriots rushed to a 24–13 third-quarter lead and sweated out a Broncos rally to win 24–23; the margin of victory turned out to be set by a missed 59-yard field goal try by Jason Elam. October 31 at Arizona Cardinals: The Patriots mopped the floor of Sun Devil Stadium as Bledsoe threw four touchdowns in a 27–3 runaway. The win, however, proved costly, for Ben Coates was held without a catch for the second time that season, a fact Coates took the media during the ensuing bye week to considerable effect. The game marked a fatal turning point to the Patriots season as Coates' public protest soured his relationship with Bledsoe and coach Pete Carroll; the Patriots fell from 6–2 to finish a dismal 8–8; Coates for his part had only sixteen catches the remainder of the season before he was let go and joined the Baltimore Ravens. December 5 vs. Dallas Cowboys: The Patriots entered this game on a three-game losing streak and having never beaten the Cowboys in their history; this was the eighth career meeting between the two clubs. Both Patriot slumps ended as the two defenses kept offense to a premium; Troy Aikman and Drew Bledsoe combined for just 336 passing yards; it was the Patriots ground game that took over to the tune of 116 rushing yards led by Terry Allen's 53 yards and a touchdown in a 13–6 Patriots win. Rookie Kevin Faulk had his most productive game of the season with 36 rushing yards and three catches for 43 yards. Final roster New England Patriots 1999 final roster Quarterbacks  7 Michael Bishop R 11 Drew Bledsoe 17 John Friesz Running backs 22 Terry Allen 30 Tony Carter FB 35 Jerry Ellison 37 Chris Floyd FB 44 Harold Shaw FB 27 Lamont Warren Wide receivers 82 Vincent Brisby 80 Troy Brown 88 Terry Glenn 84 Shawn Jefferson 85 Sean Morey R 81 Tony Simmons Tight ends 86 Mike Bartrum LS 87 Ben Coates 83 Rod RutledgeOffensive linemen 67 Jason Andersen C 78 Bruce Armstrong OT 66 Ed Ellis OT 64 Derrick Fletcher G R 63 Heath Irwin G 68 Max Lane OT 77 Zefross Moss OT 71 Todd Rucci G 65 Damien Woody C R Defensive linemen 92 Ferric Collons DE 90 Chad Eaton DT 93 Bob Kuberski DT 55 Willie McGinest DE 98 Brandon Mitchell DE 74 Chris Sullivan DE 95 Henry Thomas DTLinebackers 54 Tedy Bruschi OLB 99 Vernon Crawford OLB 52 Ted Johnson MLB 59 Andy Katzenmoyer MLB R 91 Jeff Kopp OLB 96 Marc Megna MLB R 58 Marty Moore MLB 53 Chris Slade OLB Defensive backs 23 Terry Billups CB 42 Chris Carter FS 39 Rico Clark CB 41 Tony George S R 21 Steve Israel CB 28 Corey Ivy CB UR 36 Lawyer Milloy SS 31 Kato Serwanga CB 25 Larry Whigham FS Special teams 10 Lee Johnson P  4 Adam Vinatieri KReserve lists 32 J'Juan Cherry CB (IR) R 7px 29 Derrick Cullors RB/KR (IR) 7px 47 Robert Edwards RB (NF-Inj.) 7px 33 Kevin Faulk RB/KR (IR) R 7px 26 Cory Gilliard S (IR) R 7px 34 Tebucky Jones CB (IR) 7px 24 Ty Law CB (IR) 7px -- Devon Smith TE (IR) 7px 94 Greg Spires DE (IR) 7px Practice squad  1 Tony Hamler WR UR 69 Marcus Jenkins G 62 Garrett Johnson NT UR 38 Kelly Malveaux CB 49 Kerry Taylor TE UR 53 active, 9 inactive, 5 practice squad Notations R: 1999 Rookie UR: 1999 Undrafted Rookie Italicized players are not on the 53-man roster. 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