Matthew Slater has been the unsung hero in the New England Patriots recent success, earning nine (9) straight Pro Bowl selections as a Special Teams player.  The UCLA product has been the Patriots Special Teams Captain since 2011 and has been a constant contributor in every game.  2014 may have been Slater's best year yet as he signed a contract extension, was named First Team All-Pro, and was voted to the Pro Bowl.  The Patriots capped off the season by winning the Super Bowl.  In 2017, Slater was awarded the Bart Starr Award, given annually to a player who exemplifies character and leadership on and off the field.  His father, Jackie Slater, received the honor in 1996, and together they are the first father-son pair to be honored with the prestigious award.