Deion Branch

INDIANAPOLIS — Wide receiver Deion Branch reflected on all that has transpired since the New England Patriots chose him in the second round of the 2002 NFL draft out of the University of Louisville. “It’s crazy,” said Branch, 32.  

Patriots receiver Deion Branch has lost some mustard off his forty time, turns 33 before next season, and is an impending free agent. But he believes he’s got something left to offer, and wants to stay in New England. “This is where I want ...  

Branch was once a star wide receiver for the Louisville Cardinals, who he won two Liberty Bowls, and has also won two Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, including the Super Bowl 39 MVP for catching a record-tying 11 catches in the championship game.  

INDIANAPOLIS - He is a double Super Bowl winner and seven years ago was named the Most Valuable Player in the National Football League's ultimate game but Deion Branch rarely gets a mention from pundits surveying the New England Patriots' offense.  

New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch is one of several underrated veteran players who will have a profound impact on the outcome of Super Bowl XLVI.Even though this matchup between the Patriots and New York Giants is full of star power, especially at the quarterback position, the performance of the veteran players who have played on this big of a stage before will play a major role.Let's look at three underrated veterans who will...