Michael Parente Profile

There were no hard feelings on the part of Aqib Talib when the Denver Broncos traded him to Los Angeles during the offseason, even after his fifth consecutive trip to the Pro Bowl and only two seasons removed from his first and only All-Pro selection.

There's something to be said for having experience on football's biggest stage, which is an area where the New England Patriots dwarf every other team in the NFL, including their upcoming Super Bowl LIII opponent, the Los Angeles Rams.

Wade Phillips' troops appear to be peaking at the right time courtesy of a stout defensive line that is suddenly playing its best football of the season.