The minutes a player gets on the pitch may not always be indicative of their current worth within their club.
Those who sit in anticipation ready to pounce at their opportunities, whenever they may come, could prove highly reliable and instant sparks to the flow of the game.
There are plenty of New England players who fit the bill, and though they may not start on a game-to-game basis, they are taking full advantage of their playing time.
Let’s take a look at some of those who are maximizing their minutes and making impacts for their teams.