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Patriots-Cowboys Connections
Taking a look at some of the connections between the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys.
Cowboys offensive assistant Marc Colombo started all 16 games at tackle for the Dolphins in 2011, where he was tutored by Patriots offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo who served in the same capacity for the Dolphins and Patriots tight ends coach Brian Daboll (pictured), who held the role of offensive coordinator for Miami.
Tommy West, the father of Cowboys defensive assistant Turner West, was the Head Coach of Memphis for nine years and tutored Patriots K Stephen Gostkowski when he attended the school.
Cowboys C Travis Frederick (2009-12) blocked for Patriots RB James White (2010-13) when they were offensive teammates at Wisconsin.
Patriots WR Keshawn Martin and Cowboys TE Tyler Clutts were offensive teammates with the Texans in 2012.
From 2009-11, Cowboys secondary coach Jerome Henderson tutored Patriots special teams assistant Ray Ventrone when Henderson tutored the Browns defensive backs and Ventrone played safety.
Patriots DT Akiem Hicks and Cowboys CB Corey White were defensive teammates for the Saints for three seasons (2012-14).
