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Patriots-Dolphins Connections
Taking a look at some of the connections between the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins.
Patriots WR Keshawn Martin (2008-11) and Dolphins TE Dion Sims (2009-12) were offensive teammates at Michigan State.
Patriots tight ends coach Brian Daboll spent one season as the offensive coordinator with the Miami Dolphins. While at Miami, the Dolphins offense had both a 1,000-yard rusher and a 1,000-yard receiver for the first time in franchise history. RB Reggie Bush picked up 1,086 yards on 216 carries and had five 100-yard rushing performances. WR Brandon Marshall caught a team-high 81 passes for 1,214 yards and recorded five 100-yard receiving games.
Patriots TE Michael Williams and Dolphins T Jason Fox were teammates on the offensive line for the Detroit Lions, where Williams played tackle in 2013.
Dolphins LB Jelani Jenkins (2009-12) played with Patriots LB Jonathan Bostic (2009-12) when they were defensive teammates at the University of Florida.
Patriots DL Geneo Grissom and Dolphins DT Jordan Phillips were teammates on the defensive line for all four years at Oklahoma (2011-14).
