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The top three Miami Dolphins free safeties since 2000

By Dale-Paul Jordan

MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 25: Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates after making the tackle in the second quarter during a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at Hard Rock Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 25: Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates after making the tackle in the second quarter during a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at Hard Rock Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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14 Nov 1999: Brock Marion #31 of the Miami Dolphins carries the ball during the game against the Buffalo Bills at the Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills defeated the Dolphins 23-3. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport
14 Nov 1999: Brock Marion #31 of the Miami Dolphins carries the ball during the game against the Buffalo Bills at the Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills defeated the Dolphins 23-3. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport /

 #1 Brock Marion

Brock Marion was apart of something special.   During Marion tenure with the Dolphins, he had the opportunity to play alongside Patrick Surtain, Sam Madison and Sammy Knight.  Each of those players had multiple Pro Bowl Selections and could be considered the Dolphins version of the Legion of Boom during that time.

Marion was not drafted by the Dolphins,  as he was selected in the 4th round by the Dallas Cowboys.  After playing out his rookie contract, he reunited with his former coach Jimmy Johnson, as Johnson became the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins at that time.  Marion didn’t waste any time making an impact on and off the field.

Marion played six full seasons with the Dolphins and was a true definition of a leader.  During his tenure, Marion played and started every game, with the exception in 2001, where he missed only one game.  But he made up for it by returning two pick-sixes in that year. Add in the fact that Marion averaged 4 interceptions a year, it makes sense that he was the best free safety the Dolphins have seen in recent memory.

Brock Marion presence on the field was warranted with his keen eye to always find the ball.  Marion often played the Robber technique and loved the opportunity to play and start in center field on any given Sunday.   Marion tenacity and love for the game was shown not only in the regular season, but he was a difference maker in the playoffs.  He was one of the few players in Dolphins history to have an Interception and forced fumble plus recovery in the same playoff game.  This just provides ample evidence and support that the Dolphins have sorely missed a player of this skill set roaming their secondary.

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