85 days until football season! Today we recognize two great #85’s:
Mark “Super” Duper and Nick Buoniconti.
🏈 Duper, a 1982 2nd-round pick, became one half of the legendary “Marks Brothers” alongside Mark Clayton and one of Dan Marino’s favorite targets. He finished his Dolphins career with 511 receptions, 8,869 receiving yards, and 59 touchdowns while earning First-Team All-Pro, Second-Team All-Pro, 3 Pro Bowl selections, and a spot on the Miami Dolphins Honor Roll.
🏈 Buoniconti arrived in Miami in 1969 and became the heart of Don Shula’s defense, helping lead the Dolphins to three straight Super Bowl appearances and two championships. His Dolphins résumé includes 24 sacks, 32 interceptions, 6 fumble recoveries, 3 team MVP awards, 2 Pro Bowls, 2 Second-Team All-Pro honors, the Dolphins Honor Roll, and the Dolphins Walk of Fame.
Two Dolphins icons. One legendary number.