Won Super Bowl 14-7 vs. Washington Redskins. Offensive Coordinator: Howard Schnellenberger. Defensive Coordinator: Bill Arnsparger. Other Notable Asst.: Monte Clark (Offensive Line) and Mike Scarry (Defensive Line) Stadium: Orange Bowl. Founder/Principal Owner: Joe Robbie. Head Coach/de facto General Manager: Don Shula. Defensive Alignment: 4-3 In his rookie season, Ahmed rushed for 319 yards and 3 touchdowns in just 6 games, providing a spark to the Dolphins' running game. With his career still in its infancy, Ahmed's future potential makes him an exciting addition to the long list of talented running backs who have graced the Miami Dolphins' roster. Among the most versatile running backs in the history of the Dolphins is Tony Nathan, who was selected by the team in the third round of the 1979 NFL Draft. After opening his career as a return man, Nathan worked his way into the offense and became a reliable runner and receiver while helping Miami to a pair of Super Bowl appearances. The Dolphins' first title game appearance came in Super Bowl VI on January 16, 1972, when Miami faced a daunting Dallas Cowboys crew at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1972, Csonka helped Miami become the first team in the Super Bowl era to go undefeated. The following season, in 1973, he made his fourth straight Pro Bowl and won Super Bowl MVP, rushing for Jim Kiick (#21) rushes for Miami in Super Bowl VII. The 1972 Miami Dolphins season was the franchise's seventh season and third in the National Football League (NFL). The team was led by third-year head coach Don Shula and achieved the only perfect season in NFL history. It also led the league in both points scored and fewest points allowed. Miami Dolphins All-Pros and Pro Bowlers. Team Names: Miami Dolphins. Seasons: 59 (1966 to 2024) Super Bowl Winners. Super Bowl Leaders, Super Bowl Standings This was the Dolphins' second Super Bowl appearance; Running back Jim Kiick started out the drive with two carries for 11 Super Bowl VII: Miami Dolphins 14 Check out the 1974 Miami Dolphins Roster, Players , Starters and more on Pro-Football-Reference.com. Super Bowl Winners. Super Bowl Leaders, Super Bowl Standings The 1973 Miami Dolphins season was the franchise's eighth season and fourth season in the National Football League (NFL). The team entered the 1973 season as defending Super Bowl champion following its perfect undefeated 1972 season. In week 1, the Dolphins extended their winning streak to 18 with a 21–13 win over the San Francisco 49ers. The Miami Dolphins have lost another member of their Super Bowl teams of the 1970s. Running back Mercury Morris has died at the age of 77, his son GhostWridah posted on social media Sunday morning. Thomas Eric Smith (born October 4, 1949) is an American former professional football running back who played one season with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL) and one season for the Jacksonville Sharks of the World Football League (WFL). Eugene “Mercury” Morris - a three-time Pro Bowl running back, a two-time Super Bowl champion, a radiant and playful personality and perhaps the most vocal advocate for the undefeated Dolphins Joe Theismann is the only other former Notre Dame quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl, leading the Washington Redskins to a 27-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in the 17th big game. Also helping that Eagles Super Bowl run was running back Jay Ajayi, who the Dolphins traded to the Eagles during the season for a fourth-round pick that ended up being used on another running back Jan 14, 1973; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Miami Dolphins running back Jim Kiick (21) runs the ball against the Washington Redskins during Super Bowl VII at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum The list of former Dolphins players scheduled to become UFAs on March 12 includes former Miami first-round pick Noah Igbinoghene, fresh off his first season with the Washington Commanders, as well Jan 13, 1974; Houston, TX, USA; FILE PHOTO; Minnesota Vikings defensive back Paul Krause (22) tackles Miami Dolphins running back Mercury Morris (22) during Super Bowl VIII at Rice Stadium. Running back De'Von Achane led the ground game, tallying a game-high 77 yards on 15 carries (5.1 avg.). Running back Raheem Mostert added 11 carries for 50 yards (4.5 avg.), while rookie running back Jaylen Wright, highlighted by a 19-yard rush in the third quarter, added 33 yards on five carries (6.6 avg.). Tyreek Hill is one of the most important wide receivers in the NFL in recent years, being a star for the Miami Dolphins, the team where he spent his last two seasons.The former Kansas City Chiefs player published his top 5 best running backs in the history of the league and surprised with a surprising absence.
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