By Justin Worsley
After an embarrassing performance in a 41-20 Monday night loss to division rival New England, the Miami Dolphins have fired special teams coach John Bonamego.
A week after the New York Jets blocked a punt against Miami, the special teams unit simply fell apart against the Patriots. Brandon Tate returned the opening kickoff of the second half 103 yards for a touchdown and New England took control of the game from there. On the next series, safety Pat Chung blocked a punt which set up a 12-yard rushing touchdown by BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Early in the fourth quarter, Kyle Arrington returned a blocked field goal 35 yards for another touchdown.
The performance of the special team in Miami is especially shocking due to the fact that team consultant Bill Parcells gives a lot of focus on that unit. Head coach Tony Sporano left the Dallas Cowboys with Parcells in 2008 to join Miami.
Bonamego has been with Miami since 2008 and has spent 12 seasons in the NFL. Along with Miami, Bonamego has also been a coordinator for New Orleans, Jacksonville, and Green Bay.
Special teams assistant coach Darren Rizzi will replace Bonamego.
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