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Pats connections

A look at players on both Super Bowl teams who have connections to the Patriots:

Bears
Robbie Gould -- Pro Bowl kicker entered the NFL in 2005 as an undrafted free agent with the Patriots. Was waived Aug. 30, 2005 and signed to the Ravens' practice squad. Was waived by the Ravens Sept. 27, 2005 and signed by Chiacgo Oct. 8, 2005. Led all NFL kickers with 143 points in 2006, going 32 of 36 on field goals this season. Was 5 of 5 on field goals in two playoff games.

Colts
Dan Klecko -- Fourth-round draft choice of the Patriots in 2003. Waived on Sept. 2, 2005 and claimed by the Colts Sept. 3. Played in 10 regular-season games as a backup defensive tackle, as well as a short yardage fullback. Scored a touchdown in AFC Championship game against the Patriots.

Dexter Reid -- Fourth-round draft choice of the Patriots in 2004. Waived on Aug. 29, 2005 and claimed by the Colts on Aug. 30, 2005. Reserve safety who appeared in all 16 games for the Colts in 2005, he was waived at the start of the 2006 season and re-signed on Oct. 25. Played in 10 regular-season games this year, contributing mostly on special teams.

Adam Vinatieri -- After spending 10 years with the Patriots, kicker signed a free-agent contract with the Colts on March 22, 2006. Was 25 of 28 on field goals this season, and was 11 of 11 in three playoff games.