12 years Damon had 12 years in the NFL, with stops in Miami, New England, and Kansas City. In New England, he went 14-10 as a starter and won two Super Bowls as Tom Brady's backup. After retiring from playing, he became the team's offensive coordinator in 2015. In 2002, Damon was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the NFL draft. He started eight games that season and finished with 51 tackles and three interceptions. In 2003, he started 13 games for the Patriots and recorded 47 tackles and four interceptions. In 2004, he started 14 games for the Chiefs and made 42 tackles and two interceptions. Overall, Damon played twelve seasons in the NFL and earned a spot on the Pro Bowl after his second season with the Patriots. He is the brother of San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Huard. Damon Huard attended The University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he played football. As a senior in 2000, he led the nation in pass efficiency rating while passing for 3,426 yards with 36 touchdowns against only seven interceptions. That same year, he was also selected to the All-America team. After graduating from UNLV, he entered the 2001 NFL draft. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the first round (sixth overall).