In 2012, the Dolphins closed the door on the guy who was always open.
Now he’s at the pinnacle of American professional sports, and Chris Hogan -- the receiver nicknamed 7-Eleven during his short stint with the Dolphins -- could probably buy his own convenience store.
At the very least, Hogan won’t have to pay for his own Slurpee in greater Boston for a while. Not after catching nine passes for 180 yards (both career highs) to help send the Patriots to the Super Bowl.
Hogan lived up to his alias two weeks ago. He truly was always open in New England’s AFC Championship Game victory against the Steelers.