Before signing his one-year, $1.8 million tender with the Miami Dolphins, running back Damien Williams was a restricted free agent this offseason. That means if a team had signed Williams to an offer sheet, the Dolphins would have had five days to match that team’s offer.

While the New England Patriots hosted Williams on a visit, the team ultimately decided to sign former Dolphins running back Mike Gillislee instead. During his visit, Williams or as he calls him “Ace Boogie with the Hoodie,” did meet with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick.

“I met him,” said Williams. “He’s a cool dude … He’s a cool person. He’s quiet. He’s very observant.”

During his time in Miami, Williams has been used primarily as a third-down back and on special teams. Last season, Williams rushed the ball 35 times for 115 yards and three touchdowns. He also caught 23 receptions for 249 yards and three touchdowns as well.

Williams said his trip to New England was just business and that the Patriots wanted to see what else was out there at running back. Dolphins head coach Adam Gase wasn’t happy with the idea of Williams possibly joining the Patriots, but he’s happy he returned to South Florida.

“It is what it is,” Gase said on Thursday. “You never want to lose your guy. He’s a guy that I really love being around. In the building, at practice, he gives you everything he has. And on game days if possible, takes it to another level. That’s what he does.”