The offensive search for the Miami Dolphins offensive coordinators has been, well, extensive. Miami had news over the weekend immediately following its final loss to the Buffalo Bills that veteran offensive coordinator Chan Gailey would step down and leave the Dolphins in a position to hire their third consecutive player in so many seasons in the era. by Brian Flores.
And, about a week ago, it was reported from the Dolphins ’rumor list. They include:
Dolphins RB coach Eric Studesville
Dolphins QB coach George Godsey
Clemson OC Tony Elliott
Pep Hamilton, Chargers QB coach
The 49ers are headed by game coordinator Mike McDaniel
Steelers QB coach Matt Canada
But as it unfolded last weekend, it seemed like Miami’s shortlist of candidates was moving away. It was first reported that Elliott wished to stay at Clemson. It was then reported that Kyle Shanahan, in the midst of his staff outings in San Francisco, would promote McDaniel to be the 49ers offensive coordinator and Matt Canada to be on the verge of being promoted to the role of coach of the Steelers quarterbacks to take the offensive coordinator. paper in Pittsburgh.
Presumably, there were three remaining candidates left: Godsey and Studesville from the Dolphins building and Hamilton. And we haven’t gotten any traction toward a resolution since. But yesterday’s news triggered the whole situation. The Pittsburgh Steelers interviewed Hue Jackson for the rumored position and was dedicated to writing Canada as the team’s offensive coordinator. So now, after all, Canada may be back on the Dolphins ’table.
Was he also reported to be participating in the suddenly available Pittsburgh vacancy? Pep Hamilton, who reportedly interviewed him today in Pittsburgh.
If Pittsburgh settles in Hamilton, the Dolphins will have no one to blame but themselves; have been the only team that has shown significant interest for more than a week but has never hired, so it could be assumed that Miami’s preference is elsewhere, either with an internal candidate or perhaps with Canada in the end.
We would say that this vacancy will come to a resolution soon, but we thought that last week the 2021 Senior Bowl would also be presented for this coaching staff; so who knows when the contract is made. Before next season it would be a safe bet.