The Miami Dolphins are making a strategic move in their coaching staff by hiring Mississippi State associate head coach Bush Hamdan as their new quarterbacks coach. This decision comes as a surprise to many, given Hamdan's recent acceptance of a job with Mississippi State. But here's where it gets interesting: Hamdan is leaving this role to take on the Dolphins' position, echoing a similar move made by Nate Hackett. This controversial switch has left fans and analysts alike speculating about the implications for both teams.
Hamdan's extensive coaching background, primarily at the college level, includes a notable stint as the Atlanta Falcons' quarterbacks coach in 2017, where he worked closely with Matt Ryan. Prior to this, he served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Kentucky from 2024-2025, and as the Boise State offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2023. From 2020-2022, he held the quarterbacks coach position at Missouri.
The Dolphins' coaching staff is now complete, with Head Coach Jeff Hafley leading the team. Special Teams Coordinator Chris Tabor, Assistant Special Teams Coordinator Brock Olivo, Offensive Coordinator Bobby Slowik, Offensive Passing Game Coordinator Kevin Patullo, Running Back Coach Ladell Betts, Wide Receiver Coach Tyke Tolber, Offensive Line Coach Zach Yenser, Assistant Offensive Line Coach Matt Applebaum, Defensive Coordinator Sean Duggan, Defensive Line Coach Austin Clark, Assistant Defensive Line Coach Chuka Ndulue, Linebackers Coach and Run Game Coordinator Joe Barry, Assistant Linebackers Coach Al Washington, Defensive Quality Control Assistant Wendel Davis, Cornerbacks Coach Jahmile Addae, and Secondary Coach Ryan Downard. Darius Eubanks is listed in an undefined role.
This move by the Dolphins raises questions about the impact on both teams. Will Hamdan's departure from Mississippi State affect their upcoming season? And how will his presence in Miami influence the team's dynamics? These are the questions that fans and analysts are eagerly awaiting answers to. The Dolphins' decision to hire Hamdan is certainly a bold move, and one that will be closely watched by the sports world. So, what do you think? Do you agree with the Dolphins' decision, or do you think they should have stuck with their original plan? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
