The Miami Dolphins are making waves with their latest coaching hire! They're bringing in Bush Hamdan as their new quarterbacks coach, a move that has fans and analysts intrigued. But is this the right decision?
According. to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz, the Dolphins are set to hire Hamdan, who currently serves as the associate head coach for offense at Mississippi State. This news comes after the Dolphins were denied the opportunity to interview their preferred candidate, Detroit Lions' Bruce Gadkowski, for the same role.
Bush Hamdan is no stranger to the NFL. He spent the 2017 season as the Atlanta Falcons' quarterbacks coach, guiding Matt Ryan to a top-six ranking in passing yards that year. But here's where it gets interesting: Hamdan has a history of accepting roles and then quickly moving on. Just like Nate Hackett, who was set to coach the Dolphins' quarterbacks but left for the Arizona Cardinals before starting, Hamdan is leaving his recently accepted position at Mississippi State to join the Dolphins.
Hamdan's coaching journey has been a well-traveled one. He held the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach roles at Kentucky from 2024 to 2025 and then moved to Boise State in 2023 for a similar position. From 2020 to 2022, he was the quarterbacks mentor at Missouri, shaping young talents.
With a wealth of college coaching experience and a brief but impactful NFL stint, Hamdan is a fascinating addition to the Dolphins' coaching staff. And this is the part most people miss—the Dolphins' coaching team is already a powerhouse. Led by Head Coach Jeff Hafley, the staff boasts specialists like Special Teams Coordinator Chris Tabor, Offensive Coordinator Bobby Slowik, and Defensive Coordinator Sean Duggan.
So, will Hamdan be the missing piece to elevate the Dolphins' quarterback game? Only time will tell. But one thing's for sure: the Dolphins are making bold moves, and the NFL is taking notice. What do you think about this hire? Is it a stroke of genius or a recipe for instability?
