The Miami Dolphins are making a bold move by hiring Bush Hamdan as their new quarterbacks coach, but is it a risky decision? The team's coaching carousel continues to turn heads, leaving fans and analysts intrigued and puzzled. Matt Zenitz from CBS Sports broke the news, revealing the Dolphins' intention to bring in Hamdan, currently the associate head coach at Mississippi State, to mentor their quarterbacks.
Hamdan's coaching journey has been a bit of a rollercoaster. He recently joined Mississippi State this offseason but is now set to make the leap to the NFL again. Interestingly, this mirrors Nate Hackett's move when he agreed to coach the Dolphins' quarterbacks but then left for the Arizona Cardinals before even starting, taking up the offensive coordinator role. Hamdan's coaching experience is predominantly in college football, but he did spend a season in 2017 as the Atlanta Falcons' quarterbacks coach, guiding Matt Ryan during that time.
Before his brief stint with the Falcons, Hamdan was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Kentucky from 2024 to 2025. He then moved to Boise State in 2023, serving as their offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. From 2020 to 2022, he coached quarterbacks at Missouri, showcasing his expertise in developing young talent.
The Dolphins' pursuit of Hamdan comes after they were denied permission to interview Detroit Lions offensive assistant Bruce Gradkowski for the same position. This twist in the story adds to the intrigue surrounding the Dolphins' coaching staff decisions. With Hamdan on board, the team's coaching lineup looks like this: Head Coach Jeff Hafley, Special Teams Coordinator Chris Tabor, Offensive Coordinator Bobby Slowik, and now, Quarterbacks Coach Bush Hamdan, among others.
But here's where it gets controversial. Is Hamdan the right fit for the Dolphins? His college coaching experience is extensive, but his NFL tenure was brief. Will he be able to make an impact in a league that demands immediate results? Only time will tell if this coaching hire is a stroke of genius or a risky move that backfires. What do you think? Is Hamdan the missing piece the Dolphins need, or should they have pursued other options? Share your thoughts in the comments!
