The Miami Dolphins’ offensive coordinator search is reportedly over. Nearly four weeks after the Miami Dolphins saw 2020 offensive coordinator Chan Gailey resign from his post in the aftermath of the 2020 season, the Dolphins’ extensive interview process saw plenty of names attached to the position — but no decisions made. Until now, apparently. The Miami Dolphins, according to a report from ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe and Adam Schefter, are promoting offensive assistants George Godsey (tight ends/quarterbacks) and Eric Studesville (running backs) to co-offensive coordinators of the Dolphins’ unit in 2021.
The Dolphins are promoting Eric Studesville and George Godsey to co-offensive coordinators, a source told ESPN.
It isn’t set yet who will call plays, but it will be a collaboration between the two to run the Dolphins offense.
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— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) February 2, 2021
The news comes after weeks of waiting out a decision the speculation that the Dolphins may have been sitting on someone else still coaching in the playoffs to take the position. Bills QB coach Ken Dorsey was a popular name, as was Bucs assistant head coach and run game coordinator Harold Goodwin. But now, just a few days before the big game to close out the season, Miami has presumably made their decision.
The Dolphins used both coaches in a coordinator role throughout the course of last week at the 2021 Senior Bowl — and apparently Dolphins head coach Brian Flores liked what he saw from their collective effort.
The upside for Miami here? This approach should yield to more stability with the coordinator position — this will be Flores’ third different offensive coordinator situation in as many seasons. And, better yet, the Dolphins’ terminology for their offense presumably won’t change — they’re keeping the hire in-house which means many of Miami’s young players won’t have to start from scratch and absorb a new playbook.
But this is an unconventional approach. The good news for Brian Flores is that much of his unconventional style, including the “bullpen quarterback” in 2020, came up roses for him. If this decision does the same, the Dolphins’ offense will be in great hands for 2021 and beyond.