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Titans request to interview Dolphins RB coach Eric Studesville for OC

Miami’s RB coach is getting OC interview requests again.

The Miami Dolphins had one of the most impressive offenses in the NFL again this year, which always leads to coaches on the staff getting interviews for more prominent roles around the league.

On Saturday, the Tennessee Titans requested to interview Dolphins associate head coach and running backs coach Eric Studesville for their open offensive coordinator job, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Studesville, 56, joined the Dolphins back in 2017 as running backs coach and run game coordinator. He held those two roles until 2021 when he dropped the run game coordinator title and was named co-offensive coordinator. Since Mike McDaniel arrived in South Florida, Studesville has been the associate head coach and running backs coach.

This past season, Studesville’s duo of Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane were among the league’s top running backs. The two combined for 1,812 yards and 26 touchdowns on 5.8 yards per carry while adding another 372 yards and six scores on 52 receptions.

Miami, as a whole, had the NFL’s sixth-best rushing attack (132.4 yards per game) in 2023.

This is Studesville’s first interview request of this hiring cycle, but he did interview for the Washington Commanders offensive coordinator position last year, which was ultimately given to Eric Bienemy.

Titans request OC interview with Dolphins coach Eric Studesville

The Titans have reportedly put in a request to interview Dolphins coach Eric Studesville for their offensive coordinator job.

The Tennessee Titans have reportedly put in a request to interview a second offensive coordinator candidate.

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Titans have requested to interview Miami Dolphins associate head coach and running backs coach, Eric Studesville, for their offensive coordinator vacancy.

This is the second request the Titans have reportedly made for an offensive coordinator candidate, with the other being Jacksonville Jaguars passing-game coordinator Nick Holz, who is considered a “top candidate.”

Studesville has a connection with Titans head coach Brian Callahan, as both were on the Denver Broncos’ staff from 2010-15. Studesville left after the 2016 campaign.

The Dolphins coach has been with the team since 2017, serving in multiple roles that include running backs coach, run-game coordinator, co-offensive coordinator and associate head coach.

In 2023, the Dolphins’ rushing attack saw plenty of success with Studesville, as Miami’s rushing attack finished as the sixth-best unit in the NFL.

Studesville’s NFL coaching career spans over two decades. He has also worked with wide receivers and special teams, and was Denver’s interim head coach in 2010.

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Commanders, Rivera, new offensive coordinator NEED to win next year

Ron Rivera needs to hire the offensive coordinator who can help him win — not necessarily who he is most comfortable with.

Ron Rivera and the Commanders are searching for their next offensive coordinator, and one name has yet to generate much discussion.

The reason might be play-calling experience. Or it might be something as simple as why would an offensive coordinator leave Patrick Mahomes for another OC job.

Calling the plays in the NFL? Don’t all offensive coordinators do this today? Not if the head coach wants to be calling the plays. Eric Bienemy has been in Kansas City now for ten years. For the first five, he coached running backs, and for the last five, he has been the offensive coordinator, but it remains Reid who calls the plays.

Apparently, the play calling of OC Scott Turner was upsetting enough to Coach Ron that Turner was sent packing after his three years under Rivera.

Play-calling is the most criticized aspect of NFL coaching.
Every fan knows the coordinator should not have called that play that didn’t work well. Actually, what most of us confuse is play-calling with execution.

The Commanders run it up the middle on 4th & 1, “Everyone knew they were going to run it up the middle! They should have out-smarted the defense and pitched it wide!”

Yet, when Washington pitched wide on a 4th & 1 early against Cleveland, “What are you doing, pitching wide when you need only one yard!? You should have sent Brian Robinson up the middle to pick up the one yard!”

Of course, those fans were completely forgetting that the interior line had trouble getting a surge in the previous game in San Francisco, missing on three plays needing a single yard.

Pat Shurmur?
Ken Zampese?
Charles London?
Eric Studesville?
Thomas Brown?
Greg Roman?

Who knows?

I certainly don’t.

One thing we do know. Coach Ron has won 7, 7 and 8 games in his three seasons in Washington. He is well aware he NEEDS to win next year.

Consequently, won’t Rivera thus hire whom he feels will best help him get over the hump and into the playoffs in 2023?

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Commanders’ OC tracker: Check here for the latest news in the offensive coordinator search

Tracking each candidate in Washington’s search for an offensive coordinator.

The Washington Commanders fired offensive coordinator Scott Turner two days after the 2022 regular season ended after three seasons with the team.

The writing was on the wall for Turner after a Washington Post story late in the season featured at least 10 Washington players unhappy with the offense. Some players felt Turner would often overthink things and had issues with play-calling.

The criticism of Turner was fair. However, what’s also important to note is that Washington started eight quarterbacks in Turner’s three years as offensive coordinator. It was certainly time for a change, but not everything was Turner’s fault.

Who replaces Turner?

Washington’s search will feature plenty of veteran coaches with an emphasis on running the football. Remember general manager Martin Mayhew’s odd comments after the season about wanting a run/pass ratio of two-to-one?

Here’s our offensive coordinator tracker, with news and/or notes on each confirmed or rumored candidate.

Does Ron Rivera already have his mind made up on the next offensive coordinator?

Some believe so.

The Washington Commanders fired offensive coordinator Scott Turner two weeks ago. Since that time, they’ve interviewed Pat Shurmur, [Commanders  QB coach] Ken Zampese, [Falcons QB coach] Charles London and [Dolphins AHC/RB coach] Eric Studesville as potential replacements for Turner.

Washington plans to interview Rams assistant Thomas Brown this week. The Commanders also wanted to interview Jim Caldwell and Darrell Bevell, but they declined the opportunity.

The Commanders appear to be casting a wide net in their search for a new offensive coordinator, even telling interested parties that Sam Howell is the team’s plan at quarterback in 2023.

While it appears Washington is doing its due diligence, is it possible that head coach Ron Rivera already has his mind made up on the next offensive coordinator? According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, that’s what some around the NFL believe.

A lot of people think Ron Rivera is going to hire quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese to be the Commanders’ next offensive coordinator.

If it’s already being speculated that Zampese will be the choice that makes Washington’s search look like a joke. Now, in fairness to Rivera, perhaps this is pure speculation. Maybe Breer asked another coach or GM who he believed Rivera would hire, and the coach/GM answered with Zampese.

Rivera is entering a critical fourth year of his tenure in Washington, and with a potential new owner soon, he needs to win. Would Zampese represent Washington’s best chance to win?

Considering what type of offense Rivera wants to run, we detailed why former Baltimore offensive coordinator Greg Roman would be an ideal choice. However, we have yet to hear of any mutual interest between the two sides.

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Where does the Commanders’ offensive coordinator opening rank?

How appealing is Washington’s vacant offensive coordinator position compared to other openings?

Someone is always to blame when a team’s season doesn’t go as expected. For fans, most of the blame goes to the offensive coordinator — right or wrong.

The Washington Commanders fired offensive coordinator Scott Turner after the 2022 season. Turner’s firing was justified by Washington’s offensive performance late in the season. However, not everything was Turner’s fault. It wasn’t Turner’s fault Washington didn’t adequately address the quarterback position, nor was it his fault that head coach Ron Rivera didn’t upgrade the offensive line after trading for quarterback Carson Wentz.

Turner wasn’t blameless, though. His play-calling was a major reason Washington lost to the New York Giants in that critical Week 15 game.

Regardless of who you blame, the Commanders still need an offensive coordinator. Last week, Washington interviewed Pat Shurmur, Ken Zampese and Charles London. This week, the Commanders plan to interview Eric Studesville and Thomas Brown, among other candidates.

The problem for Washington is seven other teams need an offensive coordinator. This isn’t counting the teams with head-coaching vacancies. How does the Commanders’ offensive coordinator opening stack up against the other openings?

Mike Jones of The Athletic recently ranked each of the current eight openings. The other teams looking for an offensive coordinator are the Jets, Buccaneers, Patriots, Rams, Titans, Ravens and Chargers. The first thing you look at when examining that list is who has a franchise quarterback.

The Chargers [Justin Herbert] and Ravens [Lamar Jackson] do. Of course, there is some uncertainty regarding Jackson’s future with Baltimore. The Rams are an enticing option because you’d work for Sean McVay but likely would not call plays.

Where is Washington ranked?

Jones has the Commanders ranked No. 5 behind the Chargers, Rams, Buccaneers and Ravens.

If we’re just going off personnel, then this is a pretty intriguing job. The offensive coordinator inherits three talented wideouts (Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel and Jahan Dotson), a solid tight end in Logan Thomas and a promising running back in Brian Robinson Jr. Despite instability at quarterback, Washington still flirted with a playoff berth. But, the uncertainty engulfing the franchise makes this job less attractive. There are questions about the next quarterback. Is it Sam Howell or an established veteran currently on another roster? Ron Rivera is entering Year 4, but with a sale expected soon, there’s no telling if the next offensive coordinator is signing up for a one-and-done job. A new owner could possibly clean house if a 2023 campaign proves unsatisfactory.

Everything Jones said is true and something we’ve been saying for weeks. The uncertainty of Rivera’s future, due to the pending sale and his need to win in 2023, will turn off some candidates.

With another week of interviews set for this week, it will be interesting to see what type of coordinator Rivera eventually chooses. Will he choose someone he’s comfortable with [Shurmur], or go outside the box with a young candidate like Brown?

Whatever decision Rivera makes, it’s a critical hire for the Commanders heading into a make-or-break season for the current coaching staff.

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Commanders will interview Dolphins RB coach Eric Studesville for offensive coordinator Monday

Studesville has been an NFL assistant since 1997.

You can officially add another candidate to the mix for the Washington Commanders in their quest for a new offensive coordinator.

Per John Keim of ESPN, Miami Dolphins associate head coach/running backs coach Eric Studesville will interview with Washington Monday for the vacant offensive coordinator position.

Earlier this week, Washington sought permission to speak with Studesville, but at that time, it wasn’t known if he was interested. Another Dolphins assistant, quarterbacks coach Darrell Bevell, declined interview requests with the Commanders and New York Jets.

Studesville, 55, played collegiately at Wisconsin-Whitewater. He began his NFL coaching career as a quality control assistant in 1997 with the Chicago Bears. In 1999, Studesville received his first full-time coaching position with the Bears as a wide receivers/assistant special teams coach.

He first began coaching running backs in 2001 with the New York Giants. After three years with the Giants, he spent six seasons with the Bills. In 2010, he went to Denver, where he spent seven years. In his first season, he was promoted to interim head coach when the Broncos fired Josh McDaniels.

In 2017, Studesville moved to the Miami Dolphins, where he remains today. From 2017-20, he was run game coordinator in addition to his role as running backs coach. In 2021, he picked up the title of co-offensive coordinator. In 2022, with new head coach Mike McDaniel, his title changed to associate head coach/running backs coach.

Studesville is highly respected around the NFL and would seem to align with Rivera’s philosophy on wanting to run the football.

Report: Dolphins RB coach Eric Studesville to interview for Commanders’ OC role

He’s the second coach that the Commanders have wanted to interview from Miami.

With the 2022 Miami Dolphins season officially coming to a close last weekend, the offseason is upon us, meaning coaching staff changes are underway.

While the Dolphins have already parted ways with a number of defensive coaches, including defensive coordinator Josh Boyer, they may lose out on an offensive coach as well.

According to ESPN’s John Keim, the Washington Commanders are set to interview Dolphins assistant head coach and running backs coach Eric Studesville for their open offensive coordinator job.

The 55-year-old is not the first Dolphins coach to receive an interview request from the Commanders, as quarterbacks coach Darrell Bevell did as well, however, he declined to take it.

Studesville originally joined Miami’s staff back in 2017 as the running backs coach and run-game coordinator. In 2021, he continued his role with the backs, but he also become the co-offensive coordinator alongside George Godsey. With Mike McDaniel and Frank Smith coming aboard this offseason, Studesville was named assistant head coach due to his years of experience.

With an actual day of the week presented in this report, Studesville may have already agreed to take the interview. If he were to get the job, it would be his second time being the sole offensive coordinator (2011-16 with Denver).

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Commanders looking to interview Eric Studesville for offensive coordinator

Studesville is currently running backs coach/associate head coach with the Miami Dolphins.

You can’t say the Washington Commanders aren’t casting a wide net in search of their next offensive coordinator. We’ve heard the names of former NFL head coaches Jim Caldwell and Pat Shurmur, longtime offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and Falcons quarterbacks coach Charles London named as candidates.

Another name in contention is Miami Dolphins running backs coach and assistant head coach Eric Studesville, according to John Keim of ESPN.

Studesville is probably most famous for his stint as Broncos interim coach back in 2010 after Denver fired Josh McDaniels. However, he has an impressive track record in the NFL that began in 1997 as a quality control coach for the Chicago Bears.

Over the years, Studesville has spent time with the Bears, Giants, Bills, Broncos and Dolphins.

He’s been with the Dolphins since 2017.

 

Report: Dolphins retain two defensive assistants, one offensive

Miami has kept six assistants to this point.

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Not even 36 hours after his introductory press conference new Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has spent most of his time putting together his coaching staff.

There have already been reports that the team is keeping defensive coordinator Josh Boyer and defensive line coach Austin Clark and are adding wide receivers coach Wes Welker and tight ends coach Jon Embree from San Francisco.

Now, according to the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson, the Dolphins are keeping three more assistants from the 2021 staff in linebackers coach Anthony Campanile, cornerbacks coach Charles Burks, and running backs coach Eric Studesville.

Studesville, who held the role of co-offensive coordinator as well last season, is focusing on just running backs in 2022. The 54-year-old has been in the league since 1997, mainly coaching backs, so it’s a smart move by McDaniel to keep an experienced coach around to lean on.

Burks, who was originally brought on as a coaching assistant under Brian Flores in 2019, was promoted to cornerbacks coach in 2021.

Campanile made the jump from the college game to the NFL in 2020, joining Flores’ staff. He began coaching at Rutgers in 2012 and eventually worked his way into a job as co-defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach at Boston College in 2018. He and recently departed outside linebackers coach Rob Leonard worked a lot with Jerome Baker, Jaelan Phillips, and Andrew Van Ginkel who all had productive seasons.

The spots are filling up quickly in Miami. If you look away for a second, you may miss a hire.

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