Mike McDaniel and his trend-setting offense is the rising tide that has lifted each Miami Dolphins ship. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is negotiating for a record-setting contract after main the league in passing yards, huge receiver Tyreek Hill is a back-to-back first-team All-Professional, and offensive coordinator Frank Smith was requested for two head coaching interviews this offseason.
The Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks have been concerned about Smith, however he’ll finally return to the Dolphins for a 3rd season. Contemplating there are solely 32 head teaching jobs, this curiosity speaks to the continued success and respect for Miami’s offense.
“I simply suppose the entire course of via that was very humbling for me,” Smith said of the head coaching interviews. “Clearly, that’s why I obtained into teaching, however it additionally jogs my memory, hey, simply since you had that chance doesn’t imply it’s assured once more. So it’s be sure that for me, the reminder of day-after-day to only persist with no matter is critical at present and be as current as I can to assist the those that have given me the chance to be on this place.”
Smith, 43, was the run recreation coordinator and offensive line coach for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021 earlier than signing with McDaniel and the Dolphins. He broke into the skilled teaching ranks as an assistant offensive line coach with the New Orleans Saints in 2010.
“I discovered so much, Smith added concerning the head teaching curiosity. “And I feel it’s helped me be higher right here for Mike [McDaniel] and [general manager] Chris [Grier] and simply everybody with this system, as a result of if you get challenged to suppose broader, it helps now if you return to slim, type of having the ability to perhaps see issues since you needed to suppose [differently] about issues.”
Miami’s 27.9 points per game last season trailed simply the Dallas Cowboys (30.1) and San Francisco 49ers (28.6) however continuity must be a energy of the Dolphins’ offense with many of the playmakers and coaches returning for 2024.
“It helps simply with communication, anticipation, like once we’re making an attempt to get issues finished, simply guys extra fast to love get extra in tune with one another,” Smith stated. “Particularly in-season, that’s the place the actual development comes as a result of the of understanding of workflow or problem-solving as we go into it. So the stronger the connection, the longer the connection, the higher communication.
“And that’s one thing we hallmark round right here is our capability to speak with one another.”
