Just when you thought you knew what direction the Miami Dolphins were going to take their next decision, Miami comes out of left field to keep you guessing. After Miami fired offensive coordinator Chad O’Shea yesterday, Dolphins fans began piecing together the possibilities — and considered the likes of QB coach Jerry Schuplinski, Jim Caldwell, Joe Brady and others as possibilities.
As it turns out, everyone was wrong.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero are reporting that Miami’s new offensive coordinator has been found — and his name is a familiar one for long time Dolphins fans.
That’s right! Former Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Chan Gailey is back into the fray after previously holding the same role for a very different regime back in 2000-2001 under Dave Wannstedt. Gailey most recently worked for the New York Jets back in 2016 where he was paired with yet another familiar face for two seasons under center — Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick served as Gailey’s starter at quarterback for the Jets in 27 contests over two seasons together in New York. The Jets went 13-14 in those games and Fitzpatrick tossed 43 touchdowns to 31 interceptions.
What more could this move indicate for the Dolphins? There’s a whole lot of information to sort through. But the first domino has fallen — and it is an unexpected one. Gailey was generally an afterthought for the NFL’s hiring process, but now he’s back into the fray as Miami’s offensive play caller.
