The Miami Dolphins and offensive line coach Matt Applebaum have parted methods after one season, in line with a league supply.
Applebaum was a part of coach Mike McDaniel’s first teaching workers, however offensive coordinator Frank Smith, who has a background in teaching linemen, was usually seen specializing in the offensive line throughout media viewing parts of follow.
Applebaum turns into the fifth Dolphins assistant coach dismissed this offseason. The different 4 have occurred on the defensive aspect, led by the firing of ex-coordinator Josh Boyer, together with exterior linebackers coach Ty McKenzie, safeties coach Steve Gregory and assistant linebackers coach Steve Ferentz. The Dolphins have agreed to phrases with longtime NFL coach Vic Fangio to be the staff’s subsequent defensive coordinator, and in line with a report he’s set to formally settle for that position after the Super Bowl, which he’s taking part in as a defensive guide with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Dolphins have already interviewed one candidate, in line with Outkick, which first reported the Applebaum firing: Dan Roushar. Roushar, 62, has held a number of assistant soccer teaching positions, principally main offensive linemen, since 1986. He is at present New Orleans Saints run recreation coordinator and tight ends coach.
Miami has had a revolving door at offensive line coach. Its subsequent would be the tenth in 9 years. The final time the franchise stored an offensive line coach for a couple of season was 2014-2015 — John Benton.
Since then, coaches out and in on quick stints within the position included Chris Foerster, who was seen on video snorting a white powdery substance in 2016, and Steve Flaherty, let go two days into 2019 coaching camp after being former coach’s Brian Flores first rent on the place. Lemuel Jeanpierre, Miami’s 2021 offensive line coach, was stored as an assistant below Applebaum final season.
In 2022, the Dolphins improved their offensive line play from 2021 modestly, nevertheless it was thanks largely to the free agent signings of left deal with Terron Armstead and middle Connor Williams, including to the normally dependable Robert Hunt at proper guard.
Miami additionally struggled to maintain linemen wholesome with Armstead, a Pro Bowler in his first season with the staff, lacking time, together with left guard Liam Eichenberg and proper deal with Austin Jackson, who ended up with an injured reserve placement after every of the 2 video games he performed in 2022.
The Dolphins received strong backup play out of Brandon Shell at proper deal with and Robert Jones at left guard. They additionally had Greg Little play as a reserve deal with. Kendall Lamm received one begin late within the season at left deal with for Armstead however was subsequently injured. Lester Cotton was elevated off the follow squad and right into a playoff begin Jan. 15 at Buffalo. The staff signed veteran former No. 1 decide Eric Fisher, however he by no means performed for the Dolphins after a calf harm in follow. Backup middle Michael Deiter solely performed on particular groups in 2022.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com