Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins could lose an important piece to their offensive coaching staff if Darrell Bevell gets the Browns offensive coordinator job.
The Cleveland Browns are in the hunt for a new offensive coordinator, and according to a report from Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabbott, it could be a coach that Dolphins fans have become very familiar with over the last few seasons.
According to the report, Dolphins quarterbacks coach — and passing game coordinator — Darrell Bevell was in Cleveland on Thursday to meet with Kevin Stefanski and the Browns for their offensive coordinator position. Ironically enough, the Browns are looking to replace Ken Dorsey, another coach with whom Dolphins fans are familiar.
#Dolphins QB coach Darrell Bevell is in Cleveland today for his OC interview with Kevin Stefanski, source says
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) January 9, 2025
Bevell, 55, joined the Dolphins in 2022 after a stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he was their offensive coordinator and eventually interim head coach after the firing of Urban Meyer. Before that, Bevell was an offensive coordinator with the Detroit Lions (2019-2020), Seattle Seahawks (2011-2017) — where he helped win a Super Bowl and develop QB Russell Wilson — and in Minnesota (2006-2010).
Here’s what McDaniel had to say about the importance of Bevell and how he’s helped Tua grow over the years.
“I knew that one of the biggest priorities for the organization was to get some leadership in the quarterback room, have a coach who has experience developing younger quarterbacks and has done it on multiple occasions and also has a disposition that is to be trusted… you can’t find a more trustworthy, honest, loyal human being. He’s been huge for that room.”
Another quote from head coach McDaniel and Bevell’s relationship with Tua.
“There’s only one way to really establish a relationship like that and that’s pure investment on both sides. And very proud of how they continue to attack with pride Tua’s game and Coach Bevell’s ownership in his game. I’m happy that they get to hang out every day, and I think Coach Bevell’s sense of humors really helped develop Tua’s sense of humor.
Since joining the Dolphins, Miami’s passing attack has improved dramatically, finishing the 2022 season 6th in passing yards with 261.1 yards per game. In 2023, that number changed slightly (261.2 yards per game) but ranked second among the rest of the league. And then, last season, the Dolphins passing attack took a step back and finished 15th in the league, averaging 219.8 yards per game. They are sandwiched between the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs.
Last year, Tagovailoa spoke about his relationship with Bevell, which seems to be as good as any off the field.
“I had him and his family come over to our house and we had dinner,…We watched a movie…Great family. I think having someone with his personality where regardless of how cool you guys are, if you’re not on top of your stuff, he’s going to let you know. That’s kind of the relationship that I would say I have with him. Really good, but I know what he expects and what he expects I kind of expect out of myself as well.”
If you’re the Browns and there’s a good chance you’ll draft a quarterback in April, Darrell Bevell might not be a better guy for the job. I can’t help but selfishly hope he’s back in Miami, cracking jokes with Tua Tagovailoa as the team does what fans have been waiting all their lives for them to do. Win a Super Bowl Playoff game.
What are your thoughts on the Cleveland Browns’ interest in Miami Dolphins quarterbacks coach Darrell Bevell? Would you rather see him stay and continue to work with QB1, Tua Tagovaioa? How are you feeling a week after the season ended? Let us know in the comments section below!
