Dolphins Coach Praises Offensive Coordinator Bobby Slowik

New Miami head coach Jeff Hafley says he "loves what he does" after retaining Slowik on staff.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 6:47pm

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In a recent interview, new Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley praised the team's offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, saying he "loves what he does" and that their relationship and Slowik's schematic expertise made him an easy choice to retain on the coaching staff.

Why it matters

Hafley and Slowik have a history of working together, and Hafley's endorsement of Slowik's coaching abilities suggests continuity and stability for the Dolphins' offense as the team enters a new era under Hafley's leadership.

The details

Hafley and Slowik previously worked together on the coaching staff of the San Francisco 49ers, where Slowik was on the defensive side of the ball. When Hafley left to become the coordinator at Ohio State, Slowik transitioned to the offensive side and impressed as the 49ers' offensive coordinator. Hafley said he kept in touch with Slowik and knew he wanted to keep him on staff when he took the Dolphins head coaching job.

  • Hafley and Slowik worked together on the 49ers' coaching staff.
  • Hafley left the 49ers to become the coordinator at Ohio State.
  • Slowik transitioned to the offensive side and became the 49ers' offensive coordinator.
  • Hafley was recently hired as the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

The players

Jeff Hafley

The new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, who previously worked with Bobby Slowik on the coaching staff of the San Francisco 49ers.

Bobby Slowik

The offensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins, who previously worked with Jeff Hafley on the coaching staff of the San Francisco 49ers.

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What they’re saying

“Bobby and I were together in San Francisco. At the time… Bobby was on the defensive side of the ball… Bobby was in my office all the time talking football, and I left to go be the coordinator at Ohio State… [Kyle Shanahan] steals Bobby to go on offense and look at what Bobby did there. Bobby kind of climbed through his ranks… Bobby [did] such a good job there.”

— Jeff Hafley, Head Coach, Miami Dolphins (ESPN)

“When I get the job — I'm still in touch with Bobby, because regardless of where I go, Bobby is still on my list. And it just kind of worked out that he's here. He doesn't have to move. My relationship with him — what he does schematically is really what I want to do. Knowing the type of person he is… You want to talk about an unbelievable person. That's so important to me. Just a guy I trust — I love what he does, and it's really worked out well for both of us.”

— Jeff Hafley, Head Coach, Miami Dolphins (ESPN)

What’s next

Hafley and Slowik will look to continue the Dolphins' offensive success as they enter the 2026 NFL season under new leadership.

The takeaway

The retention of Bobby Slowik as offensive coordinator under new head coach Jeff Hafley suggests a smooth transition and continued offensive stability for the Miami Dolphins, as the two coaches have a strong working relationship and shared vision for the team's future.