The Miami Dolphins spent 4 years with Anthony Campanile on their workers. He was first employed to be the group’s linebackers coach by Brian Flores and was retained by the Dolphins after Mike McDaniel took over as head coach.
While Miami waved Campanile goodbye in 2024 when he left to hitch the Green Bay Packers‘ workers, the Dolphins interviewed him for his or her head teaching emptiness Friday.
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Is it too quickly for a coach with only one 12 months of NFL defensive coordinator work beneath his belt? Campanile impressed in that first season, main a Jaguars protection that made big enhancements from the 12 months prior. Jacksonville’s protection jumped from No. 31 in 2024 to No. 11 beneath Campanile, and completed with the second most takeaways.
Is he able to take the reins in Miami?
Background
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College: Rutgers University
Experience
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Defensive coordinator, Jacksonville Jaguars (2025-present)
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Linebackers coach/run sport coordinator, Green Bay Packers (2024)
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Co-defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach, Boston College Eagles (2018)
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Defensive backs coach, Boston College Eagles (2016-2017)
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Tight ends coach, Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2013-2014)
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Defensive assistant, Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2012-2013)
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Offensive coordinator, Don Bosco Prep (NJ) Ironmen (2010-2011)
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Defensive coordinator, Don Bosco Prep (NJ) Ironmen (2007-2009)
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Linebackers coach, Fair Lawn (NJ) Cutters (2006)
Campanile’s fiery persona made him successful in the course of the Dolphins’ look on HBO’s Hard Knocks.
It has additionally made him a well-liked determine in Jacksonville the place the Jaguars’ emphasis on takeaways performed an enormous function within the group’s one-year turnaround. That might be tough to maintain, although.
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The Jaguars jumped out to a 4-1 begin this 12 months after forcing 14 turnovers by the primary 5 weeks. But when their Week 6 and seven opponents averted any turnovers, Jacksonville misplaced back-to-back video games.
Perhaps one other 12 months of Campanile working as a defensive coordinator will do extra to disclose whether or not or not his work was a flash within the pan.
Still, his persona is gravitational and made him a well-liked determine at every of his NFL stops. During his one-year cease with the Packers as run sport coordinator, Green Bay was one in all solely three groups that held opponents beneath 4 yards per carry.
The most necessary factor for the Dolphins shifting ahead is a tradition reset with toughness and resolve on the forefront. Campanile seems to be a candidate who might fill that void.
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They mentioned it…
“If you can stand being blocked, you’re going to get blocked. We have guys who believe in not being blocked. We have guys who run to the ball. We have guys who violently finish at the point of attack. That’s what’s going to be valued here.” – Anthony Campanile (via Jaguars.com)
Bottom line
Campanile’s minimal expertise main greater than only a linebackers room makes him a dangerous roll of the cube. Maybe he has the massive persona of a coach able to taking the reins of a 53-man roster and main it to success. Maybe that is quite a bit to anticipate of a coach with just one 12 months of defensive coordinator duties.
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If the Dolphins employed Campanile, they’d be hoping for a Dan Campbell-esque rewrite of the group’s tradition. Given how far the group is from having the roster of a contender, they may do quite a bit worse than that swing from the fences.
This article initially appeared on Dolphins Wire: Dolphins HC candidate profile: Will Miami bring Anthony Campanile back?