The Miami Dolphins are charting a new course, and it starts with continuity on offense. After officially bringing in Jeff Hafley as their new head coach, the Dolphins made it clear they’re not hitting the reset button across the board.
Bobby Slowik, who served as the team’s passing game coordinator last season, is staying put - this time as the offensive coordinator. And that decision could be a game-changer for one player in particular: second-year quarterback Quinn Ewers.
For a seventh-round pick, Ewers has already defied the odds just by earning meaningful snaps. Now, with Slowik stepping into a bigger role, the former Texas standout might be in position to make an even bigger leap - potentially into the starting lineup.
Let’s be clear: there’s still a long road ahead. The quarterback situation in Miami is anything but settled.
Head coach Jeff Hafley and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan have both gone on record saying they plan to draft quarterbacks regularly, whether that’s every year or every other year. And then there’s the lingering uncertainty surrounding Tua Tagovailoa, whose future with the franchise remains cloudy at best.
But in the middle of all that noise, Ewers is quietly emerging as a name to watch.
Slowik, now the man calling the shots on offense, has already shown he’s a believer in Ewers’ potential. Back in December, while still overseeing the passing game, he praised the rookie’s poise and presence.
“He’s got a little confidence, moxie to him,” Slowik said. “Game doesn’t get too big for him.”
That kind of endorsement carries weight - especially coming from a coach who now has the keys to the offense. And with Slowik expected to tweak the system to lean more heavily on play-action and the run game, the fit for Ewers might be even more favorable. The Dolphins are likely to move away from the quick-pass-heavy scheme that was tailored to Tagovailoa’s strengths, and instead pivot toward something more balanced - something that could play into Ewers’ skill set.
As of now, Ewers is the only quarterback under contract for 2026. That could change quickly.
There’s been speculation about Malik Willis as a possible free-agent target, given his connection to Sullivan. And the draft remains a viable path for adding more competition, even if the Dolphins don’t pick until No.
- While this year’s quarterback class doesn’t have the top-end buzz of previous years, it’s deep with intriguing mid-round options - guys like Garrett Nussmeier, Drew Allar, Cade Klubnik, and Carson Beck, all of whom entered the 2025 season with first-round aspirations.
That means Ewers won’t be handed the job. Far from it.
But what he’s getting - and this is crucial - is a legitimate shot. The continuity with Slowik, the shift in offensive philosophy, and the current state of the quarterback room all point to an opportunity for Ewers to make his case.
Whether that results in a starting role or a stronghold on the backup job, it’s clear the door is open. And for a player who entered the league as a late-round flyer, that’s all you can ask for. The Dolphins’ quarterback room is about to get a lot more competitive - and Quinn Ewers is right in the thick of it.