A coaching legend for the Miami Dolphins may have his grandson soon follow suit.
Today, the Miami Dolphins are set to conduct a virtual interview with Chris Shula, the grandson of legendary Dolphins head coach Don Shula. He will be the sixth candidate the Dolphins have interviewed, after both Jesse Minter and Robert Saleh held interviews yesterday. Former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is the only candidate to hold an in-person interview however.
Shula also will have interviews with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens.
A Rapid Rise Through the Rams’ Defensive Ranks
Joining the Los Angeles Rams as an assistant linebackers coach in 2017, Shula has ascended up the ranks to the point where in 2024, after Raheem Morris left to accept the head coaching job in Atlanta, he stepped into the defensive coordinator role.
The Rams defense saw immediate improvement under Shula, as in the year before Morris left, they were 20th in total defense and and 19th in points allowed per game. However, in Shula’s first year, they improved to10th and 17th respective in the same categories.
“I feel like he’s really called as good a game as anyone I’ve been around,” Rams linebacker Troy Reeder had to say of Shula’s play calling prowess. “Surprises us sometimes with some cool, really aggressive stuff, and then pulls back. We’ve been able to see his personality come to life as a play-caller while still being Chris Shula, the guy that everybody likes to hang out with, super approachable. He’s one of the best coaches I’ve ever had.”
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