Bo Hardegree
| Tennessee Titans | |
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| Position: | Quarterbacks coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | July 5, 1984 Jackson, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Jackson Central-Merry (Jackson, Tennessee) |
| College: | Tennessee (2003–2006) |
| Career history | |
| As a coach: | |
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| Record at Pro Football Reference | |
Bo Hardegree (born July 5, 1984) is an American football coach who is the quarterbacks coach for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He had previously served as an assistant coach for the Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, and New York Jets.[1][2]
Playing career
Hardegree played quarterback at Tennessee from 2004 to 2007.[3]
Coaching career
Early career
Hardegree began coaching in 2008 as a graduate assistant at Duke University.[4] He interned at the Louisiana State coaching staff from 2011 to 2013.[5]
Denver Broncos
In 2014, Hardegree was hired by the Denver Broncos as an offensive quality control coach under head coach John Fox.[6]
Chicago Bears
In 2015, Hardegree followed Fox to join the Chicago Bears as an offensive assistant, following head coach John Fox.[7]
Miami Dolphins
In 2016, Hardegree was hired by the Miami Dolphins as the quarterbacks coach under head coach Adam Gase.[8]
New York Jets
In 2019, Hardegree followed Gase to join the New York Jets as an offensive assistant.[9]
New England Patriots
In 2021, Hardegree was hired by the New England Patriots as an offensive assistant under head coach Bill Belichick.[10]
Las Vegas Raiders
In 2022, Hardegree was hired by the Las Vegas Raiders as the quarterbacks coach under head coach Josh McDaniels.[11]
On October 31, 2023, Hardegree was promoted to interim offensive coordinator following the firing of head McDaniels, general manager Dave Ziegler, and offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi.[12]
On January 19, 2024, new Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce announced he would not retain Hardgree for the upcoming season.[13]
Tennessee Titans
On February 14, 2024, Hardegree was hired by the Tennessee Titans as the quarterbacks coach under new head coach Brian Callahan.[14] This move marked a return to his home state of Tennessee, where he also played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.
Personal life
A native of Jackson, Tennessee, Hardegree has one child with his wife Lauren.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Bo Hardegree". MiamiDolphins.com. Archived from the original on January 20, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ^ Shields, Brandon (March 13, 2017). "JCM's Hardegree helping Dolphins". JacksonSun.com. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ^ Harralson, Dan (January 4, 2021). "Former Vols' quarterbacks serving as Jets' assistants now available". Vols Wire. USA Today. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ Schweickert, Steven (January 24, 2015). "Bears add Offensive Assistant to Staff". Windy City Gridiron. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Wright, Michael C. (January 24, 2015). "Bears add Bo Hardegree to coaching staff". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Yellin, Jason (May 6, 2014). "#VFL Hardegree Hired By Denver Broncos". University of Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Alper, Josh (January 25, 2015). "Bears hire another former Broncos assistant". NBC Sports. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Hardegree hired as Dolphins QB coach; Washburn also hired". Sports Illustrated. January 20, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Callahan, Andrew (February 15, 2021). "Patriots adding former Jets offensive assistant to coaching staff". Boston Herald. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Mason, Chris (February 15, 2021). "Report: Patriots adding Bo Hardegree to help fill Jedd Fisch's void". MassLive.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Damien, Levi (February 3, 2022). "Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels brings over Bo Hardegree from Patriots to be his QB coach". Raiders Wire. USA Today. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "The Las Vegas Raiders relieve Josh McDaniels and David Ziegler of their duties". Raiders.com (Press release). October 31, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ Simmons, Myles (January 19, 2024). "Report: Raiders will not retain interim OC Bo Hardegree, most of offensive staff". NBC Sports. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Titans Add 10 New Assistant Coaches and Retain 11 Others on HC Brian Callahan's Staff". TennesseeTitans.com. February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.