The Miami Dolphins have hired Robert Prince, a former Detroit Lions assistant, as their new wide receivers coach, according to a report by Tom Pelissero. Prince adds a wealth of experience to a receiving corps that is already highly skilled in South Beach, making this a significant move for Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel.
Robert Prince’s Journey
Prince started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Humboldt State in 1989, and it has lasted for decades. Before entering the NFL, where he played a significant role as the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions from 2014 to 2020, he spent a number of years coaching at the collegiate level.
Prince helped mold some of the team’s most successful offensive seasons while he was in Detroit by working with elite players like Golden Tate, Marvin Jones Jr., and Calvin Johnson. Prince has now served as a coach for 14 different teams, counting both collegiate and professional teams.
A Unique Moment as Acting Head Coach
Apart from his coaching accomplishments, Prince’s tenure as the acting head coach of the Lions during the 2020 season was a singular experience in his career.
Prince filled in as the team’s head coach for a Week 16 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a COVID-19 outbreak that forced several members of the coaching staff, including interim head coach Darrell Bevell, to miss time. Despite the Lions’ 47-7 loss, it was a significant game in his career.
Recent Role
Prince most recently strengthened his credentials as the Dallas Cowboys’ receivers coach from 2022 to 2024. Now that he has joined the Dolphins, Prince will help the team succeed in the future by continuing to develop Miami’s wide receivers under McDaniel’s offense.
A Reunion Awaits
Prince’s previous affiliation with current Dolphins quarterbacks coach and pass game coordinator Darrell Bevell makes this move especially intriguing. Prince helped lead wide receiver Kenny Golladay to a breakthrough season in Detroit, where the two coaches had previously collaborated.
A Proven Track Record
Prince has a track record of success as a wide receivers coach, even though he spent time in Detroit. In his previous roles with the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans, he assisted in turning several young receivers into successful NFL players.
A Boost for Tua?
Many believe that the addition of Prince could be a significant boost for Tua Tagovailoa. With a proven wide receivers coach on staff, the young quarterback could finally take his game to the next level.
The Dolphins’ Offense Enters a New Era?
The Dolphins’ offense may enter a new era with Prince’s hiring. The team could have one of the NFL’s most explosive offenses with a young, talented core and a new play-caller leading the charge.
The future is bright
The Dolphins’ selection of a new wide receivers coach has been eagerly anticipated by the team’s supporters. Prince’s employment has finally put a stop to the rumors and sparked a surge of enthusiasm among the fans.
The Miami Dolphins appear to have a bright future now that Prince is on board. The squad has the coaching, the talent, and the drive to win a championship.
It is now time to bring everything together and make it happen.