Bo Hardegree

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Bo Hardegree
Tennessee Titans
Position:Quarterbacks coach
Personal information
Born: (1984-07-05) July 5, 1984 (age 40)
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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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]

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Early life and playing career

Hardegree grew up in Jackson, Tennessee and played football for his father at Central-Merry High School. Hardegree was a reserve quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers from 2003 to 2006, appearing in one game before switching sports and playing for the school's tennis team. [3] [4]

Coaching career

Early career

Hardegree began coaching in 2007 as student assistant at Tennessee before serving as a graduate assistant at Duke University from 2008-2010 under David Cutcliffe. [5] [3] He interned at the LSU coaching staff from 2011 to 2013. [6]

Denver Broncos

In 2014, Hardegree was hired by the Denver Broncos as an offensive quality control coach under head coach John Fox. [7]

Chicago Bears

In 2015, Hardegree followed Fox to join the Chicago Bears as an offensive assistant, following head coach John Fox. [8]

Miami Dolphins

In 2016, Hardegree was hired by the Miami Dolphins as the quarterbacks coach under head coach Adam Gase. [9]

New York Jets

In 2019, Hardegree followed Gase to join the New York Jets as an offensive assistant. [10]

New England Patriots

In 2021, Hardegree was hired by the New England Patriots as an offensive assistant under head coach Bill Belichick. [11]

Las Vegas Raiders

In 2022, Hardegree was hired by the Las Vegas Raiders as the quarterbacks coach under head coach Josh McDaniels. [12]

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. [13]

On January 19, 2024, new Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce announced he would not retain Hardgree for the upcoming season. [14]

Tennessee Titans

On February 14, 2024, Hardegree was hired by the Tennessee Titans as the quarterbacks coach under new head coach Brian Callahan. [15] 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 ]

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