Boston College football head coach Bill O’Brien has moved swiftly to fill two vacancies on his offensive staff, reportedly hiring Kurt Anderson as the school’s new offensive line coach and bringing back Joe Dailey to coach the wide receivers.
The new staff additions come just nine days after the program announced the departures of several coaches, including the previous offensive line coach Matt Applebaum and wide receivers coaches Darrell Wyatt.
Anderson arrives in Chestnut Hill having most recently served as the offensive line coach at UMass. However, his most notable experience comes from a six-season stint at Northwestern, where he established a strong reputation for developing NFL talent. During his tenure with the Wildcats, Anderson notably coached first-round NFL Draft picks Peter Skoronski (Tennessee Titans, 2023) and Rashawn Slater (Los Angeles Chargers, 2021). His résumé also includes time with the Buffalo Bills, Arkansas, and a playing career at Michigan, giving him a valuable blend of collegiate and professional experience that O’Brien appears keen to utilize in rebuilding the Eagles’ trenches.
The hiring of Joe Dailey for the wide receivers coaching position marks a return to the Heights for the former Nebraska and North Carolina quarterback. Dailey previously coached the Boston College wideouts during the 2020 and 2021 seasons, a period that saw the development of future first-round draft pick Zay Flowers, who accumulated significant yardage and scoring during that time. Since his last stop at BC, Dailey has held roles as wide receivers coach for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL, an offensive analyst at Kansas, and an offensive assistant at Appalachian State. His familiarity with the program, combined with his recent professional experience, makes him a significant and welcomed addition for the Eagles’ passing game.
These two hires signal a concerted effort by Boston College to fortify the offensive side of the ball, prioritizing coaches with strong recruiting ties and a proven track record of developing players for the next level.
The Eagles still have a vacant defensive coordinator position to fill, but the immediate bolstering of the offensive staff provides crucial stability heading into the offseason.