Jonathan Smith is on his way out after four seasons as the Washington offensive coordinator. Oregon State is expected soon to announced Smith, 38, as the Beavers’ new coach.
Here are six candidates expected to be on Chris Petersen’s short list to replace Smith as the UW offensive coordinator and play-caller:
Close ties
Bush Hamdan, Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach
Hamdan, 31, was on the UW staff the past two seasons — first as an offensive quality-control coach in 2015 and then as the wide receivers coach/passing-game coordinator during UW’s 2016 run to the College Football Playoff.