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New Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley envisions a power-running, physically tough offense with a center-led line and complementary weapons, plus QB keepers to keep defenses guessing. The plan suggests a more versatile, run-first approach and hints Tagovailoa may not be the long-term solution, drawing inspiration from mobile quarterbacks like Jordan Love and Malik Willis.
New Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley, announced with GM Jon-Eric Sullivan, is moving quickly to hire his three coordinators (offense, defense, special teams). Hafley will call defense and needs an offensive coordinator to run the other side, with candidates including Adam Stenavich, Sean Mannion, Jerrod Johnson, Steve Shimko and Brian Angelichio. After staffing, Hafley and Sullivan will decide on quarterback plans, weighing options like Malik Willis and Quinn Ewers, while emphasizing team-first discipline and accountability.
Miami Dolphins owner's choice: they hired Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as the 12th head coach. Though not a household name, Hafley is praised for his smart, communicative leadership and for helping Green Bay field a top-five defense in 2024; Dolphins coverage notes he had two additional in-person interview opportunities with other teams and brings Boston College head-coaching experience, suggesting the hire could be a strong, forward-looking fit despite no NFL head-coaching track record.
Miami head coach Jeff Hafley is assembling his staff, weighing a slate of offensive-coordinator candidates (including Packers assistants Adam Stenavich and Sean Mannion, Steve Shimko, Brian Angelichio, Bobby Slowik, and Darrell Bevell) and defensive-coordinator options (such as Sean Duggan and Demarcus Covington), along with internal Dolphin coaches; Hafley’s defensive background means the OC will call plays, while he builds a defense to fit his philosophy, with Weaver’s potential departure potentially triggering further moves.
Miami has introduced GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and new head coach Jeff Hafley and now must assemble Hafley’s first offensive staff. The piece lays out a wide-ranging OC candidate pool—including Joe Brady, Brian Daboll, Mike Kafka, Kliff Kingsbury, Todd Monken, Adam Stenavich, Sean Mannion, Bobby Slowik, David Shaw, Zac Robinson, Nate Scheelhaase and others—highlighting differing head-coaching backgrounds and play-calling philosophies as Miami plans for the 2026 season.
The Dolphins named Jeff Hafley as their new head coach, with GM Jon-Eric Sullivan praising his integrity, intellect and vision to build a winner. Hafley’s track record at Ohio State and Boston College includes top-tier defenses, strong in-game adjustments, and a talent-driven approach to recruitment, all anchored by a disguise-heavy, four-down scheme that can adapt to personnel.