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Dolphins land Malik Willis on 3-year deal, signaling a QB reboot
sports1 month ago

Dolphins land Malik Willis on 3-year deal, signaling a QB reboot

The Miami Dolphins agreed to terms with Malik Willis, signing the former Packers backup to a three-year, $67.5 million contract, a move that coach Jeff Hafley and GM Jon-Eric Sullivan view as a long-term vote of confidence in Willis as a potential successor to Tua Tagovailoa, who is expected to be released; the three-year deal provides Miami with stability and a clear quarterback plan beyond two years.

Dolphins eye Delane as cornerback target after combine chatter
sports1 month ago

Dolphins eye Delane as cornerback target after combine chatter

The Dolphins are prioritizing cornerback in the 2026 NFL Draft. At the Combine, LSU’s Mansoor Delane signaled enthusiasm to speak with new coach Jeff Hafley, who had recruited him at Boston College, hinting at a potential fit. Delane is a unanimous All-American known for lockdown coverage, and mock drafts often place him or Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy (injury in 2025 but now medically cleared) with Miami. With a thin cornerback group including Jason Marshall Jr., Storm Duck, and JuJu Brents, Delane is viewed by some as the safer option for Miami’s first pick, though other positions like edge rushers are also in play.

sports2 months ago

Dolphins name Duggan to run Hafley’s defensive scheme

The Miami Dolphins have hired Sean Duggan, Packers linebackers coach and Hafley ally, as their new defensive coordinator, replacing Anthony Weaver. Hafley will call the defense but wants a coordinator who knows his system, and Duggan has previously worked with Hafley at Ohio State, Boston College, and Green Bay. The staff change comes as the Dolphins largely settle their coaching team, and it also affects compensatory-pick opportunities tied to Weaver’s head-coaching candidacies elsewhere, with the Raiders and Cardinals reportedly pursuing other candidates (Klint Kubiak and Mike LaFleur).

Gannon Era Arrives: A Numbers-Driven Look at Packers’ Defense
sports2 months ago

Gannon Era Arrives: A Numbers-Driven Look at Packers’ Defense

Green Bay hired Jonathan Gannon as defensive coordinator, prompting a data-driven comparison of his defenses (Cardinals 2023–25 and Eagles 2021–22) with Jeff Hafley’s Packers units (2024–25). Across points allowed, passer rating, sacks, takeaways, and third-down efficiency, the numbers show mixed results tied to each stop’s scheme and play-calling duties, with some contrasts in blitzing and man-coverage tendencies. Overall, the Packers’ defensive identity may not drastically change despite the leadership shift.

Dolphins name Bobby Slowik as OC, signaling continuity under Hafley
sports2 months ago

Dolphins name Bobby Slowik as OC, signaling continuity under Hafley

Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley is reportedly naming Bobby Slowik their new offensive coordinator, a move that maintains continuity with the current staff and leverages Slowik’s rising status from the 49ers and Texans. Slowik, who has interviewed for other OC jobs (including Philadelphia) but is staying in Miami, would bring familiarity with Dolphins players and a system aligned with Hafley’s plans. The team is also weighing whether to keep offensive line coach Butch Barry, while evaluating defensive coordinator candidates as Frank Smith is effectively out.

Bills’ tell-all press conference fuels power-dynamic chatter as Dolphins plot culture-first rebuild
sports2 months ago

Bills’ tell-all press conference fuels power-dynamic chatter as Dolphins plot culture-first rebuild

Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula’s tell-all press conference defended GM Brandon Beane while signaling coaching staff influence on the Keon Coleman draft, reigniting questions about Sean McDermott’s power and roster control; meanwhile the Dolphins are pursuing a culture-driven rebuild under GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, aiming to avoid a similar internal clash over player decisions.