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NFL head coaches: Retread or First Time hire?

NFL head coaches: Retread or First Time hire?

The Miami Dolphins hired Jeff Hafley as their head coach on Monday, beginning a new era for the franchise. Hafley joins Miami after two years as the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator. He enters the position as the first time, he has been named an NFL head coach, though he did spend four years as the head coach at Boston College.

Dolphins fans are struggling with the hire. Some have issues with the team’s new general manager, Jon-Eric Sullivan, who was previously the Packers’ vice president of player personnel, hiring a coach with whom he worked previously. Two weeks ago,...

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Jeff Hafley hired as Dolphins head coach – The Splash Zone 1/20/26

Jeff Hafley hired as Dolphins head coach – The Splash Zone 1/20/26

It was reported over the weekend that Jeff Hafley was the frontrunner for the Miami Dolphins head coaching gig and he got it. Hafley is going to reunite with Jon-Eric Sullivan and they both have a ton of work to do to make the Dolphins relevant again. Hafley was the only candidate to receive a second interview with Miami and had plenty of other suitors if he left the building yesterday. It’s going to be a busy offseason as the Dolphins go through another reset, but it should be fun to follow along.

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Dolphins statements on new head coach Jeff Hafley

Dolphins statements on new head coach Jeff Hafley

The Miami Dolphins have announced the hiring of Jeff Hafley as the team’s new head coach. Hafley joins the Dolphins after two seasons as the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator and replaces Mike McDaniel, who was fired after four seasons with the team.

Dolphins owner Stephen Ross released a statement after the announcement of Hafley’s hiring. “I believe great things are ahead for the Miami Dolphins with Jeff Hafley leading the way,” Ross stated. “Jeff is an accomplished coach with a proven track record as a leader and motivator. He has tenacity and grit, while at the same time establishing...

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CFP National Championship Game: Miami Hurricanes Vs Indiana Hoosiers Live Game Discussion & Game Information

CFP National Championship Game: Miami Hurricanes Vs Indiana Hoosiers Live Game Discussion & Game Information

The long, drawn-out 2025 College Football Season all comes down to just one game this evening. The #1-seeded Indiana Hoosiers will face off against the #10-seeded Miami Hurricanes for the College Football National Championship. This will be Indiana’s first shot at a national title in its history. The Hurricanes, no strangers to championships, will be looking to secure their 6th overall national championship, but their first since the 2001 season. While Miami is considered the “visitor” this evening, it will be a de facto home game for the Canes at Hard Rock Stadium.

The big storyline for this evening’s game...

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Miami Dolphins head coach tracker: Jeff Hafley hired as new head coach

Miami Dolphins head coach tracker: Jeff Hafley hired as new head coach

The Miami Dolphins completed three in-person head coaching interviews on Monday, including Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. After days of speculation and rumors that the Dolphins were looking toward Hafley as their primary candidate for the vacancy, the rumors are turning out to be true as it appears Hafley will be named the team’s head coach.

Multiple media reports, shortly after the team announced the conclusion of the interview with Hafley, indicated that the team and the coach were working out a deal. The...

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Dolphins hire Jeff Hafley as head coach

Dolphins hire Jeff Hafley as head coach

The Miami Dolphins are hiring Jeff Hafley as their new head coach. The hire comes after a week of virtual interviews with eight candidates and three in-person interviews. Hafley, the former defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers, joins Miami as he completed an in-person interview on Monday, following up a virtual meeting last week.

The Dolphins announced the completion of an interview with Hafley on Monday evening, with multiple media reports immediately indicating the two sides were working to come to an agreement on a contract.

Miami held virtual interviews with Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady, Jacksonville Jaguars...

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Anthony Weaver to get second interview with Ravens for head coaching job

Anthony Weaver to get second interview with Ravens for head coaching job

That wildest offseason for the National Football League in recent memory continues to rage on with multiple head coaching vacancies — including the latest opening in Buffalo — left to be filled.

With Miami hiring a new head coach, defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver has been a hot candidate for multiple openings around the league. One of those teams will interview Weaver for a second time tomorrow — and it’s a team he has strong ties to.

According to multiple media reports on Monday, the Baltimore Ravens plan on interviewing Weaver for their head coaching job for a second time this...

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Dolphins have competition for top remaining head coaching candidate

Dolphins have competition for top remaining head coaching candidate

The Miami Dolphins are still searching for a head coach. They had interest in former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, but he agreed to a deal with the New York Giants last week. They also had interest in former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, but he signed on to coach the Atlanta Falcons over the weekend.

After the first couple of dominoes fell, Miami’s focus narrowed — and they seem to have zeroed in on Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, if you believe the reports by various media members over the past few days.

The Dolphins have three...

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A frontrunner emerges in Dolphins coaching search – The Splash Zone 1/19/26

A frontrunner emerges in Dolphins coaching search – The Splash Zone 1/19/26

The Miami Dolphins are beginning their in person interviews for their vacant head coach position with reports of a frontrunner emerging. Kevin Stefanski was reported to be getting setup for a second interview with Miami, but he quickly accepted the Atlanta Falcons spot on Saturday. The Dolphins will meet today with Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator, Jeff Hafley, who has emerged as the favorite to land this job. He’s also schedule to meet with a few other teams after the Dolphins but if they want him, he might just be the new head coach of the Dolphins by the end...

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NFL Divisional Round: Houston Texans @ NE Patriots/LA Rams @ Chicago Bears – Game Information & Discussion

NFL Divisional Round: Houston Texans @ NE Patriots/LA Rams @ Chicago Bears – Game Information & Discussion

Please use this thread to follow this afternoon’s and evening’s NFL Divisional Round games and, as always, to discuss your Miami Dolphins. Please follow all site rules in the live threads and other posts on The Phinsider. Please note that SBNation strictly prohibits sharing illegal game streams. Sharing, discussing, or requesting illegal game streams may result in a temporary suspension from the site or a ban from the entire SBN platform.

We have everything you need to know to watch today’s game right here:

Houston Texans (13-5) AFC South @ NE Patriots (15-3) AFC East

  • Kickoff: 3:00 p.m....
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Best quotes from Jon-Eric Sullivan’s first interview as Dolphins GM

Best quotes from Jon-Eric Sullivan’s first interview as Dolphins GM

The Miami Dolphins have a new general manager—Jon-Eric Sullivan.

Sullivan spent the last 21 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, working his way up from football operations assistant, to vice president of player personnel. As he takes control of the Dolphins, his work is definitely cut out for him. The Dolphins are in a tricky spot, with limited draft capital, and most of their money sewn up in contracts of players that likely won’t be here for the long haul.

On Sunday, Sullivan sat down with Travis Wingfield for his very first interview as general manager, to discuss the challenges...

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NFL Divisional Round: Buffalo Bills @ Denver Broncs/SF 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks – Game Information & Discussion

NFL Divisional Round: Buffalo Bills @ Denver Broncs/SF 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks – Game Information & Discussion

Please use this thread to follow this afternoon’s and evening’s NFL Divisional Round games and, as always, to discuss your Miami Dolphins. Please follow all site rules in the live threads and other posts on The Phinsider. Please note that SBNation strictly prohibits sharing illegal game streams. Sharing, discussing, or requesting illegal game streams may result in a temporary suspension from the site or a ban from the entire SBN platform.

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Buffalo Bills (13-5) AFC East @ Denver Broncos (14-3) AFC West

  • Kickoff: 4:30 p.m....
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