Dolphins' First-Year Coach Jeff Hafley Already Has His Hands Full
Summary
The Miami Dolphins hired Jeff Hafley as their new head coach after parting ways with Mike McDaniel. ESPN ranked the Dolphins as the worst team going into the new season, citing recent trades, draft picks, and roster changes as challenges Hafley will face.Key Facts
- Mike McDaniel coached the Dolphins from 2022 to 2025 with a 35-33 record.
- Jeff Hafley is now the Dolphins’ head coach.
- ESPN’s post-draft power rankings placed the Dolphins last in the league for the upcoming season.
- The Dolphins used first- and sixth-round draft picks on Kadyn Proctor and DJ Campbell to improve their offensive line.
- Kadyn Proctor played tackle in college but is planned to be a left guard for the Dolphins by 2026.
- Miami aims to focus on running the football next season.
- The team traded star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos.
- The trade brought draft picks in 2026 but is seen as a loss for the Dolphins’ lineup strength.
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