Jeff Hafley aims to improve Dolphins defense as head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley plans to implement innovative defensive strategies in 2026. Hafley, who previously served as Green Bay's defensive coordinator, emphasized the importance of creative blitzing and disciplined play. Miami has struggled in recent seasons and may be an underdog in most of their upcoming games. A practice session on August 8 will give Hafley an opportunity to showcase his play-calling skills from the sideline as he prepares to enhance the team's defensive performance.
- •Hafley aims to out-coach opponents with strategic defensive play-calling.
- •Dolphins are seen as underdogs in 17 of 18 games this season.
- •Hafley's defenses at Green Bay ranked 5th and 12th in NFL.
- •Practice on August 8 will allow Hafley to call plays from the sideline.
- •Focus on limiting explosive plays through selective blitzing and coverage.
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Why Jeff Hafley's scheming and play-calling give Dolphins hope
"The Miami Dolphins need Jeff Hafley to out-coach opponents with defensive scheme and play-calling prowess in 2026 says our Joe Schad.
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