Jeff Hafley focuses on player development with Dolphins this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
New Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley emphasized that this season will prioritize player development over wins and losses. In an interview with Stephen A. Smith, Hafley acknowledged the team's struggle with mediocrity and indicated that success will be measured by the team’s progress and development. The Dolphins have made various personnel changes this offseason, signaling a long-term rebuilding process. Hafley expressed a desire to build a strong foundation, aiming for substantial progress by the end of the year.
- •Jeff Hafley is the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins.
- •Hafley stated success this year won't be measured by wins.
- •The Dolphins aim to build a strong football team for the future.
- •Personnel moves signal a long-term rebuilding effort.
- •Hafley wants to see significant player development by season's end.
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Jeff Hafley: Success won't be measured in Ws, Ls this year, it's about development
"The Dolphins have been mired in mediocrity in recent years.
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