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Jimmy Johnson questions Dolphins' coaching history amid Hafley's appointment

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:36 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Jimmy Johnson questions Dolphins' coaching history amid Hafley's appointment

Summary

Jimmy Johnson criticized the Miami Dolphins' performance over the past 25 years while defending former coach Dave Wannstedt. With Jeff Hafley now leading the Dolphins, Johnson pointed out that Wannstedt remains the last Miami coach to win a playoff game. Since Wannstedt's departure, the Dolphins have moved through eight head coaches and made only four playoff appearances in 21 years. Hafley inherits a team that has seen significant roster changes, raising expectations for a turnaround.

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By the Numbers

•Jimmy Johnson defended Dave Wannstedt's legacy on social media.
•Wannstedt was the last Dolphins coach to win a playoff game in 2000.
•Miami has had eight head coaches since Wannstedt left.
•Jeff Hafley is the current Dolphins head coach after a stint in Green Bay.
•The Dolphins have only made four playoff trips in the last 21 years.

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1:36 AMYahoo Sports — Jimmy Johnson Rips Dolphins Over 25-Year Playoff Drought Amid Jeff Hafley’s Arrival

What they're saying

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson knows a thing or two about coaching in Miami, having led the Miami Dolphins himself in the late 1990s. Now, in 2026, with Jeff Hafley just settling into the job, Johnson found himself defending a former Dolphins coach on social media.
— Yahoo Sports

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