Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley defends team decisions on EDGE depth

Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley addressed concerns regarding the limited career sack totals of defensive ends Robert Beal Jr. and Malik Herring. The newcomers have combined for 2.5 career sacks across stints with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Hafley stated that the team sought the best available talent at the position during free agency, noting that pass rushers with double-digit sack records are rarely available on the open market. He emphasized that the front office prioritized physicality and versatility for the front seven rather than targeting specific sack statistics. The Dolphins are evaluating how these depth players will contribute to the defensive pressure in Hafley’s first season as head coach. The coaching staff remains confident in the group's ability to create defensive problems despite the lack of proven track records in reaching the quarterback.

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