Adam Schefter ESPN Sources: Dolphins are hiring former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their head coach. Hafley completed his second interview with the team today and will be their new head coach
Hafley’s defense has been top 5 so that’s actually a good thing. His only knows our defense has been inconsistent at best. Plus with his relationship with Sullivan, their vision should be similar and no “learning curve”. Had we hired Chad Alexander from the Chargers, I would have bet on us landing Harbaugh. When it was announced we hired Sullivan, I knew it was going to be LaFleur if he didn’t get a contract extension of Jeff Hafley.
Gonna give the guy a chance.. for what it is worth.. Packers fans are deflated by the loss of Jeff, they wanted to keep him. espn is saying jeff is one of the most coveted candidates.. so maybe some of us just dont know much about him… will be interesting to see who he targets for offensive coordinator because he is definitely not going to be calling plays offensively.
Admittedly I don't know much about him. The hiring itself seems repetitiously automatic. I assumed we fired McDaniel because we were going after a much bigger, more sought after name. I was wrong. That doesn't mean it won't work. I know nothing about the guy the same way I knew nothing about Sean McVay when the Rams hired him. He's a defensive guy, so I expect that to be our strong point next season. Get a franchise quarterback in here to run an offense and we might have something.
I can't really get excited. It seems like we're going with a mediocre defensive coordinator who may be a good motivator.
If this was a hire with Grier as the GM, I wouldn’t be thrilled at all. Sullivan is bringing in someone he knows and worked with so it may be a good hire. But let’s face the hard fact that 2026 is going to SUCK regardless of who’s here. Thanks a lot Grier.
I say if McCarthy cant get a head coaching job, call him for offensive coordinator.. and let him help staff the offensive side
I’m not so sure. Was McCarthy a GOOD coordinator or did he benefit from Rodgers outstanding play? Honest question
Let's face it, he's not super exciting, but that doesn't mean he can't or won't be a good coach. He was a major upgrade for the Packers D when he came in. The raw numbers don't always reflect it, but he is a good coordinator and really changed the mentality of their defense. And let's face it. What will ultimately determine his fate is probably going to be the decisions related to Tua and the QB position more than anything he does on defense. His offensive staff will be important and our new GM better be ready to work.
I'm glad Grier is gone (4 years too late), but I don't see how this Hafley guy is an upgrade over McDaniel. His defenses over the last couple of seasons in GB were good, but not great or exceptional in any way. His previous HC experience at BC was bad with a losing record. We should have gone after a proven HC. This just looks like more of the same mediocre BS. Seems Ross **** the bed once again.
We honestly have no idea if he's an upgrade or not. None. It's not a sexy or exciting hire, but that has no bearing on whether he will succeed or fail. And even "proven" coaches fail in new environments. They may have a better chance at success, or better knowledge, but they can fail just the same. There is no guarantee that Harbaugh will succeed at anything in NY or that McDermott will raise, I don't know, Arizona to some new height. Ross brought in a guy that came highly recommended in almost every NFL circle for GM, and that guy brought in a coach he thinks will succeed. Nothing but time will tell us if they make it or not.
Dolphins fans when Harbaugh gets sacked, closely followed by McDaniel. The same Dolphins fans a week later when Hafley is announced.
I care more about the coordinators with this hire. Not sure if that is a good sign or bad. I feel like this is for a head coach instead of bringing in a scheme, so likely good. At least it seems like a new approach.
