Chris Perkins: Here's Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley's No. 1 task, and it's a big one

"Hafley must deal with this organization's mental game before the physical game. Hopefully that's what the new hires at general manager and head coach acknowledge. Hafley, the former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator, is believed to be here because of his relationship with new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. The two worked together in Green Bay for the past two seasons when Sullivan was vice president of player personnel."

"The Dolphins are 17-23 (.425) in their past 40 games, starting with that 28-27 home loss to the Tennessee Titans in 2023 - a game in which Miami blew a big lead late. They were 18-12 (.600) in their first 30 games under coach Mike McDaniel, the games before that Tennessee loss. Last season the Dolphins went 7-10."

"MIAMI GARDENS - It's not a matter of "who" when we talk about the Miami Dolphins new head coach, it's a matter of "what," and the "what" is a winning mindset, a determined mentality and an aggressive disposition. The Dolphins' organization needs an attitude adjustment. The Dolphins need to accept nothing but winning. No more participation trophies."

Jeff Hafley assumes Miami Dolphins head coach duties with emphasis on instilling a winning mindset, determined mentality and aggressive disposition. Organizational leadership, including new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, must align on resetting priorities toward mental toughness and accountability. Recent results reflect decline: 17-23 over the past 40 games and a 7-10 record last season with multiple blowout losses and poor third-quarter performance. The immediate task is correcting team attitude, accepting nothing short of winning, and making culture change the priority ahead of schematic adjustments and play-calling revisions.

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