"The Super Bowl had good news for the Dolphins - this was the second consecutive season that a non-Hall of Fame quarterback won the title. On Sunday, defense and run game won the Super Bowl. That confirms there's more than one way to win in the NFL. I trust that Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley got the message. We can all agree that there are a few ways to interpret Seattle's 29-13 win over New England in the Super Bowl."
"To me, the biggest offshoot from Sunday is that Seattle's win should ease the pressure on the Dolphins to find a Hall of Fame-caliber quarterback this year or even next year. The pressure should be on finding a quarterback who can lead you on a path to improvement. Sometimes defense and special teams can take care of the rest. The Dolphins seemed to get that message during their coaching search. Perhaps it'll carry through."
Two consecutive Super Bowl winners were not Hall of Fame-caliber quarterbacks, with defense and the running game deciding the most recent title. Seattle's victory illustrates that stout defense and complementary rushing can compensate for average quarterback play. The result should reduce urgency to acquire a Hall of Fame-level quarterback, shifting focus toward finding a signal-caller who can lead steady improvement. Special teams and defense can shoulder large responsibilities in playoff success. Recent seasons show top teams leaning more on defense. Some elite quarterbacks missed the 2025 playoffs, yet the league still rewards elite quarterback play and benefits from true franchise passers.
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