"Day One was for general manager Jon-Erik Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley to share the same stage, have the same view, take the same questions and even feel the same emotion in getting this chance, as each fought back tears three or four times. "I'll get beat up in the media before I even start, like, 'this guy couldn't keep it together,'" Sullivan said while thanking his family."
"They hired the talent evaluator first. Sure, this is a partnership, Sullivan and Hafley. But for where this franchise is and what it needs, Sullivan is the senior partner. Hafley, you see, can't matter unless Sullivan matters first. This is the worst starting situation in the NFL's worst franchise over the past 25 years. Take a look under the hood. Weak roster. Salary-cap handcuffs."
Day One paired new general manager Jon-Erik Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley onstage, both visibly emotional. Owner Steve Ross spoke briefly and left the stage. The franchise structured the top football leadership by hiring the talent evaluator first, making Sullivan the senior partner in the partnership. Hafley’s success depends on Sullivan’s roster-building. The Dolphins face a weak roster, salary-cap constraints, a division strengthened by New England and Buffalo, and no established quarterback after Tua Tagovailoa’s departure. Sullivan's plan emphasizes drafting, developing, and retaining talent to rebuild the team over time.
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