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Dolphins' Hafley addresses kicker change, injuries and several personnel moves
Coach Jeff Hafley said the Dolphins' decision to replace kicker Riley Patterson with Zane Gonzalez wasn't intended as a message to the team after an 0-5 start. “It was a switch we made that was best for where we're at,” Hafley said. “We felt bringing in Zane was best for our team. Zane did a great job in camp.” Hafley declined to say whether the decision was fueled more by a desire for more touchbacks or a desire for more consistency on long field goals.
Could UM land its best consecutive classes ever? And many Canes personnel notes
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The draft QBs and six things that have become clear offensively for Dolphins
Six developments that are becoming very clear about the Dolphins' offense as they exit their bye week: ▪ Malik Willis is likely not the long-term answer. But if the Dolphins draft a quarterback with their first pick, there won't necessarily be a clear-cut choice among several interesting options.
Dolphins' Hafley addresses kicker change, injuries and several personnel moves
Coach Jeff Hafley said the Dolphins' decision to replace kicker Riley Patterson with Zane Gonzalez wasn't intended as a message to the team after an 0-5 start. “It was a switch we made that was best for where we're at,” Hafley said. “We felt bringing in Zane was best for our team. Zane did a great job in camp.” Hafley declined to say whether the decision was fueled more by a desire for more touchbacks or a desire for more consistency on long field goals.
Could UM land its best consecutive classes ever? And many Canes personnel notes
A six-pack of Hurricanes notes on a Wednesday: ▪ If going “1-0” for the week is Mario Cristobal's favorite phrase, then “stacking” things can't be far behind. As in stacking good days of practice or stacking recruiting classes. And arguably nobody in the country is stacking recruiting classes better than Cristobal. 247 Sports ranked UM's last three recruiting classes third, 14th and ninth.
Dolphins to raise season-ticket prices in 2027. Here's who they will be playing
The Dolphins, who have lost their first five games and are in the midst of a roster retooling, are raising season ticket prices across the board in 2027, after not increasing prices for any seats (and lowering the price of some seats) this year. The increase is being attributed to the team hosting an additional regular-season game next year. This season, season-ticket holders paid for eight regular-season games and two preseason games.
Dolphins opt not to bring back Storm Duck from physically unable to perform
Facing a midweek deadline to make a decision on his future, the Dolphins have opted not to bring back cornerback Storm Duck, who has been on the physically unable to perform list since the start of training camp. According to a league source, the Dolphins are releasing Duck. Duck, who has been sidelined since late last October with a knee injury, is recovered and has been practicing fully for the past two weeks.
Insight, thoughts on the Marlins' broadcasting dismissals and factors in play
More insight and fallout after the Marlins dumped Kyle Sielaff, Jeff Nelson, Craig Minervini and Rod Allen on Friday, along with several other changes: ▪ When teams replace one announcer with another, fans typically debate the change solely through the prism of their talents as a broadcaster, which includes both the objective (accuracy, attention to detail) and subjective (their likability and emotional connection with viewers, among other qualities).
Dolphins' Hafley explains why he's sticking with Willis and what must change
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Marlins hire former Yankees hitting coach for same role. And one staffer dropped
The Marlins moved quickly to fill their open hitting coach job on Tuesday, hiring former Yankees hitting coach Dillon Lawson to replace Pedro Guerrero, who was dismissed late last month after two years on the job. Lawson, 41, joined the Marlins this past July as roving hitting coach after working as Boston's major league assistant hitting coach for two seasons and Boston's minor league hitting coordinator in 2024.
Insight, thoughts on the Marlins' broadcasting dismissals and factors in play
More insight and fallout after the Marlins dumped Kyle Sielaff, Jeff Nelson, Craig Minervini and Rod Allen on Friday, along with making several other changes: ▪ When teams replace one announcer with another, fans typically debate the change solely through the prism of their talents as a broadcaster, which includes both the objective (accuracy, attention to detail) and subjective (their likability and emotional connection with viewers, among other qualities).
Dolphins' Willis worst QB by most statistical measures. Nuggets on each position
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Dolphins' Hafley explains why he's sticking with Willis and what must change
Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley indicated Monday that he's not giving any thought to replacing quarterback Malik Willis. Asked if he is giving any thought to starting backup quarterback Kyle McCord against the Jets after the bye? “No.” Why not? “We've played five games and Malik is our quarterback,” Hafley said, ending his response there. Another question about Willis, Hafley interjected this: “Malik needs to be better. That's not the headline. We all need to be better.
Dolphins' Willis worst QB by most statistical measures. Nuggets on each position
Heading into the Bills-Rams game on Monday night, 19 NFL quarterbacks had started all five of their team's games. By virtually any statistical measure, the Dolphins' Malik Willis has been the worst of the 19. Among that group, Willis is last in passer rating (68.4) and completion percentage (56.2) and touchdown passes thrown (two) and passing yards per game (169.8) and first downs passing (35).
Dolphins’ Hafley responds on Willis, what must improve, other issues at 0-5
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Dolphins' Hafley responds on Willis, what must improve, other issues at 0-5
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From QB to Hafley's staff to trades, Dolphins have decisions to make. Our advice
As the 0-5 Dolphins enter their bye week, the people who run this team deserve a mental health break. But they also have decisions to make. Sunday's 31-24 loss to Cincinnati – the latest miserable day during this depressing season - crystallized several issues that general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley must navigate in the days and weeks ahead.
Dolphins' Hafley responds on Willis, what must improve, other issues at 0-5
On a day that Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis threw two interceptions and lost a fumble and again generally struggled, coach Jeff Hafley said the turnovers are not acceptable and made clear the team's sputtering passing game must be better. Willis at times has shown an aversion for check-downs and instead has attempted riskier or unwise throws, something that happened multiple times in Sunday's 31-24 loss to Cincinnati.
From QB to Hafley's staff to trades, Dolphins have decisions to make. Our advice
As the 0-5 Dolphins enter their bye week, the people who run this team deserve a mental health break. But they also have decisions to make. Sunday's 31-24 loss to Cincinnati – the latest miserable day during this depressing season - crystallized several issues that general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley must navigate in the days and weeks ahead.
Knicks and Spurs led the NBA in this; Heat can join them. And personnel nuggets
The Heat's first two preseason games, when the starters played, confirmed what was suspected: corner three-pointers will be a key part of this offense, particularly on passes from Giannis Antetokounmpo. And fortunately for the Heat, the roster has several players who excel at those corner jumpers, which are the shortest three-point shots on the court.
Dolphins activate Grant among four roster moves. And a revelation from Taaffe
Defensive lineman Kenneth Grant, the Dolphins' 2025 first-round pick, was activated off injured reserve on Saturday and will make his season debut on Sunday against visiting Cincinnati (1 p.m., Fox-7). The Dolphins waived third-string quarterback Brady Cook to create a roster spot for Grant. Grant, selected 13th overall in the 2025 draft, had 33 tackles (including two for loss) and two sacks in 17 games and five starts as rookie.
Marlins drop Sielaff, Nelson, two others. Front-runner emerges for TV job
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Updates on Grant, Bengals WRs. And a Saban draft favorite delivers for Dolphins
The Dolphins kept alive the possibility of activating Kenneth Grant and Storm Duck on Saturday, listing both as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals. And in a surprise, running back Jaylen Wright was listed as questionable with a foot injury, a move that might have contributed to Miami claiming running back Kayton Allen off waivers from Washington. Allen, a sixth round pick in this past April's draft, ran for 4180 yards, on 5.4 per carry, and 39 TDs in 4 years at Penn State.
Marlins drop Sielaff, Nelson, two others. Front-runner emerges for TV job
For the third time in less than a decade, the Marlins are replacing their television play-by-play announcer. The team on Friday informed Kyle Sielaff that he's out as their TV voice after two years in the role, according to someone close to the situation. Marlins radio announcer Jack McMullen is a strong front-runner to replace Sielaff, a source said.
Hafley gives updates: Who's in and who's out Sunday. And more updates
An ankle injury likely will sideline Dolphins receiver Caleb Douglas for a third consecutive game. Coach Jeff Hafley said Douglas would run on Friday but is unlikely to play Sunday against the visiting Bengals (1 p.m., Fox-7). Hafley said defensive end Rob Beal Jr. (hamstring), tight end Justin Joly (concussion) and cornerback Reese Taylor (quadriceps) are out Sunday. Taylor will miss a few weeks. Linebacker Jackson Woodard (ankle) will practice Friday, and his status for Sunday is undetermined.
Dolphins coaches dish on the question with Willis, special teams problems, more
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Dolphins coaches dish on the question with Willis, special teams problems, more
Dolphins coaches dish on the question with Willis, special teams problems, more With rankings close to the bottom of the league in passer rating and passing yards per game, Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis made clear this week that his performance hasn't met his expectations. "I mean, speaking of holding myself to the level of accountability I try to, it's not good enough," he said.
Where should Heat go for offense late in games? Surprising data offers clues
When you have taken up a four-year residence in the NBA play-in, you can't expect to construct a perfect roster in one offseason. So even though the Heat aced the summer by adding a generational player and transforming a mediocre team into a legitimate contender, one clear need remains: An in-his-prime perimeter dynamo/ball handler who can hit threes, create for himself and others, hopscotch past perimeter defenders and essentially scare the heck out of opponents late in close games.
Dolphins' Rodriguez, sixth-best fumble forcer in FBS, uses this CEO approach now
In the history of college football, only five players have forced more fumbles than Jacob Rodriguez. The Dolphins' rookie middle linebacker is still looking for his first as a pro, but approaching it with a disciplined mentality, using the risk analysis technique used by business owners and company CEOs. “There's a lot of risk analysis that you have to do very quickly,” he explained this week. “It depends on the down and distance.
Marsee, Zuber to undergo elbow surgery. Updates, details on many injured Marlins
Marlins center fielder Jakob Marsee and pitcher Tyler Zuber will both undergo elbow surgery on Monday, but their projected recovery timetables are dramatically different. Marsee -- who bats and throws with his left hand -- is undergoing a UCL reconstruction on his left elbow, as opposed to a full repair, and is expected to be ready for game action in six months. That would put him on schedule to be ready for start of the regular season, or soon after, if the season starts on time.
Where should Heat go for offense late in games? Surprising data offers clues
When you have taken up a four-year residence in the NBA play-in, you can't expect to construct a perfect roster in one offseason. So even though the Heat aced the summer by adding a generational player and transforming a mediocre team into a legitimate contender, one clear need remains: An in-his-prime perimeter dynamo/ball handler who can hit threes, create for himself and others, hopscotch past perimeter defenders and essentially scare the heck out of opponents late in close games.
The surprising part of how Dolphins have arrived at 0-4. And Gordon/Grant/Wright
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The surprising part of how Dolphins have arrived at 0-4. And Gordon/Grant/Wright
A six-pack of Dolphins notes on a Wednesday: ▪ The Dolphins' 0-4 record certainly isn't a surprise. But the way they have arrived at 0-4 has been surprising, at least to me. Considering the lack of established pass rushers and experienced defensive backs, I expected this unit to rank among the league's worst defenses.
Dolphins' Hafley dishes on Grant, Robinson, others. And answer on judging Willis
Three days after former Dolphins first round pick Chop Robinson had a stellar game against Minnesota, another former first-rounder, defensive tackle Kenneth Grant, returned to practice Wednesday, hoping to raise his game after a pedestrian rookie season. Grant spent the first four weeks of the season injured reserve with an undisclosed lower body injury. He's now eligible to practice and play immediately. Whether he plays Sunday will depend on how he looks at practice this week.
Assessing UM's defensive personnel at the bye week: Many notes on every position
Even after losing Rueben Bain Jr., Akheem Mesidor, Keionte Scott and others, UM's defense has remained very, very good this season. The Canes are No. 1 in the country in FBS (tied with North Dakota State) in scoring defense, allowing 9.8 points per game. UM is 11th in total defense, permitting 249.6 yards per game. Miami is allowing just 42.6 yards rushing per game — best in the nation.
A look at every Eastern Conference team's rotation and how Heat stacks up
After years of looking inferior to its Western brethren, the NBA's Eastern Conference is enjoying a renaissance, galvanized by a steady influx of talent and the relocation of star players to new teams. The Knicks' championship generally extinguished perceptions that the West had the two best teams (the Thunder and Spurs). But there are other factors that have created the belief that the East now measures up very well against the West. Among them: 1).
An in-depth look at UM's offense at the bye: News, notes on most every player
As we enter the bye week, here's an in-depth look on a Miami Hurricanes offense that leads the nation in yards per game (554.8) and is tied with Alabama in points per game (49.6), narrowly behind Georgia: Quarterback By every measure, Darian Mensah has been exemplary. Consider: ▪ He leads all FBS quarterbacks in completion percentage, at 84.2. ▪ He's tied for third in touchdown passes with 15, behind only Mississippi State's Kemario Taylor (17) and Oregon State's Braden Atkinson (16).
How Dolphins' Savaiinaea went from leading NFL guards in sacks allowed to none
Thirty-three NFL guards have permitted sacks this season (according to a prominent metrics site), and in a pleasant development for the Dolphins, Jonah Savaiinaea isn't among them. The former Arizona Wildcats lineman appears to have become a clearly better player than he was a year ago, and the natural first instinct would be to attribute that improvement to returning to right guard, the position he played in college. But that assumption would be inaccurate, Savaiinaea insists.
Dolphins' Hafley addresses injuries, Grant status and notable message to team
Former Dolphins first-round pick Kenneth Grant will return to practice on Wednesday, as he makes his way back from an undisclosed lower-body injury that has sidelined him for the first four games. Grant is eligible to come off injured reserve and play as early as next Sunday against visiting Cincinnati (1 p.m., Fox). Whether he will play will depend on how practice goes this week.
Dolphins' Hafley addresses injuries, Grant status and notable message to team
Former Dolphins first-round pick Kenneth Grant will practice Wednesday, as he makes his way back from an injury that has sidelined him for the first four games. Grant is eligible to play as early as next Sunday against visiting Cincinnati (1 p.m., Fox). Whether he will play will depend on how practice goes this week. Once he practices Wednesday, the Dolphins will have 21 days to bring him off injured reserve. “I'm excited to see where he's at,” Hafley said.
How should Dolphins QB Willis be judged after 4 games? Not nearly good enough
The first four games of Malik Willis' audition to become the Dolphins' franchise quarterback can be summed up thusly: Not nearly good enough - and yet, during fleeting moments, tantalizing enough to not totally rule out the possibility that he could become one.
Dolphins' Hafley assesses loss to Vikings and where things stand at 0-4
In this Year 1 of a rebuild, Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley continues to express a combination of disappointment and encouragement in his postgame press conferences. Those emotions certainly were appropriate following Miami's closer-than-expected 15-10 loss in Minnesota on Sunday, a game in which the defense played valiantly and Ollie Gordon reached the 100-yard mark. “Disappointing,” Hafley said of the loss. “Our guys fought their butts off. I thought they were competitive. I thought they were tough.
Another issue hurting Dolphins. And play time changes, grades, notes by position
On a team with so much youth, the Dolphins need their most experienced players to perform at their absolute best. It's the offense, in particular, where not enough of the Dolphins' older players - veterans with at least two full years in the league - are presenting the best version of themselves, receiver Malik Washington aside. Consider: ▪ Quarterback Malik Willis began Monday 28th in completion percentage at 56.3. That's worst among all quarterbacks who entered this season as starters.
How should Dolphins QB Willis be judged after 4 games? Not nearly good enough
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Twenty-five nuggets, thoughts, Canes-Clemson postscripts heading into UM bye
Twenty-five Hurricanes nuggets, data points and thoughts off the 41-13 win in Clemson: ▪ One of the most impressive developments, through five games, is how the front seven hasn't missed a beat after the loss of first-round picks Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor, and to a somewhat lesser extent, Wesley Bissainthe. The Hurricanes defense leads the nation in both rushing yards allowed per game (42.6) and opponent's yards per carry (1.6).
Giannis the playmaker? Some stunning historical context. And Heat postscripts
When the Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo in June, the natural instinct was to focus on the prodigious point production (57th all time), the volume rebounding (71st all time), the thunderous dunks and the ferocious forays in transition. It was easy to overlook his historical greatness in setting up teammates for scores.
Dolphins sign a running back and more on Austin Jackson's situation
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Dolphins sign a running back. And more on Austin Jackson’s situation
The Dolphins filled their need for a No. 3 running back on Saturday when they signed Carlos Washington Jr. to their 53-man roster, according to a league source. Washington impressed the team during the preseason and has been on the Dolphins’ practice squad for the first three weeks. He beat out Jarquez Hunter, the other practice squad running back, for a spot on the 53.
Why Alabama-MSU should matter to Dolphins fans Saturday. And Fins catch a break
If you're part of the “let's draft Jeremiah Smith and wait on a quarterback” crowd of Dolphins fans, then you will need to be on your couch at noon Saturday when you will see the two biggest reasons to potentially delay using a first-round pick on a quarterback. Saturday's Alabama-Mississippi State game, airing nationally on ABC, will showcase the two quarterbacks who Mel Kiper Jr. said would be atop the 2027 draft if they were eligible.
Dolphins' Hafley on who's in and who's out Sunday, and Kenneth Grant duck news
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