First Day of School: Jeff Hafley Sets the Tone, Achane's Absence & Aikman Questions
From The Fish Tank: Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep by O.J. McDuffie and Seth Levit
April 9, 2026 · 1h 9m
About this episode
The episode discusses the beginning of the Jeff Hafley era with the Miami Dolphins, focusing on offseason workouts, team culture, and key player absences.
The Jeff Hafley era officially begins in Miami — and it feels like the first day of school . On this episode of Fish Tank LIVE , O.J. McDuffie and Seth Levit , along with producer The Legendary Sevach and Sun-Sentinel columnist Chris Perkins , break down the Dolphins’ first offseason workouts under their new head coach and what stood out from Hafley’s first real media session. From tone-setting and accountability to a more “hand in the dirt” football approach, the crew discusses how this new regime is already signaling a shift in culture — and how it compares to previous eras. The conversation also turns to the absence of De’Von Achane , what it could mean (if anything), and the business realities facing young stars in today’s NFL. Plus, a deeper dive into one of the more intriguing storylines around the organization: What exactly is Troy Aikman’s role with the Dolphins? How much influence does he really have? And why does it raise questions about internal voices and decision-making? Edited by Sevach Melton. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D. The Fish Tank is presented by: Van Horn Law Group https://www.vanhornlawgroup.com/ CasaBella Design Group…
People in this episode
Hosts: O.J. McDuffie, Seth Levit
Topics covered
- Dolphins offseason workouts
- Jeff Hafley era
- team culture shift
- De’Von Achane absence
- Troy Aikman's role
Keywords
- Miami Dolphins
- Jeff Hafley
- Troy Aikman
- De’Von Achane
- NFL culture
- offseason workouts
Sponsors
Van Horn Law Group, CasaBella Design Group
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