The most notable early move under Hafley’s leadership is the elevation of Bobby Slowik from senior passing game coordinator to offensive coordinator, replacing the departed Frank Smith. Slowik is a former Houston Texans offensive coordinator and head coaching candidate, and his promotion signals a clear shift in the Dolphins’ offensive vision.
Joining Slowik on Hafley’s staff is Zach Yenser, hired as the new offensive line coach. Yenser previously served as the Texans’ assistant OL coach and has past ties to the 49ers, where he worked from 2019-2021, overlapping briefly with Slowik in 2024 before Slowik’s departure.
The Dolphins will also welcome Ladell Betts as running backs coach, taking over for Eric Studesville. Betts is a former NFL running back who most recently completed his first season in that role with the New York Giants, bringing fresh expertise to a group led by Hafley’s staff.
Yenser’s OL tenure features a notable history with Slowik; the two collaborated in San Francisco years ago, and Yenser’s NFL and college experience—including success with Kentucky’s line in 2022-23—positions him to influence a unit that has to perform better with improved personnel, including players like Patrick Paul and Aaron Brewer.
Hafley’s staffing strategy centers on pairing proven positional coaches with a cohesive scheme fit, a move that will shape Miami’s approach on offense as the team aims to rebound from 2025. The latest hires were reported by Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, with confirmation of Yenser’s OL role and Betts’s RB role following the news.
As the Dolphins push forward under Hafley’s leadership, the emphasis will be on building a functional, high-performing offense around his coaching staff and the personnel on hand, with Slowik orchestrating the passing game and Yenser stabilizing the line to support a revamped attack.
