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Coaching Changes: Bears' Doyle Joins Ravens, Dolphins Hire Hafley

1/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

Declan Doyle, the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator, left for the Baltimore Ravens to work with MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson.
The Bears’ 2025 season was successful, highlighting the coaching staff’s appeal.
The Miami Dolphins hired general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, paving the way for former Packers coordinator Hafley to take over as head coach.
Hafley’s success will depend on his offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik as he aims to improve the team’s performance.

History

Historical Context

In 2010, the NFL experienced a notable shift in coaching dynamics, highlighted by Jim Harbaugh's hiring by the San Francisco 49ers, leading to a remarkable 13-3 season. This trend continued with recent appointments like Declan Doyle to the Ravens and Jon-Eric Sullivan to the Dolphins, reflecting teams' pursuit of innovative leadership to enhance performance and adapt to evolving strategies in the league.

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Story summary

Declan Doyle, the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator, left for the Baltimore Ravens to work with MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson.
The Bears’ 2025 season was successful, highlighting the coaching staff’s appeal.
The Miami Dolphins hired general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, paving the way for former Packers coordinator Hafley to take over as head coach.
Hafley’s success will depend on his offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik as he aims to improve the team’s performance.

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