{
  "id": 18169687,
  "title": "Why Miami's blueprint to win looks a lot like Detroit's under Campbell",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/why-miamis-blueprint-to-win-looks-a-lot-like-detroits-under-campbell",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T19:28:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-miamis-blueprint-win-looks-192834965.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2021, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell introduced himself with a memorable quote: \"We're going to kick you in the teeth. And when you punch us back, we're going to smile at you. And when you knock us down, we're going to get up.\" This tough-talking approach aimed to instill fear and determination in opposing teams. Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley acknowledged Campbell's reputation, saying, \"We all know Campbell was a former Dolphins interim head coach. We all know by now that Campbell led Detroit to a playoff win in 2024, snapping a 32-year drought.\" Hafley expressed admiration for Campbell's style, stating, \"That's how I wanna play football.\"\n\nHafley emphasized that the Lions' approach, characterized by toughness, physicality, and aggression, is something Miami aspires to emulate. He explained, \"Let me retract that, that's how we are playing football.\" Hafley highlighted the importance of building a new culture, one that embodies the Lions' mindset. He noted, \"We've drafted well, and we've developed well.\" The Dolphins' strategy involves developing a similar culture, as they currently stand at 1-6.",
  "summary": "Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley wants to build a tough, physical culture in Miami similar to what Dan Campbell created with the Detroit Lions",
  "key_points": [
    "Miami Dolphins aim to emulate Detroit Lions' tough-talking approach.",
    "Former Dolphins interim head coach Dan Campbell led Detroit to playoff win in 2024.",
    "Miami Dolphins currently stand at 1-6."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}