What happened: Jeff Hafley said Miami's coaches and players will not “throw in the towel” during the upcoming season. Armando Salguero argued that fans should respond by holding the club to higher expectations and standards.

Why it matters: The stance sets an immediate performance standard during Hafley's first training camp. Results in the 2026 season will determine whether that competitive intent produces measurable progress.

What to watch: Preseason roster decisions and early regular-season results will provide the first tests of Miami's approach.