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Dolphins’ Jonah Savaiinaea is proof of how much coaching matters in the NFL

Jonah Savaiinaea was regarded as one of the worst draft picks of the 2025 NFL Draft; now the Miami Dolphins guard is proving everyone wrong.

By Brian Miller · PhinPhanatic

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Brian Miller argues Jonah Savaiinaea's dramatic turnaround proves the importance of coaching in the NFL.
Savaiinaea has allowed zero sacks and just one penalty through eight games in 2026.
In 2025, the second-year guard surrendered eight sacks and committed five penalties.

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Brian Miller argues that Miami Dolphins guard Jonah Savaiinaea demonstrates the vital impact of coaching following a significant second-year turnaround. After struggling heavily as a rookie in 2025, Savaiinaea has improved significantly through the first eight weeks of the 2026 NFL season.

Miller highlights that Savaiinaea has conceded zero sacks and committed just one penalty this season, compared to eight sacks in 2025. The writer credits head coach Jeff Hafley's disciplined, accountable culture and physical blocking scheme for improving Savaiinaea's play along the offensive line.

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Dolphins’ Jonah Savaiinaea is proof of how much coaching matters in the NFL

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