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Hafley tells Dolphins QB Malik Willis: 'Don't change who you are'

Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley welcomed new backup quarterback Malik Willis with a message of confidence: stay true to yourself and play with the same confidence that earned you the spot.

Hafley told reporters that he met with Willis in the office and emphasized, "Don't change who you are. You've earned the right to be here and have this opportunity, and you've done that by doing all the things the right way – don’t change that." He added that mistakes will happen but the key is to play with confidence and stay authentic.

The quick signing of Willis from Green Bay shows the Dolphins’ belief in his abilities and signals a potential turning point for the franchise as it rebuilds its roster.