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5 min read"Success is not defined by winning." That is what new Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley told reporters, asking fans to grade the season on a curve before he has coached a single real game in South Florida. On this episode of The Ben Maller Show, Maller dissects three NFL storylines from the weekend's roster cuts and stadium news, arguing that the league's teams are often saying one thing while doing another. From J.J. McCarthy's temporary survival in Minnesota to the Bills' emergency sod replacement, Maller sees a pattern of organizations building excuse bunkers and hiding their true intentions behind corporate buzzwords.
The Barnacle on the Viking Ship: J.J. McCarthy's Temporary Pardon
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What you'll learn
- 1 (06:03) **Vegas Meet & Greet Recap** - Ben thanks listeners who attended the weekend Maller Meet & Greet in Las Vegas and reflects on meeting the audience in person.
- 2 (06:35) **JJ McCarthy Survives Roster Cuts - But For How Long?** - The Vikings kept JJ McCarthy on the initial 53-man roster despite widespread trade/release speculation.
- 3 (13:18) **Dolphins Coach Hafley: "Success Is Not Defined by Winning"** - Ben eviscerates new Miami coach Jeff Hafley for telling fans wins don't matter in 2026.
- 4 (18:03) **Bills Stadium Turf Disaster - "The Field Is Ass"** - Buffalo is replacing the natural grass at their $2.2 billion Highmark Stadium before a meaningful game is played.
- 5 (22:18) **Roster Moves and Caution** - Ben explains why he's not getting worked up about NFL roster cuts yet, having been burned in past years by premature reactions.
- 6 (28:13) **Maller Meet & Greet Photos and Caller Banter** - Ben directs listeners to Facebook and Instagram for meet-and-greet photos, then takes calls.
- 7 (35:47) **Caller Marcel in Brooklyn** - Ben takes a call from regular Marcel, who rejects a peace treaty offer and engages in playful banter.
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Show Notes
In Hour 4 of the show, Ben Maller discusses the NFL roster cuts as every team has a 53 man roster set and ponders for now that JJ McCarthy is still with the Minnesota Vikings. Plus, Ben chats with the Militia, we play Maller Militia Feud, and more!!
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