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October 05, 2015
Miami Dolphins Fire Coach Joe Philbin: A 1-3 start was enough for the Miami Dolphins to decide they've had enough of head coach Joe Philbin. He was fired Monday after going 24-28 since taking over the team in 2012. The team ranks last in the NFL in rushing defense despite signing defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh for six years and $114 million in free agency.
Huzzah! The fact that we're promoting the Tight Ends Coach to interim leadership says a lot. I don't think we can poach anyone from another team during the season, so I don't think this makes the team better, but Philbin was such a beige sack of nothing that in some way, even worse is better.
I was hoping we'd give the job to Lazor, so that when he inevitably tanked, we could hold up signs saying "FIRE THE LAZOR."
posted by Mr Bismarck at 12:22 PM on October 05, 2015
I can picture Stephen Ross reading about Matt Williams getting fired and saying to himself, "Hey we have a guy who looks just like that. Why not?"
posted by beaverboard at 12:28 PM on October 05, 2015
Did they really Lane Kiffin him overseas?
I got a buck that says Kiffin's his (non-interim) replacement.
Almost said "permanent" there, but ha. No.
posted by Etrigan at 02:04 PM on October 05, 2015
Defensive Co-ordinator Kevin Coyle is apparently out the door as well.
With half a secondary and no linebackers the Dolphins' defence is actually pretty terrible, but probably not last-in-the-NFL terrible.
posted by Mr Bismarck at 03:37 PM on October 05, 2015
Honestly, I thought Philbin should've been canned after the 2013 season due to the Richie Incognito-Jonathan Martin flap. Not to mention not making the playoffs during his time there.
posted by NerfballPro at 05:37 PM on October 05, 2015
Mr. B I think you're right that it will come down to leadership, a steady hand on the tiller, etc. Good news.
posted by yerfatma at 08:19 AM on October 06, 2015
I saw Wilson's story yesterday. It doesn't ring true of the Tannehill who shows up in front of the press - I've never picked up a petulant vibe from him - but with this franchise, anything is possible.
After he got turned down for stadium funding I was hoping Ross would move the team to LA so I could sort of give up on them. Probably kidding myself though.
posted by Mr Bismarck at 08:52 AM on October 06, 2015
My favourite comment (from yerfatma's link):
It looks like Philbin was able to resolve that issue at practice. Tannehill looked a lot more comfortable getting intercepted during the game.
posted by grum@work at 08:52 AM on October 06, 2015
There was a special commentary moment during the game where Ian Eagle said something like "Another failed third down. They've made that the focus of practice this week."
I mean, I wouldn't be completely surprised.
posted by Mr Bismarck at 10:19 AM on October 06, 2015
It doesn't ring true of the Tannehill who shows up in front of the press - I've never picked up a petulant vibe from him - but with this franchise, anything is possible.
It's a lot easier to be an asshole with people who you aren't trained to not be an asshole with.
posted by Etrigan at 10:38 AM on October 06, 2015
Plus, if the practice squad guys get in Tannehill's face, he's got backup.
The missus never misses.
posted by beaverboard at 12:40 PM on October 06, 2015
The Jags darn near handed the Colts a signature loss and are on track to being kings of the Sunshine State this year. Who knew?
posted by beaverboard at 12:45 PM on October 06, 2015
If the Tannehill thing is accurate then Donte Stallworth has a nice extra layer to add: Tom Brady used to pay practice squad players who intercepted him.
Meanwhile, some guy from the NFL is complaining about picking on a QB without a character blemish based on second-hand sources, which is chucklesome considering how the NFL spent its off-season.
posted by Mr Bismarck at 08:19 PM on October 06, 2015
Did they really Lane Kiffin him overseas? That's amazing.