Philbin Named Head Coach

Author: Bruce Lamb

The search has ended, the Miami Dolphins have announced Joe Philbin as the next head coach.  The former offensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers beat out interim head coach Todd Bowles, and Denver offensive coordinator Mike McCoy.

This decision came as somewhat of a surprise, as almost everyone in the media had McCoy the likely man to get the job.  All 3 of the candidates completed 2nd interviews over the past 2 days, and late Friday Miami announced they were going with Philbin.

Philbin is tasked with bringing to Miami the type of offensive success he had during his time with Green Bay.  He is credited with helping the development of Aaron, and producing one of the most potent offenses in the NFL.  His hiring also increases the possiblitly that the Miami Dolphins would be able to land Matt Flynn in free agency.  Flynn is the back up quarterback of the Green Bay Packers.  He has been with Philbin since he was drafted, and knows the offense inside and out.  He has only started 2 games in the NFL, but in those two games he has shown flashes of greatness.  Landing Philbin and the possibility of signing Flynn seems great at first glance, but like everything else, only time will tell.  One thing is for sure, despite not getting the big name coach most fans coveted, the hiring of Philbin has generated a little excitement in Miami. 

Bottom line, I love the hire, I've thought an assitant with something to prove was better than going after the big name re-tread.  I hope I'm right!

Phins Up!

BEL