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How can Joe Philbin save his job?

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Section126, Oct 14, 2014.

Joe Philbin should NOT be fired if:

  1. Reaches the Super Bowl.

    4 vote(s)
    3.7%
  2. Reaches the Conf. Championship game.

    13 vote(s)
    12.0%
  3. Wins a playoff game.

    32 vote(s)
    29.6%
  4. Reaches playoffs.

    35 vote(s)
    32.4%
  5. Fire him regardless of result this year.

    24 vote(s)
    22.2%
  1. Larryfinfan

    Larryfinfan 17-0...Priceless Club Member

    Oooh, you fooled me Section...I read the your title and not the poll question before I answered it... How can Philbin save his job ?? Reach the playoffs...

    Joe Philbin should not be fired if....at this point I don't think he should be able to retain his job, even IF we miraculously reach the playoffs or even higher...


    But it won't matter anyway what you or I think, it only matters what Ross thinks and Philbin won't be fired if he reaches the playoffs...
     
  2. Larryfinfan

    Larryfinfan 17-0...Priceless Club Member

    As bad as the coaching seems to be, the talent level on this team is not very good. We are still in the vile clutches of Ireland...
     
  3. Larryfinfan

    Larryfinfan 17-0...Priceless Club Member

    That's a good question, Jen and No, I don't think Ross will fire Philbin if we reach the playoffs...You're right, he's shown a distinct edge of loyalty to his employees...sad thing, is that this is a trait that is necessary for the real estate and business world, but not for professional sports...
     
  4. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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    Of course.
     
  5. PSG

    PSG Clear Eyes. Full Hearts.

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    Joe Philbin saves his job because Stephen Ross is a moron.
     
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  6. emocomputerjock

    emocomputerjock Senior Member

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    I voted for what would end up keeping his job, which is making the playoffs. However, from everything I've seen, it'd take a SB win.
     
  7. finfansince72

    finfansince72 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    So if we lose to Chicago then to Jax, is Philbin a goner? I'd fire him personally but I'm not Ross. I do think if we are 2-5 its a legit firing.
     
  8. Vertical Limit

    Vertical Limit Senior Member

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    At 2-5 you might as well fire him and promote Lazor as the interim coach while also begin interviews.
     
  9. heylookatme

    heylookatme Well-Known Member

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    There's no way he survives 2-5, IMO. None.
     
  10. ElNino

    ElNino Well-Known Member

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    Reaches Playoffs. That would put him in the top 3rd of the league based solely on results. If he gets panned for losing, then he should get credit for winning (if it actually happens). I think the team is good enough to pull it off, partly based on the way they played this past Sunday.
     
  11. ASOT

    ASOT New Member

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    winning at a .333 clip will get your fired rather quickly. I think if we don't make the playoffs he's done, or should be. But who knows how Ross the Clown will deal with the situation
     
  12. MonstBlitz

    MonstBlitz Nobody's Fart Catcher

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    If he took the team to the playoffs, that to me would demonstrate improvement. Whatever mistakes he's made, and there have been plenty, can be forgiven if he continues to improve. Unless a fluky 8-8 record got the team to the playoffs with an embarrassing one and done performance.
     
  13. finfansince72

    finfansince72 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I'd think 2-5 with a loss to the winless Jags would do him in but then again he survived bullygate so who knows.
     
  14. vt_dolfan

    vt_dolfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

    I dont care if they win it all..I dont want another season with Philbin.
     
  15. Deus ex dolphin

    Deus ex dolphin Well-Known Member

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    I'd guess that Ross would be happy with Philbin just getting to the playoffs. I'd set the bar higher myself, and expect a WIN* in the playoffs to save his job.


    *If we lost a very close game to a really good team, I could live with that too, UNLESS it was bad clock management or other bad coaching that cost us the win.
     
  16. Sceeto

    Sceeto Well-Known Member

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    Which coaches could be available candidates next year?
     

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