Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, who often responds to e-mail, declined to answer when asked if Joe Philbin will finish the season as coach. Though an in-season change remains a possibility, one problem is Dolphins brass isn’t believed to be enamored with the idea of any of their top assistants becoming interim coach (though it might come to that).

The Dolphins have been outscored by 91 points in the first quarter of Philbin’s 51 games as coach, including 27-3 this season. They’ve been outgained 482-107 in the first quarter through three games.

On Sunday, we mentioned players privately grumbling about the length and intensity of a recent practice. “Maybe we are doing a little too much,” Philbin said Monday. “Maybe our energy coming out of the gate isn’t good.”

But the poor starts also raise another player complaint that persists with Philbin: He doesn’t inspire or particularly motivate his men.

“I’m excited the Dolphins found a new month to quit on Joe Philbin,” Bill Simmons tweeted. “December was getting stale.”

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I'm not a fan of Philbin at all, but the coaching staff and front office seem out of their depth- FA signings don't fix OL. LB, Secondary, taking Walt Aikens over Martavis Bryant, Billy Turner over Trai Turner, etc. A desperate team years ago traded up to take Vernon Carey instead of taking Vince Wilfork, a desperate team years later turned down a 2nd rd pick that was desperately needed to improve the roster so they could overdraft JuWaun James (solid player, but would have been available a few picks later imo.

Am I cherry picking or is this a pattern of behavior? As bad as Philbin is, and he sucks, this FO is suspect as well. They don't make enough designer sports drinks to mask the ineptitude that exists down here. Stephen Ross needs a grizzled and experienced NFL front office veteran to take him by the hand and lead him on a house cleaning expedition, get the right people in the FO and coaching staff. Will it happen anytime soon? I'm not holding my breath.