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Did Philbin Just Bamboozle Everyone?

AJ Duhe

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I may be over thinking this, but look at what has happened in the last 48 hours:
  • Philbin sends a veiled shot at Tannehill and the offense with his message of non-committal
  • The offensive starters publicly defend their quarterback and rally behind him
  • The formerly quiet and dutiful Tannehill confronts his head coach, names HIMSELF starter, and publicly expresses his ire but at the same time publicly expresses his confidence that the team will turn things around

Philbin just took the stress of a distracting travel game to London and put all of the attention on himself. On the surface, it looks like he created a distraction for Tannehill and the team, but after losing 2 straight to teams they probably should have beaten, the pressure was likely on anyway. Now instead of the media harping on what a loss to the Raiders could mean, Philbin is soaking up the negative media. Better yet, Tannehill, the offense, and the whole team are hopping mad and looking to prove Philbin and the doubters wrong.

This team rallied together after the Incognito/Martin scandal last year. Could Philbin's flub, maybe intentional, be what brings the team together this week?
 
I'm sure Philbin is doing some type of motivation here......and you might be right in your analysis. However we will know for sure on Sunday.
 
Yes, Philbin is a mad genius when it comes to mind games. He just sucks when it comes to football games.
 
What's disappointing to me is we are just finishing our third game of a new year with two bad losses. Should we be in this position already is the question and if we are is it because of Philbin?

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No, I think Philbin still struggles to figure things out when it comes to being a head coach. I think he is nervous, knows his job is on the line as well and made a shaky decision.
 
I think Philbin watches way to much seinfeld and now thinks the only option left to save his job is to do the opposite of any logical thinking...
 
are you serious man? so by philbin putting the so called bullseye on himself its gonna improve *****yhill's pocket awareness, accuracy, holding onto the ball too long, lack of leadership, and just pure mediocrity??? hilarious stuff.
 
AJ Duhe said:
I may be over thinking this, but look at what has happened in the last 48 hours:
  • Philbin sends a veiled shot at Tannehill and the offense with his message of non-committal
  • The offensive starters publicly defend their quarterback and rally behind him
  • The formerly quiet and dutiful Tannehill confronts his head coach, names HIMSELF starter, and publicly expresses his ire but at the same time publicly expresses his confidence that the team will turn things around

Philbin just took the stress of a distracting travel game to London and put all of the attention on himself. On the surface, it looks like he created a distraction for Tannehill and the team, but after losing 2 straight to teams they probably should have beaten, the pressure was likely on anyway. Now instead of the media harping on what a loss to the Raiders could mean, Philbin is soaking up the negative media. Better yet, Tannehill, the offense, and the whole team are hopping mad and looking to prove Philbin and the doubters wrong.

This team rallied together after the Incognito/Martin scandal last year. Could Philbin's flub, maybe intentional, be what brings the team together this week?
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Definitely. It was a calculated way to tell Tannehill that he's on the hot seat and he needs to lift his game.
 
Coaches are famous for doing this so I don't discount it. Very possible
 
if this qb doesnt know hes been awful and is on the hot seat he's really really really clueless. i dont think philbin calling him out is gonna do a damn thing but make him play tighter and more afraid to make mistakes.
 
coaches motivate this way all the time. it could be what tannehill needs to get more focused. we will see. I still dont like philbin but this might have been a good move
 
bird33 said:
are you serious man? so by philbin putting the so called bullseye on himself its gonna improve *****yhill's pocket awareness, accuracy, holding onto the ball too long, lack of leadership, and just pure mediocrity??? hilarious stuff.
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Is it so hilarious? Tannehill has been loaded with a lot of information about what he has to correct to be a good QB...all of the things you just listed. In all of his preparation, isn't it possible that he's just forgotten how to go out, have some fun and compete? I'm not saying that this can correct all his issues. I'm just saying that maybe this helps him as a leader and helps him to let it all out on the field.
 
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