Joe Philbin's Record in Close Games

[Hayden Fox]

In doing some quick research, I looked at what Joe Philbin's record was since 2012 in games decided by 4 points or less. His total record since 2012 is 8-10 in these "close ball games".

2012 (3-3)

Wins: Cin, St.L and Sea Losses: NYJ, Ariz and Indy

2013 (5-4)

Wins: Indy, Atl, Cin, SD and NE Losses: Balt, Buf, TB and Car

2014 (0-3)

Wins: NONE Losses: GB, Det and Den

The data shows a few things to me. One, it is remarkable how the close ball games actually reflect his overall record as coach. Two, as he has gained more experience as a coach and with his roster, he is trending downward in close ball games. Three, I have stated this since 2012, Joe Philbin's teams cannot finish games. People can blame the coordinators and players, but at the end of the day the HC is responsible for situational football and Philbin's teams have not been up to the task.

 

[dolpns13]

Its no secret he is a terrible head coach. I mean the guy got outcoached by Jim freakin Caldwell for god sakes.

 

[Daytona Fin]

Omar Kelly @OmarKelly ·
RT @acooney39 since '12 fins are 3-8 in gms decided by 3pts or less. I put tight gms on coaches b/c play calling is magnified IMO> disagree

 

[trojanma]

So his regime has built the best team we have had in a decade but he is a terrible HC. So says the ever insightful finheaven brain trust.

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[MD]

Two losses came down to the defense not making a stop when they needed it and one is directly on Philbin calling the TO to help GB. Hard to blame the third on Philbin. He didn't miss all the tackles.

 

[DuderinoN703]

It's his fault they couldn't stop Aaron Rodgers and Peyton Manning?

I understand people gave him **** for the timeout vs Green Bay but the Packers had a 4th and 10 they converted earlier in that drive. Blame Coyle for the lack of a defensive stop in those games.

 

[Hayden Fox]

So his regime has built the best team we have had in a decade but he is a terrible HC. So says the ever insightful finheaven brain trust.

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Start finishing close games and he gets another offseason. Keep losing the close ones and tank a stretch of games and someone else is going to get to coach this talented roster.

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Omar Kelly @OmarKelly ·
RT @acooney39 since '12 fins are 3-8 in gms decided by 3pts or less. I put tight gms on coaches b/c play calling is magnified IMO> disagree

Even worse if you go three points, eh?

 

[MD]

Actually the 3d and 20 was a play they needed to call the timeout. The defense was confused and Peyton saw it and called a quick snap. Dagger.

 

[Hayden Fox]

It's his fault they couldn't stop Aaron Rodgers and Peyton Manning?

I understand people gave him **** for the timeout vs Green Bay but the Packers had a 4th and 10 they converted earlier in that drive. Blame Coyle for the lack of a defensive stop in those games.

You got ten to choose from. Cherry pick the GB game...blame the DC...more Philbin excuse making. Figures.

 

[BahamaFinFan78]

This is Joe's shortcoming-pressure. He is a planner, a thinker. When he has time to lay everything out and put a game plan together, he does well. Even having a halftime to adjust, he does okay as well. In the heat of the battle, he withers. Look at any pressure situation Philbin is put in and he fails most of the time. We have an extremely talented team (thanks Hickey), but they play with no heart, no fire in their bellies. Look at the game after the Martin/Inconito scandal. Needing to win a single game in the last two last year. Up on Det, GB and Den. They just keep adding up.

 

[trojanma]

You got ten to choose from. Cherry pick the GB game...blame the DC...more Philbin excuse making. Figures.

Wrong flush this coach and potentially lose this staff that signed to play for him. You run the risk of neutering a team with a clear upward trajectory. The arrow is pointing up despite your great efforts to point out flaws.


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[ChambersWI]

Oh gee look whose bashing Philbin again

 

[Zounds]

So whats Philbin's record in games that aren't close? Hint: Its a winning record.

 

[Dsteve]

He deserves to be bashed, hes a moron. Tons of talent on this team that doesn't see the field. Aren't you wondering why it took so long for landry to actually get playing time? How bout Daniel Thomas over Williams? Taking three years to let Tannehill run just a little bit....This guy is a dumbass. We're on an upward trajectory because Hickey did an awesome job rebuilding our O-line and Lazor, while still learning/a work in progress, is doing exceptionally well putting in a functional scheme.

 

[SkapePhin]

This is Joe's shortcoming-pressure. He is a planner, a thinker. When he has time to lay everything out and put a game plan together, he does well. Even having a halftime to adjust, he does okay as well. In the heat of the battle, he withers. Look at any pressure situation Philbin is put in and he fails most of the time. We have an extremely talented team (thanks Hickey), but they play with no heart, no fire in their bellies. Look at the game after the Martin/Inconito scandal. Needing to win a single game in the last two last year. Up on Det, GB and Den. They just keep adding up.

I think you are on to something there...