PFW Head Coach Hot Seat Meter

[Nublar7]

Pro Football Weekly listed every head coach in order on how they feel they rank as being on the hot seat. Andy Reid was at #32, which means his seat is the hottest. Bill Belichick was at #1, so that means his seat is the coldest. They ranked Philbin at #18.

http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/06/28/hot-seat-meter-ranking-the-coaches-1-32

First-year head coaches typically are safe, even with a couple of non-Al Davis-related exceptions in the past five years, including one in Miami. An unstable team and a new front office moved on from Cam Cameron and his one victory in 2007, and the most likely reason something similar could occur again would be the Stephen Ross factor. The impulsive, inexperienced owner quickly has gained a reputation for courting — and losing — some big fish, both coaches (Jim Harbaugh, Jeff Fisher) and players (Peyton Manning). He might decide to fire GM Jeff Ireland, the fans’ favorite whipping boy, and who knows what a new GM might do? Many choose to “move in a new direction,” as they like to say, so it’s far from certain that Philbin, who was far from a slam-dunk choice in many eyes, would match what a new GM wants.

What Philbin needs to do to keep his job in 2013: Win enough games to keep Ireland’s job safe and fail to evoke memories of the dark days of Cameron and ‘07. Without a ready-made franchise QB in place (patience, Ryan Tannehill supporters), that should be plenty.

I don't agree that Ross is an impulsive guy that would just fire Philbin to chase after another big name next year. Or that he would want to blow up the front office(by firing Ireland) next year and start over. I think Ross wants the current structure to work and he will be very hesitant to make changes without giving proper time for it to work. He has proven that he does things his way and won't be pressured by the fan base to make dumb snap of the finger decisions(like the protestors wanting to fire Ireland a month before the draft).

Though PFW does make a valid point about how Philbin is tied to Ireland. It is what I have been also saying for awhile, if Ireland goes you can almost bet that Philbin goes also. A new GM that is running the show is going to want HIS guy. Unless Ross would fire Ireland and give full control of the team to Philbin(won't happen), his job would be on the line with a new GM. Look at Oakland just this year with Hue Jackson.

So remember if you are hoping and rooting against this team(believe me there are some that do this) in the hopes that they fire Ireland, just remember that Philbin will likely be a casualty.

Go Dolphins!

 

[Fins1971]

Looks like Sexy Rexy is losing his luster.
Couldn't happen to better big mouth.

Maybe Tony can give him some advice on how to handle the pressure. LOL.

 

[LANGER72]

I could see Tony take Rex's position after next season. You could sense the envy about our coaching staff from our resident jets
fans the last couple of years.

Rex is like the wise guy at a party. He is funny for an hour or so, then his shtick gets him thrown into the pool.

I think Philbin and Ireland will have at least 3 seasons to make the playoffs. If it doesn't happen by then, we(Ross) will need to make changes.

Reputation and potential gets you hired, results let you keep you job.

 

[CalDolFan10x14]

I see last year's "mystery" rookie head coach Harbaugh of the 49ers is at number 3 safest head coaches. 13-3 and a deep run into the playoffs will do that for ya. Granted, that record is a long shot for our Dolphins, but hopefully Philbin is able to make the same kind of positive impact in his rookie season. Oh and Harbaugh did all that with the 49ers coming off a 6-10 season and EIGHT straight years of 8-8 football or worse.

 

[nyjunc]

Looks like Sexy Rexy is losing his luster.
Couldn't happen to better big mouth.

Maybe Tony can give him some advice on how to handle the pressure. LOL.

don't believe some silly article, Woody LOVES Rex so even if they had another bas season(not likely to happen) he'd be safe. It would have to be a complete disaster for him to lose his job, a 3-13/4-12 type of season w/ more leaked foot fetish videos.

 

[foozool13]

Philbin could go 1-15 and I still dont think he will get canned. 0-16 would be the only way I think.

 

[DuderinoN703]

I doubt Philbin gets the hook after one year. If they go 0-16 it might happen.

 

[ckparrothead]

I don't think Joe Philbin's job is tied to Jeff Ireland at all. Philbin is well-liked around the league. Hue Jackson wasn't even well-liked within the Raiders organization or locker room.

Besides, if they do fire Jeff Ireland, there's a solid chance Steve Ross likes the idea of hiring off someone out of the Packers organization to work with Philbin in getting the Dolphins to be more like the Packers.

 

[Nublar7]

Philbin could go 1-15 and I still dont think he will get canned. 0-16 would be the only way I think.

I think he would get fired with a 1-15 season, definitely a with a historic 0-16 season. I don't see that happening and even the most negative Dolphins fan probably even thinks a record that bad won't happen. If he wins at least 4 games I think he is safe for the 2013 season. I don't think job security for Philbin this season will be a concern as I think this team is capable of winning 8 games. Maybe even 9.

Some people view this season as a make or break season for Ireland. I don't agree, I think when Ross retained him and allowed him to help pick the new head coach that his timer was reset. So if Ross' thinking is a three year leash for Philbin, that same three year window exists for Ireland. Even with another sub .500 season I don't see Ireland getting canned.

 

[Casas9425]

Philbin could go 1-15 and I still dont think he will get canned. 0-16 would be the only way I think.

He'll get canned if he goes 1-15. Stadium would be embarrassingly empty.

 

[CANDolphan]

Good article. I have a hard time seeing Ireland being fired unless something impossible happens with Philbin. Ross seems to love Ireland. Rex shouldn't be fired after a bad season this year, but if they go 6-10 or lower this season, I definitely see him on his way out.

 

[Nublar7]

I don't think Joe Philbin's job is tied to Jeff Ireland at all. Philbin is well-liked around the league. Hue Jackson wasn't even well-liked within the Raiders organization or locker room.

Besides, if they do fire Jeff Ireland, there's a solid chance Steve Ross likes the idea of hiring off someone out of the Packers organization to work with Philbin in getting the Dolphins to be more like the Packers.

If they hire a new GM who has the same type of power Ireland has right now, yes Philbin's job is definitely on the line. The reason Jackson was fired in Oakland was because McKenzie wanted HIS guy. Plain and simple.

Maybe if Ireland is gone and they do go the route you suggested of hiring someone from the Packers organization. Maybe that saves Philbin, maybe it doesn't. As Dolphins fans, we should be rooting for the combo of Ireland and Philbin to work. Otherwise you could see another major overhaul in just over six months. Not good.

 

[Valandui]

I see last year's "mystery" rookie head coach Harbaugh of the 49ers is at number 3 safest head coaches. 13-3 and a deep run into the playoffs will do that for ya. Granted, that record is a long shot for our Dolphins, but hopefully Philbin is able to make the same kind of positive impact in his rookie season. Oh and Harbaugh did all that with the 49ers coming off a 6-10 season and EIGHT straight years of 8-8 football or worse.

Not to downplay his accomplishment because Harbaugh is a great coach, but that team was already loaded with talent and playing in the weakest division in football.

 

[flynryan15]

I think ireland and philbin are safe for 2 years. Ross kept Ireland and if he fires him before 2 seasons we are in for a long haul. After 2 seasons if the team is still mediocre and Tanny isn't developing then the seats get hot.

 

[Dr. Phin]

If they hire a new GM who has the same type of power Ireland has right now, yes Philbin's job is definitely on the line. The reason Jackson was fired in Oakland was because McKenzie wanted HIS guy. Plain and simple.

Maybe if Ireland is gone and they do go the route you suggested of hiring someone from the Packers organization. Maybe that saves Philbin, maybe it doesn't. As Dolphins fans, we should be rooting for the combo of Ireland and Philbin to work. Otherwise you could see another major overhaul in just over six months. Not good.

Why are you worrying about Philbin before we even know what he produces on the field? If Philbin doesn't produce something decent this year, he and Ireland should go. I don't want Ireland sticking around because "a coach might be good if given more talent", if the moron selecting the "so-called" talent is useless. If you don't get rid of Ireland...it wouldn't matter who coaches.