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Sports Buzz: Joe says he should have handled it differently

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Joe Philbin mishandled the quarterback situation this week by refusing to acknowledge publicly that Ryan Tannehill is the starter, an approach that led Tannehill to accuse Philbin of creating a distraction.

But since Tannehill made his comments Wednesday afternoon, Philbin has prudently handled the aftermath of the controversy.

During a team meeting with his players on Thursday morning, Philbin took accountability for what he did, said he should have handled it differently, and was remorseful about having created a distraction, according to two people who were inside the meeting. He indicated something like that would not happen again, according to one of the two sources.

And according to a league source, Philbin and Tannehill met in the wake of Tannehill’s comments Wednesday, and Philbin struck a similar contrite tone with his quarterback.

Philbin addressed the issue briefly with reporters Thursday.

Asked whether he wishes he would have handled this differently in retrospect, Philbin told reporters: “All I’ll say is one of the functions of the head coach is to create an atmosphere free from distractions. To the degree that I contributed to any of those distractions, intended or not doesn’t really matter. That falls on me. It’s my responsibility and certainly I expect that responsibility as a head coach. That’s all I have to say on that.”
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### Randy Starks (back), Shelley Smith (knee), Koa Misi (ankle) and Cortland Finnegan (neck) missed practice. Finnegan insisted he will play Sunday. Smith isn't expected to play. Misi might have had a setback; he practiced on a limited basis Wednesday but was nowhere to be seen Thursday. Starks' status is very much in question.

Samson Satele again took first-team center snaps, suggesting Mike Pouncey might be given more time before returning to game action.
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What the heck is "Cornhole"? Is that when you put your shirt over your head, raise your arms, and ask people if they have TP for your bunghole?
 
Nah - that's that board with the holes cut in it that you toss beanbags at. Should help with his accuracy issues. All the cool kids are doing it.
 
**** failbin this due is always saying he should have handled it differently. what a loser.
 
Yeah he shoulda said, "Tannehill is on the bench!" Time to start winning with Moore
 
Give him credit for accepting blame. And I'm not a supporter. I think we can do better for a head ball coach.
 
I am in the minority but I think that Joe knows precisely what he is doing. It was an obtuse calculated way to send Tannehill a message. The plan was always for Tannehill to start but don't be surprised if it succeeds in lighting a fire up Ryan's hairy butt and he plays with greater desperation this week.
If he doesn't, it probably means we have to look elsewhere in the future.
 
spiketex said:
I am in the minority but I think that Joe knows precisely what he is doing. It was an obtuse calculated way to send Tannehill a message. The plan was always for Tannehill to start but don't be surprised if it succeeds in lighting a fire up Ryan's hairy butt and he plays with greater desperation this week.
If he doesn't, it probably means we have to look elsewhere in the future.
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Its his policy to not talk about the 46 or who the starters are. He's getting killed for being consistent in that policy. If somebody would have asked him if Dallas Thomas or Lamar Miller would be starting he'd give the same answer. Everybody is quick to point out its a team game while losing so why should Tannehill get any special treatment? The policy is the policy and it applies to every member of the team equally.
 
Cue Hayden to announce Philbin is not a leader of men.

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roy_miami said:
Its his policy to not talk about the 46 or who the starters are. He's getting killed for being consistent in that policy. If somebody would have asked him if Dallas Thomas or Lamar Miller would be starting he'd give the same answer. Everybody is quick to point out its a team game while losing so why should Tannehill get any special treatment? The policy is the policy and it applies to every member of the team equally.
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This is bunk. He came out and specifically said that Shelley Smith was the starting RG before the first game of the season.
 
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