| Joe Philbin | |
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 Miami Dolphins new head coach Joe Philbin at press conference, January 2012. | |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | July 2 1961 |
| Birthplace: | Springfield, MA |
| High School | Worcester Academy, Worcester, MA |
| College | Washington & Jefferson |
| Position(s): Offensive line coach |
Jersey #(s): N/A |
| Height:: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight:: 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| Teams coached | 1984-1985 Tulane(GA) 1986-1987 Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) (OL) 1988-1989 U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) (OL) 1990-1993 Allegheny College (OC/OL) 1994 Ohio (OL) 1995-1996 Northeastern (OC/OL) 1997-1998 Harvard (OC/OL) 1999-2002 Iowa (OL) 2003 Green Bay Packers (TE/Asst OL) 2004-2005 Green Bay Packers (OL) 2006 Green Bay Packers (OC) 2007-2011 Green Bay Packers (OC) 2012-2015 Miami Dolphins (Head Coach) 2016-2017 Indianapolis Colts (Assistant head coach/Offensive line) 2018 Green Bay Packers (Offensive coordinator) 2018 Green Bay Packers (Interim HC) 2020-present Dallas Cowboys (Offensive line/Asst. HC) |
| Coaching Stats | |
| Record (W/L/T): | 26-30 (.434 Pct.) |
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| Coaching stats | Pro Football Reference |
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| Career highlights | |
| Highlights | No notable highlights |
| Awards and Honors | |
| Awards | No notable acheivements |
Joseph "Joe" Philbin (born July 2, 1961) is an American football coach who currently serves as the assistant head coach and offensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He previously served as the former head coach for the Miami Dolphins, a position which he held from 2012 to 2015. Philbin was also the offensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers from 2007 to 2011, helping them win Super Bowl XLV over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Most recently, Philbin served as interim head coach of the Packers for the final four games of the 2018 season after serving as the offensive coordinator for the first part of the season.
Early life[]
Joseph A. Philbin was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to Paul Philbin and Mary Philbin. He attended Worcester Academy in Worcester, Massachusetts. He graduated from Washington and Jefferson College in 1984, where he obtained a B.A. in sociology and played one year on the Washington & Jefferson Presidents football team.[1] A member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity,[2] He then pursued a master's of education in administration and supervision from Tulane University in 1986.
Coaching career[]
College[]
From 1984-2002, Philbin coached at the collegiate level. He won a NCAA Division III national championship with Allegheny College in 1990. In 1998, he was offered the position of head football coach at his alma mater, Washington & Jefferson, but turned down the position to coach at Iowa.[3] He served under Kirk Ferentz at Iowa from 1999-2002.
Green Bay Packers[]
In 2003, Philbin joined the Green Bay Packers coaching staff. He spent nine years in Green Bay. During his tenure as offensive coordinator (2007–2011), the Packers offense ranked in the top 10 in the NFL for points scored and total yards every year, including their Super Bowl season.[4]
Miami Dolphins[]
On January 20, 2012, Philbin was named the tenth head coach of the Miami Dolphins,[5] beating out interim coach Todd Bowles and Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy, who were the other two finalists for the job. Philbin praised the Dolphins as a team with a "strong nucleus to build around," and the "passion" of the fans, players and management. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross stated that Joe Philbin has all of the attributes that he was looking for in a head coach.[6] Philbin guided the team to a 24–28 record during his time as the Dolphins head coach, unable to lead it to a winning record or make the playoffs.[7] Through his first three seasons, the offense improved from a ranking of 27 to 11, but the defense slid from 7th to 20th. Philbin was fired by the Dolphins after a 1–3 start to the 2015 season. Reaction about the end of Philbin's tenure was met favorably by most fans and media alike.[8] Tight ends coach Dan Campbell replaced Philbin as the team's interim head coach.
Indianapolis Colts[]
Philbin was hired by the Colts as offensive line and assistant head coach ahead of the 2016 season.[9] He replaced Hal Hunter, who was let go following the 2015 campaign.[10]
Return to Packers[]
On January 10, 2018, Philbin was hired by the Green Bay Packers to once again serve as offensive coordinator, which he previously did from 2007 until 2011 when he was hired as the Dolphins head coach.[11]
On December 2, 2018, after a 17–20 Packers home loss to the 2–9 Arizona Cardinals (their first home loss to the Cardinals in 69 years), Philbin was named interim head coach of the Packers, after Mike McCarthy was fired.[12] He was released at the conclusion of the 2018 season, along with most of McCarthy's staff.
Dallas Cowboys[]
On January 9, 2020, Philbin was hired by the Dallas Cowboys as their new offensive line coach. The move reunited Philbin with new Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, whom Philbin served as an assistant to with the Green Bay Packers from 2006 to 2012 and again in 2018 before McCarthy's firing.
Head coaching record[]
| Team | Year | Regular season | Post season | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | Lost | Ties | Win % | Finish | Won | Lost | Win % | Result | ||
| MIA | 2012 | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | - | - | - | - | |
| MIA | 2013 | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 3rd in AFC East | — | — | — | — |
| MIA | 2014 | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 3rd in AFC East | — | — | — | — |
| MIA | 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .250 | Fired | — | — | — | — |
| MIA Totals | 24 | 28 | 0 | .462 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |||
| GB* | 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | 3rd in NFC North | ||||
| GB Totals | 2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | ||||||
| Total | 26 | 30 | 0 | .464 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |||
* – Interim head coach
Personal life[]
Philbin is married to Diane Marie Donahue Philbin.
His son, Michael, was reported missing on January 8, 2012; on Monday, January 9, a body was pulled from the Fox River in Oshkosh, and it was confirmed later that night to be 21-year-old Michael Philbin.[13] He and his wife Diane have 5 other children: Matthew, John, Kevin, Timothy, and daughter Colleen.
References[]
- ↑ W&J Grad Named Head Coach of Miami Dolphins, Washington & Jefferson College, January 21, 2012, accessed February 2, 2012.
- ↑ Superbowl Champion Coach, Lichtenauer, Tad, Cross and Crescent, Lambda Chi Alpha, March 2011, accessed = February 2, 2010.
- ↑ Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin wants aggressive, creative offense, by Barry Jackson, for The Miami Herald, January 29, 2010 accessed February 2, 2012.
- ↑ KC Chiefs plan to interview Packers Offensive Coordiantor Philbin in Coaching Search, by Michael Lombardi, NFL.com story, January 4, 2012, accessed March 3, 2012.
- ↑ Miami Dolphins hire Green Bay Packers’ Joe Philbin as head coach, by Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, January 21, 2012, accessed March 3, 2012.
- ↑ Dolphins hire Packers OC Philbin to be next head coach, Jason Smith, NFL.com Wire Reports accessed January 27. 2012.
- ↑ Dolphins fire coach Joe Philbin after team stumbles to 1–3 start. ESPN.
- ↑ Truth, Dolphins. Finally Stephen Ross Made the Right Move.
- ↑ http://blogs.colts.com/2016/01/15/indianapolis-colts-make-assistant-coaching-move/
- ↑ "Colts hire Joe Philbin as new offensive line coach", USA TODAY. (en)
- ↑ Packers hire Joe Philbin, Mike Pettine as coordinators.
- ↑ "Green Bay Packers fire coach Mike McCarthy after loss to Cardinals", ESPN.com. (en)
- ↑ Son of Packers Offensive Coordinator Joe Philbin Found Dead by Zachary D. Rymer, for Bleacher Report.com, January 9, 2012, accessed January 9, 2012.
External links[]
- Joe Philbin article at Wikipedia
- Biography at Packers.com
