Joseph Anthony Philbin (born July 2, 1961) is an American offensive line coach for the Las Vegas Raiders. He served as the offensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He was the head coach of the Miami Dolphins, a position 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. 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.
| Las Vegas Raiders | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Offensive line coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | July 2, 1961 Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Longmeadow (MA) |
| College: | Washington & Jefferson |
| Career history | |
| As a coach: | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Head coaching record | |
| Regular season: | 26–30 (.464) |
| Postseason: | 0–0 |
| Career: | 26–30 (.464) |
| Record at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life
editPhilbin was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to Paul and Mary Philbin. He attended Longmeadow High School and did a postgraduate year at Worcester Academy. He graduated from Washington & Jefferson College in 1984, where he obtained a B.A. in sociology and played one year on the football team.[1] He was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.[2] He pursued a Master of Education in administration and supervision from Tulane University in 1986.[3]
Coaching career
editCollege
editFrom 1984 to 2002, Philbin coached at the collegiate level. As the offensive coordinator, he helped win an NCAA Division III Football 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.[4] He served under Kirk Ferentz at Iowa from 1999 to 2002.[5]
Green Bay Packers
editIn 2003, Philbin joined the Green Bay Packers coaching staff. During his tenure as offensive coordinator (2007–2011), the Packers' offense ranked in the top 10 of the NFL for points scored and total yards each season, including their 2010 Super Bowl-winning season.[6]
Miami Dolphins
editIn January 2012, Philbin was named the tenth head coach of the Miami Dolphins,[7] 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," as well as the "passion" of the fans, players and management. Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross stated that Philbin has all of the attributes that he was looking for in a head coach.[8] Philbin guided the team to a 24–28 record during his time as the Dolphins head coach, unable to lead them to a winning record or make the postseason.[9] Through his first three seasons, the offense improved from ranking of 27th to 11th, while 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.[10] Tight ends coach Dan Campbell replaced Philbin as the team's interim head coach.
Indianapolis Colts
editPhilbin was hired by the Colts as offensive line and assistant head coach ahead of the 2016 season.[11] He replaced Hal Hunter, who was let go following their 2015 campaign.[12]
Return to Packers
editOn January 10, 2018, Philbin was hired by the Green Bay Packers to serve his second stint as their offensive coordinator (2007 to 2011.)[13]
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.[14] He turned down an opportunity to stay on the staff in a different role, with the Packers hiring Matt LaFleur to take over head coaching responsibilities the following season.
Dallas Cowboys
editOn January 9, 2020, Philbin was hired by the Dallas Cowboys as their new offensive line coach. The move reunited Philbin with former Packers HC Mike McCarthy, who became the current Cowboys head coach. Philbin served as his assistant on the Green Bay Packers from 2006 to 2011, and again in 2018 before McCarthy's firing.
Philbin was among five Cowboys coaches dismissed at the conclusion of the 2022 season.[15]
Ohio State
editOn May 23, 2023, Philbin was hired by Ohio State University as an offensive analyst. He reunited with offensive coordinator Brian Hartline, a former Miami Dolphin wide receiver who played under Philbin from 2012 to 2014.[16]
Las Vegas Raiders
editOn February 20, 2024, the Las Vegas Raiders hired Philibin as their senior offensive assistant. He was named the team's interim offensive line coach on November 5, 2024, following the firing of James Cregg.[17]
Head coaching record
edit| Team | Year | Regular season | Postseason | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | Lost | Ties | Win % | Finish | Won | Lost | Win % | Result | ||
| MIA | 2012 | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 2nd in AFC East | — | — | — | — |
| 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
editPhilbin is married to Diane Marie Philbin (née Donahue). Their son, Michael, was reported missing on January 8, 2012. The following evening, a body pulled from the Fox River in Oshkosh was confirmed to be 21-year-old Michael Philbin.[18] Toxicology results later showed that Michael had been under the influence of alcohol at the time of his death.[19]
In 2014 in Florida, Philbin's son Matthew crashed his vehicle into another car and fled the scene of the accident.[20]
Matthew is currently a Section 8 landlord in San Diego. [21]
References
edit- ^ "W&J Grad Named Head Coach of Miami Dolphins". Washington & Jefferson College. January 21, 2012. Archived from the original on January 28, 2012. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
- ^ Lichtenauer, Tad (March 2011). "Super Bowl Champion Coach". Cross and Crescent. Lambda Chi Alpha. Retrieved February 2, 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Former WPI Football Assistant Joe Philbin Named Miami Dolphins Head Coach". WPI Athletics. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- ^ Jackson, Barry (January 29, 2010). "Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin wants aggressive, creative offense". The Miami Herald. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
- ^ Holder, Stephen (May 25, 2016). "'Master teacher' Joe Philbin returns to his roots with the Colts". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- ^ "Chiefs plan to interview Packers OC Philbin in coaching search". NFL.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ Miami Herald report on the Miami Dolphins
- ^ Smith, Jason. "Dolphins hire Packers OC Philbin to be next head coach". NFL.com Wire Reports. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
- ^ Walker, James (October 5, 2015). "Dolphins fire coach Joe Philbin after team stumbles to 1–3 start". espn.com. ESPN. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
- ^ Truth, Dolphins. "Finally Stephen Ross Made the Right Move".
- ^ "Indianapolis Colts Make Assistant Coaching Move". January 15, 2016. Archived from the original on January 19, 2016. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ^ "Colts hire Joe Philbin as new offensive line coach". USA TODAY. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- ^ "Packers hire Joe Philbin, Mike Pettine as coordinators". NFL.com.
- ^ "Green Bay Packers fire coach Mike McCarthy after loss to Cardinals". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- ^ Nick Selbe (January 25, 2023). "Cowboys fire five assistant coaches in wake of playoff ouster". SI. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ Pete Thamel (May 23, 2023). "Sources: Ohio State ires ex-NFL coach Joe Philbin as analyst". ESPN. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "Raiders announce coaching staff changes". Raiders.com. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ Rymer, Zachary D. (January 9, 2012). "Son of Packers Offensive Coordinator Joe Philbin Found Dead". Bleacher Report. Retrieved January 9, 2012.
- ^ Gould, Izzy (August 5, 2012). "Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin issues statement in response to death of Andy Reid's son". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on April 20, 2013. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
- ^ Miami Herald (subscription required)
- ^ "Matthew Philbin — landlord to the homeless". San Diego Reader.