There are certainly going to be changes made to the Miami Dolphins coaching staff, we’re just waiting to see how displeased owner Stephen Ross is.
According to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, Ross and Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin are scheduled to meet at some point today.
Salguero believes Philbin could be fired, but defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle is the more likely candidate.
Part of that discussion will be the job status of both the Miami head coach and defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle. And I’m told Ross is more inclined to ask Philbin to dismiss Coyle than he is to dismiss Philbin himself at this time.
Ross, I am told, wants to remain optimistic this season is not fully lost as Philbin seemed to be deluding himself about on Sunday. But unlike Philbin, Ross is closer to believing some sort of change must be made now. Philbin believes no staff changes are necessary at this time.
So Ross will have to push Philbin to remove Coyle and Philbin will try to convince Ross that shouldn’t happen. And, of course, Philbin might also have to convince Ross not to fire him now also.
The Dolphins offense has its moments, but the defense as a whole has been brutal, with guys openly questioning the scheme.