Joe Philbin to coach Miami Dolphins

ESPN's Adam Schefter has learned that the Dolphins plan to hire Joe Philbin as the next head coach.

Again, nothing is officially confirmed yet, but Schefter has tweeted that Philbin will be hired.

[Update: Philbin has officially been named the Miami Dolphins head coach.  Below are statements from both Philbin and owner Stephen Ross]

Philbin: "I want to thank Steve Ross and Jeff Ireland for giving me the opportunity to become the head coach of one of the premier franchises in professional sports. I also want to thank the Green Bay Packers for all the support the organization has given me during my time there. The Dolphins have a strong nucleus to build around, and working with everyone in the organization, I know that together we will return the team to its winning tradition. I have seen how much the fans in South Florida care about the Dolphins, and that passion is one reason why I’m really excited to be here. I’m looking forward to their support, and I can’t wait to get started."


Ross: "We are thrilled to have Joe Philbin join the Miami Dolphins as our head coach. Joe has all the attributes that we were looking for when we started this process. Jeff Ireland and I felt Joe was the right choice to bring the Dolphins back to the success we enjoyed in the past. I know I join our fans in welcoming him as the newest member of the Dolphin family."