Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed 12/23/14

JOE PHILBIN:

Greg Cote: Staying the course with Joe Philbin the right choice | The Miami Herald
At 8-7 the Dolphins’ record will have again improved under Joe Philbin if Miami beats the New York Jets here next Sunday, a reasonable expectation. No playoffs is its own undeniable damnation, but Greg Cote agrees with owner Stephen Ross that Philbin merited a fourth season, and that firing him was not deserved.

Miami Dolphins players applaud Joe Philbin news | The Miami Herald
News that Joe Philbin would be back for a fourth season was received positively in a locker room that at times this season had questions about their coach.

AC In The AM: Ross Shows Confidence In Philbin
On a day when the Dolphins were officially eliminated from the playoffs, Ross wanted everyone to know that there will be no offseason coaching search.

Joe Philbin is the right man for a tough job in the eyes of Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross | FOX Sports
In typical Miami Dolphins fashion, they were officially eliminated from a postseason berth with a Pittsburgh Steelers victory while they fought tooth and nail during an action-packed fourth quarter at home against the Minnesota Vikings. The wild finish netted the feel-good 37-35 victory, and the chance to at least finish the season with a winning record when they face the New York Jets on Sunday is a small consolation prize. But more important to their future was the announcement after the game from owner Stephen Ross that head coach Joe Philbin would indeed be retained for next season and finish out his original four-year deal.

DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS:

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill solidified standing for 2015 - ESPN
Third-year QB Ryan Tannehill solidified his case to be next year's starter for Miami.

DOLPHINS DEFENSIVE LINE:

NOTEBOOK: Jordan Makes His Presence Felt; Other Notes
In addition to turning in a dominating performance on special teams, Jordan also lined up at defensive end, dropped in coverage as a linebacker and even played some snaps at defensive tackle.

Miami Dolphins will consider moving Dion Jordan to linebacker | www.palmbeachpost.com
The Miami Dolphins will consider moving defensive end Dion Jordan to linebacker to get more out of the No. 3 overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft.

DOLPHINS 2015 OFFSEASON:

Miami Dolphins biggest needs for 2015 | The Daily Dolphin
In many ways, Sunday's game against the New York Jets has turned into a glorified preseason match up. We know Joe Philbin -- and likely his staff -- are returning next year. We know the Dolphins aren't going to the playoffs. And we know Ryan Tannehill will be the undisputed starting quarterback.

DOLPHINS 2014 SEASON:

20 things we learned: Dolphins 37, Vikings 35 - Sun Sentinel
A roller-coaster fourth quarter yielded a month's worth of huge plays and, in the end, a last-minute win over the Minnesota Vikings. The victory saved the Miami Dolphins' chances of still getting a winning season -- and their coach's job.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS: Offensive Fireworks Light Up Win Against Vikings
The Dolphins’ point total marked the fifth time this season they scored at least 30 points, the team’s most 30-point games since 2001 when they also did it five times.

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed 12/22/14 - The Phinsider
A collection of Miami Dolphins stories from around the internet over the past 24 hours. Today's articles include Dolphins defeat Minnesota Vikings, Joe Philbin will be back in 2015, and Jarvis Landry continues to shine.

NFL Playoff Picture: Dolphins eliminated despite win over the Vikings - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins are officially out of the AFC Playoff picture, despite coming away with the win Sunday over the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL Draft order 2015: Where are the Dolphins picking now? - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention yesterday, which means it's time to start thinking about the 2015 NFL Draft.

Dolphins rumors: Is Kevin Coyle on the hot seat? - The Phinsider
Could the Miami Dolphins be headed toward a chance at the defensive coordinator position?