National Football League

Garafolo: Why Joe Philbin will be the Miami Dolphins coach in 2015

Published Dec. 21, 2014 7:39 p.m. ET

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross stood on the sideline at the end of Sunday's wild victory sharing a laugh with those around him, his mind made up regarding the direction of the franchise.

He's keeping his coach.

The Dolphins will sit out the playoffs for the sixth year in a row despite Sunday's 37-35 victory over Minnesota, but afterward Ross announced Joe Philbin will return for a fourth season as coach.

"We're building something great here," Ross said in the locker room. "He's the right guy. ... I believe in this team. I believe in the coach."

Ross said his decision wasn't based on what happened Sunday, but the win certainly helped the Dolphins' mood after dismal back-to-back losses spoiled their playoff hopes.