Miami Dolphins secondary coach history

Todd Bowles

Bowles was the secondary coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 2008-2011 seasons, a total of four years. Bowles' record as the team's secondary coach was 31-33-0, making him the second-most successful secondary coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2008) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bowles in playoff games.

Mel Phillips

Phillips was the secondary coach for the Miami Dolphins in the 1985-2006 seasons, a total of twenty-two years. Phillips' record as the team's secondary coach was 197-154-0, making him the most successful secondary coach in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs ten times (1985, 1990, 1992, 1994-1995, 1997-2001) and had a 7-10 record under Coach Phillips in playoff games.


Miami Dolphins secondary coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Todd Bowles 2008-2011 31-33-0 48.4% 0-1
Mel Phillips 1985-2006 197-154-0 56.1% 7-10

Miami Dolphins secondary coach facts

  • Mel Phillips was the first secondary coach in Dolphins history in 1985.
  • Mel Phillips coached the most seasons as the Dolphins's secondary coach at twenty-two seasons.
  • Todd Bowles was the last coach to hold the position of secondary coach, leaving the role after the 2011 season.