"It was more than X's and O's that attracted Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross to newly-hired coach Joe Philbin.

Ross said Philbin made a strong impression in the way he was able to conduct a solid interview this past week despite burying his 21-year-old son days earlier.

Michael Philbin drowned in an icy river in Oshkosh, Wisc. days after his first interview with Dolphins.

"He really impressed me just listening to him, his organization, his plan and how he will execute it and make us a winner as fast possible," Ross said."