"Job advancement might be stagnant elsewhere, but around the Green Bay Packers there appears to be plenty of opportunity for the team's assistant coaches.

According to various media reports, offensive coordinator Joe Philbin remains in the race for the Miami Dolphins head coaching position and has drawn interest from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who asked for permission to interview Philbin for its head position.

ESPN.com reported both developments with Philbin, who was not available for comment Monday during final media sessions with players and coaches. It has been just eight days since Philbin's son, Michael, drowned in the Fox River in Oshkosh and understandably the coach has kept a low profile."