Archives for October 2002

‘Carter, who spent the past 12 seasons in Minnesota, had visited with the Dolphins during the free-agent signing period last spring but the two parties never came close to reaching agreement on financial compensation.’

‘Carter would make the Dolphins better, and on a 5-1 team staring at a Super Bowl run that’s all that matters. Period. Next paragraph.’

‘”It makes you realize you’re really playing this game for a short amount of time and that you can be knocked out at any time,” said Spriggs, who had no previous knee problems. “It’s unbelievably hard work just to get your knee a little stronger.”‘

‘The Bills (3-3) know what the Dolphins want to do. Williams is the third-leading rusher in the NFL with 614 yards, and Miami is averaging 30 points per game.’

‘Carter will earn the prorated portion of a $1 million base salary, roughly $588,000, and he could earn another $750,000 in incentives, according to a source.’

‘Backup quarterbacks have won the past three Super Bowls…’

‘”There is no piece of equipment I can put on a player and say, ‘If you wear this you won’t get hurt,’ ” Dolphins equipment manager Tony Egues said.’

‘At some point, though, Miami is going to have to go to the air, especially if it wants to match Buffalo’s high-powered offense, which is averaging 32 points a game behind rejuvenated quarterback Drew Bledsoe.’

‘A 15-year veteran who spent the past 12 seasons in Minnesota, Carter has been working as an analyst on HBO’s Inside the NFL. He was reportedly given permission to get out of his deal with the cable network to pursue the one goal that has eluded him – a Super Bowl championship.’

‘At some point, though, Miami is going to have to go to the air, especially it wants to match Buffalo’s high-powered offense that is averaging 32 points a game behind rejuvenated quarterback Drew Bledsoe.’

‘"We’re not going to make any announcement until Monday," Greene said. "Our focus right now is on the game on Sunday."’

‘"They can talk all they want about Bledsoe competing with me, but we have the big No. 34 with the dreadlocks," Lucas said. "They can worry about me all week, and then when they get a dose of 34 down their throats, I think that’s all going to change real quick."’

‘Winfield’s absence means Chris Watson will start, while Jason Bostic takes Watson’s spot in nickel and dime coverages.’

‘With Winfield out, reserve Chris Watson is expected to take over as starter, alongside right cornerback Nate Clements. Watson has had trouble defending the pass this season, and he was benched for part of Buffalo’s 31-24 win over Houston last weekend.’

‘”With Ricky running the ball, it’s awesome. He keeps running that clock which is a key. Whoever’s playing us can’t do anything against our defense if we’re not on the field.”‘