Archives for December 2004

‘Williams has played good football the past seven weeks, and line coach Jim McNally says the right tackle has become an asset on the offense. "It seems like everybody’s got the wrong opinion of Mike," McNally said. "I’m not going to overplay it. But he’s doing it. He’s getting it done. I think he’s got a bad rap."’

‘The Dolphins rank 29th in the NFL against the run this season.’

‘A few days before training camp, I received a telephone call from our team internist, Joseph Armenia. He told me that he had some concern about the score of my PSA test that had been administered as part of my yearly physical. When I told Dr. Armenia that I didn’t know the PSA from the college board SAT exams, he explained that the PSA was a procedure used to detect prostate cancer. He suggested that I have a biopsy to determine whether there actually was cancer present. The biopsy verified that there was.’

‘McGahee has topped 100 yards in five of his six NFL starts, and while the offensive line has been given credit for its improved play of late, McGahee is quick to remind that Shelton has played an equally integral role in the Bills’ recent success running the ball. “He’s like the unsung hero of the team right now,” said McGahee. “He’s been phenomenal as far as blocking. He didn’t get a lot of credit, but I try to recognize him every time I see it. He’s plugging all the time.”‘

‘Most NFL observers questioned why the Bills would draft damaged goods with their 23rd pick, especially when they had Travis Henry, who had gained 1,438 yards with 10 touchdowns in his second season. No one is second-guessing now.’

‘Robert Bronstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Strong Medical Center in Rochester, N.Y., said 30 or 40 years ago, doctors would have considered amputating McGahee’s leg.’

‘There’s no question the Buffalo Bills will blitz the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The only question is how many times will the Bills do it, and will the Dolphins’ offensive line ever be able to stop it?’

Foes puttin’ on the blitz (Miami Herald)

Bates, safety Knight clear the air (Miami Herald)

McGahee runs home (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins’ Thomas out for Sunday’s game; James to return (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel)

Pope replaces Thomas as ‘Fins linebacker (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel)

Odds defied, McGahee returns (Palm Beach Post)

Thomas won’t play Sunday vs. Buffalo (Palm Beach Post)

Blitzes still haunt Miami (Florida Today)

Dolphins’ Thomas won’t play Sunday (Florida Today)

Williams will seek to have $8.6 million award thrown out (AP)

Feeley staying upbeat after season of hard knocks (AP)

Thomas ruled out for Dolphins’ game with Buffalo (AP)

Inside slant (CBS Sportsline)

Strategy and personnel (CBS Sportsline)

Notes, quotes (CBS Sportsline)

Injured Fin (The Sports Network)

Jason Taylor Named AFC Defensive Player Of The Week (MiamiDolphins.com)

Dolphins-Bills Injury Reports (MiamiDolphins.com)

Dolphins Sign Winston Taylor To Practice Squad (MiamiDolphins.com)

DVD Pick: The Boondock Saints (MiamiDolphins.com)

Alexander (MiamiDolphins.com)

‘Donahoe took heat for the move, and it didn’t make sense. There was a chance there to pull off a steal, and Donahoe not only recognized it, he took advantage of it. Now, he and the Bills look like geniuses.’

‘”A lot of things have to happen outside of what we’re doing (to make the playoffs),” Mularkey admitted. “We can only control what happens on Sunday’s with our opponent. But that’s what we’re in it for (to win a championship) and nothing has changed since last March with that.”‘

‘This one will boil down to Football 101 for the Bills – run and stop the run.’

‘McGahee, still rehabilitating a severe knee injury and second on depth chart behind Travis Henry when the NFL schedule came out last spring, swears he didn’t circle this game on his calendar. “I didn’t know what would happen as far as my playing time, so I didn’t circle any games,” he said. “But my whole family will be there. Basically, everybody in Miami.”‘

‘It’s the same leg Henry hurt in Week 11 of last season, when he suffered a hairline break just above his ankle. Henry, though, did not miss a game and had his second consecutive 1,300-yard rushing season.’

‘It’s possible it could be a high ankle sprain, but Mularkey did not want to divulge any information. Mularkey says he’s hopeful it’s not a season ending injury. Henry is out for Sunday in Miami.’

‘Two wins in a row on the road? That hasn’t happend in two years. Here’s why it will this week.;