Archives for September 2006

‘The only clear advantage that the Dolphins possess going into Sunday’s matchup is the most obvious one, homefield advantage. Miami did beat Buffalo at home last year, and has an impressive track record of winning home contests in September. Perhaps, as it has been in the past, the South Florida heat and humidity – coupled with a dose of friendly crowd noise – will be the difference in what should prove to be just another hard-fought AFC East battle.’

‘"It’s frustrating, but you have to play ball," Losman said. "He knows he’s the guy; he’s going to get double-covered. The two chances they gave us single coverage on him, both times ended up in sacks; we couldn’t hold up and get him the ball. That’s just the way it goes."’

‘”The decision with Troy was a difficult one. It came down to the fact that it’s so hard to tell how long a hamstring will take,” Jauron said. “We thought it was definitely in the best interest of our team in the short term. We’re going down for a warm game in Miami, Matt’s not going to be available, we don’t think, so we needed to get another healthy safety in here. The bottom line was the uncertainty on how long the healing will take.”‘

‘Now his future in Buffalo is uncertain. While Vincent is signed through 2009, he is scheduled to make $3 million in base salary each of his final three seasons and that could be too expensive for an aging veteran coming off an injury.’

‘Stith becomes the tallest player on the Bills, as he stands 6-foot-9.’

‘The Dolphins have reason for confidence entering the Bills game. Buffalo was gouged for 183 rushing yards on 41 carries in last Sunday’s 19-17 loss to New England. The Bills also could be without starting linebacker Takeo Spikes (hamstring) and safety Matt Bowen (leg). Safety Troy Vincent (hamstring) went on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his season.’

Saban: ‘Sky did not fall’ (Miami Herald)

Alterations made in secondary (Miami Herald)

Saban: Daniels’ injury ‘frustrating’ (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins’ Wilkinson misses practice again (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel)

Q&A with Dolphins writer Alex Marvez (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel)

Time ripe for Dolphins to run ball on Buffalo (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel)

Culpepper would be well served by short memory (Palm Beach Post)

Secondary has more uncertainty (Palm Beach Post)

Dolphins secondary will use signals (Florida Today)

Fins await Daniels’ return (Florida Today)

Inside slant (The Sports Xchange)

Strategy and personnel (The Sports Xchange)

Notes, quotes (The Sports Xchange)

Dolphins Players Post-Practice Press Briefings (MiamiDolphins.com)

Nick Saban Post-Practice Press Briefing (MiamiDolphins.com)

Jimmy Cefalo To Host Expanded Dolphins Radio Show (MiamiDolphins.com)

‘”I’ve never thought of it as me wielding this big stick,” he said. “Leadership isn’t making other people follow you, it’s getting them to join you.”‘

‘Bills 23-20.’

‘Bills 24 Dolphins 20.’

‘”I understand the nature of the business,” a poised Vincent said. “I understand injuries come along with the business. I’m a big boy. I understand the ins and outs and what’s best for the team and it’s not to be selfish.”‘

‘The Bills don’t plan on cultivating a multi-faceted running attack; Willis McGahee is still their workhorse. That said, they would like to get more touches for veteran free agent Anthony Thomas, who had a dazzling debut at New England subbing briefly for McGahee who was getting treatment on the sideline for a mild ankle injury.’

‘Was Losman disappointed that Mularkey walked out on the team? “Disappointed in him? No,” Losman said. “I’m disappointed in the situation. I’m a big Mike Mularkey fan. I like Mike a lot. I don’t know how the outside world sees it and perceives that relationship but when I see him it’ll be a handshake and a hug. You just have to shrug your shoulders and say, ‘Too bad it didn’t work out.’ It didn’t and we have to move on. That’s the way this business is.”‘

‘Vincent had thought he would be out of play for only a few weeks. Now his future in Buffalo is uncertain.’

‘On being angry about the situation: I’m disappointed about it. Taking nothing away from the guys we have, because we are what we have in this locker room, I think we have some good football players. But you can’t replace experience, point blank, period. If you go back and look at all the teams that had success, as far as going to the playoffs or even getting a second chance, you can’t replace that. I don’t care if you put it into an equation or geometry proof, it just won’t come out the right way.’