Archives for October 2008

‘”So yes, your division is a special place. … Once you get into the division, they know us, we know them. We have a relationship with them over the years. Organizations and teams, players, we know each other a little bit better.”‘

‘”The Bills are like the Sabres, a community-driven team. The Buffalo area has been hit hard economically. They’re holding on to the Sabres and they want to hold onto the Bills. You would not get the same experience on a Sunday in Toronto.”‘

Miami Dolphins optimistic nose tackle Jason Ferguson will play Sunday (Miami Herald)

Ferguson back on field; Lehan out; London fined (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins wary of Bills’ Parish (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Tony Sparano’s comments following Friday’s practice (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Michael Lehan’s injury could give playing time to Jason Allen, Dolphins’ coach says (Palm Beach Post)

Michael Lehan done for season; Ferguson practices (Palm Beach Post)

Dolphins place Lehan on injured reserve (AP)

Dolphins And Bills Renew Rivalry; Lehan on IR And Thomas Signed; Injury Update; Other Notes (MiamiDolphins.com)

Miami Dolphins Post-Practice Press Briefing Transcripts (MiamiDolphins.com)

‘So Levy wasn’t looking for a slick salesman. He was looking for a good teacher who could work well with others and operate with honesty. He found that in Jauron.’

‘He’ll do whatever it takes to avoid talking about himself and to be certain to instead praise his coaches and teammates. He’s quick to point out the work that still needs to be done rather than rest on his laurels. These are the hallmarks of a real leader.’

‘Through the first three Buffalo Bills home games, the increased enforcement has resulted in 31 arrests for DWI. State Police will continue to assign extra patrols following Bills home games.’

‘It came as a rude shock to hundreds of thousands of hometown Buffalo Bills fans as they prepared for their Sunday TV game-watching ritual on Oct. 5.’

‘"This sounds easy, but we’ve got to get down the field; we’ve got to disrupt them early,” said Dolphins coach Tony Sparano. "Kind of try to make him move his feet a little bit that way, but tackle. This guy makes a lot of yards after the initial contact. He can make you miss. He does a tremendous job that way. So, getting him on the ground would be important."’

‘Drunk people at a football game? In Buffalo? Now, that’s news.’

‘The Bills win 27-13.’

‘These Bills aren’t a team of 22 starters. They’re a club of 53 players, each one required to pull his weight, with no mind paid to pedigree or standing on the team. That’s why, today, those losses are becoming wins.’

‘Starting left cornerback Terrence McGee, who has missed most of the last three games, might be ready to return Sunday, though he was limited Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and is listed as questionable. “I would say he did about the same each day,” said Jauron. “He didn’t practice every play.”‘

‘Reserve Jason Whittle will replace Butler, a two-year starter, while Ryan Denney takes Schobel’s spot along the defensive line.’

‘But the Bills must avoid getting devastated by a few odd snaps that may not involve the quarterback. Even if the Dolphins are wisely planning to scale back the shenanigans, Buffalo must be leery regarding the possibility of even one or two misdirection instances.’