Archives for November 2009

‘ I expect Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. would put a clause in the contract of the new coach stating that if the team is sold during the coach’s tenure, the coach has an option to void the deal and still receive the bulk of the money due to him. He also could have a variety of other options available to him. Maybe if he wanted to stay, it would trigger a salary escalator. Or he could adjust the length of the deal.’

‘”I’ve never seen anything like this,” said center Geoff Hangartner who has pulled off quite a coup thus far. He’s the only Buffalo offensive lineman who has not missed time due to an injury, and has also played the same position in every game.’

‘McGee had a knee operation performed during the bye week and missed the losses in Tennessee and Jacksonville. There’s a chance he could play against the Dolphins.’

Tranquil trio plays big role for Miami Dolphins (Miami Herald)

Ankle injury forces Miami Dolphins’ Jake Grove to miss practice again (Miami Herald)

Miami Dolphins’ Channing Crowder displays candor on new radio show (Miami Herald)

Dan Carpenter doesn’t mind the wind (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins center learns it’s never too late to take a new path in life (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Chad Henne Q&A (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins backup Joe Berger could start at center Sunday (Palm Beach Post)

Chad Henne showing signs he’ll be the Dolphins quarterback for awhile (Palm Beach Post)

Dolphins Have Plenty To Give Thanks For; Injury Update (MiamiDolphins.com)

‘McGee said he experienced no pain in his knee after practicing on a limited basis Thursday. He’s been out since having minor surgery on Nov. 2 during Buffalo’s bye.’

‘Jauron, at $3 million to $3.5 million a year, was Buffalo’s highest-paid coach ever. But beleaguered Bills owner Ralph Wilson, whose team will miss the playoffs for a 10th consecutive season, would be willing to meet Shanahan’s pay range because Shanahan would also head up his football decision making in a GM capacity.’

‘LT Demetrius Bell did not practice again due to his injured knee. His absence makes the situation on the offensive line even more desperate. Three linemen have been lost for the season with injuries.’

‘What’s it say about practicing in the rain? "Never listen to your local meteorologist," quipped Fewell, who didn’t think it was going to rain. No matter. "I just felt we had to get outside," he said. "The wide receivers had to focus on the ball more. I wanted to get their attention from a focus and detail standpoint, so the weather wasn’t a distraction, it was a focus for us, and we had a good crisp practice with the pads on. We live in the North Atlantic, so let’s train in the North Atlantic."’

‘”To be honest, I haven’t concerned myself with statistics or looked at them,” Moorman said. “It just comes down to going out there each week and doing what I have to do, trying to help the team win.”‘

‘Perry Fewell has the job on an interim basis, but very few people believe he’ll be in that position beyond the conclusion of the 2009 season. The team has reportedly contacted Mike Shanahan, Mike Holmgren, Bill Cowher and Jon Gruden to gauge their interest in coming to Buffalo, and ESPN confirmed on Wednesday that Chief Operating Officer Russ Brandon has already met with Shanahan for approximately seven hours in Denver spanning Monday night and Tuesday morning.’

‘About 2,000 tickets remain for the Patriots game, and about 7,500 for the Colts game, Bills officials said Tuesday. The Dec. 3 game against the Jets in Toronto is another story. The Toronto media have reported that plenty of seats are available in all price ranges for the Bills-Jets clash.’

‘"We had an excellent meeting," Shanahan told the network. "I was really impressed with Russ Brandon and everything he had to say. We’re going to stay in touch and see what develops."’

‘Put yourself in Shanahan’s shoes. He’s 57. His next job is likely his last. He has a huge ego and wants to ensure his legacy. Shanahan’s chances for the Hall of Fame would be in the balance. Why would he risk it by taking over a team that has no viable quarterback and little chance of winning right away?’

‘The starting five for the Miami game are expected to be: LT Jonathan Scott, LG Andy Levitre, C Geoff Hangartner, RG Simmons, RT Kirk Chambers.’

‘”We’re happy so far,” Wood said from his hospital room at Baptist Medical Center in downtown Jacksonville on Wednesday night. “Hopefully, everything will settle the way it should and I’ll be ready to play football in six to eight months.”‘