Archives for December 20, 2010

‘Miami’s Dan Carpenter missed four field goals, including a 48-yarder that could have tied the game with under two minutes left in regulation.’

‘The Bills were the first to strike in the second half, after Steve Johnson caught a 15-yard TD pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick at 6:20 in the third quarter.’

‘If you’re not thoroughly on board with the job that Chan Gailey has done this season, especially in the second half of the year, then what more do you want?’

‘I sat here this afternoon yawning and trying to figure out how this big rivalry ended. I think the Bills have been irrelevant for so long, nobody cared. There were many empty seats in Miami. Rivals sell out stadiums.’

‘This was a game where the Bills runners and battered offensive line allowed Miami to only worry about Fitz passing, and he did fine, posting 223 yards, two scores and a pick. He also rushed thrice for 19 yards. Yes, there’s a chance this season could be his Derek Anderson anomaly – especially given Fitz’s middling completion percentage – but I want this defense shored up first and foremost. Let the flaming begin.’

‘With four wins now, the Bills can just about forget about a top two pick and qb Andrew Luck, but even with the play of Fitzpatrick, or maybe because of it, the more I ponder it, the more I think NOW is the time for the Bills to take their qb of the future. Ryan Mallett and Jake Locker are as close to “can’t miss” as they’ll get a shot at assuming they improve some next season, and while the Cam Newton thing is intriguing for sure, I’m not convinced it’s worth it to gamble a top 5 pick on him.’

‘Hey, four out of six isn’t bad. If they could somehow upset Tom Brady and his Patriots this Sunday at the Ralph that would really be something to shout about.’

Dan Carpenter missed 4 fieldgoals for Miami including a 48 yarder late in the 4th quarter to allow the Bills to hold on for a 17-14 win. The loss ends Miami’s postseason hopes. Ryan Fitzpatrick threw touchdown passes to David Nelson and Stevie Johnson and finished with 223 yards passing. The Bills opened up a 10 point lead before Miami tried to rally in the fourth quarter. They got the ball back in the final seconds but couldn’t get past their 35 yard line. The defense held Miami’s rushing attack to just 65 yards.

‘The Bills got some help from Dolphins kicker Dan Carpenter who missed all four of his field goal attempts in the game from 48, 61, 53 and 48 yards.’