Archives for December 2013

‘n one particular blitz package that kept getting home, Pettine brought strong safety DaNorris Searcy and linebacker Kiko Alonso right up into the line before the snap — six of the best Buffalo pass rushers all on their marks. Ready, set, go.’

Miami Dolphins suffer crushing blow to playoff hopes with loss to Buffalo Bills (Miami Herald)

Miami Dolphins receiver Brian Hartline has a rough day in loss to Buffalo Bills (Miami Herald)

Miami Dolphins can’t stop Buffalo Bills’ running attack in loss (Miami Herald)

Miami Dolphins allow Buffalo Bills to trample over playoff hopes (Miami Herald)

Tough debut for Miami Dolphins backup quarterback Matt Moore (Miami Herald)

Keys to the game (Miami Herald)

Quarter-by quarter analysis (Miami Herald)

Grading the Miami Dolphins against the Buffalo Bills (Miami Herald)

Photo gallery (Miami Herald)

Dolphins can’t slow running of the Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins can’t slow running of the Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Offensive line remains source of Dolphins’ offensive problems (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

The silver lining? Dolphins still very much alive entering Week 17 (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

How did Sunday crumble? Ask a laughing Buffalo (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins’ Ryan Tannehill (knee) says he’ll be OK for next week’s Jets game (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins LBs were awful vs. Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Things we learned in the Dolphins’ 19-0 loss to the Buffalo Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Things we learned in the Dolphins’ 19-0 loss to the Buffalo Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Miami Dolphins report card: Could it possibly be any worse? (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Photo gallery (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Miami Dolphins allow seven sacks, gain just 103 yards in 19-0 loss at Buffalo that damages playoff hopes (Palm Beach Post)

Buffalo Bills’ 19-play, nine-minute drive a back-breaker for Miami Dolphins (Palm Beach Post)

Miami Dolphins don’t perform like a playoff team, but they still have a chance (Palm Beach Post)

Miami Dolphins’ Ryan Tannehill briefly knocked out of game after sixth of seven sacks (Palm Beach Post)

Greg Stoda’s six quick takes from Miami Dolphins 19-0 loss to Buffalo Bills (Palm Beach Post)

Instant analysis: Buffalo Bills 19, Miami Dolphins 0 (Palm Beach Post)

The Dolphins lose control of their destiny (El Nuevo Herald)

Bills 19, Dolphins 0: Takeaways & observations (Fox Sports Florida)

Despite Crushing Loss, Playoffs Still in Reach for Dolphins (WTVJ-TV)

Tough Loss In Buffalo For The Dolphins (MiamiDolphins.com)

Fields’ Leg A Busy One; Other Notes (MiamiDolphins.com)

Dolphins-Bills Postgame Notes (MiamiDolphins.com)

Three Observations From The Loss To Buffalo (MiamiDolphins.com)

Photo gallery (MiamiDolphins.com)

Photo gallery (BuffaloBills.com)

Photo gallery (Buffalo News)

Photo gallery (Rochester D&C)

Photo gallery (WGRZ-TV)

‘Fred Jackson had 111 yards rushing and scored on a 9-yard run, while the Bills limited the Dolphins to a season-low 103 yards and six first downs. The Bills (6-9) closed their home schedule with seven sacks for 56 this season, breaking their previous high of 50 during a 14-game season in 1964.’

‘”It’s a bittersweet deal,” defensive tackle Kyle Williams said. “It’s a nice consolation for where we are. I think you’ve seen today potentially what we can do.”‘

‘Goodwin was hurt late in the first quarter on Sunday. He fell awkwardly while being tackled into the Dolphins’ sideline by linebacker Koa Misi for a 3-yard loss on an end-around. Goodwin walked slowly off the field. He then spent several minutes on the Bills’ sideline before being escorted to the locker room.’

‘It happened following running back Fred Jackson’s run on a second-and-10 from the Bills 18. Woods and Jones got tangled up to the right of the play and eventually wrestled each other to the ground.’

‘The Bills will be without three starters, including receiver Stevie Johnson and safety Aaron Williams.’

‘Fred Jackson ran for 111 yards with a touchdown, Dan Carpenter kicked four field goals and the Buffalo defense came up with a season-high seven sacks in the Bills’ 19-0 triumph over the Dolphins on Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium.’

‘Buffalo relied on its defense, sacking quarterback Ryan Tannehill seven times before knocking him out of the game in the fourth quarter. The Bills limited Miami to 14 yards rushing.’

‘Mike Pettine has made a big difference in the Bills’ defense. Buffalo’s new defensive coordinator has unleashed a variety of exotic blitzes and has put his defenders in positions to make big plays. This year’s defense has set a franchise record for sacks (56) and is among the NFL leaders with 22 interceptions.’

‘The Bills got to Quarterback Ryan Tannehill early, and often.’

‘Miami had 13 possessions and punted 10 times. There were two drives that ended with an interception and another on downs.’

‘According to a league source, the Bills elected to bench Dareus for tardiness to team meetings throughout the year. The source described the defender as being “habitually late,” and that the benching falls right in line with the overall program to have the players holding more accountability for their actions.’

‘Make no mistake… Fred Jackson is the lead back.’

‘Overall, I just love the way Marrone runs this club. He still has some veterans who aren’t on board with his program and the way he wants things done. They’ll get a chance to state their case in the off season and if Marrone doesn’t get the answers he wants, they will be gone.’