Archives for December 2013

‘Beating two division foes to wrap up the year, Miami and New England, and finishing on a three-game winning streak might just get people caring again.’

‘Wash, rinse, repeat.’

‘Bills 24, Dolphins 19.’

‘But we still don’t know if Manuel is the franchise QB the Bills hoped when they took him with the 16th overall pick last April.’

‘”There were times where if I threw a ball four or five times (wearing a glove), I was fine. But I would have to keep switching up, and to be honest with you I never really worried about the cold, even though I played in snowy, cold-weather games a lot.”‘

‘The Dolphins are simply a better football team now then they were earlier in the season and they should be able to take care of business without any late-game heroics.’

‘”As we all know, in previous years of me being here I just had the problems as far as like going up to get the ball and losing those down field battles as far as going to get the ball and things like that,” McKelvin said.’

Miami Dolphins’ playoff pulse pounding for Buffalo Bills game (Miami Herald)

These Miami Dolphins should deliver (Miami Herald)

Breaking down the game: Dolphins at Bills (Miami Herald)

Miami Herald expert picks: Dolphins vs. Bills (Miami Herald)

Dolphins’ Philbin-Tannehill looks promising as coach-QB combination (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Time for Dolphins to be a team to trust (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Palm Beach Post predictions for Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills (Palm Beach Post)

Time for the Dolphins to finish ‘the process’ (Naples Daily News)

The Dolphins compete a new forward end (El Nuevo Herald)

Miami Dolphins-Buffalo Bills Preview (WTVJ-TV)

Five Keys To The Bills Game (MiamiDolphins.com)

‘Luther says that he typically wakes up at 5 a.m. each day and is over to the training facility by 6 a.m. His day ends around 6:30 p.m. The Bills are back to training the day after a game and are preparing for the following game by Wednesday. That is the formula all season until players leave Buffalo in the offseason.’

‘Prediction: Dolphins over Bills.’

‘”He has re-established himself this year,” said Bills defensive backs coach Donnie Henderson. “Although he doesn’t have any interceptions, if you go look at the stats, the guys that have been targeted that he’s covering, they might catch one or two a game.”‘

‘”There are so many things a young quarterback has to learn, and there’s only one way to do it — by being out there,” Kelly said. “You can’t learn by standing on the sidelines and just staring.”‘

Miami Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis eager to show he was the right choice (Miami Herald)

Sunday: Miami Dolphins (8-6) at Buffalo Bills (5-9) (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Who has the edge? Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Stumble recovery (Palm Beach Post)

Surprising heroes have rich history with Miami Dolphins (Palm Beach Post)

Miami Dolphins might have to deal with rain – not snow – at Buffalo on Sunday (Palm Beach Post)

The Dolphins are prepared to face multiple enemies (El Nuevo Herald)

Dolphins’ Grimes, Carroll probable against Bills (AP)

Dolphins on verge of playoffs despite scandal (AP)

Ryan Tannehill’s hot December (MiamiDolphins.com)

Brenner Finding A Home On The O-Line (MiamiDolphins.com)

Buffalo Weather Not A Big Concern; Other Notes (MiamiDolphins.com)

Dolphins-Bills Friday Injury Update (MiamiDolphins.com)

‘Williams was hurt in Buffalo’s win Sunday over the Jacksonville Jaguars and did not practice all week. Veteran Jim Leonhard is expected to start in his place. Williams has been a pleasant surprise for the Bills this season ever since making the switch from cornerback to safety. He is second on the team in tackles with 82 and has four interceptions.’

‘Since 2000, Buffalo is on its sixth head coach (Doug Marrone), sixth general manager (Doug Whaley), and had 11 quarterbacks start at least one game.’