Archives for September 2014

‘Now, by buying the Bills, he met a qualification that many felt was unfillable: a locally based multibillionaire whose commitment was so deep he would turn his back on untold millions in additional profit to be made in a bigger burg.’

‘Sources in a position to know say the couple tends to keep to themselves, and they rarely are seen out in public or running in the typical social circles that attract some of the city’s other movers and shakers. With the exception of an occasional visit to Sinatra’s restaurant on Kenmore Avenue in North Buffalo, that is.’

‘”It wasn’t unexpected; he is the quarterback of this team,” Jackson said. “When you have a guy like that on offense, he’s going to do his part. That’s why I think everybody in this locker room is rallying behind him, because he wants to get this things turned around and he wants to be the guy to help turn it around.”‘

‘Buffalo is in a lot better shape than the Dolphins are injury-wise.’

‘”I think he’s a good receiver,” Woods said. “I wouldn’t say that he’s better, no.”‘

‘”It was very difficult for me, having to watch it on TV for the first time and not be a part of my team,” Bradham said. “That was the first time that ever happened to me in my life. It’s just one of those situations you never want to be in again.”‘

‘The buzz is growing around Orchard Park. In addition to the new owners, the Bills are also coming off a surprising 23-20 overtime win on the road against the Chicago Bears. The Dolphins, a longtime Bills rival, are also 1-0 after upsetting the Patriots in Week 1. Ticket prices for a Bills home game haven’t been this pricey since 2012, when the Bills hosted the Patriots ($97 per ticket), according to SeatGeek.’

‘”I’ve seen a lot of quickness and explosiveness from him,” Henderson said. “He obviously had a good game against New England. We’ve got guys like him on our team that I’ve been going up against all week, so I think I’m pretty ready to go against him.”‘

‘The game broadcast showed Hopkins sliding down a 300-level railing and falling to the 200 level of the stadium. Hopkins injured his shoulder, while the fan he landed on suffered a head injury.’

‘Buffalo’s four-man defensive line might be the best the Dolphins will see all season with Williams (13.0 sacks last season/Pro Bowl berth) and Jerry Hughes (10 sacks) on the ends, and tackles Kyle Williams (10.5 sacks) and Marcell Dareus (7.5 sacks/Pro Bowl berth) in the middle.’

‘The Dolphins showed an effective 5-2 defense against New England – and Buffalo would be the perfect team to use it against. Dolphins defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle should have got more credit for playing to his strenghts (defensive linemen) and away from his weaknesses (linebackers) in the Patriots game. Getting tackles Earl Mitchell, Jared Odrick and Randy Starks in the game together should go a ways toward negating the Bills running game. It also would demand quarterback E.J. Manuel to carry the load and he hasn’t shown an ability to do that (though he completed 16 of 22 passes for 173 yards, a touchdown, an interception an 91.7 rating in the opener).’

Miami Dolphins secondary bracing for trio of speedy Buffalo Bills receivers (Miami Herald)

If wife can forgive Ray Rice, we can too (Miami Herald)

Former Miami Dolphins offensive line coach Jim Turner hires attorney to challenge claims in bullying report (Miami Herald)

Dolphins OL might face biggest challenge of season vs. Buffalo (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Randy Starks’ impressive consecutive games played streak could be snapped (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Five reasons I’m picking Dolphins 30, Bills 20 (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

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

Improved play not surprising to Miami Dolphins offensive line (Palm Beach Post)

Miami Dolphins LB Philip Wheeler says he expects to play Sunday (Palm Beach Post)

Miko Grimes, wife of Miami Dolphins CB Brent Grimes, assesses Game 2 (Palm Beach Post)

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

Dolphins O-Line Gets Another Measuring Stick With Bills’ Pass Rush (MiamiDolphins.com)

McCain Returns To Practice; Other Notes (MiamiDolphins.com)

Dolphins-Bills Thursday Injury Updates (MiamiDolphins.com)

Moreno Named FedEx Ground Player of the Week (MiamiDolphins.com)

Dolphins Reflect On 13th Anniversary Of 9/11 (MiamiDolphins.com)

‘He could have received up to a year in jail at his sentencing Thursday evening in Orchard Park Town Court. Instead, the judge imposed community service and a $1,000 fine.’

‘Spiller, Jackson and their teammates might have to work a little harder against Miami, which limited New England to 89 rushing yards, its lowest rushing total against the Dolphins in 12 games dating to the 2008 season.’