‘There are more than a few critiques of this coaching staff, but that can wait until after the season. Sean McDermott and his staff led the Bills to their first playoff berth in 17 years. That deserves an “A” grade. It wasn’t an easy road to get here, but they did it. Congratulations to McDermott and his assistants.’
Archives for January 1, 2018
Monday’s Miami Coverage
One final indignation for Dolphins, who finish season with embarrassing loss to Bills (Miami Herald)
Two Dolphins players ejected after brawl breaks out against Bills (Miami Herald)
Landry on what set him off, what he said to refs and if his Dolphins career is over (Miami Herald)
As the Miami Dolphins’ unacceptable season ends, here are some changes coming in 2018 (Miami Herald)
Here’s how the Miami Dolphins will look to clear cap space (Miami Herald)
How satisfied are you with the Dolphins after season-ending loss to Bills? Year-end poll. Vote now! (Miami Herald)
Dolphins limp to finish with some 20 players unavailable due to injury (Miami Herald)
Photo gallery (Miami Herald)
Landry, Drake ejected after brawl as Dolphins fall to Bills; end season on 3-game losing streak (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Instant analysis: Buffalo Bills 22, Miami Dolphins 16 (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Hyde: Dolphins look embarrassing right to ugly end of 2017 (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Kelly: Disappointing Dolphins’ season ends with terrible performance (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Hyde10: Ten thoughts on Dolphins’ ugly 22-16 loss to Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
QB Jay Cutler might have played his last game for Dolphins (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
20 things we learned from the Miami Dolphins’ 22-16 loss to the Buffalo Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins LT Laremy Tunsil (ankle) inactive for season finale vs. Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Photo gallery (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins show fight – too much of it, actually – in loss to Bills to finish 6-10 (Palm Beach Post)
5 instant takeaways: Buffalo Bills 22, Miami Dolphins 16 (Palm Beach Post)
Undisciplined end to Miami Dolphins season. How long till that ball drops? (Palm Beach Post)
Jarvis Landry breaks Dolphins record for catches in season; then ejected (Palm Beach Post)
Mike Pouncey on Landry, Drake ejections: ‘There is no just no place for that, honestly.’ (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins WR Jarvis Landry’s ejection risks more than just 2018 suspension (Palm Beach Post)
Jupiter’s Cody Parkey is a free agent: ‘I want to be here’ with Dolphins (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins left guard Ted Larsen would like to play right guard in ’18 (Palm Beach Post)
2018 NFL free agents: Dolphins WR Jarvis Landry willing to look elsewhere (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins’ Mike Pouncey on what he likes about returning Ryan Tannehill (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins WR DeVante Parker frustrated as disappointing season ends (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross gives year-end thoughts on Gase, Tannehill, more (Palm Beach Post)
2018 NFL Draft: Miami Dolphins secure 11th pick (Palm Beach Post)
Grading the Miami Dolphins for their 22-16 loss to the Buffalo Bills in season finale (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins 2018 schedule: Next year’s opponents finalized (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins: David Fales in early for Jay Cutler (Palm Beach Post)
Isaac Asiata among Miami Dolphins actives for first time today (Palm Beach Post)
Photo gallery (Palm Beach Post)
Landry, 2 others ejected in Dolphins’ loss to Bills (AP)
Dolphins owner says Gase, top personnel execs will be back (AP)
Dolphins go out with a fight in season finale (The Sports Xchange)
Dolphins Week 17 Team Grades: Fins Close Out The Year With Ugly Loss To Buffalo (WFOR-TV)
2018 Draft Order & Opponents (MiamiDolphins.com)
3 Takeaways: Dolphins – Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)
I Said It: Dolphins – Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)
Dolphins Fall To Bills In Season Finale (MiamiDolphins.com)
Pregame Notes: Dolphins – Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)
Photo gallery 1 (MiamiDolphins.com)
Photo gallery 2 (MiamiDolphins.com)
Photo gallery (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 1 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery 2 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
After Cincinnati Bengals stunning win, Buffalo Bills thank them for playoff berth and promise wings
‘After we handled business in Miami, we needed you, and you came through bigtime. On Behalf of this team, the people of the City of Buffalo, and Bills fans around the world, thank you. Thank you. THANK YOU!’
Bills, with help from Bengals, are heading to playoffs for the first time since 1999
‘And it couldn’t have happened without a stunning loss by the Ravens at the hands of the Bengals.’
Bills finally will get chance to put Music City Miracle in the past
‘The last time the Bills made the postseason, they lost 22-16 to the Titans in the Music City Miracle game on Jan. 8, 2000. Between that day and Sunday, they had amassed the longest playoff drought of any team in any of the big four North American team sports. And now the Bills are going back, thanks to the Miracle at the Inner Harbor.’
Bills vs. Jaguars AFC wild-card game preview: Three things to know
‘But it feels like the Bills — given McCoy’s injury and their late entry into the field after a miraculous meltdown by the Ravens — are playing with house money, while the Jags’ propensity to draw attention to themselves could ultimately be counterproductive.’
Bills end 17-year playoff drought with win and help
‘”Everybody went crazy,” said Williams, who is in his 12th and perhaps final season with the Bills. “I’ve been a wreck for 10 to 15 minutes.”‘
Bills RB LeSean McCoy limps into playoffs with ankle injury
‘After being tackled, he pounded the turf with his fist as trainers attended to him. He had 10 yards on 11 carries, giving him 1,138 yards rushing on the season.’
Fans brave cold to greet playoff-bound Bills at airport
‘Supporters formed two rows and watched as players drove their cars in a procession down the middle to exit. One fan held a sign that said “Party Like It’s 1999,” a reference to the team’s last playoff appearance. Buffalo hasn’t won a playoff game since 1995.’
Bills beat Dolphins, earn first playoff berth since 1999
‘”This is such an emotional moment,” Bills head coach Sean McDermott said. “No one gave this team a chance all year long. Our fans have been great all season long, and I’m looking forward to seeing them at our playoff game.”‘
Bills end drought, secure wild-card spot after Bengals beat Ravens
‘After beating the Dolphins, some Bills players chanted “Who Dey!” in support of the Bengals, who were trailing 27-24 to the Ravens when the Bills entered the locker room. McDermott said players were praying and holding hands, and that some cried when the Bengals stunned the Ravens.’
Bills RB LeSean McCoy carted off with ankle injury
‘McCoy injured the ankle while being tackled after a 3-yard run. He was helped to his feet by trainers before appearing unsteady, leading for the medical staff to call for a cart to take him to the locker room. Before the injury, McCoy ran 11 times for 10 yards.’
Playoff-bound Bills welcomed back to Buffalo by fans at airport
‘The Bills landed shortly before 1 a.m. and were met by a few hundred fans, who had been chanting “Let’s go, Buffalo!” and singing the team’s touchdown celebration song, “Shout!”‘
Bengals earn Sean McDermott’s thanks, wings from Bills for Buffalo playoff berth
‘How exactly the Bills are planning to give the Bengals their free wings — hopefully they aren’t going to buy wings and then ship them to Cincinnati, because that sounds awful — is unknown, but it’s a nice gesture. It’s not everyday you break your historic playoff drought thanks to a heroic touchdown by Andy Dalton and Tyler Boyd of all players. So, wings (and more than a few drinks) seems like an appropriate way to celebrate.’
Bills send letter thanking Bengals for helping them reach playoffs
‘The Bills, who haven’t played post-season football since 1999, took to Twitter to show their appreciation.’