‘“Your record does matter,” Beane said of his approach to the deadline. “I think you saw that two years ago. … We were looking for receiver help at the time, and so we took a shot there. Sometimes you’re going to take a shot and it’s going to work out great, sometimes they don’t all work out as you planned.”‘
Archives for October 18, 2019
Dolphins copy Darcy Regier tanking blueprint in quest to rise again
‘The two major, questionable moves the Dolphins have made since the opening week of the season were trading 25-year-old franchise left tackle Laremy Tunsil and 22-year-old safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, the 11th pick in the 2018 draft.’
News’ staff predictions for Bills-Dolphins in Week 7
‘The one thing lacking in the Bills’ 4-1 start has been a dominating, start-to-finish performance. This has to be the week.’
View from Vegas: Betting trends and prediction for Bills-Dolphins in Week 7
‘Two questions immediately come to the surface in this contest: 1) are the Bills really this good? and 2) are the Dolphins really this bad? The answers to both are not really, but don’t try selling that to the Bills Mafia or to the Miami Dolphans.’
Poloncarz, Dixon confident the Bills will remain a Buffalo franchise
‘Poloncarz said he did not think the team owners, Terry and Kim Pegula, would ever move the team, but the lease agreement includes a $400 million penalty if they do.’
Roth: Bills need to handle Dolphins to prove legitimacy
‘Earlier this week, Buffalo coach Sean McDermott channeled his inner Bill Belichick and heaped praise on the Dolphins as “a very good team.’’ They’re not.’
Bills could get TE Tyler Kroft back vs. Miami | What it means for offense, Josh Allen
‘If Kroft is a full participant in Friday’s practice it’s likely he gets the green light for Sunday against the Dolphins. Rookie tight ends Dawson Knox and Tommy Sweeney have been active every game this season and veteran blocking specialist Lee Smith has been a staple on a lot of run heavy sets. So if Kroft does suit up it’s likely that Sweeney becomes the odd man out.’
Buffalo Bills sign Ray-Ray McCloud to practice squad
‘In Carolina, McCloud appeared in six games. He did not see any receptions or rushes in Carolina, but served as the team’s return man. He had eight kick returns for 174 yards (21.8 YPR) and 10 punt returns for 82 yards. Unfortunately for McCloud, he dealt with fumbling issues as a punt returner. In two games against Tampa Bay this season, McCloud had three muffed punts.’
Buffalo Bills trade targets: A.J. Green, 4 others to pursue
‘Sitting at 0-6, Taylor and the Bengals should be looking ahead to the future as they look to rebuild their roster. And that rebuild will probably not include A.J. Green for a variety of reasons. Green’s age (31), contract status (UFA in 2020) and injury history top the list. Moving Green would also allow Taylor to continue developing younger talent like Tyler Boyd and Auden Tate.’
The Dolphins have a mission on Sunday: Find a way to bring down Bills RB Frank Gore
‘“He’s not only [good] talent-wise, but his mental game is also up to par,” Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker said. “He might have gotten older, but his mind is still working at 110 percent. That’s really what separates him. He’s smart. He’s smarter than a lot of running backs that you have in the league.”’
Friday’s Miami Coverage
Miami Dolphins see ‘something to develop’ in rising linebacker Vince Biegel (Miami Herald)
The Dolphins have a mission on Sunday: Find a way to bring down Bills RB Frank Gore (Miami Herald)
Hyde: NFL millions won’t keep Dolphins’ Christian Wilkins from pinching pennies — who needs lights or AC? | Commentary (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Where does Dolphins QB Josh Rosen go from here after his latest demotion? (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins’ Kenyan Drake trade: No contract talks, Drake prepared for anything (Palm Beach Post)
Habib: Waffling on QB sends mixed message that Miami Dolphins, Brian Flores must avoid moving forward (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins’ Robert Nkemdiche: I can be ‘scary’ and ‘dominant’ defensive tackle (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins have had trade talks with multiple teams involving Kenyan Drake, per report (CBS Sports)
Hope Josh Rosen Gets Chance To Work Through Ups And Downs Over Final 10 Games Says Evan Washburn (WFOR-TV)
Preston Williams Contributing On Special Teams As Returner (MiamiDolphins.com)
I Said It: Brian Flores Speaks Before Thursday Practice Leading Into Bills Game (MiamiDolphins.com)
Three Keys | John Congemi Previews Dolphins at Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)
AC In The AM: Ryan Fitzpatrick Needs Strong Showing Against Tough Bills Defense (MiamiDolphins.com)
Winless Dolphins Hoping For Some FitzMagic In Game At Bills
‘Fitzpatrick, 3-2 against the Bills since being released by Buffalo, is more accustomed to playing in what should be a rowdy environment, where the folding table-breaking Bills Mafia has jumped on board a 4-1 team that’s off to its best start since 2011. He’s proven to be more productive in running a talent-depleted offense after engineering two fourth-quarter touchdown drives before coming a failed two-point conversion short in a 17-16 loss to Washington last week.’
Dolphins-Bills Preview Capsule
‘Bills have missed playoffs past two times started 4-1, including 2008, when finished 7-9.’
Bills/Dolphins injury reports
‘In addition to Brown, linebackers Matt Milano (hamstring) and Corey Thompson (ankle) were also limited, while every other player on the team was a full particpant. RB Frank Gore received a veteran rest day.’
Mahomes injury could significantly change the Bills’ approach
‘Outside of the New England Patriots, what team is clearly superior to the Bills? Who is seen as a clear-cut favorite to represent the conference in the Super Bowl?’