Two Bills Drive

‘They are also preparing for the possibility Gadsden might not return this season.’

‘When you consider the Dolphins have an off week after playing the Bills, why mess with Chambers’ head?’

‘With rookie Randy McMichael (21 receptions, 292 yards, three touchdowns), veteran Jed Weaver (no receptions) and newcomer Desmond Clark, a fourth-year player, the Dolphins’ tight-end contingent is solid.’

‘"Even if I made a decision today, it’s too swollen for anybody to know," said Gadsden, whose wrist was taped and in a brace. "Hopefully by [today] or Saturday when the swelling goes down I can go out there and see if I can put it together."’

‘Management said there are still a limited number of tickets still available.’

‘"He seems more confident," Dolphins cornerback Sam Madison said. "He seems happy. They’re letting him do what he does best, and that’s letting him throw the football downfield."’

‘"There’s definitely a risk (of re-aggravating it)," Gadsden said. "We take risks all the time. I definitely have to factor all those things in. I’ll make the best decision that I can."’

‘"Some people just don’t have the nerve to do that. He does," said Madison, a cornerback who faced Owens last year. "He’s scoring touchdowns, and their football team is winning. To each his own. Would I do it? No. But it was just fun."’

‘If you’re a Dolphins fan who believes in signs, omens and precursors, Jay Fiedler’s injury shouldn’t worry you.’

‘Fiedler is expected to be out at least the next four weeks, which would cover Sunday’s game against Buffalo followed by a bye week and road games against Green Bay and the New York Jets. Beating Green Bay at Lambeau Field is a tough task for any team, whether Fiedler is healthy or not. But the Dolphins should be able to beat the Bills and Jets, which would leave them at 7-2 by the time Fiedler gets back.’

‘Gadsden rejoined the team after being examined by a Dallas doctor but didn’t practice. He’s listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Buffalo.’

‘Miami faces a daunting test Sunday against Bledsoe, a familiar AFC East rival wearing a new uniform. ”I don’t understand why New England traded him to Buffalo,” Taylor said. ”It was kind of a stupid move on their part. Now we’re stuck playing against him again. He’s playing unbelievable. He has brought so much to that team. They’re a completely different team than they were last year.”’

‘”They’re scoring 32 points a game,” Thomas said incredulously. “Bringing Bledsoe into the picture makes them much more scary.”‘

‘The news release said knee problems that resulted from an injury suffered 10 years ago when Bentley played for the National Football League’s Cincinnati Bengals as a cause for his resignation. The injury now prevents Bentley from standing on his leg for extended periods of time. Bentley also played for the Buffalo Bills.’

The Bills and Dolphins have played at least twice every season since 1966, with Miami holding a 47-28-1 overall series lead (46-25-1 in the reg. season). The Bills last victory in Miami was in 1999 (23-18).