Archives for December 2004

‘“It’s almost obvious that they’re mentally tough when you overcome the 0-4 start,” Mularkey said. “There’s been many a times that they’ve had chances to say, `That’s it.’ And not one of them yet have done that.”’

‘“I’m excited,” guard Chris Villarrial added. “I mean, the guy could’ve packed it in a long time ago. But he never let anybody tell him that he couldn’t play anymore. And he’s come in and proved it.”’

‘”The Miami-Buffalo rivalry is something, that regardless of the records, will be a huge game,” linebacker London Fletcher explained. “I expect a very physical ballgame, a real battle this Sunday. I’m sure they want to play well for their new head coach, play well for their home crowd as well."’

‘McGahee said he’s already reserved at least 80 tickets for high school friends and family and he expects more requests to come in as the week progresses.’

‘Located right on the water in Seattle, which is a beautiful place, we decided to take a 15-20 walk around the city. The players enjoyed themselves because it broke the monotony. Following the walk we returned to the meeting room to finish our meeting. Anytime a team has the opportunity to do something like this to break the monotony it’s helpful.’

‘Coach Mike Mularkey said Wednesday tests showed no break to Henry’s bone. But he declined to give more details and said Henry is out indefinitely.’

‘Lawton was originally signed by the Bills as an undrafted free agent out McNeese State (4/26) and was released prior to the season (9/5).’

‘The Buffalo Bills will hit Dolphins quarterback A.J. Feeley on Sunday, probably early and often.’

‘McGahee’s strength is his ability to bounce off initial tackles and move forward. Mularkey’s added to that approach by creating a "Jumbo" running package by using 328-pound rookie offensive lineman Jason Peters as a second tight end on some early downs.’

‘"It was probably the 10-0 deficit last week against the Rams," Mularkey said. "A lot of the same, similar things happened with the turnover and the score. . . To me, that was a defining moment that these guys are a special group. I’ve said that before."’

‘Then I walked over to Frank Reich’s locker, where he was sitting with quarterbacks coach Jim Shofner while they discussed plans for the second half. Frank looked up at me almost apologetically, and I felt the need to say something encouraging to him. “Frank,” I said, “they tell me that you were the quarterback at the University of Maryland and that you led your team to the greatest comeback victory in collegiate football history. Well, today you are going to lead us to the greatest comeback win in the history of professional football.”‘

Thomas to miss 2 games (Miami Herald)

Shaw gets a chance with the Dolphins (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel)

Defense improves under Bates (Palm Beach Post)

Vote For Dolphins Linebacker Derrick Pope For NFL Rookie Of The Week (MiamiDolphins.com)

This Week’s Game (MiamiDolphins.com)

The Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)

The Dolphins-Bills series (MiamiDolphins.com)

The Coaches (MiamiDolphins.com)

Dolphins-Bills series notes (MiamiDolphins.com)

Dolphins-Bills connections (MiamiDolphins.com)

Upcoming Milestones (MiamiDolphins.com)

Television / Radio (MiamiDolphins.com)

‘On November 30, 1959, Ralph Wilson named his newly acquired franchise the Buffalo Bills. Reporter Dick Stedler of the Buffalo News accounted the event by writing the following day.’