Archives for October 25, 2008

‘"I think I’ve worked hard to be where I’m at," Hamdan said. "So I’m thankful for a lot of things I have in my life, not only being an NFL quarterback, but my family, my friends, my health, a roof over my head. I’m blessed to be in the position I am."’

‘The Dolphins secondary has been very susceptible to the big play. Miami has allowed 23 completions of 20 or more yards and six completions of 40-plus yards. Both figures are the second-highest totals in the NFL.’

‘"It’s almost like backyard football," said Bills safety Donte Whitner.’

‘”So yes, your division is a special place. … Once you get into the division, they know us, we know them. We have a relationship with them over the years. Organizations and teams, players, we know each other a little bit better.”‘

‘”The Bills are like the Sabres, a community-driven team. The Buffalo area has been hit hard economically. They’re holding on to the Sabres and they want to hold onto the Bills. You would not get the same experience on a Sunday in Toronto.”‘

Miami Dolphins optimistic nose tackle Jason Ferguson will play Sunday (Miami Herald)

Ferguson back on field; Lehan out; London fined (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins wary of Bills’ Parish (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Tony Sparano’s comments following Friday’s practice (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Michael Lehan’s injury could give playing time to Jason Allen, Dolphins’ coach says (Palm Beach Post)

Michael Lehan done for season; Ferguson practices (Palm Beach Post)

Dolphins place Lehan on injured reserve (AP)

Dolphins And Bills Renew Rivalry; Lehan on IR And Thomas Signed; Injury Update; Other Notes (MiamiDolphins.com)

Miami Dolphins Post-Practice Press Briefing Transcripts (MiamiDolphins.com)

‘So Levy wasn’t looking for a slick salesman. He was looking for a good teacher who could work well with others and operate with honesty. He found that in Jauron.’

‘He’ll do whatever it takes to avoid talking about himself and to be certain to instead praise his coaches and teammates. He’s quick to point out the work that still needs to be done rather than rest on his laurels. These are the hallmarks of a real leader.’

‘Through the first three Buffalo Bills home games, the increased enforcement has resulted in 31 arrests for DWI. State Police will continue to assign extra patrols following Bills home games.’

‘It came as a rude shock to hundreds of thousands of hometown Buffalo Bills fans as they prepared for their Sunday TV game-watching ritual on Oct. 5.’