Archives for October 3, 2009

‘The Dolphins have played three playoff teams from last season to start the year and have lost to all of them to start 0-3. Miami however, has been in every game. The difference for Miami between winning and losing has been the big play. Buffalo has big play weapons and must connect on at least half of their handful of big play opportunities in the game for a chance to win.’

‘"I’m probably the most excited guy on the team that Marshawn’s back," Jackson said. "When he comes back he brings a different energy. He does some good things for us, so I’m excited about it and I’m looking forward to seeing where it takes us."’

‘"I think the importance of pressure on the quarterback is higher when you are facing a young guy because he doesn’t have that experience to fall back on," said Bills defensive end Ryan Denney. "With Pennington, he’s a poised guy who is confident in the pocket because he’s seen just about every defense. But for a young quarterback, you want to do some things to confuse him and force him into mistakes. Anything we can throw at him to add to that pressure is going to aid the defense."’

‘”We just have to stay on the field,” Jackson said. “The more plays we get, the more balls we have to get to people. We’ve got to convert third downs."’

‘”Everybody who’s been here knows that the Miami game is a big game,” receiver Lee Evans said. “Not just because it’s Miami, but it’s a division game and it means a lot.”‘

Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano maintains faith in team, system (Miami Herald)

Miami Dolphins’ Joey Porter will be game-time decision (Miami Herald)

Dolphins tight ends struggling to reach marks made in 2008 (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter says he’s a ‘warrior’ and plans to play (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Bills WR Terrell Owens brings his talented but selfish act to Miami on Sunday (Palm Beach Post)

Joey Porter’s availability vs. Bills will be a game-time decision (Palm Beach Post)

Dolphins LB Porter still out with sore hamstring (AP)

Dolphins’ Porter questionable vs. Bills (The Sports Network)

Running Backs And O-Line To Take Charge Against Buffalo; Other Notes (MiamiDolphins.com)

Miami Dolphins Transcripts – 10/2/09 (MiamiDolphins.com)

‘”I think they’re going to try to keep doing what they’re doing,” Buffalo running back Fred Jackson said. “They’re not going to change anything just because they’re 0-3.”‘