Archives for October 2009

‘It leaves Buffalo with just two healthy defensive tackles for the game in Marcus Stroud and Spencer Johnson. Kyle Williams has been bothered by a groin injury, but practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play. Being down a man at defensive tackle could be an issue with the weather forecast calling for a high temperature of 89 degrees in Miami on Sunday.’

‘Trent is a leader on this team. He’s a captain so he’s got to make some plays in order for this team to win. They’re not a team right now that can afford to miss on those opportunities and still find a way to win a football game. They’ve got to capitalize on most of those each and every week. The offense is doing their best, but the players just have to dig a little deeper and play a little better and find a way to get the ball in the hands of the playmakers each week.’

‘Memorable moments in Bills history will be reviewed at 1 p. m. Saturday in the Buffalo&Erie County Historical Society, 25 Nottingham Court, in conjunction with the current exhibition “The Buffalo Bills 50th Season.”‘

‘"This is why we got Drayton," Jauron said. "We really liked him as a free agent and what he brings to us. He’s got a great attitude. He works hard. We’re really glad we have him."’

‘"They’re very effective in what they do," Scott said. "They have very good quickness. I can see they have savvy from watching the film. You can’t be in the league just off your name. You have to be able to produce, and they do that. It’s definitely going to be a challenge, but I’m looking forward to it."’

‘"He’s a player that maximizes his ability by understanding what we’re doing with the scheme," said linebackers coach Matt Sheldon. "He’s a good opportunistic player who gets himself in the right place at the right time. And he’s made improvement."’

‘"I had to get on him a little bit, but he’s never backed down from any challenge," Stroud said. "I think Eric’s going to be a good player in this league for a long time. He’s got the fundamentals down and now he works to get better every day. You can just tell by the way a guy moves, his demeanor, how he acts if he’s going to make it."’

Miami Dolphins flounder in red zone (Miami Herald)

Miami Dolphins’ Paul Soliai endures tragedy in American Samoa (Miami Herald)

Chad Henne tries to rescue Miami Dolphins’ lost decade (Miami Herald)

Miami Dolphins’ Joey Porter misses practice, might play against Buffalo (Miami Herald)

Is Ted Ginn Jr. the man for Dolphins’ deep passing game? (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins-Bills on TV (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins’ Soliai playing with heavy heart (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

‘Any Terrell Owens is a dangerous Terrell Owens,’ Sparano says (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Jason Taylor Q&A: ‘Chad Henne is going to be good’ (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Miami Dolphins look to salvage inept offense (Palm Beach Post)

Miami Dolphins’ Paul Soliai mourning family deaths in Samoa (Palm Beach Post)

Dolphins DT Soliai mourning deaths in Samoas (AP)

Dolphins LB Porter sits out with sore hamstring (AP)

Dolphins Ready For Return Of Bills RB Lynch; Dolphins-Bills Game A Sellout; Other Notes (MiamiDolphins.com)

Miami Dolphins Transcripts – 10/1/09 (MiamiDolphins.com)

‘”I’ve always been vocal and always spoken honestly and I think over the years that has gotten me in trouble and created some sort of division in the locker room with some of the guys on the team. I just try to do the right thing now. (But) even when I try to do the right thing, it’s not the right thing. I’m in a no-win situation. So I just try to be the best I can be without offending someone.”‘

‘Bills, 20-17.’

‘"Any Terrell Owens is a dangerous Terrell Owens, and I mean that," said Sparano, who was on the Cowboys staff with Owens in 2006 and ’07. "I’ve been around Terrell for a few years and from a practice standpoint, from a preparation standpoint, and his approach to the game, I know exactly what he’s doing right now. And he’s a pretty rock-solid guy, so whether he’s angry or whether he’s not angry, he gets the ball in his hands, he’s a dangerous guy."’

‘At this point in his career, he should embrace that and realize that’s just who he is, and that’s who he always will be. Some people will resent him for it, but perception is reality far too often in this world and he’s stuck with it.’

‘The former first-round pick had started in all three games this season and had 11 tackles and one pass defensed. The Bills selected McKelvin with their first-round pick in 2008, and he has become a premier return man in the league, averaging 28.2 yards last season and 24.2 yards this season on kick returns.’

‘McKelvin had been ruled out indefinitely after breaking his leg in the first half of a 27-7 loss to New Orleans on Sunday. The 2008 first-round draft pick becomes the seventh Bills player to be placed on injured reserve this season.’

‘After the league granted the Bills a three-day roster exemption on Monday, Marshawn Lynch was officially placed back on the team’s 53-man roster Thursday. However, to make room for the running back the team placed injured cornerback Leodis McKelvin on injured reserve ending his 2009 season.;