Archives for November 2009

‘"I was geared up when I was 8 playing flag football, so being able to now play it on the highest level that you can play it on, how can you not be fired up to get out there and play?" Porter said this week on a conference call with Buffalo media. "This is your livelihood. Everybody dreamed to be here when they were a kid. For having the opportunity to do it, I feel you can’t cheat a day, not one day that you’re out there."’

‘Stroud, who missed last week’s game at Jacksonville with a sore knee, was able to practice on a limited basis Friday. He’s listed as questionable.’

‘The Bills’ 18-15 loss to Jacksonville had a 26.9 rating on WIVB-TV, making it the season’s lowest-rated Bills game. The previous low was a 27.3 for a loss to Tennessee after the bye week.’

‘”I mean, look at him, he’s a physical freak,” Dolphins rookie cornerback Sean Smith said. “There’s not a lot of wide receivers out there 6-3 and built the way he is. He’s built to last the whole year without slowing down at all.”‘

‘”I’m sure the talk in their locker room is they’ve beaten themselves,” Torbor said. “They’ve been in almost every game and found ways to lose. It’s not like they’re not competing, and they got T.O. going last week. So they’ve got some positives they can look at.”‘

Joe Berger brings smarts to Miami Dolphins’ O-line equation (Miami Herald)

Sean Smith ready for rematch with Terrell Owens (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins center Jake Grove “doubtful” for Buffalo game (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Tony Sparano Q&A (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Miami Dolphins hope Joey Porter will finish season on a hot streak (Palm Beach Post)

Downtrodden Buffalo Bills will try to rise up against their biggest rival, the Miami Dolphins (Palm Beach Post)

Head Coach Tony Sparano Q&A; Injury Update (MiamiDolphins.com)

Head Coach Tony Sparano (MiamiDolphins.com)

‘”We’ve been having tough breaks so far, but that doesn’t really mean much to them,” defensive tackle Marcus Stroud said, referring to the Dolphins. “They’re not going to take it any easier on us.”‘

‘Rookie safety Jairus Byrd (groin) is also questionable, while left tackle Demetrius Bell won’t play because of a lingering knee injury.’

‘I think it’s safe to say that Mr. Wilson is committed to getting it right with his head coach once and for all. I don’t believe he wants to take a chance with a coach. He wants one that is established with a reputation. I haven’t spoken with him myself, but I’m sure he doesn’t want to go through what he has these past 10 years, which is hiring and firing and hiring and firing.’

‘Bills 27, Dolphins 20.’

‘”It’s better whenever their name is not announced, unless they’re making a tackle. I’m sure if you asked him he’d say the same thing, that he’d rather stay inconspicuous,” Moorman said. “But he’s doing a really good job. He works hard. He’s a perfectionist.”‘

‘The top three quarterbacks in next year’s draft figure to be Florida’s Tim Tebow, Texas’ Colt McCoy and Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford. If I’m the Bills, I take Bradford if I have the chance, and never look back.’

‘"Yeah, I think that would be the best way to describe it," said Whitner, who had started 46 straight games he suited up for until the last two contests. "I didn’t start, but I played most of the game. It was a different feel not starting. I didn’t know why it happened and I haven’t really talked to anyone about it."’

‘Shanahan could be a fit, but Cowher would be a better one. He’s a Pittsburgh guy, and he understands the charm that comes with a hard-working, passionate football town. Show him the same enthusiasm he expects from his players, give him power over all personnel decisions, plus $10 million for the effort, and you just might land him.’

‘He has posted more than 100 yards in each of the last two games, including a 119-yard, three-touchdown (one receiving) effort in a 24-17 win at Carolina. The last time he had back-to-back 100-yard games was the final two contests in 2005.’