Archives for December 2010

‘”It’s always good to win a game, and I tell you what, what is hard for me to figure out is how we can win these games when we started out with no players,” Wilson said with a hearty laugh. “Our drafts in the last 10 years have been terrible. So I mean, these guys, before each play you read the scorecard to see who’s in there. That’s what amazes me. We pick up a guy in the middle of the week and he starts on Sunday.”‘

‘Coaching: A: Told players they were a much better team than the one that lost to Dolphins in opener, and backed it up with a solid game plan.’

‘Nelson (6-foot-5, 212 pounds) is part of a young, emerging set of receivers in Buffalo. With leading receiver Lee Evans placed on injured reserve last week because of an ankle injury and Roscoe Parrish’s season ending after eight games, the Bills’ top four receivers Sunday consisted of three rookies – all undrafted free agents – and Steve Johnson, who is in his third year.’

Miami Dolphins’ loss to Buffalo Bills ends playoff hopes (Miami Herald)

End of a Hall of Shame season for Miami Dolphins (Miami Herald)

Another loss proves Miami Dolphins’ Henning must go (Miami Herald)

Miami Dolphins looked lousy and confused against Bills (Miami Herald)

Miami Dolphins continue to struggle with interceptions (Miami Herald)

Grading the Miami Dolphins vs. the Buffalo Bills (Miami Herald)

Photo gallery (Miami Herald)

Dolphins lose to Bills, 17-14, ending their playoff hopes (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Unheralded Bills receivers exploit Dolphins secondary in loss (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Home ineptitude untenable on many levels (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Bills’ Fitzpatrick again pockets a crushing win over Dolphins (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Marshall had nothing to apologize for against Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins’ loss says it’s time to start over on offense (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Mandich’s Take: ‘A year of great frustration’ (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

ESPN: Dolphins on Bill Cowher’s short list (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dan Carpenter after missing four kicks: “I let our team down” (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Sparano Q&A: ‘We just didn’t make any plays’ (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Chad Henne Q&A: ‘We just seem not to get it done’ (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Miami Dolphins earn F for disastrous home display, playoff elimination (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Photo gallery (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

With playoff hopes on the line, Miami Dolphins come out flat and lose 17-14 to Buffalo Bills (Palm Beach Post)

Miami Dolphins’ Brandon Marshall: We’ve been ’embarrassing’ on offense (Palm Beach Post)

Wildcat play works once for Miami Dolphins, but it kills momentum on a critical fourth-quarter call (Palm Beach Post)

Former Florida Gator David Nelson making his mark as a Buffalo Bills receiver (Palm Beach Post)

Miami Dolphins owner should try to hire Jon Gruden or Bill Cowher (Palm Beach Post)

Quick hits from Miami Dolphins’ 17-14 loss to Buffalo Bills (Palm Beach Post)

Photo gallery (Palm Beach Post)

Dolphins Playoff Hopes End With 17-14 Loss To Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)

Dolphins-Bills Postgame Notes (MiamiDolphins.com)

Dolphins Postgame Quotes (MiamiDolphins.com)

Bills Postgame Quotes (MiamiDolphins.com)

Photo gallery (MiamiDolphins.com)

Photo gallery (AP)

Photo gallery (Buffalo News)

Photo gallery (Rochester D&C)

‘Miami (7-7) is 1-6 at home and 6-1 on the road. No NFL team has ever had such a disparity, according to STATS LLC.’

‘Bills tackle Demetrius Bell (knee), cornerback Drayton Florence (fibula), linebacker Chris Kelsay (knee) and guard Andy Levitre (knee) were all active after being on the injury report during the week.’

‘Miami’s Dan Carpenter missed four field goals, including a 48-yarder that could have tied the game with under two minutes left in regulation.’

‘The Bills were the first to strike in the second half, after Steve Johnson caught a 15-yard TD pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick at 6:20 in the third quarter.’

‘If you’re not thoroughly on board with the job that Chan Gailey has done this season, especially in the second half of the year, then what more do you want?’

‘I sat here this afternoon yawning and trying to figure out how this big rivalry ended. I think the Bills have been irrelevant for so long, nobody cared. There were many empty seats in Miami. Rivals sell out stadiums.’

‘This was a game where the Bills runners and battered offensive line allowed Miami to only worry about Fitz passing, and he did fine, posting 223 yards, two scores and a pick. He also rushed thrice for 19 yards. Yes, there’s a chance this season could be his Derek Anderson anomaly – especially given Fitz’s middling completion percentage – but I want this defense shored up first and foremost. Let the flaming begin.’

‘With four wins now, the Bills can just about forget about a top two pick and qb Andrew Luck, but even with the play of Fitzpatrick, or maybe because of it, the more I ponder it, the more I think NOW is the time for the Bills to take their qb of the future. Ryan Mallett and Jake Locker are as close to “can’t miss” as they’ll get a shot at assuming they improve some next season, and while the Cam Newton thing is intriguing for sure, I’m not convinced it’s worth it to gamble a top 5 pick on him.’

‘Hey, four out of six isn’t bad. If they could somehow upset Tom Brady and his Patriots this Sunday at the Ralph that would really be something to shout about.’

Dan Carpenter missed 4 fieldgoals for Miami including a 48 yarder late in the 4th quarter to allow the Bills to hold on for a 17-14 win. The loss ends Miami’s postseason hopes. Ryan Fitzpatrick threw touchdown passes to David Nelson and Stevie Johnson and finished with 223 yards passing. The Bills opened up a 10 point lead before Miami tried to rally in the fourth quarter. They got the ball back in the final seconds but couldn’t get past their 35 yard line. The defense held Miami’s rushing attack to just 65 yards.

‘The Bills got some help from Dolphins kicker Dan Carpenter who missed all four of his field goal attempts in the game from 48, 61, 53 and 48 yards.’