Archives for September 13, 2014

‘The finance committee reviews each pending purchase and, with assistance from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s staff, makes the recommendation for the other 31 owners to vote on.’

‘”Being able to see it pre-snap and kind of having an idea that this is a 99 percent pull right here if this guy does what I think he’s going to do,” Manuel said. “That’s why I was able to go ahead and execute it and not make it a hard process because it’s really not. It’s an easy read, but at the same time you still need to see it pre-snap because it happens so fast.”‘

‘The drummers’ uniforms consist of Bills game jerseys that carry the name “Stampede” and the numbers of Wall of Fame players, worn with knee-length shorts. As the season progresses, the drummers will turn to sweatpants.’

‘”It’s unlikely, but it’s not impossible,” said Dimitris A. Pados, a professor in the electrical engineering department at the University at Buffalo who specializes in communication systems.’

‘”This suspect took $600 from the undercover officer, provided a receipt and gave her two fake Buffalo Bills tickets for this Sunday’s game,” said Dennis J. Richards, chief of detectives. The forged tickets appeared to be real, police said.’

‘”Elected leaders are happy to shake Terry Pegula’s hand and embrace his purchase of the Bills and his investment of Buffalo, but on the other hand they virtually have condemned this process, this technology that he has made his fortune in,” said Karen Moreau, president of the state Petroleum Council, a top gas-industry lobbying group in New York.’

‘”Just to stay out of that area and act like I’m still gone,” Williams said. “There’s still a couple of my family members that don’t even know that I’m out here, just think I play for the Bills but live in Tampa. I don’t know how they think that.”‘

‘Meanwhile, cornerback Stephon Gilmore (groin) and safety Aaron Williams (head) are both listed as probable on the injury report. Gilmore practiced in full all week, while Williams was limited.’

‘The Dolphins have a new offensive coordinator, Bill Lazor, who comes from Chip Kelly’s system and runs some of the same concepts. After reviewing the Dolphins’ win over the Patriots, here are a few things to look for from the Bills’ Week 2 opponent.’

‘Speaking of pass blocking one-on-one, Seantrel Henderson is about to get the best test of his young career as the seventh-round rookie will line up across from esteemed Dolphins pass rusher Cameron Wake. Henderson was a seventh-round pick with first-round talent, but any rookie going up against Wake is going to be in for a tall task. Wake started the 2014 season with a two-sack game against New England. Now he’s coming for Henderson.’

Reliable Jason Trusnik will be Miami Dolphins’ man in the middle against Buffalo Bills (Miami Herald)

Miami Dolphins’ Dion Jordan and Reshad Jones will return early from drug suspensions under new agreement (Miami Herald)

NFL may be on verge of drug policy that could reinstate Dolphins’ Reshad Jones, Dion Jordan (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Philip Wheeler is cleared to play against Bills, but will he start? (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

New drug policy could shorten suspensions for two Dolphins (Palm Beach Post)

Dolphins reflect on what it is like to swim in troubled waters (Palm Beach Post)

Dolphins Report 14 Injuries Prior To Week 2 Showdown With Bills (WFOR-TV)

Breaking Down The Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)

Jenkins Enjoying Expanded Role On Defense; Other Notes (MiamiDolphins.com)

Countdown to kickoff: Dolphins at Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)

Dolphins-Bills Friday Injury Updates (MiamiDolphins.com)

‘”It’s been there since I was a kid,” Graham said. “I always had the dream of playing in the NFL. When I was 5, I was already a Bills fan because of my uncles, they were Bills fans and I was coming to the games. So to have that opportunity to put on that jersey and come out in that stadium and play, it’s going to be a special day.”‘

‘The return of linebacker Nigel Bradham should offset the loss of Rivers. Bradham, one of Buffalo’s most improved players from a year ago, missed Week 1 because of a suspension. Rookie Preston Brown is also expected to stay in the starting lineup with Rivers out.’

‘”This is a special day even though the torch is going to be passed on, we’re still here to celebrate Ralph Wilson,” said former Bills quarterback Jim Kelly, who announced last week that he was cancer free after getting treatment for sinus cancer.’

‘Cornerback Stephon Gilmore is expected to return to the lineup after missing last week’s game with a groin injury. He practiced all week and is listed as probable.’