‘“Make no mistake about it so there’s not a lot of talk about it during the week: We’re going to play to win and we’re going to do everything possible to win this game, period,” Marrone said during a conference call according to Jags beat reporter Ryan O’Halloran for Jacksonville.com. “I’m not even thinking about what happens beyond that. That’s the way we’re going to go about our business this week.”’
Archives for December 28, 2017
Thursday’s Miami Coverage
The Dolphins had a golden opportunity and they blew it. Now an ‘awful’ offseason looms (Miami Herald)
Cutler’s open to playing in 2018 — but he wants to start. What that means for Dolphins (Miami Herald)
The Miami Dolphins’ Ndamukong Suh gets some consolation after Pro Bowl snub (Miami Herald)
Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills to look like they did in the good old days (Miami Herald)
Miami Dolphins make a decision on their starting quarterback, make four roster moves (Miami Herald)
Adam Gase: Owner Steve Ross disappointed Dolphins didn’t make playoffs (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Hyde: Staggering but true — every decision the Dolphins made last offseason didn’t work out (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Jarvis Landry says he wants to play for Dolphins next season, but also adds, ‘we’ll see’ (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins’ Jay Cutler would only play next season if he’s a starter (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins place DT Vincent Taylor, WR Leonte Carroo on injured reserve list (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins’ Ndamukong Suh wins team’s Dan Marino MVP Award (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins QB Jay Cutler will start Sunday’s finale against Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins G Isaac Asiata sits all year, vows, “I’m not doing this again” (Palm Beach Post)
2018 NFL free agents: Damien Williams wants 2 things from Dolphins (Palm Beach Post)
NFL Draft Order 2018: Who Miami Dolphins fans should root for Week 17 (Palm Beach Post)
Would Matt Moore like to return to the Miami Dolphins? (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins’ Jay Cutler: Backup role not in my future plans (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins waste another year of Ndamukong Suh’s very expensive prime (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins injury update: Laremy Tunsil and Charles Harris (Palm Beach Post)
Adam Gase takes some blame for Miami Dolphins’ 2017 debacle (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins’ Adam Gase: We let owner Stephen Ross down (Palm Beach Post)
Adam Gase: What DeVante Parker needs to become a very good player (Palm Beach Post)
Adam Gase says Dolphins will start Jay Cutler, noncommittal about others (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins’ Adam Gase chimes in on Mike Pouncey’s ‘best season’ claim (Palm Beach Post)
What Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said Wednesday (Bills week) (Palm Beach Post)
2018 NFL free agents: 5 Miami Dolphins least likely to return (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins’ Cutler says he’s undecided regarding 2018 (AP)
QB Cutler’s future in Miami uncertain (The Sports Xchange)
Dolphins try to play spoiler against Bills (The Sports Xchange)
Jay Cutler Discusses Future: Doesn’t Wish To Continue Career As A Backup (WFOR-TV)
Ndamukong Suh Named Dolphins MVP – Team Awards Announced (WFOR-TV)
Dolphins Opponent Profile: Miami Looks To Spoil Bills’ Playoff Hopes In Season Finale (WFOR-TV)
I Said It: December 27th (MiamiDolphins.com)
Wednesday’s Dolphins-Bills Injury Report (MiamiDolphins.com)
Top News: Team Awards & Hear From Coach Gase (MiamiDolphins.com)
Cover 3 | Fins, Football, Pop Culture (MiamiDolphins.com)
Miami Dolphins announce team award winners (MiamiDolphins.com)
AC in the AM: Drake Making A Lot Of Believers (MiamiDolphins.com)
Bills’ Kyle Williams focused on team goals, not his future
‘”I appreciate the compliments, and I’m glad that you guys ask them the questions about me,” Williams said. “But this is about our football team, our organization, and it’s much bigger than me.”‘
Bills look for answers to second half drought
‘”Well, there (are) legitimate concerns in terms of being able to score points and finishing drives,” head coach Sean McDermott said. “I thought we moved the ball well at times through the better part of three quarters (against the Patriots), but didn’t finish drives and against good opponents, sooner or later that’s going to come back to get you. I thought we had opportunities. We need to finish drives better and more efficiently.”‘
Bills-Patriots official admits during game he doesn’t know why TD got reversed
‘The touchdown seemed so obvious on the field that an official working the game almost sounded confused when he found out the score had been overturned. That official, deep judge Mark Hittner, was talking with Taylor and Bills coach Sean McDermott when the replay reversal was announced in the stadium.’
Game of Throws: Bills responsible for playoff outlook
‘There were some familiar themes that creeped in for Buffalo over that final 25 minutes. Struggling to convert red zone drives in to touchdowns, questionable decisions by the coaching staff and an inability to close out games in the fourth quarter have been among the biggest concerns for the Bills this season. Those issues showed up once again versus New England.’
Scoreboard watching? McDermott and players discuss situation Sunday in Miami
‘“We’re going to talk about it, just in terms of like I talked about here, big picture perspective,” he said. “Hey, let’s state the obvious. I’m not going to ignore it, and then we’ll move forward and talk about our fundamentals and our mindset and us growing as a football team, just like we do every week, really.”’
Pegulas to privately fund renovations at New Era Field
‘The renovations will hopefully improve traffic flow and improve the design of the spaces fans can congregate when they’re not in their seats. For example, the bar inside the sideline clubs will be moved out of the center and replaced with two service-area bars at each end of the clubs. This is meant to enhance the functionality of the space and limit congestion for ticket holders.’
Bills playoff fantasy close to reality
‘”The intensity level feels like it ratcheted up a little bit. Coach McDermott came in on fire this morning, making sure the troops were all on the same page,” Richie Incognito said.”Being this close, being able to taste it… it’s got a different feeling. It really does.”‘
Quick Hits: Playoffs would be great reward for Kyle
‘“I think it would mean the world,” said head coach Sean McDermott. “It would mean the world to this city and I think it would mean the world to Kyle. I know he wants that, but he also wants what comes with that journey, the championship. Just in small talks I’ve had with Kyle about it. There is a lot of emotion that goes into that because of all the blood, sweat and tears he has put in, his family has put in to this city and this team and the hours that he spends here trying to perform at a very high level for so many years. There is an emotion tied to that.”’
Top 7 storylines for the Bills-Dolphins rematch
‘“I think the easiest answer to that is, really, if we don’t win it’s not going to matter,” McDermott said this week. “Focus on the task at hand and what’s in front of us and that means, through all the scenarios that are out there, the one common theme is [the] Bills have to win so we’ve got to do that first.”’
Bills Today: McDermott’s similar Week 17 scenario
‘“Just putting in a great week’s worth of preparation so that you can put your best foot forward,” said McDermott of what’s needed this week. “You get too distracted on some of the other things going on and all of a sudden you don’t take care of the things we need to take care of, which is win the football game this weekend against a good team.”‘