‘(How was it coaching QB Jay Cutler this year?) – “It was good. It was fun. It was fun to be back around him. There was a lot of good things.’
Archives for December 2017
Vic Carucci’s Take Five: Bills must again take control early against Dolphins
‘Maybe their coach, Adam Gase, can sell his players on the idea of being a spoiler. He already has made it clear that they’re playing for their jobs. But expecting that to carry the Dolphins through an entire game against a team looking to end a 17-year playoff drought is probably expecting too much.’
Sully’s Mailbag: At year’s end, a lot of good questions
‘I’ve often wondered if Tom Donahoe would have kept Bledsoe if they had reached the playoffs. I suspect not. Donahoe was ready to turn the job over to J.P. Losman. A similar decision looms as Tyrod Taylor gets ready for the finale in Miami.’
To unlock door to future, Bills might need to part with a few key players
‘Here are some key players who may not be with the Bills next year.’
Buffalo Bills injury report: Updates on E.J. Gaines, Kelvin Benjamin for Week 17
‘Meanwhile, the Bills ruled out cornerback Shareece Wright, who suffered a concussion last week. Deonte Thompson, who suffered a shoulder injury in practice on Thursday, is listed as questionable and did not practice on Friday.’
8 reasons the 2017 season was a success for the Buffalo Bills
‘The Bills were accused of tanking based on some of the trades they made leading up to the season. Players were motivated by the talk and it’s clear that the team wasn’t tanking. With one game remaining, Buffalo has a shot to end their playoff drought.’
The lone Bengal: Ex-Cincy WR Brandon Tate says his former team is prepped to help Bills on Sunday
‘“Oh yeah, I’ve been talking to them,” Tate said. “They’re up for this game. You know, any given Sunday, anything can happen so hopefully they pull it off.”’
Football Friday: Bills – Dolphins injury report
‘Buffalo will have a game-time decision headline their injury report as wide receiver Deonte Thompson, who left Thursday’s practice with a shoulder injury, is officially questionable.’
Saturday’s Miami Coverage
The Dolphins’ Pouncey calls out doubters — and names names (or at least points fingers) (Miami Herald)
The Miami Dolphins may start their quarterback search with this move on Sunday (Miami Herald)
Dolphins’ Mike Pouncey wants to give doubters ‘a big middle finger’ on Sunday (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins offensive line has been surprisingly effective in one category this season (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Laremy Tunsil doubtful after ankle injury forces him from all week’s practices (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins place Michael Thomas on injured reserve, claim Bills safety (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins’ Mike Pouncey just can’t part with beat-up Neon (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins sign safety Trae Elston; IR Michael Thomas (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins bust Dion Jordan rebounds from hard lessons of South Beach (Palm Beach Post)
How Mike Pouncey’s loyalty keeps him in touch with tainted coach Chris Foerster (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins’ Mike Pouncey: throwback jerseys ‘a meaner look’ (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins’ Mike Pouncey: Playing all 16 games is ‘big middle finger’ to all who doubted me (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins injury concerns: Cam Wake, Laremy Tunsil and Damien Williams (Palm Beach Post)
What Adam Gase said Friday before season finale (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins: Why Cordrea Tankersley plans to play Sunday (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins vs. Bills: How do they match up in Week 17? (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins’ Tunsil doubtful against Buffalo with ankle injury (AP)
Cameron Wake & Laremy Tunsil Highlight Dolphins Injury Report Heading Into NYE Showdown With Bills (WFOR-TV)
Dolphins Make Roster Moves (MiamiDolphins.com)
Bo Knows: Dolphins – Bills Rivalry (MiamiDolphins.com)
Friday’s Dolphins – Bills Injury Report (MiamiDolphins.com)
I Said It: Entering The Final Week Of the 2017 Season (MiamiDolphins.com)
Top News: Preparing For The Season Finale (MiamiDolphins.com)
AC in the AM: Dolphins Hope To End Bills’ Season (MiamiDolphins.com)
Scouting Report – Week 17 – Bills-Dolphins
‘The Dolphins have nothing to play for in this game, other than to be a spoiler for Buffalo’s playoff hopes. If the Bills can get up on the scoreboard early, much like they did in the first meeting, it could convince Miami to fold their tents and run for the bus sooner, rather than later.’
Quick Hits: Benjamin looks good for Sunday
‘Last Sunday, Benjamin played his most snaps (52) since coming to Buffalo. The heavy workload showed on the stat sheet, as he reeled in five receptions for 70 yards. Those are both single-game highs as a member of the Bills.’
4 things to watch in the AFC wild card race and Bills-Dolphins this weekend
‘Cincinnati may want to “win it for Marvin” if indeed it is Marvin Lewis’ last game as head coach.’
Bills Today: Gaines brings the best out of Buffalo
‘“I actually didn’t know that stat. I just try to bring something different to the defense when I’m out there,” said Gaines. “Whether it’s in coverage, coming up to try and make tackles, and cause some negative plays for the offense. That’s really all I’m here for. I think coach likes that about me.”’
Former Bills coaches still figure prominently in team’s playoff hopes
The coach who is still reviled by a fair amount of Bills fans for quitting on the team after only his second season, 2014, and getting to pocket $4 million to boot has a perfect excuse to potentially add to his unsavory legacy by helping to sabotage their postseason hopes. That’s because the Jaguars, as AFC South champions, are locked into the third seed in the playoffs and, therefore, have no motivation to beat the Titans.’
Charles Clay continues to fight through knee injury, says he won’t need surgery after season ends
‘“Sometimes you come out and you can do a little more than what you expected,” Clay said. The Bills’ training staff has been “good at telling me to listen to my body and not try to push things. They’ve been really helpful. They’ve been all supportive. I’m definitely fortunate, because it’s not like that everywhere.”’