‘ I think it would mean the world, really. It would mean the world to this city and I think it would mean the world to Kyle. I also know that he wants that but he also wants what comes with that at the end of it [with] the journey, the championship there, just in small talks I’ve had with Kyle about it.’
Archives for December 2017
Mark Gaughan’s X’s and O’s: Third-and-short success key for Bills
‘The Bills are second in the league in third-and-5 or less, converting 65 percent. Only Dallas, at 66 percent, is better on third and 1 to 5.’
The math of ‘The Drought’: Just how unlikely is it for Bills to miss playoffs 17 straight years?
‘Still, this is jaw dropping. The chances of missing the playoffs seven years in a row is a minuscule 3.73 percent. The chances of missing the playoffs for a full decade drop below 1 percent. The Bills have done both.’
Jarvis Landry ended Aaron Williams’ career, while his own career is flourishing
‘Landry’s career is in full flourish. He has already surpassed 100 catches this season, and is within eight of breaking his own Dolphins single-season team record of 110 receptions set in 2015, while his 391 catches are the most in NFL history for a player in his first four seasons in the league. Heading into his free agent year, Landry figures to cash in big in 2018, and that $24,309 the league asked him to pay for the hit on Williams last year will look like chump change.’
Last time the Bills were in the playoffs … Tom Brady wasn’t even feared by Northwestern
‘It’s nearly a full 18 years since Kevin Dyson took that “lateral” from Frank Wycheck and ran 75 yards for a touchdown. That’s a long time, 18 years, so maybe you don’t remember what life was like back then. Here’s a refresher.’
Buffalo Bills’ coaches, players badly want playoffs for veteran Kyle Williams
‘”I think about Kyle a lot,” defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier admitted. “When we’re putting together game plans, when we are at practice, when we are in a game like we were on Sunday with the implications that it had, I think about him a lot. I want so bad for us to get to the playoffs, not just for our entire team, but just knowing what he’s meant to this entire organization and what he’s meant to us in 2017.”‘
Can Tyrod Taylor continue strong play vs. Miami, and 7 more things to watch in Bills finale
‘Adam Gase is well aware of Tyrod Taylor’s success against the Miami Dolphins. In five games against the Dolphins, Taylor has completed close to 65 percent of his pass attempts for 1,232 yards, nine touchdowns and zero interceptions. He’s also rushed for 193 yards and two touchdowns in the five matchups against Miami. Buffalo will need Taylor to continue his success if they hope to pick up their ninth win of the year.’
Friday’s Miami Coverage
With his career at a crossroads, this Miami Dolphins player enters critical offseason (Miami Herald)
Miami Dolphins coordinators explain why we ‘failed miserably’ as a team (Miami Herald)
Ousted Dolphins assistant working on getting better. Plus: Is defensive scheme changing? (Miami Herald)
Miami Dolphins personnel needs come into focus. One need is different than the others. (Miami Herald)
Durability continues to elude Dolphins receiver DeVante Parker (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins coach Adam Gase, despite RB Kenyan Drake’s recent success, prefers two-back system (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins’ Clyde Christensen says former OL coach Chris Foerster is ‘doing well’ after video scandal (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins OT Zach Sterup could be on brink of first NFL start (Palm Beach Post)
Why the Miami Dolphins think Andre Branch’s production is down (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins TE A.J. Derby looks to continue progress in season finale (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins must explore reasons 13 players are on injured reserve (Palm Beach Post)
Sideline confrontations business as usual in NFL’s high-intensity workplace (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins WR DeVante Parker closes out another tough season (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins OC: At times, Laremy Tunsil has played like a rookie (Palm Beach Post)
Former Miami Dolphins offensive line coach Chris Foerster improving in rehab (Palm Beach Post)
Jarvis Landry, Miami Dolphins working to make a deal (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins DC on Kiko Alonso vs. TE’s: ‘Do you have a better option?’ (Palm Beach Post)
Inside Hard Rock Stadium’s flip from Orange Bowl to Dolphins-Bills (Palm Beach Post)
Will the Miami Dolphins re-sign all of their core special teams free agents? (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins’ Adam Gase: Lawrence Timmons ‘model citizen’ since return (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins practice report: Backups could play left tackle this week (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins’ ‘Good Guy’ winner Jermon Bushrod uncertain on retirement (Palm Beach Post)
What Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen said today (Palm Beach Post)
What Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Matt Burke said Thursday (Palm Beach Post)
What Adam Gase said Thurday before season finale (Palm Beach Post)
Former Dolphins assistant ‘doing well’ in wake of scandal (AP)
I Said It: December 28th (MiamiDolphins.com)
Thursday’s Bills-Dolphins Injury Report (MiamiDolphins.com)
Top News: A Look At The Right Side & Coordinators Speak (MiamiDolphins.com)
Matchup Memories: Bills – Dolphins (MiamiDolphins.com)
Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves (MiamiDolphins.com)
Voice Of The Fan: Top Individual Performance (MiamiDolphins.com)
AC in the AM: Eleven Days That Changed So Much (MiamiDolphins.com)
Bills activate safety Anderson, release safety Elston
‘Anderson was cleared for practice on Dec. 20, and had been out since getting hurt in a 23-17 win at Atlanta on Oct. 1.’
Bills have chance to end 17-season playoff drought
‘”It would be great,” veteran linebacker Preston Brown said. “The city, I’m sure, will be super excited to have this happen, especially in this manner where a lot of people aren’t sure if you can make it. If you wake up in the morning and you’re in the playoffs, that’s a great feeling. It’s something I’ve never felt before.”‘
Bills-Dolphins Capsule
‘In five games against Dolphins, Tyrod Taylor has passer rating of 115.6 with nine touchdown passes and no interceptions.’
Week 17 Game Scout: Bills at Dolphins
‘Dolphins, 20-17.’
Bills activate safety Colt Anderson from IR
‘Elston suited up for 13 games for Buffalo this season, with 18 tackles and one interception this season.’
Week 17: Bills vs. Dolphins
‘Bills 17, Dolphins 13.’
Bills activate S Anderson; Elston released
‘Anderson has battled injuries each of the last two seasons, but is still viewed as a core special teamer by the coaching staff.’