‘When the locker room opened to reporters Wednesday, it seemed only natural to test O’Leary’s staying power by asking him about facing his old team Sunday, the Bills. Buffalo drafted him out of Florida State in the sixth round in 2015 and despite 2017 being his most productive season, the Bills let O’Leary, from Dwyer High, go in September.’
Archives for November 2018
Thursday’s Miami Coverage
What’s Ryan Tannehill’s future with the Miami Dolphins? Here’s what he’s been told (Miami Herald)
Here’s the bad thing that happened at what was one of the Dolphins’ deepest positions (Miami Herald)
Ryan Tannehill didn’t consider audible on third-and-10 versus Indy. Here’s why (Miami Herald)
On second thought, maybe cutting Jordan Phillips wasn’t such a great decision (Miami Herald)
The Dolphins’ Branch calls out officials over missed hold: ‘How do you miss that call?’ (Miami Herald)
The Dolphins officially place Jakeem Grant on injured reserve. Here’s his replacement (Miami Herald)
Here is the latest information on four injured Miami Dolphins offensive starters (Miami Herald)
Hyde: Ryan Tannehill moves on — but Dolphins’ finish vs. Colts lingers like football malpractice | Commentary (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins defense looks to rebound from Colts collapse against Bills rookie QB Josh Allen (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Whether it’s at guard or center, Dolphins’ Jake Brendel making most of his opportunities (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins’ Tannehill practices after first start in weeks; Amendola, Swanson do not (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins promote WR Isaiah Ford to active roster, place WR Jakeem Grant on IR (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Revenge game for Miami Dolphins’ Nick O’Leary? Ugh. You had to ask? (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins DE Andre Branch to start pulling ‘a Vlade Divac’ to get refs’ attention (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins’ Isaiah Ford gets his chance; how he stayed positive (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins see Bills’ Josh Allen as Baby Big Ben (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill not worried about future with team (Palm Beach Post)
Ryan Tannehill’s future in Miami beyond 2018 in doubt (AP)
Top News: Isaiah Ford’s Opportunity Has Arrived (MiamiDolphins.com)
I Said It: Isaiah Ford Embracing His Opportunity (MiamiDolphins.com)
Jakeem Grant To IR, Isaiah Ford Promoted To Active Roster (MiamiDolphins.com)
Bills’ Robert Foster starts to catch on given 2nd chance
‘”That’s the thing, I wasn’t doing some of the things that I’m doing now,” he said. “That’s why I say I try to embrace it all now.”‘
Bills try to continue Dolphins’ skid
‘The Bills probably will need to get more out of rookie quarterback Josh Allen, who completed only 8 of 19 passes for 160 yards and a touchdown against Jacksonville, and he might be able to do that because Miami ranks 29th in the league on total defense.’
McDermott: The rookie wall “is real”
‘“Yeah, that’s real. The ‘rookie wall’ is real,” McDermott said Wednesday as he team prepares to travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins. “Just being around the league a number of years, that thing’s real. You balance it out a little bit with we try to adjust the schedule, as you guys have seen with our start time, our practices and their start time and then the reps so that we get these guys as fresh as possible this time of year. We’ve cut down our meetings as well now that the ownership then falls on them to make sure they’re doing the things outside of what’s on the itinerary to get the information they need to prepare and play well.”’
Orlovsky – I was impressed with how Allen played
‘”I just liked what I saw from him when it comes to getting to the line and going ‘okay, what’s really the problem with this coverage?’ or ‘where is the opportunity with this coverage?’ and he was decisive with the football.”‘
Bills legend gives thumbs-up ahead of cancer surgery
‘Kelly’s wife, Jill, posted the picture on Instagram with the message indicating this should be the former Q.B.’s final surgery.’
McDermott talks about young players heading into game against Dolphins
‘McDermott talked about the importance of keeping younger players ready to go this time of year,”the rookie wall is real, since being around the league for several years, it’s real, you balance it out a little bit with trying to adjust the schedule and the reps so we get these guys as fresh as possible this time of year.”‘
McDermott: 4 Notable Quotes
‘Yeah, that’s real. The ‘rookie wall’ is real. Just being around the league a number of years, that thing’s real. You balance it out a little bit with we try to adjust the schedule, as you guys have seen with our start time, our practices and their start time and then the reps so that we get these guys as fresh as possible this time of year. We’ve cut down our meetings as well now that the ownership then falls on them to make sure they’re doing the things outside of what’s on the itinerary to get the information they need to prepare and play well.’
Jim Kelly heads back into surgery
‘Bills legend Jim Kelly’s wife shared on Instagram Wednesday that Kelly is going into surgery again- for what they hope is the last time.’
Phillips counting on karma in Miami return
‘”I feel like most people, when they leave Miami, that’s when their career gets started,” Phillips said. “I’m thankful to be here. Things have definitely turned around since I’ve been here. Fans love me. My teammates love me. I’m happy to be here.”‘
Bills return to scene of Drought ending
‘”It’s gonna be a surreal moment because, literally, last time we were in that locker room, it was one of the highlights of my career, if not THE highlight of my career,” Eddie Yarbrough said. “Definitely looking forward to going back and seeing my locker and knowing what took place there.”‘
Quick Hits: Seeking quality play at punter position
‘“The quality of the punting this year has been an issue and remains an issue,” he said. “That ties into field position so we’ve got to find an answer here. We obviously made the move we made. We feel like we have to continue to find better quality than what we’ve had.”’
Wednesday injury report: Clay working his way back
‘“It felt good getting back out here with my teammates. I didn’t realize how long it’s been,” Clay told Buffalobills.com. “It’s felt like an eternity. It’s good to come out here and compete and have fun.”’
Top 7 storylines for Bills-Dolphins in Week 13
‘For the second straight week, the Bills face a Florida team headed south. While the Bills have won two in a row, the Dolphins go into this week with two straight losses. They’ve lost four of their last five and six of their last eight games after starting the season 3-0.’