‘They own an 0-5 record, second only to Cincinnati (0-6), but Miami has been much more futile. While Flores has told everyone who will listen that his team isn’t tanking, his team has argued otherwise, losing it first four games by 49, 43, 25 and 20 points … an average of 34 per defeat. Over that span, the Dolphins were outscored 163-26.’
Archives for October 17, 2019
Ed Oliver doing job on Bills’ D-line but still eager for first sack
‘“The sacks will come,” Frazier said. “The good thing he’s doing now, he’s playing within the system. He’s executing his assignments. He’s growing and he’s learning and he’s doing everything we’re asking him to do. And eventually the sacks will come.”’
By starting Ryan Fitzpatrick, Dolphins make game against Bills more interesting
‘”I think he’s a tough, hard-nosed style player, kind of a throwback guy,” Alexander said. “You can hit him, but he gets up; he’s very resilient in that way. He has some ability to scramble and extend some plays and he has some type of magic dust on him as well, because he’ll do some things and you’re like, ‘How did he complete that ball? It’s just, you know, some guys have it. I think that’s one of his strengths as well, he plays fearless.”‘
With Zay Jones gone, will Robert Foster be taking on a larger role with the Buffalo Bills?
‘He played only 16.2 percent of the offensive snaps in the first three games and was targeted just three times by quarterback Josh Allen, catching none of them. And then he sat out the last two games because of a groin injury that he said is now fully healed. “I’m better, 100 percent,” Foster said the other day.’
Bills will be facing old friend Ryan Fitzpatrick when they host Dolphins Sunday
‘“Offensively, we need more production,” Flores told reporters. “We got that out of Ryan the other day for a quarter. And we felt this game and this week, that was the best chance for us to be productive against a tough team, a tough defense, a tough crowd and a tough environment.”’
Can Bills QB Josh Allen eliminate the costly turnovers? He explains how he’ll do it
‘“Understanding how well our defense is playing right now, (I have to keep) our offense on track – that’s my job,” Allen said emphatically, pointing his left hand at his own chest. “(I have to) take care of the football and make sure we’re staying in these manageable situations where you can run or pass and have some success.”’
Bills’ Sean McDermott on Dolphins starting QB Ryan Fitzpatrick over Josh Rosen, and injury update
‘“’Fitz’ playing here, I know he’s well-liked for what he did. You can see that. He’s played with some of the guys that I’ve been around since coming here,” Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday before practice. “His presence speaks for itself. He’s a positive, energetic guy. It’ll be a good week of preparation for us and a big challenge for us.”’
Davon Godchaux, Dolphins Defense Excited To Face Frank Gore & Bills
‘“Frank is a Hall of Famer,” Godchaux said Monday. “And then we faced Adrian Peterson yesterday. He’s a beast. He’s a beast. And then having to play Frank this week, two Hall of Famers back to back, potentially first-ballot Hall of Famers, I love taking the task. I’m sure my defense loves taking the task. We’re looking forward to the challenge.”’
Thursday’s Miami Coverage
Flores on starting Fitz over Rosen: ‘We feel like that was the best thing for this team’ (Miami Herald)
Important fallout from Miami Dolphins benching Josh Rosen in favor of Ryan Fitzpatrick (Miami Herald)
Robert Nkemdiche finally hits practice field for Dolphins. Plus an Xavien Howard update (Miami Herald)
Photo gallery (Miami Herald)
Josh Rosen out, Ryan Fitzpatrick back in: Dolphins make another change at quarterback after 0-5 start (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Robert Nkemdiche, Cordrea Tankersley take part in first Dolphins practice following knee injuries last year (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins could be without two starting linemen Sunday against Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins: How Josh Rosen, Ryan Fitzpatrick responded to Brian Flores’ shocking decision to bench Rosen (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins: Commissioner Roger Goodell says there’s no evidence of NFL teams tanking for draft picks (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins’ Tom Garfinkel expects attendance to rebound, says ticket prices for 2020 are TBA (Palm Beach Post)
Fitzpatrick will start with the Dolphins, is Flores an inconsistent coach? (El Nuevo Herald)
Miami Dolphins reinstate Ryan Fitzpatrick as starting quarterback over Josh Rosen (USA Today)
Fitzpatrick To Start For Dolphins At Buffalo On Sunday (AP)
Ryan Fitzpatrick returning as Dolphins’ starting quarterback (ESPN)
Dolphins shockingly name Ryan Fitzpatrick starting QB one day after saying the job belonged to Josh Rosen (CBS Sports)
Dolphins name Ryan Fitzpatrick Starting QB vs. Bills, Josh Rosen Benched (SI)
Dolphins stick with Ryan Fitzpatrick at QB, bench Josh Rosen (The Sporting News)
Brian Flores: Ryan Fitzpatrick Will Start Against Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)
Ryan Fitzpatrick Excited, Happy For Opportunity To Start Again (MiamiDolphins.com)
Top News: Josh Rosen Understands Change At QB (MiamiDolphins.com)
Long Wait Ends For Robert Nkemdiche, Cordrea Tankersley (MiamiDolphins.com)
Davon Godchaux, Dolphins Defense Excited To Face Frank Gore & Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)
I Said It: Brian Flores Breaks Down Matchup Against Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)
AC In The Man: The Many Sides Of Dave DeGuglielmo (MiamiDolphins.com)
Matchup Memories | Dolphins at Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)
Bills Confident But Not Under-Estimating Winless Dolphins
‘”That would be my sentiment to you and young players and everyone that looks at a 4-1 start and thinks we’ve arrived,” Smith added. “That’s not the way we feel in this locker room. We feel like we need to go 1-0, prepare for the Dolphins, just like we have every other week.”‘
Buffalo Bills Are 17-Point Favorites Over Miami Dolphins As Ryan Fitzpatrick Gets Start
‘The Buffalo Bills haven’t been such big betting favorites going into a game since 1992.’
Several Bills players return to full practice on Wednesday
‘Linebacker Lorenzo Alexander and offensive tackle Ty Nsekhe were both given veteran rest days.’
Ryan Fitzpatrick to start for the Dolphins against the Bills
‘Fitzpatrick started the team’s first two games of the season, going 25-for-50 for 274 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions in losses to the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots. Rosen took over for the next three contests, losing to the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Chargers, and Redskins.’
Dolphins at Bills: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick will start against his old team at New Era Field on Sunday
‘While Fitzpatrick had flashes of popularity with fans, he ultimately left Buffalo with a 20-33 record as a starter.’
Bills prepare for Dolphins game
‘“This is a team that has played well, particularly after week one, it’s been close up until the very end, especially this past week. So when you look at the score , you see they’re improving week to week, they’re are a team that doesn’t beat themselves with penalties, so we have to have a good week of preparation”, McDermott said of the Dolphins.’