Miami Dolphins see ‘something to develop’ in rising linebacker Vince Biegel (Miami Herald)
The Dolphins have a mission on Sunday: Find a way to bring down Bills RB Frank Gore (Miami Herald)
Hyde: NFL millions won’t keep Dolphins’ Christian Wilkins from pinching pennies — who needs lights or AC? | Commentary (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Where does Dolphins QB Josh Rosen go from here after his latest demotion? (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins’ Kenyan Drake trade: No contract talks, Drake prepared for anything (Palm Beach Post)
Habib: Waffling on QB sends mixed message that Miami Dolphins, Brian Flores must avoid moving forward (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins’ Robert Nkemdiche: I can be ‘scary’ and ‘dominant’ defensive tackle (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins have had trade talks with multiple teams involving Kenyan Drake, per report (CBS Sports)
Hope Josh Rosen Gets Chance To Work Through Ups And Downs Over Final 10 Games Says Evan Washburn (WFOR-TV)
Preston Williams Contributing On Special Teams As Returner (MiamiDolphins.com)
I Said It: Brian Flores Speaks Before Thursday Practice Leading Into Bills Game (MiamiDolphins.com)
Three Keys | John Congemi Previews Dolphins at Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)
AC In The AM: Ryan Fitzpatrick Needs Strong Showing Against Tough Bills Defense (MiamiDolphins.com)
Archives for October 2019
Winless Dolphins Hoping For Some FitzMagic In Game At Bills
‘Fitzpatrick, 3-2 against the Bills since being released by Buffalo, is more accustomed to playing in what should be a rowdy environment, where the folding table-breaking Bills Mafia has jumped on board a 4-1 team that’s off to its best start since 2011. He’s proven to be more productive in running a talent-depleted offense after engineering two fourth-quarter touchdown drives before coming a failed two-point conversion short in a 17-16 loss to Washington last week.’
Dolphins-Bills Preview Capsule
‘Bills have missed playoffs past two times started 4-1, including 2008, when finished 7-9.’
Bills/Dolphins injury reports
‘In addition to Brown, linebackers Matt Milano (hamstring) and Corey Thompson (ankle) were also limited, while every other player on the team was a full particpant. RB Frank Gore received a veteran rest day.’
Mahomes injury could significantly change the Bills’ approach
‘Outside of the New England Patriots, what team is clearly superior to the Bills? Who is seen as a clear-cut favorite to represent the conference in the Super Bowl?’
Bills by the numbers
‘The Bills just need to go 6-5 the rest of the season to reach the 10 win mark for the first time since 1999. Based on how the AFC is playing out, 10 wins should also be enough to get them a wild card spot.’
Bills TE Tyler Kroft: “If we had a game last week, I would’ve been able to go”
‘”You need to prove it to the coaches, because they see it on tape, if you’re good enough to play on Sundays,” Kroft said. “It’s good being able to get reps again with the guys.”‘
How Breast Cancer Impacted Kurt Coleman
‘Ron Coleman, the father of the Bills safety, was diagnosed with breast cancer while Kurt was attending Ohio State. According to the American Cancer Society, the disease affects about 1 in 1,000 men.’
Signs of growth
‘“It starts up front with our five guys,” said Josh Allen of the team’s offensive line. “We’ve had to be pretty fluid up there mixing guys in and out with some guys going down. But they’ve been doing a great job coming out to practice every day and putting together some good schemes with our offensive staff. Our guys up front have been doing a good job pass protecting and run blocking.”’
3 key matchups to follow for Bills vs. Dolphins | Scouting Report
‘Miami’s secondary is a bit banged up with injuries and it’s part of the reason they’re giving up more yards per completion than any other defense in football. Buffalo’s receiving corps needs to take advantage of the Dolphins deficiencies on the back end, which isn’t helped any on the front end due to a lack of consistent pass rush.’
Bills Today: Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs delivers a motivational message to the team
‘“Just stay hungry,” Burroughs explained. “I think it’s easy at this particular juncture of the season that you’re 4-1, you’re rolling, have a lot of momentum, you’re like man we can settle here because we are doing really well. I think still at this point in the season you still have a lot left to do, a lot of tough games. Guys are going to start giving you their best shot weekly because of the position of prominence that you’re in. Just staying hungry, staying motivated, knowing we’ve got bigger fish to fry than just being 4-1.”’
Pollock: Despite denials Dolphins’ ‘tank’ hard to ignore
‘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.’
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.’