‘“What I said then is what I still believe now, and it’s come to fruition. This is a good football team,” McDermott explained. “They’ve got good quarterback play going on right now, they’re playing hard, they’re disciplined, and they don’t beat themselves. So, we’ve got we’ve got to have a good week of practice as I always say, and make sure that we continue to grow as a football team.”’
Archives for November 2019
Bills on Steelers/Browns brawl
‘“I was enjoying my Barbill watching a football game,” Bills DE Jerry Hughes said. “A football game took place, my reaction is like everyone else, so I’m worried about the Dolphins to be honest with you. Haven’t thought too much about it, not thinking about it, I’m going to focus on Miami, how we can go down there and get a win so we can get back on track and get our hat solidified in the playoffs.”’
Local group provides underprivileged children with Bills game experience
‘For the past six years, among the 70,000 screaming Bills fans who descend on Orchard Park, there are 20 children who likely wouldn’t be there, if it wasn’t for these guys.’
Jerry Hughes declines to comment on Myles Garrett tweet
‘“I don’t talk about the internet, it’s not real,” said Hughes. “Are we going to talk about the team coming up? Are we going to talk about the Dolphins?”’
Injury Report | Jerry Hughes questionable for Sunday
‘“He’s day to day,” said McDermott of Hughes following Friday’s practice. “He’s had a little bit of (a groin issue) before, but it kind of flared up (Thursday).”’
7 things to watch for in Bills at Dolphins | Week 11
‘“I think there is something to that,” Morse said this week. “We don’t need to change everything just because we lost one game, but I think we need to look at what gets us stuck in certain situations. When you think too much on the football field you don’t play as fast. And that doesn’t mean you don’t think, that means be confident in yourself. Be confident in the group of guys with you. Maybe sometimes less is more when it comes to communication part. Go out and just play football.”’
Bills Today | Sean McDermott delivers this stern message on Friday
‘“All of us together, coaches and players need to do it how we normally do it and be decisive. Let’s not get into playing hesitant. When you play this game hesitantly, because it is an aggressive game, it’s a contact sport, you lose. I want our team playing fast, physical, aggressive with great decisiveness and clarity around what is expected each play and their roles in particular.”‘
Kicker Stephen Hauschka’s prolonged struggles proving costly
‘Hauschka’s issues, however, date back to well before last Sunday. In his last 14 games, the kicker known as “Hausch Money” has been anything but, going 14 of 24 on field goals – a success rate of 58.3%. Over the course of nearly an entire season, that’s unacceptable by NFL standards. Leaguewide in 2019, kickers have made 450 of 557 attempts, a success rate of 80.7%. Hauschka is at 61.5%, making 8 of his 13 attempts.’
Bills are good at forcing fumbles, unlucky at recovering them
‘The Bills have recovered 23 of those 69 fumbles, a rate of .333, which is tied for fourth-lowest in the league.’
News’ staff predictions for Bills at Dolphins in Week 11
‘Losing could very well mean the beginning of the end of the season, even with six games remaining after Sunday.’
Betting trends and pick for Bills at Dolphins
‘They get the win here, but Miami reels in the cash with the 5½ points.’
Bills fans can shout about No. 1 TV ratings
‘Bills games are easily the highest-rated programs in Western New York at a time few prime-time entertainment programs get double-digit ratings.’
Roth: Ryan Fitzpatrick’s beard talks Bills, Buffalo weather and bad hair days
‘“It really all started in Buffalo, when it was cold, I wanted to see if I could grow facial hair and lo and behold it just kept growing,’’ said Fitzpatrick when asked about his massive beard, one of the most iconic in the sports world. “I pretty much have had it since ’09.’’’
Why is Bills DT Ed Oliver struggling? Rookie, team captain Lorenzo Alexander explain
‘“Ed is a good football player. I think he plays hard, tough,” Alexander said. “I think it hasn’t gone as well for him as he thought. But defensive line (and) being undersized, it’s a hard transition from college to pros, and to be able to play it at a high level. My messaging always to him is just be patient.”’
Friday’s Miami Coverage
The fall, rise — and mini-humbling — of Dolphins cornerback Nik Needham (Miami Herald)
The reason Dolphins management and ownership aren’t devastated by draft position falling (Miami Herald)
Dolphins players relish in killing ‘Tank for Tua’ narrative with two wins down, more to go (they hope) (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins DE Avery Moss optimistic about returning against Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins have one week to activate offensive lineman Julien Davenport (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins DE Avery Moss optimistic about returning against Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins’ Brian Flores endorses less social media, texting and more film study (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins want Josh Rosen operating faster. So they’re timing every practice throw. (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins Coach says he has an answer against a team that comes with the guillotine (El Nuevo Herald)
Dolphins’ Rookie Enjoying 1st Winning Streak In 3 Years (AP)
Top News: Daniel Kilgore Sportsmanship Award Nominee (MiamiDolphins.com)
Rookie Christian Wilkins Making Immediate Impact (MiamiDolphins.com)
Inside The Numbers: Statistical Breakdown Of Dolphins-Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)
I Said It: Brian Flores Confident Kalen Ballage Will Produce (MiamiDolphins.com)
AC In The AM: Bills-Dolphins Should Provide Excellent Measuring Stick (MiamiDolphins.com)