‘Miami’s Sam Madison and Patrick Surtain are one of the best cornerback tandems in the National Football League. They will try to be the first duo this year to keep Moulds and Price out of the end zone.’
BillsBeat - October 18, 2002
Sweet tooth and Nails finally get on same page
‘The 6-foot-6 Nails weighed 387 after his senior year at Florida A&M. The Bills had him at about 365 when they drafted him, which prompted former Bills scout Buddy Nix to say, "For Jamie, losing 20 pounds is like throwing a lawn chair off the deck of the Titanic."’
Best meets the best in Miami
‘This isn’t just any challenge. It’s not just any week. This is the Dolphins. This is Sam Madison and Patrick Surtain, perhaps the finest cornerback tandem in the league. This is serious.’
TV blackout is lifted
‘Yet, because of returns of the Bills’ allotment, a limited number of seats are still available via Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone and the Pro Player Stadium box office.’
Gadsden unlikely to play Sunday
‘They are also preparing for the possibility Gadsden might not return this season.’
Keep your head, Chambers. Just rest
‘When you consider the Dolphins have an off week after playing the Bills, why mess with Chambers’ head?’
Tight ends may be targets on offense
‘With rookie Randy McMichael (21 receptions, 292 yards, three touchdowns), veteran Jed Weaver (no receptions) and newcomer Desmond Clark, a fourth-year player, the Dolphins’ tight-end contingent is solid.’
Receivers still up in the air
‘"Even if I made a decision today, it’s too swollen for anybody to know," said Gadsden, whose wrist was taped and in a brace. "Hopefully by [today] or Saturday when the swelling goes down I can go out there and see if I can put it together."’
No blackout for Sunday's Dolphins-Bills game
‘Management said there are still a limited number of tickets still available.’
Bledsoe the Bill will test Miami, Marino's record
‘"He seems more confident," Dolphins cornerback Sam Madison said. "He seems happy. They’re letting him do what he does best, and that’s letting him throw the football downfield."’
Chambers could play; Gadsden's wrist still too swollen
‘"There’s definitely a risk (of re-aggravating it)," Gadsden said. "We take risks all the time. I definitely have to factor all those things in. I’ll make the best decision that I can."’
Dolphins OK with Owens' antics
‘"Some people just don’t have the nerve to do that. He does," said Madison, a cornerback who faced Owens last year. "He’s scoring touchdowns, and their football team is winning. To each his own. Would I do it? No. But it was just fun."’
Fins again have quality backup QB
‘If you’re a Dolphins fan who believes in signs, omens and precursors, Jay Fiedler’s injury shouldn’t worry you.’
Timing could be right for Dolphins, Lucas
‘Fiedler is expected to be out at least the next four weeks, which would cover Sunday’s game against Buffalo followed by a bye week and road games against Green Bay and the New York Jets. Beating Green Bay at Lambeau Field is a tough task for any team, whether Fiedler is healthy or not. But the Dolphins should be able to beat the Bills and Jets, which would leave them at 7-2 by the time Fiedler gets back.’
BillsBeat - October 17, 2002
Gadsden will wait to decide on wrist surgery
‘Gadsden rejoined the team after being examined by a Dallas doctor but didn’t practice. He’s listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Buffalo.’