Two Bills Drive

‘Guy thinks the Dolphins may have a tough time in the post-season, primarily because of their absence of a running game this year.’

‘Details concerning how much money he would earn were not immediately known, but it’s believed to be structured with more money in the first part of the contract, plus a signing bonus worth well more than $5 million.’

‘”It is not uncommon for teams to apply for trademarks that are never utilized,” the Bills said in a statement released Thursday. “We continually look at possible additional trademarks, but that does not mean that any of those possibilities become reality.”‘

‘It’s been a horrible year on the field, as evidenced by a 3-12 record entering Sunday’s finale in Miami. And it’s hard to find an NFL team that has contributed less value to fantasy football.’

‘Sunday at Miami, one catch by Riemersma will give the Bills four players with at least 50 catches each for the first time in team history and just the 18th time in NFL history.’

‘If the Panthers snap the streak and Miami wins, the Dolphins capture the AFC East title and a first-round bye.’

‘"I’ll be all right," Thomas said after Thursday’s practice. "It just takes a while to get warmed up."’

‘Thomas, the Dolphins’ Pro Bowl linebacker, has a Grade 2 strain (on a scale of three) to a muscle in his right shoulder, which is causing him discomfort but won’t keep him from playing Sunday against Buffalo.’

‘The Dolphins’ top three receivers, Oronde Gadsden, Chris Chambers and James McKnight, practiced Thursday and are likely to play against Buffalo on Sunday.’

‘Wannstedt wasn’t pleased with practice Thursday. “It was average, very average,” Wannstedt said. “Too much playoff talk. . . . All anybody is concerned about is the playoffs. We have to get our minds on Buffalo or we’ll have a tough time.”‘

‘Thomas, who injured his right shoulder in Sunday’s victory against Atlanta, said he hopes to play because the Dolphins still are seeking home-field advantage in the playoffs. But he indicated that if this game were of less magnitude, he might sit out.’

‘Van Pelt has become somewhat of a fan favorite in Buffalo…’.

‘No one has to tell the Dolphins about the advantage of playing at home in the postseason. Their past six playoff losses have been on the road.’

‘"Whatever role I’m told to fill, that’s the role I’m going to fill," he said. "If they come in and say, ‘Rob’s the starter. You’re the backup,’ that’s what I’m going to do."’

‘"There are two factors that are important," said Donahoe. "First, Rob has to want to be here, and, two, if he is here something has to be done with his contract. That’s probably going to be a sticking point. The question is just how much they’re willing to be realistic and how much they’re willing to work with us to come up with the right number."’