Two Bills Drive

‘Tuesday, Fiedler was with four teammates and his agent to promote a new cause. The emcee, Jim Mandich, called Fiedler a "stand-up guy” for showing up two days after the loss to the Jets, lowlights of which were shown during the luncheon. Fiedler wasn’t here to talk football, but to stand up for Ellie — daughter of his agent Brian — and kick off the Reach for the Stars Foundation to Benefit Children with Cystic Fibrosis, which got a $25,000 kick-start from sponsor Funny Bagels Inc.’

‘Meanwhile, the Dolphins will continue to use Ernest Grant and Jermaine Haley in Gardener’s place. Vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman said the team has no plans to sign another tackle even though they have only Grant, Haley and Tim Bowens at that position healthy enough to play.’

‘Fiedler has 15 interceptions, second-most among NFL quarterbacks, and three lost fumbles. He’s responsible for 18 of the Dolphins’ NFL-high 26 turnovers.’

‘It usually takes more than one man to block Daryl Gardener, so it shouldn’t be surprising it’s going to take two Miami Dolphins to replace him Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. With Gardener sidelined because of a back injury, second-year pro Ernest Grant will make his second career start. He had four tackles in last week’s 24-0 loss to the New York Jets.’

‘It’s hard to get up in the morning and come back here knowing you’re 1-8 and more than likely seeing who you’re going to draft next year, rather than looking at making it into the playoffs."’

‘"My job is to take that pressure and be the scapegoat of the offense, whether that is the case or not," Fiedler said. "I’m going to take everything on myself, and say it is my fault every time."’

‘Long snapper Dan O’Leary will miss the rest of the season for the Buffalo Bills because of torn ligaments in his right hand and thumb.’

Bills Partner with the Salvation Army for the fourth straight "Gift of Warmth" clothing drive.

At the November 25 home game against the Miami Dolphins, volunteers from the Salvation Army will be at all of the gates prior to the Bills game collecting monetary donations and warm clothing items including gloves, coats, mittens, scarves, and hats. Bills veteran Ruben Brown will act as a spokesperson for the drive. Make sure to Be there! and bring some extra clothes for donation.

Jay Glazer & Pete Prisco predict the Bills to upset the Fish.

Harmon Forecast has Miami winning 21-13:

The Dolphins’ defense will win this one, because their offense is having problems — even against defenses as weak as the Bills’. After losing twice to Buffalo in ’99, Miami won twice last year.

‘Cowart will become a free agent when the four-year contract he signed as a rookie in 1998 expires at the end of the season.’

‘The Chautauqua County Sports Hall of Fame…’.

‘The good news for Daryl Gardener is that he doesn’t need surgery. The bad news is that he will not be on the field anytime soon.’

‘Dolphins defensive tackle Daryl Gardener will miss at least another month of play and could be out for the remainder of the season if his injured back does not heal sufficiently, two sources close to him said Tuesday.’

‘But booing? It showed little understanding. Even less patience. And no class.’

‘The Dolphins made three stops Tuesday as part of their annual distribution of donated turkeys: Refuge Church of Our Lord, Christ Crusade and Casa De Alabanza. At each location, they were greeted by lines, cheers and autograph seekers.’