Monthly Archives: September 2009
OT Scott is Bell’s likely replacement
Even though veteran Kirk Chambers stepped in for Demetrius Bell when he injured his groin in last week’s game, RT Jonathan Scott is technically the team’s swing tackle. So if Bell, who did not practice Wednesday, cannot go Sunday in Miami, it’s likely that Scott will man the blind side with Chambers at right tackle. [...]
Nic Harris at safety not a bad idea
Seeing rookie LB Nic Harris taking reps at his old college position of safety today got me to thinking that it might just be the perfect idea for the run game they’re facing this week. George Wilson is getting the starting reps at strong safety this week and will probably play a lot Sunday. I [...]
Jackson to see more of the work this week?
With Marshawn Lynch now off suspension the big question has been what kind of workload Marshawn Lynch will be getting this week in his return to the lineup. Bills offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt and head coach Dick Jauron seem conscious of easing him in knowing he hasn’t been exposed to contact in almost a [...]
Dolphins injury report short
Chad Pennington might be on injured reserve, but beyond him the Dolphins are a pretty healthy group. LB Joey Porter is the only player listed on this week’s injury report for Miami. He did not practice Wednesday. Head coach Tony Sparano offered the following on his top pass rusher Monday after the loss to San [...]
Nelson limited; other updates
Bills TE Shawn Nelson was limited in practice Wednesday. Having him available for Sunday’s game could help the passing game in the middle of the field. In other injury news Kyle Williams sat out practice with a groin injury as did LT Demetrius Bell. Jonathan Scott, who started at right tackle last week, flipped over [...]
Scott’s injury a high ankle sprain
Dick Jauron was asked about the nature of Bryan Scott’s ankle sprain, and he used the dreaded term no player wants to hear. “They’re calling it more like a high ankle than anything else,” said Jauron of Scott’s injured ankle. High ankle sprains typically are more difficult to come back from than a routine ankle sprain. We’ll know [...]
DTs Williams and McCargo not practicing
Kyle Williams and John McCargo are two more Buffalo defenders not practicing here on Wednesday. McCargo missed last week’s game with a calf injury. Williams injury is unknown but he appeared a bit banged up after last week’s game.
Whitner, Scott not practicing
Donte Whitner and Bryan Scott are not practicing here on Wednesday and they’re not alone. Also not practicing is Demetrius Bell and Leodis McKelvin. With just 3 healthy safeties rookie Nic Harris is taking safety reps. Harris played safety in college at Oklahoma. Harris is a good SS option especially facing a team that runs [...]
Wildcat review
For those that need a refresher course on the Wildcat or spread option attack of the Dolphins, NFL.com’s Solomon Wilcotts, who’s also the color analyst for the broadcast this week, has a review of the concept. He put it on his blog and it explains the basics. It’ll be interesting to see if they choose [...]
A different review of T.O.’s post game presser
For all the flack that Terrell Owens has taken in the local and national media this week for his postgame press conference in which he chose not to say much of anything in the way of an opinion, two former NFL head coaches, one of which was his former head coach in San Francisco had [...]
Miami not an explosive team at all
In addition to the stat listed in today’s story (More big play chances vs. Miami?) about how Miami’s defense is last in the league in yards allowed per completion (15.46 yds/comp), their offense has an equally ugly statistic. The Dolphins offense is last in the league in the same exact category. Miami is averaging just [...]
Whitner appreciates well wishers
Donte Whitner has been getting a lot of well wishes sent to him on his twitter account on the heels of his thumb surgery. Whitner tweeted back that he appreciated all the positive sentiments and downplayed his injury. DonteWhitner Thanks for all the wonderful tweets wishing me well! Nothing major…don’t count me out!
Dolphins trade for Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen
The season for Dolphins QB Chad Pennington is officialy over. Miami placed the veteran QB on injured reserve and quickly filled his spot acquiring QB Tyler Thigpen in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Dolphins gave the Chiefs an undisclosed draft pick in 2010 in exchange for Thigpen. I don’t think that it [...]
Wednesday player radio appearances
Here’s the rundown of player appearances for the Bills on Wednesday. Brian Moorman – Norton in the Morning, 97 Rock @ 7:00 AM Chris Kelsay – Shredd and Ragan – Player of the Week, 103.3 The Edge @ 4:15 PM
Levi Jones works out for Packers
According to NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora, the Packers worked out free agent OT Levi Jones. The workout happened on Monday as they need help at right tackle where Allen Barbre has struggled and LT Chad Clifton has been nicked up with injuries. He has a list of some other free agents that have workouts scheduled [...]
Why Owens not giving the media much
Terrell Owens took the time to explain on a Sporting News radio show why he gave short unopinionated answers after Buffalo’s loss last Sunday to New Orleans. And to be honest I can’t blame the guy at all. He explained that he’s being much more guarded with his answers because he doesn’t want his comments [...]
Sparano on Henne’s play
Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano commented on how he thought backup quarterback Chad Henne performed when he came in for the injured Chad Pennington. “I think that Chad made a couple of mistakes in there,” said Sparano. ”One of the mistakes was the interception. He actually looked to the right first, they did a pretty good [...]
Pennington out for the year
According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, Miami QB Chad Pennington is out for the season. Pennington suffered a torn capsule in his throwing shoulder and will require season ending surgery. Pennington is reportedly seeking a second opinion from famed orthopedist Dr. James Andrews. Pennington has had surgery on his throwing shoulder twice in his career. Miami [...]
Lynch still not on the 53-man roster
Even though Marshawn Lynch has completed his three game league-imposed suspension, he is still not on the team’s 53-man roster. Buffalo has filed a request with the league for a three-day roster exemption. This is sometimes a request by teams for players that are coming off suspension. So on Thursday the team will need to move another [...]
Marshawn doesn’t care who #1 back is
Marshawn Lynch addressed the media on his first day back from suspension at One Bills Drive Monday. And he succinctly answered the question everyone was expecting. Whether or not he cares who is the team’s #1 running back. Here was his answer. “No I do not,” said a subdued Lynch. Lynch claimed he’ll be ready [...]
