ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Let's go with the news first: Nate Garner will continue to start at left guard for the Dolphins today ahead of Justin Smiley, who is active but still nursing a shoulder injury.
The inactives are: Patrick Turner, Ikaika Alama-Francis, Lydon Murtha, Jake Grove, Erik Walden, Lory Sheets and Tyler Thigpen as the No. 3 QB.
It is a beautiful day for football here and so that removes the final excuse anyone could possibly, realistically have for believing the Dolphins could lose today.
The Dolphins should not lose.
They face a Buffalo team with a new interim coach, a quarterback starting only his fourth game and one that is beat up.
The Bills today are without their starting left tackle, without their starting right tackle and without their starting right guard. And the last time today's tackles started was against Miami -- when the Dolphins had six sacks.
I must tell you there was a Disco convention at the local convention center in downtown Buffalo this weekend. so there were numerous bell-bottom-wearing, 1970s Donna Summer and Sylvester staying fans at the Adam's Mark Hotel where the Dolphins were staying last night.
Despite the music, there were no disturbances reported.
Today is a big day for Paul Soliai, who will be making his first start of the season at NT. Today is a big day for Joe Berger, who is making his first Dolphins start at center. Technically, the Dolphins are weaker up the middle on both sides of the ball than they've been all year. We'll see how they fare.
The live blog will start in the comments section below just before kickoff. And I will be updating with inactives in a few minutes. Come back.
Mando never answers us! It's frustrating using this blog
Posted by: H8dpats | November 29, 2009 at 01:47 PM
I think Ginn has pine tar on his gloves. 2 catches in one quarter!?!? No way. Lol
Posted by: DevilDog | November 29, 2009 at 01:50 PM
Let's kick some ass Miami!!!
Posted by: Beerndrums | November 29, 2009 at 01:52 PM
good job tony and henning
i love that reverse with ted ginn to kill a drive
Posted by: test | November 29, 2009 at 01:56 PM
much better link
http://eplsite.com/channel1.html
Posted by: Chris | November 29, 2009 at 01:57 PM
Mando,
So where is the "2nd. quarter blog" - it's now 15 minutes since you announced its up
Posted by: gofish50 | November 29, 2009 at 01:58 PM
We r losing momentum. Not good.
Posted by: DevilDog | November 29, 2009 at 02:02 PM
Clutch play.
Posted by: DevilDog | November 29, 2009 at 02:03 PM
"It is a beautiful day for football here and so that removes the final excuse anyone could possibly, realistically have for believing the Dolphins could lose today.
The Dolphins will not lose."
THE KISS OF DEATH.
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | November 29, 2009 at 02:11 PM
Look at the mighty BILLS rumble!!!!
Posted by: TorturedDolphan | November 29, 2009 at 02:12 PM
My family is a huge fan of Miami Dolphins and we always watch their game. I hope they win this season.
Posted by: Dolphins Tickets | December 09, 2009 at 02:49 AM