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Patriots show they're not among elite

Tim Graham, AFC East

...best team. The Patriots merely whimpered in their final opportunity to record a signature victory before the postseason. "They put it to us," Patriots receiver Randy Moss said. "We got our butts beat by 21...

Blog | December 01, 2009

Columns as they see 'em

Tim Graham, AFC East

...in an utter collapse." The Miami Herald's Armando Salguero writes the Dolphins won't make the playoffs for one reason: their recurring inability to close out an opponent. Dave George of the Palm Beach...

Blog | November 30, 2009

Wrap-up: Bills 31, Dolphins 14

Tim Graham, AFC East

The Buffalo Bills deadened the hopes of an AFC East playoff race by denying the Miami Dolphins their first peek at a winning record this year. The Bills...

Blog | November 29, 2009

Wrap-up: Jets 17, Panthers 6

Tim Graham, AFC East

...first time at home since September. The Jets are too far gone to be considered in the playoff hunt. They are 5-6, tied with the Miami Dolphins for a distant second place in the...

Blog | November 29, 2009

Final Word: AFC East

Tim Graham, AFC East

...they are an elite team. Monday night in the Superdome will be their last chance before the playoffs. They also haven't won a true road game. As I mentioned in this week's AFC...

Blog | November 27, 2009

Casserly projects his Bills watch list

Tim Graham, AFC East

...Buffalo Bills next year. I think what he'll look for is a team that is more playoff-ready, a team closer to being in the playoffs than the Buffalo Bills are right now

Blog | November 27, 2009

Sparano not crying for his Dolphins

Tim Graham, AFC East

...battle from the start. Miami admirably has ground its way to a 5-5 record to stoke playoff hopes and could have a winning record with a victory Sunday over the Buffalo Bills. But mounting...

Blog | November 23, 2009

Dolphins, Jets rooting for Titans tonight

Tim Graham, AFC East

...a Miami Dolphins or New York Jets fan and still harbor hopes your team can make the playoffs, you should be rooting for the Tennessee Titans to knock off the Houston Texans on Monday night...

Blog | November 23, 2009

Sanchise putting Jets in default

Tim Graham, AFC East

...eliminated any chance they had of winning in Gillette Stadium, sweeping the season series and keeping their playoff hopes from flatlining was Mark Sanchez. What a donkey performance Sanchez turned in. He threw four interceptions...

Blog | November 22, 2009

Rapid Reaction: Patriots 31, Jets 14

Tim Graham, AFC East

...week. They had to jolt the New England Patriots again if they wanted to stay in the playoff hunt. Anything less than victory was unacceptable. The Jets failed to come through. The Patriots totally outclassed...

Blog | November 22, 2009

Patriots dominating Jets at halftime

Tim Graham, AFC East

...of Medfield, Mass. The New England Patriots are pulverizing the Jets 24-7 at halftime. The Jets' playoff hopes are on the ropes. A Laurence Maroney fumble and a blocked a punt for a touchdown...

Blog | November 22, 2009

What if the Jets beat the Patriots?

Tim Graham, AFC East

...itself out, it would appear the only way for an AFC East team to get into the playoffs would be to win the division. The Dolphins would appear to have the inside track on the...

Blog | November 22, 2009

Final Word: AFC East

Tim Graham, AFC East

...cement an All-Pro honor. Don't expect Ricky Williams to carry the Miami Dolphins into the playoffs. As vital as Williams will be down the homestretch, the most critical contributor will be quarterback Chad...

Blog | November 20, 2009

Dolphins still swimming in playoff pool

Tim Graham, AFC East

The Miami Dolphins stayed in the playoff race Thursday night with a gritty performance to beat the Carolina Panthers 24-17 in Bank of...

Blog | November 20, 2009

Rapid Reaction: Fins 24, Panthers 17

Tim Graham, AFC East

...Stadium. The Dolphins have fought back to .500 after a 0-3 start and remain in the playoff picture. Aside from getting shredded by the Panthers' ground game and a harrowing finish, the Dolphins were...

Blog | November 19, 2009