Miami Dolphins news and notes as Sunday approaches

It's Chad Henne week in Miami! Unfortunately, it's also finals week, so I apologize for the lack of blogging since Sunday.

Now to the news:

• Davone Bess missed practice today for the second straight day with a back injury.  My guess is he'll be listed as questionable for Sunday's game, but I expect him to play.

• Koa Misi also sat out of practice today with an ankle injury he suffered on Sunday.  I expect Jason Trusnick to replace him at LB.

• Dolphins FS Chris Clemons (ribs) and CB Jimmy Wilson practiced without limitations on Thursday. Both were limited yesterday.

• Randy Starks missed practice today for a non-football related reason.

• The Dolphins have put an emphasis on special teams during practice this week, which isn't surprising after letting up a punt return against Buffalo, a kick return against Seattle, and muffed punts against New England and San Francisco.  I can imagine Joe Philbin pulling a Mike D'Antoni if he's asked about it: "Hell yeah we practiced special teams."

What they're saying:

• “We’ve got to play better to win,” Joe Philbin said. “We haven’t earned a victory the last two weeks. We haven’t played enough in the fourth quarter. We’re very honest up front about the issues and we’ve got to get them corrected and we’ve got to play better." 

• Ryan Tannehill: “We realize we’re out of the playoff race…”

• Reggie Bush on his contract expiring:  “It’s getting pretty late,” Bush said. “It’s getting pretty late."

• "It’s a little uneasy and unsure, but at the same time, exciting, because you know there are opportunities out there,” Bush added. “I’d love to stay here, but part of me says, well, there’s nothing been on the table quite yet. I’m remaining optimistic.”

• “It comes down to who needs me, who wants me, and obviously money,” Bush said.

• Ex-Fins QB Chad Henne:  “They gave me every opportunity and they drafted me there, and I appreciate that,” he said. “But sometimes things don’t work out and you move on, but I definitely felt I had my fair share [of chances] and I appreciate the opportunity down there."

• “Everybody can put the blame on me. I’m still going to go home with my head held high knowing that I did the best I can.” - Henne on his tenure in Miami

Until tomorrow, adios.