Buffalo, NY – June 29, 2025: A former Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins star has taken a sharp jab at Dolphins fandom, reigniting the fiery AFC East rivalry, sources told ESPN. With training camp looming, his biting comments have set Bills Mafia ablaze and stirred controversy in South Beach.
The two-time Pro Bowler, whose dominant years reshaped Buffalo’s defense, unleashed his critique during a candid podcast appearance. His words underscore the deep-seated tension between the Bills and their longtime rivals, per The Athletic.
Mario Williams, the 2006 No. 1 overall pick, roasted Dolphins fans on The Herd with Colin Cowherd. “One of the greatest responsibilities of good parents is to protect their children from supporting the Miami Dolphins,” he quipped, per Sporting News. The jab, delivered with a smirk, reflects his allegiance to Buffalo after a brief, lackluster stint in Miami.
Williams, a defensive end, starred for the Bills from 2012-2015, earning Pro Bowl nods in 2013 and 2014 with 38 sacks and 205 tackles across 62 games, per Pro Football Reference. His 14.5 sacks in 2014 led Buffalo to a top-4 defense, per NFL.com. In contrast, his 2016 season with the Dolphins yielded just 1.5 sacks in 5 games before being cut, per Buffalo Rumblings.
“Buffalo’s passion is unmatched,” Williams added, per Democrat and Chronicle. His comments echo the Bills’ 12-1 dominance over Miami since 2020, including a 48-20 rout in 2023, per ESPN. Dolphins fans, stung by Tyreek Hill’s recent taunts, fired back on X, with @FinsUp4Life calling Williams “a washed-up has-been.”
Bills Mafia embraced the roast, flooding X with memes. “Mario speaks for us all!” posted @BillsMafiaFan. The Bills, with $5.3 million in cap space, are building around Josh Allen’s 4,306-yard MVP season and James Cook’s 1,086-yard rushing, per Spotrac.
Williams’ dig amplifies the Bills-Dolphins rivalry as Buffalo eyes their September 4 opener. With signings like Jalen Ramsey and Justin Simmons, the Bills aim to crush Miami again, per Bleacher Report.
Can Williams’ words fuel Buffalo’s Super Bowl chase? Stay tuned to ESPN for updates!
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