Archives for November 25, 2011

‘Buffalo’s passing attack has been out of sync the past three weeks. An effective run game could help take the pressure off of Ryan Fitzpatrick and allow him to rely on play action a bit more than he’s been able to the past few weeks. This task won’t be easy however, without Fred Jackson.’

‘"It’s hard to get caught up in that stuff because I think when you do that, and maybe at times I have, you end up getting out of your game," he said. "Then the turnovers come and different things happen when you try and do too much. That’s the trap a lot of people fall into, especially when you fall behind. That’s something where we have to stay the course, we’ve got to stick to the game plan and our reads and have the plan we have going in and just stick with it. That’s something we need to do a better job of."’

‘Strong safety George Wilson (neck) did not practice while wide receiver Stevie Johnson (shoulder) was limited on Thursday in preparation for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets.’

‘With strong safety George Wilson sidelined, rookie fourth-round selection Da’Norris Searcy got the first start of his NFL career and he ended up leading the Bills with 11 tackles. Meanwhile, cornerback Leodis McKelvin, the oft-struggling 2008 first-round pick, was benched.’

‘Created by Extreme staffer Rob Dumuhosky, the T- and sweatshirts display caricature images of “Fitzmagic,” Number 14, throwing a ball and “Fast and Furious” Freddie Jackson, Number 22, running with ball in hand.’

Playoffs or bust for embattled coordinator (New York Post)

Better protection must come to pass for Mark Sanchez as NY Jets hope to block out woes (New York Daily News)

Closing games still problem for Jets’ ‘D’ (New York Newsday)

Jets, Rex Ryan know defense must finish strong to make the playoffs (Newark Star Ledger)

Eric Smith: The Jets’ new whipping boy (Bergen Record)

Jets’ offense needs to come alive (ESPN New York)

Bills Vs. Jets Preview (WFAN-AM)

‘Two of their three wide receivers that sat out of practice on Wednesday returned to the field taking full reps on Thursday. Likely starting wideouts Stevie Johnson (shoulder) and David Nelson (illness) both got back to work a few days ahead of the team’s next game. The pair will be sorely needed after both running back Fred Jackson and wide receiver Donald Jones were placed on season-ending Injured Reserve this week.’