Archives for November 7, 2012

‘Where the Patriots defense has struggled mightily is in defending big plays in the passing game. New England ranks dead last in number of pass plays allowed of 20 yards or more. Bill Belichick’s crew has surrendered a league-leading 42 pass plays of better than 20 yards in their first eight games this season.’

‘The Bills have been outscored, 90-28, in the final 15 minutes of games in their 3-5 start to the season.’

‘Expect the Patriots to be enticed by the opportunity to defend Buffalo with the strength of their defense – the front seven – and for the Bills to be better prepared for an answer than they were against the Texans.’

‘”That’s the news today,” Easley said when reached by phone from Western New York Tuesday night. “It’s long overdue, especially with what I have been through. I’m glad the time has finally come.”‘

‘McGee’s been slowed by a nagging left knee injury that hasn’t fully healed since he had surgery a year ago. His agent, Ron Raccuia, said McGee will likely require a second operation.’

‘GM Buddy Nix said he doesn’t want to leave Buffalo without securing a franchise QB. That says it all in western New York.’

‘McGee has played in only 22 games over the past three seasons due to various ailments, including a torn patellar tendon that limited the 10-year veteran to six contests in 2011.’

‘The Buffalo Bills made a flurry of roster moves Tuesday, placing CB Terrence McGee and RT Erik Pears on injured reserve. The club also released kickoff specialist John Potter and elevated Marcus Easley to the 53-man roster.’