Two Bills Drive

‘In last Sunday’s 24-16 loss to the Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium, Patten did not record a single reception – and let a sure touchdown pass from Tom Brady sail through his hands in the end zone. Patten plans to turn things around in tomorrow’s big AFC East showdown with the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y.’

‘This is the toughest week of the Patriot quarterback’s fledgling career.’

‘"They’ve changed offenses," Belichick said of the Bills. "(Gilbride’s) brought in a whole new system, which is what Kevin has run pretty much everywhere he’s been, whether it was at Houston, Jacksonville or San Diego. In Pittsburgh it was more adapted to the Pittsburgh style."’

‘"I think the sky’s the limit," Price said recently. "All the pieces have to be in place for a receiver to be successful. He’s got to be in an offense that gives him opportunities. He needs a quarterback who believes in him. I believe I can be a top five receiver in this league. It’s just the way I think, and the way I should think."’

‘Centers — a 13-year veteran — is the kind of player who can quietly kill you while you mistakenly devote all your attention to the more notable skill players.’

‘Graham was the Patriots’ first-round draft pick this season — the 21st overall pick — but he hasn’t had much time to showcase his potential. He was inactive for the season opener, then caught four passes in the next three games before injuring his shoulder. Without much playing time lately, there’s a chance he could be rusty Sunday afternoon.’

‘As Bledsoe prepares for his first game against the team he once symbolized, motivation isn’t hard to come by.’

‘"He’s a significant player and they gave up a significant draft choice for him," Belichick said. "They know they’re getting a good player. We know we’re trading a significant player. But, you can only have one quarterback."’

Drew Bledsoe is off to the best statistical start of any quarterback in Bills history. His 2,500 passing yards lead the NFL and are the most ever by a Bills QB after eight games. He is the only QB in franchise history to throw a TD pass in his first eight games and has 16 total TDs to just five INTs.

Ryan Denney was the latest player to share some secrets about his teammates during the Two Minute Drill with buffalobills.com.

Former Buffalo Bills' running back Thurman Thomas will receive the 17th annual Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Distinguished Service Award from the Monday Quarterback Club at separate ceremonies on December 1 and 2. The former team standout will be honored during pregame ceremonies on the field at the Bills-Dolphins home game on Sunday, December 1 and at the Monday Quarterback Club's luncheon at HSBC Arena the next day.

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‘”Obviously from the time the trade happened, I’ve been getting questions about this game,” Bledsoe said. “Everyone has been focused on it. The thing that I said from Day One is that I hope when we get to the game that it’s fun from the standpoint that it has implications for a division race … and that’s what’s happened. I’m excited about that, our players are excited about that and we’re focused on it in that way.”‘

‘Buffalo may be running into the Patriots at exactly the wrong time.’

Ok. So there's no question this is the best group of receivers Bledsoe has had during his career but who's the best individual target he's had? Eric Moulds? Here is a list of Bledsoe's 34 touchdown targets during his career (regular season):