‘Offensive coordinator Mike Sheppard plans to simplify the offense this week, something he probably would have done regardless of Johnson’s injury. With little talent on the offensive line and problems at quarterback, Sheppard’s offense has foundered. But the players have remained professional – in their approach to subterfuge. "Some of the plays today I don’t even think were in our playbook," receiver Eric Moulds told the Buffalo News after the loss to New England. Not to be left out, defensive tackle Shawn Price sprinkled a few granules of dissension. "It’s nice to see the defense growing," he said. "We didn’t take a step back. I think some other parts of our team have made a step back."’