Archives for December 2010

‘His signing was announced Friday, a day after Cleveland signed defensive lineman Ko Quaye off the Bills practice squad.’

‘Robinson (6’1″ 295) was signed as an undrafted rookie this past spring by the Eagles, but did not make the final roster coming out of training camp. He was signed by the Browns on Oct. 1st, but was released a short time later.’

‘The Patriots’ passing game is a lot of underneath stuff, like we used to run, but when he needs to throw the ball downfield he’s got the follow through. It’s not that you change up a lot in bad weather in terms of your throwing mechanics. I never gripped the ball as hard as I used to when it was wet or windy. You’ve just got to make sure you follow through with your passes.’

‘"Those guys are very effective in what they’re asked to do in that offense," Bills safety Bryan Scott said. "They are hard to cover because they’re very quick, they run great routes, they know how to read coverages and are good runners after the catch. They’re doing a great job."’

‘"He’s a heck of a player," Wood said. "Vince is extremely stout and in pass-rush situations he can be really effective. A man of that size and strength, you really have to hone in on your techniques so you don’t get out of position."’

‘”The timing couldn’t be better. It’s Christmas. It’s the last game of the season. What a way to go,” he said.’

‘All that being said, I don’t think there is much difference in the overall quality of play this year compared to the past 10 years.’

‘”Brady, in my opinion, is the best quarterback in the game right now,” said the Buffalo backup safety. “I’m a little biased because we see him twice a year so I pick him over Peyton. He has complete control in the huddle, complete control at the line regardless of what the defense is doing. And nine times out of 10 he puts his guys in the right position to make the play.”‘

‘”I’ve never told my kids to hate the Patriots,” said Bestpitch, whose children range in age between 4 and 9 years old. “But they’ve been watching games for the last four years and, on their own, they’ve just taken to hating New England. It almost seems like a built-in switch clicked on and they’ve picked up on the fact that when someone beats you up for so long, you just don’t like them.”‘

‘”I think their record doesn’t mean anything,” receiver Deion Branch said. “It doesn’t speak of what this team is. I think they’re doing a great job of executing their plays these last five or six games. They’re probably one of the hottest teams. I think people talk about us being hot, [but] this team [is also].”‘

‘”To be honest with you, I don’t get into that stuff – I really don’t,” said Gailey. “I understand the people that have been around the program and the Bills for a long time, I understand how it would bother them. But if you start to focus on that, then you lose focus on the game and what it takes to win the game and what you have to do to get better. You can’t focus on those things that are good stories for you all, but really irrelevant to winning or losing this ball game. They’re a good football team. We’re going to have to go out and play very well to win the ball game.”‘

‘”Fitzpatrick, he’s been doing some good things out there,” Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich said Thursday. “He can make a lot of throws and he also has the ability to run a little bit so as a defense you’ve got to make sure you don’t let him out of the pocket, try and keep him contained, and just make him make all the throws.”‘

‘”After that 0-8 start, they’ve played really well,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick said. “They lost a tough one to Pittsburgh that they probably deserved to win, but we all know how that goes. They’re just playing solid in all three phases of the game. Offensively Ryan Fitzpatrick has done a nice job for them all year, really doing a good job of taking care of the ball and getting to all the skill players and all those guys have really stepped it up for him: (Steve) Johnson, (Fred) Jackson of course, (David) Nelson had some big catches, especially in the red area.”‘

Arrington enjoying the ride (Boston Globe)

Brady good enough to practice (Boston Globe)

Gerard Warren’s road a merry reminder to Patriots fans (Boston Herald)

Bills fans left naked by Pats’ winning run (Boston Herald)

Tom Brady back to practice (Boston Herald)

As always, Pats and Belichick won’t look past Bills (Providence Journal)

Bills play down their 14-game losing streak to Pats (Providence Journal)

Branch a gamebreaker on field, at pingpong table with Patriots (Brockton Enterprise)

Bills’ Fitzpatrick providing a little pop in Buffalo offense (Brockton Enterprise)

Immunity challenge (Attleboro Sun Chronicle)

Jets’ owner tries to clear the air (Attleboro Sun Chronicle)

Patriots’ Warren winning with wisdom (Worcester Telegram and Gazette)

Out of practice, but who can tell? (Worcester Telegram and Gazette)

Quarterback Tom Brady is still suffering from the flu, but Deion Branch says no need to worry (Springfield Republican)

Buffalo impressed with Tom Brady’s ability to protect the football (Springfield Republican)

Bills present greater challenge this time (Nashua Telegraph)

No small wonder (Concord Monitor)

Kyle Arrington’s Rapid Development Surprised Many, But Young Cornerback Isn’t Taking Starting Job for Granted (NESN.com)

Patriots Special Teamer Tracy White Setting Sights on First Pro Bowl Selection (NESN.com)

Tom Brady Returns to Patriots Practice Despite Suffering From Flu (NESN.com)

Patriots Players Share Their Most Memorable Christmas Gifts From Childhood (NESN.com)

Still dealing with the flu, Brady returns to practice (CSN New England)

Versatile Connolly hits spotlight with long return (AP)

Vollmer quietly having solid season (Patriots.com)

Patriots Locker Room Quotes – 12/23/2010 (Patriots.com)

Patriots sign DL Landon Cohen; Release DL Leonard (Patriots.com)

Patriots’ players share most memorable Christmas presents (Patriots.com)