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'“It’s up to the management,” he said. “I’ll just continue to approach each and every day the same way. Hard work. Attitude. Continue to keep working.”'

'“Tell me about it, man. Every single year, we're making a big deal about what's a catch and what's not a catch. Ever since we played football in little league, you catch the ball. You take a couple steps with it, that's what it is now, whatever, bring it in, that's a catch."'

'Williams, who has not spoken to reporters this week, has two years remaining on his contract. He's scheduled to count $19.9 million against the Bills' salary cap in 2016.'

'Well, it doesn’t figure to be a hugfest between Ryan and GM Doug Whaley in the offseason, especially if they don’t make the playoffs. Rex can’t be happy with Whaley’s handling of the quarterback situation, and Whaley can’t be pleased with the way Rex’s vaunted defense performed.'

'There will also be “specialized security measures” deployed in and around the stadium, with vehicles entering Bills lots subject to inspection by police, the sheriff’s office said.'

'Buffalo will be leaning on McCoy's feel for tacklers this final month of the season, even more so with Williams ailing.'

'Through 75 career games (he’s never missed a start), Watt has compiled 350 tackles, 70.5 sacks, 197 quarterback hits and 13 forced fumbles. He’s the only player in history with two 20-sack seasons. He’s already earned three trips to the Pro Bowl, three All-Pro and two AP Defensive Player of the Year awards.'

'"Well, you know, I think there's a lot of, uh, circumstances that you probably want to talk to the trainers about week in and week out," Roman said. "I don't really delve into those issues, but I do think guys get nicked here and there. You try to take care of the player as much as you can and try to put him in the best position possible and when they're back they're back and it's time to go."'

'"One top NFL evaluator still considers Marrone to be a young Bill Parcells. There were some with the Jets who wanted to hire him last season instead of Bowles. A victim of negative PR after he opted out of his Bills' contract, many still regard Marrone as a top-flight head coaching prospect."'

'All of which leaves Buffalo needing at least four wins in its final five games, and quite possibly five straight, to have a shot at ending the franchise’s playoff-free millennium. This is especially troubling for a team that has not been able to win three in a row all season. And one with a coach whose shortcomings in the areas of clock management, in-game strategy, and now replay-review competency have made a difference in several galling defeats.'

'Backup running back Karlos Williams' status is uncertain after missing his second day with an injured left shoulder.'

'Bills are 0-6 in games QB has 30 or more pass attempts.'

'Texans 28-24.'

'Jordan Mills took most of the reps with the first-unit in Henderson’s place during the open portion of practice the media was allowed to watch. Ryan said he will get the start if Henderson can’t go. Cyrus Kouandjio, who has also played right tackle this season, was a healthy scratch last week.'