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Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham

New York Jets

• Jane McManus of the Journal News tracks the development of running back Leon Washington.
• Newsday reporter Erik Boland writes that the Jets' secondary will face difficult assignments again Sunday.
• New York Daily News reporter Rich Cimini looks at the matchup between Brett Favre and Kurt Warner, both born before Nerf footballs were produced. You can look it up.

Buffalo Bills

• Alex Marvez of FoxSports.com sorts out the 3-0 teams as contenders or pretenders.
• USA Today reporter Erik Brady writes quarterback Trent Edwards "has the Niagara Frontier in a tizzy with his early season play."
• Associated Press reporter John Wawrow says the Bills are reflecting their head coach's demeanor -- except when safety Donte Whitner clubs an opponent after the whistle.
• Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle tells us why the Bills rank No. 1 in third-down defense.
• Olean Times Herald sports editor Chuck Pollock takes a look at relentless defensive tackle Kyle Williams.

Miami Dolphins

• Miami Herald columnist Armando Salguero outlines the debate of whether running back Ronnie Brown is all that.
• Harvey Fialkov of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Edgar Thompson of the Palm Beach Post share what they learned from general manager Jeff Ireland's confab with local beat writers.
• Andy Kent of MiamiDolphins.com looks at the defense and other notes.

New England Patriots

Much love for Troy Brown, who retired Thursday after 15 years as a Patriot:

• Boston Globe
• Boston Herald
• Providence Journal
• Quincy Patriot Ledger
  

As for the Patriots still playing:

• Boston Herald reporter Karen Guregian wonders if a healthy Laurence Maroney could have helped against the Dolphins.
• Eric Mchugh of the Quincy Patriot Ledger writes quarterback Matt Cassel is trying to stay positive after his first loss.