Morning take: Fred Jackson and knee brace

September, 26, 2012
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By James Walker | ESPN.com
Here are the most interesting stories Wednesday in the AFC East:
  • Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson says he will wear a brace on his knee but will play Sunday against the New England Patriots.
Morning take: The Bills need Jackson with C.J. Spiller out. Jackson won't be 100 percent, but he's a threat the Patriots must account for.
  • Is New England second-round cornerback Ras I-Dowling a bust?
Morning take: This is Dowling’s second year and he’s struggling. The Patriots need playmakers in their secondary and Dowling hasn't been one. He's leaning closer to future bust than future star.
  • Is cornerback Darrelle Revis done with the New York Jets after the 2013 season?
Morning take: Revis wants a new contract now, but his season-ending knee injury probably changes that. Revis won't be happy playing out his final year, and that could lead to him bolting in 2014.
Morning take: As expected, veterans Devone Bess and Brian Hartline have stepped into starting roles. But no one has filled into the slot role, which is important in a West Coast offense.

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Walker joined ESPN.com in 2008 after four seasons covering the NFL and NBA for the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch. He's a Temple graduate and Hyattsville, Md. native who lives in Miami.

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