Around the AFC East: Balanced O suits Pats
November, 4, 2009
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Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham
New England Patriots
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- The Boston Globe's Adam Kilgore writes a more balanced offense is becoming the formerly pass-happy Patriots.
- Ian R. Rapoport of the Boston Herald takes a look at how the Wildcat offense has been slowed the past two weeks.
- Providence Journal reporter Robert Lee goes over the Patriots' remaining schedule, noting that since 2001 they've won 82 percent of their games after Nov. 1.
- Mark Gaughan of the Buffalo News reports left cornerback Terrence McGee celebrated the bye week by having knee cartilage repaired. McGee might miss one game.
- Niagara Gazette reporter Jonah Bronstein notes rookie safety Jairus Byrd's past four games are all the more impressive when you learn he has been playing hurt.
- Buffalo News reporter Janice L. Habuda mentions one positive affect lousy Bills football is having on the community.
- South Florida Sun-Sentinel columnist Ethan J. Skolnick writes making the playoffs this year would be even more remarkable than doing it after a 1-15 season.
- Palm Beach Post reporter Brian Biggane previews Sunday's matchup with Tom Brady versus two rookie cornerbacks.
- Miami Herald reporter Barry Jackson wonders about the development of rookies Pat White and Patrick Turner.
- New York Post columnist George Willis contends the Jets should spend the next few days undergoing a brutal and frank self-examination.
- Newsday's Roderick Boone and Rich Cimini of the New York Daily News dole out their midseason grades for the Jets.
- Newark Star-Ledger reporter Dave Hutchinson writes the Jets have plenty to mull during their bye week.
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