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Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills Links, 12/23

MIAMI FL - DECEMBER 19:  Running Back C.J. Spiller #21 of the Buffalo Bills runs against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on December 19 2010 in Miami Florida.The Bills defeated the Dolphins 17-14.  (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)
MIAMI FL - DECEMBER 19: Running Back C.J. Spiller #21 of the Buffalo Bills runs against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on December 19 2010 in Miami Florida.The Bills defeated the Dolphins 17-14. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)
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Patriots unlikely to give much away vs. Bills - Jerry Sullivan - The Buffalo News
The Patriots are on a historic pace for not turning the ball over.

Buffalo Bills' C.J. Spiller hasn't made a big impact | Democrat and Chronicle
"Rookie C.J. Spiller hasn't made the impact he, or the Bills, were anticipating." Sal Maiorana talks to the running back about his production.

Chan Gailey, Bill Belichick joke about coverage of lineman Dan Connolly | Democrat and Chronicle
"Bills coach Chan Gailey and his New England counterpart, Bill Belichick, had some fun with the media in Buffalo and Boston regarding Patriots offensive lineman turned dynamic kickoff return man Dan Connolly."

Bills WR's Unknown To Even Belichick - WGR 550 SportsRadio
"The Bills have several different types of guys, Johnson or Reed or Nelson, all the different guys that have played for them this year they’re not all the same." Yeah, Belichick referenced Josh Reed.

Bills playmakers could hit big marks - BuffaloBills.com
"Ryan Fitzpatrick, Fred Jackson and Stevie Johnson have a chance to pull off the relatively rare feat of posting 3,000 yards passing, 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season."

Bills Roundup: New Culture Seeking Redemption (2:58) - BuffaloBills.com
"The Bills have begun preparations to try and avenge a week 3 loss to New England, while attempting to fix the running game in the process."

Ryan Fitzpatrick Wednesday Press Conference (7:30) - BuffaloBills.com
"The Bills quarterback talks about trying to get a signature win, the play of Tom Brady, and the challenge of facing Bill Belichick a second time. "

Chan Gailey Wednesday Press Conference (8:25) - BuffaloBills.com
"The Bills head coach talks about trying to get a win against the Patriots, New England's ability to spread the ball around, and the progress of CJ Spiller."

Inside The Bills | Kyle gets another half sack
"The NFL has officially credited Williams with a half a sack on Sunday and removed the half sack from Arthur Moats. Williams will now split the sack with Donte Whitner giving Williams a team leading 5.5 sacks on the season. Moats now has 2.5 sacks this year."

Inside The Bills | Pats TE pumps Bills up
"They’re a much better team," Crumpler said. "They gave us problems the first time that we played them. Since [their] bye week, they’re 4-2. They could easily be 5-1 with the Pittsburgh game. Defensively, they’re getting after people. Kyle Williams, up front, is just a beast. He’s just handling guys and playing exceptionally well in there. I guess those guys are just buying into their program. It’s taken a little while, but they’re playing really well."

Inside The Bills | Blitzing Brady bad idea?
A look at how Brady responds to pressure.

Inside The Bills | Belichick reveres Jackson
"In a conference call with Boston reporters this week, Belichick was asked about Bills RB Fred Jackson and the Patriots coach made it clear that he holds him in very, very high regard." Check out the quotes.

Inside The Bills | Troop bowl game for Kelly
"Bills Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly along with fellow Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas and Bills Wall of Famer Andre Reed are visiting with the troops overseas in Iraq this week to give them a taste of Bowl season. Kelly and Rodney Peete will be squaring off in a flag football "Connect to Home Bowl" this week, with troops from the Army and the Air Force as teammates."

Bills' draft spot sliding down - Bills & NFL - The Buffalo News
"What's the latest the Bills could draft? If the Bills won both their games they could drop to the low teens. If they win one, the farthest they could drop is to 11th."

Jackson faces tough path to 1,000 yards - Bills & NFL - The Buffalo News
"Bills running back Fred Jackson is 189 yards short of the 1,000-yard rushing mark, and it won't be easy to hit it. New England ranks 15th against the run. The New York Jets, Buffalo's last opponent, rank fourth against the run."

NFL should tread lightly with Arthur Moats - AFC East Blog - ESPN
Tim Graham discusses Arthur Moats catchphrase: "Don't Cross The Moats".

Fitzpatrick floored by Tom Brady's streak - AFC East Blog - ESPN
Tom Brady could break Bernie Kosar's 19-year-old record for most pass attempts without an interception this Sunday.

Video: John Clayton's AFC East Huddle - AFC East Blog - ESPN
"Clayton gives his take on Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Dan Henning, talks up Buffalo Bills rookie linebacker Arthur Moats, mentions New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez's bounce-back game and expresses concern over the New England Patriots' defense."

How I See It: AFC East Stock Watch - AFC East Blog - ESPN
Stock falling: CJ Spiller. Stock rising: Chan Gailey.

Patriots' Hex Over Bills Still At 14 - WGR 550 SportsRadio
Some Bills players discuss the 14-game winning streak the Patriots are enjoying over Buffalo.

Bills LB Moats making most of opportunity - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
"You gotta love a kid like that," Bills veteran outside linebacker Chris Kelsay(notes) said. "A sixth-round pick comes in and brings his lunch pail and hard hat to work every day. It’s about guys that make the most of their opportunity, and Moats has done his work. I’m proud of him."

These Bills aren’t bogus - BostonHerald.com
Steve Buckley knows that these Buffalo Bills aren't cupcakes.

Johnson, Bills learning from mistakes - CSN New England
"Besides football, I don't have no other job," said Johnson. "I have everything in this thing, this football thing. So when I don't perform to how I feel I should be out there, I take it hard. Because this is how I eat. This is really my life. This is my family's life too. So I feel like I have to make all those plays."

Patriots hope Bills aren't due - Patriots.com
"With a playoff bye on the line, now's not the time for New England's win streak over Buffalo to end."

Twitter / @David Nelson
"I Heard belichick said our WRs names wrong in his press conf today... 90% of the country doesnt know our names either & thats how I like it"

Twitter / @Patrick Moran
"Last time #Bills beat Pats, "Once Upon a Time In Mexico" was top box office movie in U.S--- OK, got too much time on my hands today"