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Wednesday participation report

For the Patriots:

Did Not Participate in Practice
S Eugene Wilson - ankle
G Billy Yates - shoulder

Limited Participation in Practice
QB Tom Brady - right shoulder
G Stephen Neal - shoulder
TE David Thomas - foot
WR Kelley Washington - hamstring
DL Mike Wright - knee

It can't be good news for the Patriots or Pats fans to see Wilson back on the injury list. His season last year was hampered by leg injuries; with Rodney Harrison out for two more games, Wilson being out might push rookie Brandon Meriweather into a starting role alongside James Sanders.

For the Bills:

Out
DE Ryan Denney - foot
LB Keith Ellison - ankle
LB Coy Wire - knee

Did Not Participate in Practice
G Brad Butler - shoulder
CB Terrence McGee - ribs

Limited Participation in Practice
CB Ashton Youboty - hip

Full Participation in Practice
WR Josh Reed - thigh

Posted by Shalise Manza Young  at 6:12 PM | Permalink | Comments 0

Practice peek

The trend of perfect attendance continues today, with all of the players present and accounted for here on the practice field. That includes Stephen Neal (shoulder) and Mike Wright (knee), both of whom sat out Sunday's game.

Rashad Baker, David Thomas and Kelley Washington are all in black jerseys, signifying them as the team's practice players of the week for last week.

Posted by Shalise Manza Young  at 1:04 PM | Permalink | Comments 0

You're not from around here, are you?

Hey all --

Early on in Bill Belichick's press conference this morning, a reporter from Canada's TSN brought up the unthinkable: a 16-0 season. The reporter began by saying that "others" are saying it's possible, and does Belichick think it's flattering?

(See? You cringed too!)

"That's so ridiculous," Belichick said. "Seriously. Does anyone have any questions on the game?"

Thankfully, there were some questions about New England's game with the Bills, and Belichick was doing his best to talk up the 0-2 team.

"They have a style of play that's very distinct that will be hard to get ready for in a short amount of time," he said. "Defensively, they have a lot of quickness...their special teams we know are very good."

Belichick also talked about defensive end Aaron Schobel. As soon as his name was brought up, Belichick said, "he's killed us. He's killed us."

Schobel has more sacks on Tom Brady than any other player, including Miami's Jason Taylor, with 10.5 in 2 games. Taylor has 8.5 in the same number of games.

In the locker room, Tom Brady held court in front of his stall for several minutes, but it was quickly broken up when Randy Moss -- whose stall is right next to number 12's -- came wanting to get into his space.

Sammy Morris, drafted by the Bills, Rosevelt Colvin, nominated for AFC defensive player of the week, and Mike Vrabel also drew big crowds.

Chad Brown has moved his locker from the north end of the room, where his number put him with the defensive linemen, to the south end of the room, where as he told us, he can be with his linebacking brethren.

shalise

Posted by Shalise Manza Young  at 12:07 PM | Permalink | Comments 0

Practice squad transactions

Hey all --

The Patriots have shuffled their practice squad roster, signing defensive back Ray Ventrone and quarterback David Greene to the team and releasing offensive lineman Clint Oldenburg.

Ventrone spent the 2005 season on the New England practice squad, while Greene is a former third-round draft pick (2005) of the Seahawks.

Oldenburg represents yet another Pats draft pick who didn't get to stick around. The Colorado State product was selected in the fifth round.

Posted by Shalise Manza Young  at 10:41 AM | Permalink | Comments 0