FOXBOROUGH - Patriots head coach Bill Belichick did not reveal a specific timetable for Jerod Mayo's return from a reported knee injury sustained in Monday night's win over Buffalo. "We have confidence in all our players. Whoever gets called on, I hope they'll be prepared and do a good job." The Boston Globe reported Wednesday that Mayo may miss 6-8 weeks with a MCL sprain. Belichick on replacing Mayo, who is not expected to ready for this Sunday's game against the Jets at the Meadowlands. Veteran linebacker Adalius Thomas is expected to fill in for Mayo at inside linebacker. "I think Adalius is a versatile player. I think that's one of his strengths as a linebacker". Belichick said. For more, visit the football blog, It Is What It Is. 

FOXBOROUGH - Bill Belichick did not stir the controversy with the New York Jets when asked Wednesday about Rex Ryan and the Jets. "I have a lot of respect for him and his football team and what he's done with the Jets." Belichick said of his counterpart on Sunday, before adding, "Take what he did in Baltimore and white it out and write Jets on it." Belichick said. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said he's expecting an aggressive approach from the Ryan defense, which featured a lot of pressure when he was defensive coordinator with Baltimore. "Rex Ryan has a signature mark." Brady said. For more visit the football blog, It Is What It Is.