Found January 06, 2012 on Inside the Bills:
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DAILY REPORT – FS Jairus Byrd was awarded second team All-Pro honors by Pro Football Focus at the free safety position. Byrd finished the year tied for ninth among NFL defensive backs with 98 tackles (75 solo) and three interceptions. –RB Fred Jackson, G Andy Levitre and SS George Wilson were each named to ESPN.com’s All-AFC East  team for 2011. Before being placed on Injured Reserve, Jackson posted a league-high six 100-yard rushing games and was third in the NFL with 934 rushing yards. Levitre started all 16 games and was part of an offensive line that allowed a league-best 23 sacks and blocked for an offense that finished first in the AFC averaging 4.9 yards per carry. Wilson posted a team-best four interceptions in 2011 and his 106 tackles placed him fifth among NFL defensive backs. DAILY LINKS Buffalo News - Dareus ready to tackle any role BuffaloBills.com - Buffalobills.com 2011 Team Awards BuffaloBills.com - Jasper speaks out against bullying NFL.com - Song by Ad...
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