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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Given the NFL-leading pace hes established in his eighth season, LeSean McCoy has no reason to believe hes running out of time.The Buffalo Bills running back went so far as to suggest on Tuesday theres at least three more prime years left in his 28-year-old body.I feel young. I feel good. Im not like other backs that only take a pounding, McCoy said. So Im not really concerned about time.Just to be safe, he knocked on the wooden podium for luck.Otherwise, it hasnt been easy for anyone to contain McCoy.He has nearly single-handedly been the key reason why the Bills (7-7) are still mathematically alive in the AFC playoff race.Buffalo doesnt control its destiny and could be eliminated by various scenarios this weekend, including a loss against AFC East rival Miami (9-5) on Saturday.As part of the leagues top running attack, McCoys 5.5 yards per run ranks first among players with 200 or more carries. His 1,129 yards rushing rank fifth, and hes fourth in scoring with 13 touchdowns (including one receiving).Add in 333 yards receiving, and McCoys 1,462 yards from scrimmage represent 30 percent of Buffalos total output.Coach Rex Ryan shudders when asked where the Bills would be without McCoy.I dont know, but Im not going to waste my time thinking about it, Ryan said. I told him the other day, `Golly, its like youre second or third year in the league. I mean, the guys having a phenomenal season.Except for an injury to his left hamstring that sidelined him for six quarters in October, McCoy has fully rebounded from last season, his first in Buffalo, when hamstring and knee injuries slowed his production.Acquired in a trade with Philadelphia, the NFLs 2013 rushing leader finished with 895 yards rushing and 1,187 yards from scrimmage -- the second-lowest total of McCoys career -- in 12 games.This season, McCoy has topped 100 yards rushing six times this season, including a season-best 153-yard, two-touchdown outing in a 33-13 win over Cleveland last weekend. Hes part of an offense that has set a franchise record by scoring 27 touchdowns rushing.What troubles McCoy is a belief he can do even more, saying there are several plays he wished he could have over again.If Im not playing well, Ill say it, he said. You start talking about 30 percent (of the offense), but theres also some room for improvement in different runs, different reads, that I can get better with.None of his teammates are criticizing McCoy.Hes a stud, guard Richie Incognito said. We get these creative game plans going and we get guys blocked up and he makes us look good. Hes out there razzling and dazzling.It helps that McCoy doesnt forget about his offensive linemen during touchdown celebrations.For the second time this season on Sunday, McCoy scored and allowed Incognito to handle the duties of spiking the ball in the end zone.Having some fun. Letting them know that I appreciate them, McCoy said.What separates McCoy has been his shiftiness and ability to avoid taking many direct hits.His lateral quickness, thats one of the things that I think hes really elite at, offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn said. Straight-line speed, a lot of backs can run a straight line. But LeSean can move laterally just as fast as he can go forward. And thats special.Lynn, a former NFL running back, took over the job after Greg Roman was fired two weeks into the season.One of the adjustments Lynn has made is having McCoy lining up deeper in the backfield to provide him more time to see openings develop and adapt on the run.McCoy is looking ahead to facing the Dolphins after he managed a season-low 11 yards rushing in a 28-25 loss at Miami on Oct. 23. He was limited to playing just the first half and missed the following weeks game due to a sore left hamstring.We let that game slip away. So were definitely going to pay them back, McCoy said. I cant wait to get out there and perform.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFLSoccer Jerseys Outlet . - The Washington Redskins have cut defensive lineman Adam Carriker and punter Sav Rocca. 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One day after the home run that wasnt, Jason Kipnis, Nick Swisher and Mark Reynolds connected for homers and Scott Kazmir struck out 10 in six innings, leading Cleveland to a 9-2 win over Oakland on Thursday and a four-game sweep of the Athletics. The Indians ended the series with a convincing blowout, only hours after they won 4-3 with the help of a blown call in the ninth inning when umpires, after watching a video replay, ruled that an apparent tying home run by Oaklands Adam Rosales was a double. Major League Baseball acknowledged the umpires made an "improper call," but executive vice-president Joe Torre said the "judgment" decision is final. There was no argument on Thursday as the Indians put a resounding thumping on the As and won for the 10th time in 11 games. "Our starting pitching is giving us a chance to win," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "We have a very good bullpen. Were playing well defensively. A lot of guys are contributing offensively. Thats a good way to play baseball." Kipnis hit a two-run homer in the first inning off Bartolo Colon (3-2) for the Indians, who improved to 13-4 since April 20. They got more good news after the game when centre fielder Michael Bourn was activated from the 15-day disabled list after missing nearly one month with a cut finger. Bourn will be ready for a three-game series against first-place Detroit starting Friday. Kazmir (2-1), who at this time last year wasnt even pitching professionally, allowed one run and five hits. The left-hander has won consecutive starts for the first time since 2010. "Im not thinking about last year or what happened before that," Kazmir said. "Im looking ahead. Im throwing the ball well right now. Im feeling better every time out." Josh Donaldson homered for the As, who fell to .500 for the first time since April 4 when they were 2-2. Oakland is just 6-14 after starting 12-4. "Theyre playing great and cant do anything wrong and were struggling," As manager Bob Melvin said. "Thats what happens. What happened last night shouldnt affect today. They just beat us." The Indians were already leading by six runs when MLB released a statement indicating umpire Angel Hernandez and his crew had erred Wednesday night. After watching a video replay, they failed to reverse a call and gave Rosales a double instead of a homer. TV replays showed Rosales shot off Chris Perez had easily cleared the 19-foot-high wall. "Given what we saw, we recognize that an improper call was made," Torre said. "Perfection is an impossible standard in any endeavour, but our goal is always to get the calls right. Earlier this morning, we began the prrocess of speaking with the crew to thoroughly review all the circumstances surrounding last nights decision.ddddddddddddquot; MLB director of umpires Randy Marsh was sent to Progressive Field for the series finale to inspect the video replay equipment. Marsh did not find any problems and reported his findings to Torre. Francona was pleased with Torres ruling, and understand it can be an imperfect game. "I respect Joe and his statement and Im glad it stands," Francona said. "All you can ask is guys to do the best they can. They went and checked. Obviously, it wasnt conclusive on what they saw, and so you move on. Those things have a way of evening out." Francona disagreed with any assertion the decision should be overturned. "You cant do that," Francona said. "Its not because we won. The rule is in place and you cant change the rules. You do the best you can." The Indians, who came in leading the AL in homers, took a 2-0 lead in the first on Kipnis fourth homer, a two-run shot. Michael Brantley singled to open the first off Colon and Kipnis followed by belting a 2-1 pitch over the left-field wall, not far from where Rosales contested hit landed. "I was happy that it stayed up there and someone caught it just to make sure there was no confusion about it," Kipnis said. He added a sacrifice fly in the second, when the Indians tacked on three runs to open a 5-0 lead. Swisher led off the third by pulling Colons first pitch over the wall in right for his fifth homer and second in two days. Swisher, who played college ball at Ohio State, was typically animated after rounding the bases. He bashed forearms with Jason Giambi and raised arms to give the "O-H" gesture to Cleveland fans. The Indians added three runs in the fifth, two coming on Reynolds AL-leading 11th homer. Colon gave up six runs and eight hits in five innings. The right-hander, who pitched for the Indians from 1997 to 2002, hadnt faced Cleveland since 2005. "I felt good," Colon said. "The only problem is the Cleveland team is hot right now." NOTES: The Indians entered the series having lost eight straight to Oakland. It was the Indians first-four game sweep of the As since 1999. ... To make room for Bourn, the Indians optioned LHP Scott Barnes to Triple-A Columbus. Barnes snagged a hard comebacker for the final out to finish the sweep. ... Kazmir had not posted double-digit strikeouts since Aug. 26, 2009 for Tampa. ... All five of Swishers homers have been at home. ... After playing three against the Tigers, the Indians will return home for a doubleheader Monday against the New York Yankees. The teams were rained out twice last month. ... RHP Vinnie Pestano (sore elbow) is scheduled to resume a throwing program this weekend. ' ' '