ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -First, Roscoe Parrish couldn't persuade the Bills to trade him. Now, the NFL's leading punt returner can't even get on the field.

Parrish was careful in saying he didn't want to ``bad-mouth'' anyone, including coach Dick Jauron, after practice Thursday. Noting that his ``resume speaks for itself,'' the fifth-year receiver still questioned the team's decision to strip him of his punt-returning duties by leaving him inactive against the Jets last weekend.

Parrish tops the NFL career list by averaging 13.1 yards on returns. He was benched a week after his muffed punt led to the Browns scoring a field goal in the final minute of a 6-3 victory.

Running back Fred Jackson took over the job for Buffalo, which plays at Carolina on Sunday.