Dustin Keller believes he'll play against Bills

Dustin Keller walks off the field after practice on opening... — Dustin Keller walks off the field after practice on opening day of their training camp in Cortland, N.Y. (July 27, 2012) Credit: AP

By KIMBERLEY A. MARTINkimberley.martin@newsday.comSeptember 6, 2012

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Dustin Keller has yet to test his hamstring in team drills, but he feels good about his chances of playing in Sunday's opener.

"I don't see any reason why I wouldn't go,'' the Jets tight end said of facing Buffalo.

Keller ran full-speed only on the sideline yesterday, which means his level of participation in Friday's practice will be the barometer for his weekend status.

Keller said he felt no soreness in his hamstring after practice. "As long as we don't have any setbacks,'' he said, "I'm pretty sure I'm ready to go.''

"He wants to be great," Ryan said. "And I think he's making strides to be that quarterback that we want here.''