Wednesday Morning One-Liners

Bills WR Terrell Owens found a house in Buffalo.
The Dolphins hope that WR Davone Bess continues to impress on punt returns this season.
The Patriots released rookie LB Antonio Appleby, signed out of Virginia on April 30.
Rich Cimini of the New York Daily News thanks QB Mark Sanchez for allowing the Jets to sit on the sidelines of the QB Brett Favre saga.
Said Ravens coach John Harbaugh of the team’s wide receivers, “We don’t consider it a weakness by any stretch.  We want to make every position stronger.  We’re open to any player at any position if it will make us better.”
Said Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, “[Last year] we blitzed, but we were vanilla.  Now if we can take it to the next step . . . maybe we show this blitz and then blitz out of something else.  That’s kind of the next step in the progression.”
The Browns acquired LB Blake Costanzo off of waivers from the Bills.
Steelers RB Willie Parker has been working harder than in past offseasons.
Even with QB Rex Grossman in the fold, Texans coach Gary Kubiak said he wasn’t sold on keeping three quarterbacks.
Colts T Tony Ugoh expects a “pretty big jump” during the 2009 season.
Said Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew of RB Rashard Jennings, “He’s a big man, so he’s going to help us in the running game.”
The Titans parted ways with DL Charles Bennett, DL Ulrich Winkler, and G Pete Clifford, who was waived-injured with a torn ACL.
The Broncos released LB Louis Green, a regular on their special teams units.
Chiefs coach Todd Haley ended offseason practice two days early, saying he was happy with the team’s progress.
Raiders QB Jeff Garcia returned to practice Tuesday after the birth of his son.
Said Chargers DE Vaughn Martin, “I’ve gotten a little better, but probably my biggest challenge has been not getting frustrated.  I’ve still got a long way to go.”
The Cowboys are taking it easy with wide receivers Miles Austin and Sam Hurd so they are 100 percent for the start of training camp.
WR Sinorice Moss had an impressive day at Giants practice.
Single-game tickets to the Eagles’ eight home games sold out in 15 minutes.  [Editor's note:  But good seats remain available through the team's online scalping partner.  Yeah, we can understand why the Texans said "no" to the porn company.]
Paul Tenorio of the Washington Post looks at comparisons between the 1982 and 2009 Redskins.
Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois is trying to land future Bears training camps.
Former Lions WR Charles Rogers wants a chance at NFL redemption.  [Editor's note:  We suggest that he buy an Xbox.]
The Packers haven’t started contract talks with DT B.J. Raji or LB Clay Matthews yet.
Vikings owner Zygi Wilf and coach Brad Childress will meet with season ticket holders Wednesday night at a “State of the Vikings” event.
Falcons coaches were impressed that T Sam Baker worked hard enough to return from injury toward the end of the 2008 season.
Panthers CB Chris Gamble is excited to draw the opposition’s top receiver each week.
Said Saints DT Sedrick Ellis of his rookie year, “I’d say a B-minus.  I felt like I came in and fit in the system.  I felt like I gave all that I had with the tools that I have last year with things moving as fast as they did.”
Former Buccaneers WR Keenan McCardell is at the team’s minicamp to investigate a move into coaching.  [Editor's note:  Wait, do coaches hold out, too?]
Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic weighs the pros and cons of the Cardinals tight ends.
The Rams are confident that their young wide receivers can turn into playmakers.  [Editor's note:  For starters, they should try to turn them into "people we've heard of."]
49ers coach Mike Singletary has no doubts about his team’s ability to contend in 2009.
Said Seahawks LB Aaron Curry, “I wouldn’t consider myself a superstar.  I’m just a regular guy playing ball.”  [Editor's note:  Though these things are usually reserved for smart-ass remarks, I need to break form here for a second to say that Aaron Curry is quickly becoming our favorite 2009 rookie.  After Pat White.]