Saturday Morning One-Liners

Contract parameters for Bills fourth-round pick TE Shawn Nelson would appear to be in place after the player picked behind him, TE Anthony Hill, signed with the Texans.
Ethan Skolnick of the Sun-Sentinel takes a look back at the late Dolphins RB David Overstreet just before the 15th anniversary of his death.
Said Patriots CB Jonathan Wilhite, “I still have the jitterbugs.  I still think there is a lot of stuff I have to learn.  I’m just enjoying the moment, playing beside some good corners.”
The FBI doesn’t have any plans to search for Jimmy Hoffa’s remains after the Jets and Giants move to their new stadium.
Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun doesn’t want the Ravens to trade for Broncos WR Brandon Marshall.
Bengals TE Chase Coffman got medical clearance to take part in this weekend’s minicamp.
Clifton Brown of Sporting News predicts that whoever starts at quarterback for the Browns will still get sacked more often than the opposing quarterbacks.
The dog trainer who took in James Harrison’s pit bull said that Patron is a happy dog who deserved a second chance.  [Editor's note:  To bite someone.]
Said Texans G.M. Rick Smith, “To have an opportunity to have a guy like Rex [Grossman] who started in the Super Bowl a few years ago, that’s a very valuable commodity to have as a third quarterback.  If in fact we do that, he’s got a chance to be a good third for us.”
Colts RB Chad Simpson isn’t taking a spot on the roster for granted.
The Jaguars would like to avoid a repeat of DE Derrick Harvey’s holdout when negotiating a contract with T Eugene Monroe.
Titans DE William Hayes, who had one sack in 2008, set a goal of double-digit sacks this season.
A Florida woman is claiming former Broncos RB Travis Henry is the father of her twin children, which would up his total number of offspring to 11.
Said Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson, “Change is good, especially for a team that’s been losing for the last two seasons.  [After finishing] 4-12 and 2-14, we need a change.  We had developed a habit of losing, and we have to turn that around.”
The deep passing routes touted by the Raiders didn’t make many appearances during OTAs.
Chargers rookies are excited for training camp.
Cowboys QB Tony Romo said he doesn’t need a coach to get tough with him to succeed.
Former Giants TE Mark Bavaro is a fan of current TE Kevin Boss.
Eagles QB Donovan McNabb eulogized Philadelphia sportscaster Gary Papa, who died Friday, on his blog.
Redskins WR Malcolm Kelly said that he hasn’t had any problems with his left knee.
Former Bears DL Steve McMichael will coach his unbeaten Chicago Slaughter in the Continental Indoor Football League playoffs on Saturday.
Lions DT Sammie Hill said that it hasn’t been that big of an adjustment from tiny Stillman College to the NFL.
Former Packers OL Tony Mandarich is being sued by a former fiancee who claims he posted explicit photos of her on the web.
The Vikings waived three undrafted rookies — QB Sean Glennon, OL Bobby Lepori, and TE Nick Walker — on Friday.
The battle for backup quarterback jobs could be heated at Falcons camp.
Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart’s sore left Achilles’ tendon is related to overcompensating to a toe injury last season.
Saints WR Paris Warren is still trying to get his career back on track after a gruesome ankle injury in 2007.
Martin Fennelly of the Tampa Tribune thinks the Buccaneers should avoid signing WR Plaxico Burress.
Cardinals RB Beanie Wells said it was a smooth transition back to practice after the long delay imposed by Ohio State’s late graduation date.
There’s been no movement on a new contract for Rams S Oshiomogho Atogwe.
Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat calls CB Walt Harris’ injury the most significant thing to happen to the 49ers this offseason.
Said Seahawks coach Jim Mora on why the team moved Brandon Mebane to the three-technique defensive tackle position, “His explosiveness off the ball.  His first step.  His ability to get up the field in the run game. He’s got some pass-rush ability. He’ll spend less time on double-team [blocks] at that position.  He can be more disruptive at that position.”