Wednesday Morning One-Liners

If CB Ellis Lankster can continue his strong practices with pads on, he's got a chance to contribute to the Bills as a seventh-round pick.

Edgar Thompson of the Palm Beach Post discusses Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown's ranking among his peers.

Patriots T Matt Light replaced Peter King for the Tuesday edition of his SI.com column.

Will production or reputation determine Jets LB Vernon Gholston's playing time?

Ravens LB Ray Lewis is ranked third among inside linebackers by Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com.

Bengals LB Keith Rivers finished on top of a survey of 32 AFC North players voting as the division's breakout player.  [Editor's note:  Maybe they misread the question as the division's "break-jaw" player.]

Browns RB James Davis is looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere at Cleveland Browns Stadium.  [Editor's note:  "The forecast for Sunday includes a 50 percent chance of rain, and a 10 percent chance of flying beer bottles."]

Former Steelers RB Jerome Bettis is hosting a sports camp for kids with asthma, which he's had since he was 14.

Said Texans CB Glover Quin, "[S] Troy Nolan and [LB] Brian Cushing became really good friends.  When Brian left to go back to New Jersey, Troy got sad and wasn't his usual upbeat self.  At the airport, he put on his headphones and just listened to music.  We started telling him that he had a man-crush on Brian."

Colts DE Robert Mathis said his first Pro Bowl trip won't change the way he approaches the game.

The Jaguars are reaching out to local merchants for help in selling tickets.

Peter Schrager of FOXSports.com doesn't think the Titans defense is in trouble without DT Albert Haynesworth.

The Broncos will only have two practices closed to the public during training camp.

The Sporting News feels a lot of things need to fall into place for the Chiefs to approach .500.

A federal appeals court overturned the conviction of the man who killed the daughter of former Raiders WR Fred Biletnikof.

The San Diego city council enacted new rules governing how elected officials can use Chargers tickets.

A slight improvement from their offensive line could mean major improvement for the Cowboys running game.

Said Giants defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan, "We study other defenses in the league and, inevitably, you'll come up with a bunch of other ideas.  You can't incorporate them all.  There's not enough snaps in a game to run them all.  But you do get ideas." 

The Eagles roster isn't lacking for star-quality players.

Undrafted rookie CB Doug Dutch, a D.C. native, would love to make his hometown Redskins.

Bears running backs coach Tim Spencer isn't concerned about RB Matt Forte getting hit with a sophomore jinx.

Undrafted rookie S Otis Wiley is hopeful that his knee will recover enough for him to take part in Lions training camp.

During a chat, Mike Vandermause of the Green Bay Press-Gazette wrote that he was doubtful the Packers could succeed if QB Aaron Rodgers went down with an injury.

Clark Judge of CBSSports.com places Vikings coach Brad Childress on the hot seat.

The Falcons will bring nine players from Georgia to training camp.

During the NFL Network's pre-camp preview of the Panthers, Marshall Faulk said that he doesn't think QB Jake Delhomme can bounce back.

Could the Saints be this year's version of the Cardinals? 

Torrie Cox and Elbert Mack appear to be the prime candidates to take over the nickel back job for the Buccaneers.

Cardinals RB Beanie Wells has lost 18 pounds since he started working with strength and conditioning coach John Lott.

Said Rams T Jason Smith, "I'm not speaking for [Redskins DE Brian Orakpo], but I know him well enough to say the chances of one of us coming into the league and getting strung out on cocaine next season is slim to none."

The 49ers claimed FB Brit Miller off waivers from the Panthers.

Improving effectiveness on third downs is going to be important for the Seahawks.