Monday morning one-liners

Bills DE Chris Ellis and other NFL players and coaches spoke to high school football players in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area in an effort to cut down on gang violence.

Edgar Thompson of the Palm Beach Post wonders if the Dolphins can continue to be successful using the Wildcat formation. 

Patriots S Tank Williams shared his thoughts about the death of former Titans teammate Steve McNair.

Said Jets RB Shonn Greene, “The fourth quarter is when the defenses start to tire out.  And with a
guy like me, if I keep pounding the ball, I can be effective wearing
them out.”

Sporting News picks DT Haloti Ngata as the Ravens player poised to make a big leap this season.

The Washington Post had a panel discussion on whether or not Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco should be allowed to tweet during games.

Said Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, “I’ve worked with a lot of good coaches.  Each step that I took from
defensive assistant to receiver coach to quarterback coach has kind of
been a natural progression.  This is just the next step.”

James Walker of ESPN.com thinks that the starting Steelers linebackers are very good, but there’s not much depth.

Five reasons to doubt the Texans’ chances of making the playoffs.

Colts QB Peyton Manning discusses the Manning Passing Academy.

A profile of Jaguars G Vince Manuwai charts his journey to the NFL.

David Climer of the Tennessean believes Titans QB Vince Young lost his mentor when Steve McNair died.

Broncos QB Kyle Orton and WR Brandon Stokely joined former Bronco Rulon Jones for a visit to an air force base last week.

Chiefs TE Brad Cottam hasn’t made the most of his opportunity to replace TE Tony Gonzalez.

The Raiders are packaging tickets to their home game with the Broncos with those to a woman’s MMA fight.  [Editor's note:  Apparently, the goal was to ensure that customers would have a chance to take in some actual athletic talent.]

Tim Hasselbeck of ESPN calls Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson a player under pressure to perform in 2009.

Adam Schein of FOXSports.com thinks the Cowboys need to prioritize the ground game in 2009.

Said Giants CB Kevin Dockery, “I want to get a lot of picks.  So far, I’ve set my goal at five.  Five is reasonable.  At least three returned for a touchdown.”  [Editor's note:  That's reasonable, too.]

Bucky Brooks of NFL.com ranks Eagles QB Donovan McNabb third among NFL signal callers.

Redskins QB Chase Daniel says he has a lot of experience dealing with people who doubt his abilities as a quarterback.

KC Joyner of the New York Times doesn’t think Jay Cutler is the answer to the Bears quarterbacking woes.

Could Nick Harris give the Lions an opportunity to call more fake punts?

Packers RB Ryan Grant credits his father with instilling a competitive nature from an early age.

Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com doesn’t think QB Brett Favre has any incentive to commit to the Vikings now.  

Mark Bradley of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reacts to Sporting News‘ prediction that the Falcons will go to the NFC Championship Game.

Said J.J. Jansen of competing for the Panthers’ long snapping job, “It’s a little different being a long snapper because
you’re not really competing against a person; there’s not a man across
the line you’re trying to beat — you’re just trying to be the best you
can be.”

Will the Buccaneers sign WR Antonio Bryant to a long-term contract before Wednesday’s deadline?  [Editor's note:  Yes, if they can find a way to do it without spending any money.]

Brian Baldinger and Brian Billick of NFL.com discuss the impact of coaching changes on the Cardinals.

Rams G Richie Incognito could earn a lot of money if he can put an end to his ill-timed penalties.

Tom FitzGerald of the San Francisco Chronicle talks to 49ers fans about different potential stadium locations.

The return of CB Ken Lucas fits the Seahawks’ goal of getting bigger in the secondary.