Saturday morning one-liners

Bills DE Aaron Maybin is confident he can get to Patriots QB Tom Brady on Monday night.

The Dolphins are hoping to get more sacks from DE Kendall Langford this season.

Patriots DE Jarvis Green isn't feeling overwhelmed by replacing Richard Seymour.

Jets DT Kris Jenkins promised that he won't wear down as much during his second year playing in a 3-4 defense.

Even though CB Chris McAlister is reportedly moving to Maryland, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said he's not rejoining the team.

Bengals LB Dhani CB David Jones won't be in uniform on Sunday.

Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer looks back at the Browns' decision to draft T Joe Thomas instead of RB Adrian Peterson.

Said Steelers WR Hines Ward, "For us to go out and sling it 40, 50 times [a game], it's not going to happen.  We've got two great running backs.  It's just a matter of working at it, because when the weather gets bad, we're going to depend on those guys."

The Texans placed RB Andre Hall on waivers to clear a spot for CB Dunta Robinson.

Colts C Kyle DeVan is enjoying a much bigger paycheck after making the jump from af2.

Jaguars special teams coach Russ Purnell said he has no special motivation this weekend despite being fired by the Colts.

Titans coach Jeff Fisher said that the team is going to focus on improving "the little things" after Thursday night's loss.

Said Broncos coach Josh McDaniels of WR Brandon Marshall, "I don't want to talk about what his mindset is, that's for him. But he's had a good week of practice, he's practiced hard, he's doing everything we're asking him to do and we're excited about being able to put all those guys on the field together."

Chiefs DE Tyson Jackson feels he's nearly caught up after missing the first week of training camp before signing a contract.

Raiders RB Justin Fargas missed practice with a hamstring injury.

Said Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson, "I feel I have a lot more winning inside. A lot of my career, I spent a lot of it losing, you know, a lot of games, and so now I'm at a point where we have a good team and we can win a lot of games."

The Cowboys answered some fan complaints about their new stadium.

Giants coach Tom Coughlin confirmed that WR Hakeem Nicks would play a role in the offense on Sunday.

Eagles K David Akers is eager to get back on the field so he can try to erase memories of the NFC title game.

Redskins coach Jim Zorn has several choices to make about which players will be on the active roster.

K Robbie Gould, LS Patrick Mannelly and P Brad Maynard give the Bears a reliable trio of specialists.

Third-round pick WR Derrick Williams isn't likely to see much time as a kick returner or as a member of the Lions offense.

The Packers haven't shown any interest in available quarterbacks, and say they'd elevate QB Brian Brohm from the practice squad if a need arises.

Vikings coach Brad Childress said that they'll only scratch the surface of possible ways to use WR Percy Harvin on Sunday.

PR Eric Weems is the only significant new piece on the Falcons special teams units.

The Panthers will start the same offensive line for two straight seasons for only the second time in their history.

Said Saints DE Charles Grant of yesterday's court decision, "What happens, happens. Right now, all you need to be focused on is Detroit. Can we get this one win against Detroit on the way to the Super Bowl? That's it. That's a done dollar."

Buccaneers DT Ryan Sims didn't practice because of a "team decision" and Roy Miller took first-team snaps in his absence.

WR Anquan Boldin's availability on Sunday will impact who returns kicks for the Cardinals.

Said Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo of LB Chris Draft's release, "Dave [Vorbora] will step right in there and hopefully we won't skip a beat."

49ers coach Mike Singletary said that after Isaac Bruce and Josh Morgan, the team's wide receivers will be used in different ways from week to week.

Injured Seahawks T Walter Jones and C Chris Spencer ran and did footwork drills during Friday's practice.
         
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7 Responses to "Saturday morning one-liners"

  1. Poo Flinging Monkey says: September 12, 2009 10:20 AM

    "Bengals LB Dhani Jones won't be in uniform on Sunday."

    Ahem... DAVID Jones.

  2. PurpleNGold says: September 12, 2009 11:50 AM

    Vikes offensive plan:
    "they'll only scratch the surface"
    just like last season.

  3. fellorio says: September 12, 2009 1:41 PM

    I know I'm getting old, but I just can't remember the last time Hinds Ward said something intelligent.

  4. Darth Ringo says: September 12, 2009 1:59 PM

    "The Cowboys answered some fan complaints about their new stadium."

    ... And then Jerry Jones had the fans executed for blasphemy.

  5. mnmaverick says: September 12, 2009 7:36 PM

    Chilly scratches his Crystal Balls hoping for a dose of conventional wisdom.

  6. jimicos says: September 14, 2009 5:12 PM

    K Robbie Gould, LS Patrick Mannelly and P Brad Maynard give the Bears a reliable trio of specialists.

    -----------------------------

    Hindsight's 20/20, right Josh?

  7. Josh Alper says: September 14, 2009 6:20 PM

    Jimicos - Well played, sir.

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