Saturday morning one-liners

The Bills' kick coverage teams have improved dramatically over the last two weeks.

The Dolphins are getting less production from their tight ends in the passing game than they got last season.

Said Patriots S Brandon Meriweather, "You can learn from everybody. [LB] Jerod [Mayo], he studies the game a lot. He's very professional, and that's pretty much what I learned from him - how to be more professional."

Jets TE Dustin Keller is hopeful that he'll have a good game against a Dolphins defense that's struggled to stop opposing tight ends.

The Ravens secondary could have their hands full trying to stop Broncos WR Brandon Marshall.

It's not the group they thought they'd have this season, but the Bengals are happy with the play of their tight ends.

Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll won't rule out using Joshua Cribbs as a running back.

If DE Travis Kirschke is unable to play after the bye week, the Steelers will use Nick Eason as the starting defensive end.

Texans offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan has started calling his tight end "Awesome Owen Daniels."

Colts QB Peyton Manning was a limited participant during practice, but only so that he could rest and not because he's injured.

Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio, citing competitive advantage, offered no insight into who would start at cornerback in place of Rashean Mathis.

Titans WR Nate Washington said that the biggest difference between Kerry Collins and Vince Young is that plays won't die with Young at quarterback.

Broncos C Casey Wiegmann will make his 134th consecutive start Sunday and has played every snap in every one of those games.

Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star thinks the Chiefs can learn from RB Larry Johnson's mistakes.

It remains to be seen if Raiders S Michael Huff's return to the starting lineup is a permanent move or not.

Bill Williamson of ESPN.com wonders if the Chargers will test Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha again on Sunday.

Said Cowboys QB Tony Romo, "[WR] Roy [Williams] works his butt off at practice. He performs out there daily. I don't see any reason why he's not going to have a very successful rest of the season. I'm not going to shy away from him, because he shows me on a consistent, daily basis that he does so many good things. It will happen."

Giants LB Antonio Pierce still considers Eagles QB Michael Vick a threat even though he hasn't done much so far this season.

If Macho Harris isn't able to play on Sunday because of an ankle injury, the Eagles will start Sean Jones at free safety.

The Redskins have made general counsel David Donovan their new chief operating officer.

The Bears elected K Robbie Gould and WR Rashied Davis as their alternate NFLPA representatives.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz said that the decision to bench CB Phillip Buchannon wasn't meant to be a wake-up call.

Rookie FB Quinn Johnson could see a lot of playing time Sunday if the Packers opt for a power rushing attack.

Vikings wide receivers expect to see more aggressive play from Packers cornerbacks than they saw in the first game.

Ross Tucker of SI.com thinks that the Falcons defensive linemen need to have the game of their lives against the Saints.

Panthers QB Jake Delhomme will try to exorcise the demons of his poor playoff performance against the Cardinals on Sunday.

Saints RB Mike Bell is okay with being patient while waiting for his chance to carry the ball.

Said Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris, "We had a spirited practice right before they go get a little break. We have time to heal up. We have time for these guys to get off their feet, time for other guys to fight those little nicks and injuries that come halfway through the season."

Weight loss has coincided with a rise in performance by Cardinals DE Alan Branch.

It looks like WR Brandon Gibson will suit up for the Rams for the first time this weekend.

Said 49ers T Joe Staley of Colts DE Dwight Freeney, "He's short and explosive and has good leverage. You have to be consistent with where you put your punches. It will be fun. I'm excited to play him."

The Seahawks aren't giving any indication about how much CB Marcus Trufant will play against the Cowboys.