Wednesday morning one-liners

Bills S Jairus Byrd saw a doctor Monday about discomfort in the area where he had sports hernia surgery this summer.

The Dolphins re-signed TE John Nalbone, a fifth-round pick waived last week, to their practice squad.

DL Mike Wright will see more playing time for the Patriots with Jarvis Green out of the lineup.

There's reason to wonder why the Jets kept LB Vernon Gholston active instead of the more useful special-teams player Marques Murrell.

TE Todd Heap's return to health has meant a lot of time on the bench for Ravens TE L.J. Smith.

The Bengals signed T Gerald Cadogan to their practice squad.

The Browns waived DB Anthony Madison, who had two tackles in four games.

DE Ziggy Hood has made steady progress for the Steelers in his rookie season.

Said Texans LB DeMeco Ryans of the improved defense, "You don't see guys lying down. We fight, scratch and claw -- do anything it takes."

S Antoine Bethea's play has made the absence of S Bob Sanders a little easier for the Colts.

Said Jaguars DT Terrance Knighton of marketing his "Pot Roast" nickname, "I'm just gonna get in touch with my agent and tell him about it to see what he can do with it. I'm just hoping we can get a big TV game or something where they can say, "Big Pot Roast in the middle."  My family likes it, my girlfriend likes it.  It's cool."

Said Titans coach Jeff Fisher of QB Vince Young, "He has learned to take what's there, take the check-down, get rid of the ball or take off when it is time to go take off.  We've said all along he was developing."

Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno says he isn't pleased with the way he's played so far this season.

The Chiefs placed S Jarrad Page on injured reserve and signed CB Travis Daniels.

Former Raiders TE Jeremy Brigham is under investigation for assaulting another man during a youth football game.

The Chargers added LB James Holt from their practice squad and signed LB Jeremy Leman to the practice squad.

Cowboys PR Patrick Crayton will try to set an NFL record with a third straight punt return touchdown on Sunday.

Giants DE Justin Tuck thinks the defense is suffering communication problems that can be fixed easily.

Eagles S Sean Jones is making the most of his return to the starting lineup.

Throwing downfield hasn't worked well for the Redskins this season.

The Bears only have themselves to blame for their current offensive line problems.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz said that Kevin Smith will remain the primary running back.

Mike Vandernause of the Green Bay Press-Gazette takes Packers DT Johnny Jolly to task for not showing remorse for his headbutting penalty.

Vikings G Steve Hutchinson was called for a holding penalty for the first time since 2003 in Sunday's game.

Said Falcons QB Matt Ryan, "I've got to play better. As a quarterback, you've got to protect the football better, and I haven't done a great job of that the last couple of weeks."

Panthers FB Brad Hoover could miss two weeks with a high ankle sprain.

Even though they're winning, it would behoove the Saints to stop turning the ball over quite so much.

Buccaneers players are looking forward to wearing the team's old uniforms and honoring DE Lee Roy Selmon this weekend.

Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic thinks the Cardinals should sit WR Anquan Boldin because he can't keep playing at less than full strength.

Rams KR Danny Amendola and G Jacob Bell are trying to shake off the aftereffects of concussions.

The 49ers signed veteran CB Keith Smith and waived rarely used WR Michael Spurlock.

Jerry Brewer of the Seattle Times writes that the Seahawks have slipped from their perch as a good team remarkably quickly.