Sunday morning one-liners

The Bills run defense has its work cut out for it on Sunday.

The Dolphins released LB J.D. Folsom and signed TE Kory Sperry from their practice squad.

Patriots LB Tully Banta-Cain said it isn’t hard getting to Colts QB Peyton Manning, the issue is getting to him before he releases the ball.

When Sunday’s game begins, Jets DE Shaun Ellis will set the franchise record for most games played by a defensive lineman.

Monday night will be a big one for Ravens K Steve Hauschka.

Said Bengals linebackers coach Jeff FitzGerald, “These guys have been very level headed. That’s one thing that scares you about a team that
hasn’t won that much. The first thing that can happen is guys get
comfortable quick.”

Browns KR Josh Cribbs stepped in to help the son of one of his college coaches after the coach died.

Authorities in Pittsburgh are concerned about a raft of counterfeit tickets for Sunday’s game.

Texans LB DeMeco Ryans spoke to the Houston Chronicle about head injuries.

Colts TE Dallas Clark will try to improve on his lackluster results against the Patriots on Sunday night.

The Jaguars run defense should get tested in the Meadowlands on Sunday. 

So far, all is well with Titans QB Vince Young and offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger.

Broncos coach Josh McDaniels doesn’t think an early game on the East Coast is reason for concern.    

DE Wallace Gilberry has been a pleasant surprise for the Chiefs.

The Raiders are happy to have RB Darren McFadden and WR Chaz Schilens back in the lineup.

Chargers LB Shawne Merriman seemed shocked that the team listed him as questionable because he’s sure he’s playing on Sunday.

Cowboys players point to their overtime win against the Chiefs as the catalyst for their improved play.

The Giants are complaining about having to travel to Denver to play the Broncos.

The Eagles defense relishes the challenge of facing Chargers QB Philip Rivers.

On field and off, Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth is attracting a lot of attention.

Rick Morrissey of the Chicago Tribune believes the Bears must eat the contracts of coach Lovie Smith and G.M. Jerry Angelo to become a winning team.

Lions C Dominic Raiola reminisced about the many quarterbacks he has known.

The Packers special teams are on the spot after two straight poor performances.

Vikings T Bryant McKinnie is having one of his best seasons.

Falcons T Will Svitek has battled both shoulder injuries and Communism to get to the NFL.

Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald starts looking at what the 2010 Panthers might look like.

Said Saints DT Anthony Hargrove, “A lot of guys, if they get kicked out of the league, they don’t make it back. … I want to be an inspiration.”

The Buccaneers have gotten what they hoped for from TE Kellen Winslow thus far. 

A productive running game would help the Cardinals repeat as NFC West champs. 

To hang with the Saints, the Rams know they need to keep RB Steven Jackson on the field.

Gwen Knapp of the San Francisco Chronicle writes that the 49ers are still in the process of developing an identity.

Recent history suggests the Seahawks are going to have a hard time covering Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald.