Allen Wilson of the Buffalo News speculates that QB Brian Brohm’s arrival might push Trent Edwards out the door for the Bills.
WR Wes Welker’s presence in the lineup figures to make the Patriots offense better than it was in their first meeting with the Jets.
The Jets might use WR Jerricho Cotchery as their punt returner this week.
The Ravens offense isn’t generating enough big plays.
Third down situations have brought out the best in the Bengals defense.
Browns P Dave Zastudil might need surgery to repair the knee injury that landed him on injured reserve.
Said Steelers DE Brett Keisel of DE Aaron Smith’s injury, “I know it was an opportunity for me to step up and show my teammates
what I was capable of and that we can still keep this bus moving.”
David Barron of the Houston Chronicle thinks the Texans are catching the Titans at precisely the wrong time.
The Colts don’t have a dangerous option in the return game.
Jaguars LB Justin Durant suffered a concussion against the Jets last weekend and hasn’t practiced at all this week.
Said Titans LB Keith Bulluck, “We are a 3-6 team with nothing to lose, and I know they have playoff
aspirations. So we are really looking to coming down to Houston and
destroying all playoff hopes and aspirations they have.”
Said Broncos coach Josh McDaniels of QB Chris Simms, “And those are the kinds of things that make you
believe in a kid like this, that went through an injury the way he did.
And now he`s brought himself back, he`s gained all the weight back,
he`s strong, he`s healthy, he`s got a great attitude and approach as a
backup quarterback.”
WR Lance Long is trying to make the most of the chance provided by the Chiefs.
Said Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski, “I would like to say I bring some leadership and command of the huddle, a little spice to the game, maybe a little athleticism.”
Injuries have revealed great depth at linebacker for the Chargers.
Alan Ball will make his first start for the Cowboys in place of Ken Hamlin at free safety.
The Giants had all 53 players participating in practice for the first time all season.
It looks like Joe Mays will be the next to try to fill the Eagles’ hole at middle linebacker.
In nine career games with 20 carries, Redskins RB Ladell Betts has run for at least 100 yards seven times.
Said Bears coach Lovie Smith, “There’s nothing else to say. We’re disappointed with where we are at
this point in our season. We’re anxious to play this game this week. We
need to get to the game.”
Lions coach Jim Schwartz thinks dropped passes have been contagious.
The Packers signed Mike Reilly, who made it to final cuts with the Steelers, to their practice squad.
Sean Jensen of the Pioneer Press thinks that the Vikings success could lead to them losing a coordinator or two in the offseason.
Falcons WR Brian Finneran was named the team’s nominee for the 2009 Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams called rookie Malcolm Jenkins a cornerback with the physicality of a safety.
Although they have problems on offense and defense, the Buccaneers have few complaints about their special teams.
Screen passes have played a big role in the Cardinals offense this season.
The Rams placed DL C.J. Ah You on injured reserve with a knee injury suffered in practice on Wednesday.
WR Michael Crabtree plays down the label, but based on the amount of times targeted he is already the 49ers’ number one receiver.
Said Seahawks TE John Carlson of having fewer catches this season, “As long as our offense is doing what we need to do, that’s the most
important thing. Obviously I want to make plays. I want to catch the
ball. But the team’s first, and if we’re scoring points and moving the
ball I’m all for it.”
Said Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski, “I would like to say I bring some leadership and command of the huddle, a little spice to the game, maybe a little athleticism…and I come from a long line of Polish quarterbacks like Ron Jaworski and Don Majkowski”
Maybe this merry-go-round with the MLB will finally get Reid to address the LB corps in the offseason – but probably not.
Said Broncos coach Josh McDaniels of QB Chris Simms, “And those are the kinds of things that make you believe in a kid like this…”
I’m sure this kid Simms appreciates such words of encouragement from his elders.
The Colts can have Antwaan Randle El. That should improve their return game.
Ladell Betts should finish the season as the starter. Clinton Portis needs to retire. He has been ineffective since midseason last year.
Q: What do you think of your offense?
Gradkowski (Raiders new QB): We have a lot of weapons. (Weapons?) A lot of weapons. (Weapons???) I know our guys are young, but they’re going to make plays. (When?!) They have been making plays in practice.(Are you f-ing kidding me. I can make plays in practice!) We just got to stay on course (No, change the course to playing well and winning), keep doing what we’re doing (No, change what you are doing cuz the other shit ain’t working!), keep working hard and things will fall into place (like the number one pick, again!).
There is no end in sight. Thank the maker that there are great stories (Mannin, Brees, Bengals etc) in the NFL to keep me happy while this ship is sinking!
RaiderChile, 5/5… Florio, when are you bringing the comment ratings back???
C.J. Ah You? Come on Josh, what’s his real name?