Tuesday morning one-liners

George Wilson’s 2007 transition from wide receiver to safety has paid off for the 2009 Bills defense.

The Dolphins have used Nate Garner as a jack of all trades as a reserve offensive lineman.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick lost both his challenges on Sunday and hasn’t won one since Week 2.

Jets CB Donald Strickland sustained a concussion on a block by Patriots T Mark LeVoir, and said Monday it should have been flagged as a helmet-to-helmet hit.

Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun thinks it’s time for the Ravens to jazz up their offense.

Bengals DT Domata Peko deemed himself day-to-day as a result of a sprained MCL in his left knee.

Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer thinks the Browns should focus on more than the final moments of their loss to the Lions.

The Steelers are minus-5 in turnovers, a statistic which may help explain why they’ve already equaled last year’s loss total.

Colts president Bill Polian said that peaking too early “is not an issue” for his team.

Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports profiles paralyzed former Jaguars T Richard Collier and finds him “at peace” with the shooting that cost him his left leg and his NFL career.

Should the Broncos be giving QB Tom Brandstater more snaps during practice?

Said Chiefs S Jon McGraw of beating the Steelers, “Up until this game, we’ve been asked to believe that this was going to
work without having seen a lot of success. Now, having this, it gets maybe the guys that were on the fence to buy
in or believe this is headed in the right direction.”

QB Bruce Gradkowski got the headlines, but the Raiders defense was also worthy of praise after Sunday’s victory.

Chargers T Jeromey Clary’s season may be at risk because of a sprained ankle ligament.

The Cowboys released injured PR Allen Rossum and signed CB Cletis Gordon to the active roster.

Bob Raissman of the New York Daily News takes Giants owner John Mara to task for complaining about being scheduled to play Thanksgiving night.

Eagles LB Jeremiah Trotter looked much improved in pass coverage on Sunday night.

Redskins coach Jim Zorn tried Monday to defuse tension between the team’s offense and defense.

RB Khalil Bell made a splashy debut, but Bears coach Lovie Smith said RB Matt Forte was safe.

The Lions offensive line kept Browns DT Shaun Rogers from wreaking any havoc on Sunday.

With Al Harris out for the season, the Packers signed CB Josh Bell.

Vikings S Madieu Williams endowed $2 million to the University of Maryland to establish the Center for Global Health Initiatives.

The Falcons signed OL Blake Schlueter, a seventh-round pick by the Broncos in April, to their practice squad.

S Charles Godfrey and FB Brad Hoover are expected back in the lineup for the Panthers this week. 

The Saints placed CB Leigh Torrence on injured reserve to make room for CB Mike McKenzie.

The Buccaneers didn’t do a good job of clock management on Sunday.

Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said he has confidence in QB Matt Leinart’s ability to lead the offense.

Bryan Burwell of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch believes that QB Marc Bulger’s injury spells the end of his time with the Rams.

Don’t expect any major changes to the 49ers’ offensive scheme.

S Lawyer Milloy may get his first start since joining the Seahawks thanks to Deon Grant’s injured hand.