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Thursday morning one-liners

Bills first-round pick C.J. Spiller says he’s “real close” and “talks often” with Saints RB Reggie Bush.

The Dolphins didn’t invent the Wildcat; Walter Payton was dominating out of the formation long ago.

In Madden 11, the Patriots’ Tom Brady leads all AFC East quarterbacks with a rating of 95.

Jets CB Darrelle Revis held opposing quarterbacks to a 33-percent completion rate on passes thrown in his direction last season.

Ravens CB Lardarius Webb isn’t taking a vacation because he’s rehabbing a torn ACL at the team’s complex.

Bengals first-round pick Jermaine Gresham had enjoyed his time at the Rookie Symposium.

Browns QB Jake Delhomme admits that his 2009 season “football-wise, wasn’t fun.”

NFL.com’s Gil Brandt suggests that first-round pick Maurkice Pouncey, a college center, could be the Steelers’ replacement for injured OT Willie Colon.

Texans TE Owen Daniels believes Houston will “absolutely” be a playoff team this season.

Colts DT Antonio Johnson says that playing defensive line for Indianapolis is “a team effort.”

Jaguars first-round pick Tyson Alualu says being at the Rookie Symposium with veteran NFL players “really is helpful.”

Titans rookie LB Rennie Curran is excited to meet starting middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch, who to this point has stayed away from offseason workouts.

According to Mike Klis of the Denver Post, the Broncos’ No. 1 concern for the 2010 season is their offensive line.

The Kansas City Chiefs are hosting this year’s third annual USA Football coaching school, and are looking to fill open spots.

The Drug Enforcement Agency claims that its investigation of the Chargers “has nothing to do whatsoever” with former Chargers S Kevin Ellison’s May arrest for Vicodin possession.

The Cowboys saw more passes out of four-receiver sets than any team in the NFC last season.

Giants OT David Diehl hinted in a questionnaire with the Newark Star-Ledger that he’d be unhappy if asked to play a position other than left tackle in 2010.

Eagles coach Andy Reid is currently on a USO Tour in Germany.

The Washington Post breaks down the pros and cons of a potential Redskins trade for WR Vincent Jackson.

The Bears’ offensive line reportedly “seems to be operating smoother, faster, and more technically sound” during offseason workouts.

Some reason for concern in Detroit: Statistics show rookie running backs are are highly susceptible to injury.

According to board-certified orthopedic specialist Dr. Brian Eckenrode, it’s “certainly a possibility” that Packers WR Donald Driver’s surgically-repaired knees will trouble him into the season.

Former Vikings WR Cris Carter is completely confident that QB Brett Favre will return to the NFL in 2010.

The Baltimore Sun‘s power rankings have the Atlanta Falcons as the 13th-best team in the league.

Saints DBs Darren Sharper and Roman Harper will host a football camp at Rummel High School in late July.

Free agent pickup Sean Jones is expected to be the Bucs’ starting strong safety this season.

Cardinals OG Taitusi Lutui will get his U.S. Citizenship on Friday. [Editor’s note: Hopefully he can get through the doors to the courtroom.]

The 49ers are a favorite on the preseason magazine circuit.