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Sunday morning one-liners

Ben Roethlisberger

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger shoots video as players meet with family members and friends before practice on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in Fort Worth, Texas. Roethlisberger is wearing the jersey of defensive end Brett Keisel. The Steelers will play the Green Bay Packers in NFL football Super Bowl XLV Sunday, Feb. 6. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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The discussion Bills WR Andre Reed’s Hall of Fame candidacy included a discussion of the overall backlog of receivers on the ballot.

Someone involved in the Dolphins coaching search reportedly found Mike Tomlin “too hip-hop” in 2007.

Patriots players have a higher opinion of the field at Gilette Stadium than they did in past seasons.

Curtis Martin said that he’d feel OK about waiting to go into the Hall of Fame until 2012 if he gets to go in alongside Bill Parcells, his coach with the Jets and Patriots.

The length of practices became an issue for the Ravens toward the end of the season.

Brian Billick talks about the Bengals’ decision to hire Jay Gruden as their offensive coordinator.

WR Carlton Mitchell could still be part of the offensive plans for the Browns.

Ron Cook of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette believes QB Ben Roethlisberger will pay back his teammates on Sunday night for standing behind him.

Finding similarities between the Texans and the Super Bowl participants.

A look back at the first playoff step toward a Super Bowl title for the Colts.

The Jaguars are the last team to earn a victory over the Steelers in the postseason.

There’s some speculation about the Titans taking a look at Packers backup QB Matt Flynn during the offseason.

TE Shannon Sharpe hopes that more former Broncos join him in the Hall of Fame.

Former Chiefs and Saints T Willie Roaf’s Hall of Fame candidacy was discussed for 11 minutes on Saturday.

Former Raiders WR Tim Brown’s chances of getting into the Hall of Fame don’t figure to get better next year.

Chargers tight ends coach Jason Michael is part of a Kentucky coaching tree.

Deion Sanders made the Hall of Fame, but the Cowboys may owe more to classmate Ed Sabol.

Giants LB Michael Boley had right shoulder surgery at the end of the season.

Former Redskins LB Chris Hanburger was asked about his clothesline tackling after getting voted into the Hall of Fame, and said that opponents who didn’t like it could “duck their head.”

There are plenty of questions raised by the promotion of Juan Castillo to defensive coordinator.

Don’t look for another offseason spending spree for the Bears.

Former Cowboys executive Gil Brandt compared Lions coach Jim Schwartz to Tom Landry in terms of his ability to “understand the complete spectrum” of the NFL.

Packers S Charlie Peprah’s family took quite a journey from Ghana to watching him in the Super Bowl.

Vikings LB E.J. Henderson earned his third-place finish in voting for Comeback Player of the Year.

Owner Arthur Blank offered congratulations to Deion Sanders on becoming the first player drafted by the Falcons to make it to Canton.

Wonder no more about how members of the Panthers see the Super Bowl playing out.

Saints fans were looking back on the last day of their favorite team’s reign as Super Bowl champions.

Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy plans to lose 15 pounds this offseason.

Could Marc Bulger be part of the quarterback picture for the Cardinals?

Said Todd Lyght of former Rams teammate Marshall Faulk, “He is the best player that I ever played against, and he’s the best player I ever played with.”

A look at the financial climate facing the 49ers and other California teams as they try for new stadiums.

Given the quality of the Hall of Fame class, it’s tough to argue that Seahawks DT Cortez Kennedy was snubbed on Saturday.