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Wednesday morning one-liners

Tim Shaw, Mardy Gilyard

St. Louis Rams’ Mardy Gilyard, right, is upended by Tennessee Titans linebacker Tim Shaw, left, while returning a kick during the first quarter of an NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Jerry Sullivan of the Buffalo News thinks Bills RB Fred Jackson is paying the price for G.M. Buddy Nix’s mistake.

The Dolphins know that their offense needs to be more open than it was last season.

A date with the Lions should be a good test of the Patriots offensive line.

Jets K Nick Folk said he is focusing on the regular season instead of training camp competition with Nick Novak.

T Bryant McKinnie’s relationships with several members of the Ravens paved the way for his signing.

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is excited by the addition of S Taylor Mays.

The Browns look like they’ve finally found their quarterback in Colt McCoy.

Steelers CB Ike Taylor is back at practice, but his injured thumb will keep him out of contact drills.

The Texans probably won’t use S Danieal Manning as a kick returner.

Former Colts DL Art Donovan got back the 1958 NFL Championship ring stolen from him in Hong Kong in 1977.

Peter King of SI.com likes what he sees on the Jaguars defensive line.

The Titans have changed defensive schemes, but they can still rush the passer.

Conditioning runs made their return to Broncos practice.

The losses of defensive linemen Shaun Smith and Ron Edwards could make the Chiefs defense less productive this season.

The Raiders are redoubling their efforts to improve their run defense.

Rookie WR Vincent Brown is taking a crash course in the Chargers offense.

Are the Cowboys football’s version of Jennifer Aniston?

The Giants are looking for cornerbacks willing to sign for the veteran minimum.

Will the Eagles move Todd Herremans from guard to tackle?

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan is full of praise for WR Anthony Armstrong.

Ross Tucker of ESPN.com thinks the NFL should applaud Lions DT Ndamukong Suh’s aggressiveness instead of fining him.

Packers WR Randall Cobb’s availability for the opener is in question thanks to contusions on both his knees.

There’s little drama at Vikings camp thanks to coach Leslie Frazier.

Falcons CB Dunta Robinson’s hamstring injury will likely force him to miss Saturday’s game against the Steelers.

Said Warren Moon of Panthers QB Cam Newton, “I think I’m pulling for him a little bit more than the others because I probably put my neck out on the line a little bit more for him than I have for any of the other guys as far as defending him in the media and things like that.”

Saints G Carl Nicks and RB Mark Ingram both missed Tuesday’s practice with knee injuries the team believes are minor.

The Buccaneers have shown equal parts promise and question marks in the first two preseason games.

LB O’Brien Schofield has cut down on mental errors after a conversation with Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt.

Rams WR Mardy Gilyard has shown improvement during the first two preseason games.

49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio needs to see more of CB Shawntae Spencer in action before he can decide on a starter opposite Carlos Rogers.

CB Brandon Browner and S Josh Pinkard look like they can help the Seahawks secondary this season.