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Saturday morning one-liners

Sam Bradford

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford gets up slowly after being hit while throwing by Washington Redskins nose tackle Barry Cofield during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

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LB Kelvin Sheppard is excited about an increased role with the Bills.

Dolphins coach Tony Sparano can’t explain why the team isn’t forcing turnovers.

Patriots DL Ron Brace is looking forward to making up for lost time on the PUP list.

If DE Mike DeVito can’t play, the Jets will start rookie Kenrick Ellis in his place.

With Jimmy Smith and Chris Carr getting healthier, the Ravens pass defense is looking stronger.

Former NFL quarterbacks like what they’ve seen from Bengals QB Andy Dalton.

Browns coach Pat Shurmur yanked RB Montario Hardesty out of practice on Friday after he dropped a pass.

DE Brett Keisel has held off the young players the Steelers brought in over the last few years.

The Texans still haven’t decided who will return kicks for them on Sunday.

Colts WR Reggie Wayne will be in his hometown on Sunday night.

T Guy Whimper has been a constant on the Jaguars offensive line this season.

Titans coach Mike Munchak doesn’t know if the team will have someone at Terrell Owens’ workout.

Jake Plummer empathizes with the position QB Kyle Orton finds himself in with the Broncos.

The Chiefs expect to have a physical game on their hands against Oakland.

Raiders QB Jason Campbell is trying to stay positive despite his injury and the likelihood that he’ll be looking for work this offseason.

DB Dante Hughes’ play in the nickel has earned him praise from Chargers coach Norv Turner.

Said Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, “I mean, I saw Superman I and II but never saw the third one. I know Lawrence Taylor is obviously a fantastic player, but the best player I’ve ever seen on defense is DeMarcus Ware without a doubt.”

Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul was fined $10,000 for roughing Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Jason Babin has been a major producer on the Eagles defensive line.

The Redskins defense has only been able to recover three of the 14 fumbles they’ve caused this season.

QB Jay Cutler would be happy to see WR Earl Bennett back on the field for the Bears.

Even though they risk giving up big plays, the Lions defense will remain aggressive.

The Packers offense isn’t seeing too many blitzes.

Injuries in the Vikings secondary are a big concern for the defense this weekend.

Falcons K Matt Bryant is two field goals away from tying the franchise record for consecutive makes.

WR Steve Smith will renew his rivalry with CB DeAngelo Hall when the Panthers face the Redskins.

Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael discussed how offensive playcalling will work with Sean Payton in the booth.

WR Preston Parker has been a pleasant surprise for the Buccaneers.

Expect to see a lot of RB Beanie Wells when the Cardinals have the ball this Sunday.

Mike Sando of ESPN.com thinks the Rams should keep QB Sam Bradford on the bench.

49ers coach Jim Harbaugh seems to have learned a lot from his years playing for Bo Schembechler.

Danny O’Neil of the Seattle Times thinks Sunday is Seahawks QB Charlie Whitehurst’s best chance to prove he can be a viable starting quarterback.