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Saturday morning one-liners

Miles Austin, Keenan Clayton

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) runs against Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Keenan Clayton (57) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

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Stevie Johnson is trying to become the first Bills player with consecutive seasons of 1,000 receiving yards.

Patriots WR Wes Welker has taken a liking to Twitter.

The Ravens kick coverage units vow to do a better job than they’ve done in the first 15 games.

Bengals WR Jerome Simpson wants to move past last week’s flip into the end zone.

S Mike Adams would like to re-sign with the Browns as a free agent this offseason.

The Steelers have done a better job defending against the pass this season than they did in 2010.

Texans K Neil Rackers appears to have rebounded from struggles earlier this season.

The Colts have simplified their defense after switching coordinators.

The future of several Jaguars free agents is up in the air.

Veteran members of the Titans secondary hope this isn’t the last game they all play together.

WR Eric Decker has been a big play threat for the Broncos this season, but he’s gone four games without a catch of more than 23 yards.

Offensive red zone inefficiency has been a problem for the Chiefs all season. .

The Raiders could have signed T Jared Gaither before the season, but now they will have to beat him and the Chargers to have a shot at the playoffs.

Firing Norv Turner won’t fix everything that’s wrong with the Chargers.

Cowboys WR Miles Austin said QB Tony Romo’s accuracy was fine in practice on Friday.

The Giants plan to use rookie CB Prince Amukamara more on Sunday night.

Eagles DE Brandon Graham and S Nate Allen are looking forward to next season when they are further away from their injuries.

According to offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, the Redskins don’t need to add a quarterback familiar with the system.

The Bears are turning back to CB Tim Jennings in the starting lineup.

Practice was outside for the Lions as they prepared for Sunday in Lambeau Field.

Rookies have made an impact on the Packers roster this season.

Said Vikings DE Brian Robison, “It is strange. Even last year, we only won one game in the division. It’s kind of been a night-and-day difference. We went 12-4 in 2009 and it’s been downhill ever since.”

The Falcons would like to get on the right track momentum-wise before the start of the postseason.

The wife of former Panthers LB Chris Draft died of breast cancer.

Saints QB Drew Brees won the FedEx Air player of the week award for the second time this year.

S Tanard Jackson is happy that he got reinstated by the NFL, but dejected by the way the Buccaneers’ season has turned out.

Cardinals defensive coordinator Ray Horton said that the defense is “light years ahead” of where it was early this season.

Josh McDaniels doesn’t regret coming to the Rams as offensive coordinator.

The 49ers need contributions from new faces at wide receiver and tight end.

WR Deon Butler hopes to leave the Seahawks with a good impression in Week 17.