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Tuesday morning one-liners

Detroit Lions v Minnesota ViKings

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 11: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a 61-yard touchdown against the Detroit Lions November 11, 2012 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Lions 34-24. (Photo by Andy King/Getty Images)

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The Bills think WR Donald Jones is growing into a bigger role.

Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman says this week’s game against the Bills will test his team’s character.

Said Patriots DT Vince Wilfork, “We can always get better and do things a little differently. There are some scheme and fundamental things we’d like to clean up, but we got away with a ‘W’ to be 6-3. You’ve got to be proud of that.”

At least the Jets locker room is in better shape than last season.

After beating the Raiders, Ravens coach Jim Harbaugh had some praise for defensive coordinator Dean Pees.

Bengals coaches were happy with the effort of their defense on Sunday.

Browns WR Greg Little credits a meeting with former NBA player Alonzo Mourning for helping him become more focused.

The Steelers are going to have to experience life without QB Ben Roethlisberger.

The Titans will have to guard against a letdown with the Jaguars following the Bears on the schedule.

Injuries will force the healthy remaining Colts defenders to step up their games.

Jaguars DE George Selvie has taken advantage of his opportunity.

Using WR Kenny Britt more effectively is on the Titans’ to-do list.

The Broncos are concerned about RB Willis McGahee’s fumbles.

Sam Mellinger of the Kansas City Star calls the Chiefs getting a group celebration penalty for a touchdown called back by a different penalty the “Chiefs-est” thing of the season.

Raiders coach Dennis Allen thinks the team’s struggles stem from a combination of effort, scheme and talent.

The Chargers expect to be without DT Aubrayo Franklin for a while.

Bruce Carter and Sean Lee appear to have the Cowboys set for a long while at inside linebacker.

The Giants said injuries were only part of the reason why RB Ahmad Bradshaw saw less playing time last weekend.

Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer doesn’t think the Eagles using RB LeSean McCoy more would have changed the outcome of their loss to the Cowboys.

Redskins WR Santana Moss says he’s feeling well after recuperating from a concussion.

LB Nick Roach played a strong game for the Bears on Sunday night.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz praised the play of DT Ndamukong Suh against the Vikings.

Packers WR Greg Jennings wants to return faster than his doctors will allow.

Is Vikings RB Adrian Peterson better now than he was when he hurt his knee?

Falcons coaches don’t score well on this report card from Sunday.

Another firing in Carolina could foreshadow the end for coach Ron Rivera.

Said Saints T Jermon Bushrod, “The way that we started out this season, for us to be in this position right now is hats off to our guys for not packing it in, for continuing to take this thing one day at a time, one week at a time, and continue to grind.”

The Buccaneers could point to their big advantage in turnover ratio as part of the reason for their winning streak.

There will be tweaks made to the Cardinals coming out of the bye week.

Coach Jeff Fisher defended his clock management late in regulation in the Rams’ loss.

49ers coach Jim Harbaugh spoke to a group of high school coaches on Monday.

Coach Pete Carroll would like to see better efforts on the road from the Seahawks.