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Friday morning one-liners

Mike McNeill, Bruce Carter, Brandon Carr

St. Louis Rams tight end Mike McNeill (89) is stopped by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Bruce Carter (54) and defensive back Brandon Carr (39) during the secon half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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If you’re flying JetBlue into Buffalo, your pilot might be former Bills T Justin Cross.

It won’t be enough for Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill to just be the most improved quarterback in 2013.

The Patriots linebackers think they will be a more effective group in their second year together.

Said Jets offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg of coaching near New York City, “It’s only the epicenter of the world. I never consciously thought about it but subconsciously I think I always wanted to coach in New York. Give it a whirl in New York, and here was the opportunity.”

There could be more work for Ravens tight ends in 2013.

DE Margus Hunt could have a hard time making the gameday roster for the Bengals.

Chuck Klosterman of Grantland went behind the scenes with the Browns before and during the first round of the draft.

RB Le’Veon Bell’s mother is a Steelers fan, so she already got her Mother’s Day present during the draft.

Texans DE J.J. Watt’s definitely a celebrity now: There was a Twitter hoax involving him and a car crash.

Colts G Hugh Thornton had to deal with the murder of his mother and sister when he was a teenager.

WR Mike Brown will spend a second straight summer trying to make the Jaguars.

Titans CB Jason McCourty is prepared to play more press coverage this season.

Broncos rookies get their first taste of the NFL this weekend.

Will Shields thinks Chiefs rookie Eric Fisher should be able to handle either left or right tackle.

Could S Charles Woodson wind up back with the Raiders?

Steve Williams could be the Chargers’ slot cornerback next season.

Cowboys CB Brandon Carr is looking forward to playing with more physicality in the team’s new defense.

Giants OL Justin Pugh says that he’s driven by pride.

Three former Temple players will be trying out for the Eagles.

What is the best option at right tackle for the Redskins?

QB Matt Blanchard will be at Bears rookie minicamp this weekend.

Lions LB Stephen Tulloch is excited to play with DL Jason Jones again.

LB Andy Mulumba came late to football, but may be athletic enough to stick with the Packers as an undrafted free agent.

Wondering whether QB Christian Ponder really deserved the same credit for the Vikings’ playoff run as RB Adrian Peterson.

The Falcons waived K Casey Barth and CB Momo Thomas after signing them as undrafted free agents.

Former Penn State QB Matt McGloin will try out for the Panthers at their rookie minicamp.

The Saints will have former LSU K Josh Jasper trying out for them this weekend.

Where are the members of the 2002 Buccaneers Super Bowl champions now?

The Cardinals are counting on CB Patrick Peterson to help Tyrann Mathieu make in the NFL.

Rams coach Jeff Fisher stresses the importance of relating to younger players on their terms.

With a new stadium coming soon, some 49ers fans are already nostalgic about Candlestick Park.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll will be looking for work ethic first when evaluating rookies at minicamp.