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Thursday morning one-liners

Matt Schaub

Oakland Raiders quarterback Matt Schaub walks among Raiders’ teammates during a minicamp in Alameda, Calif., Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Schaub was acquired by the Raiders from the Houston Texans for a sixth-round pick in the 2014 draft. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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The pregame pep-talk Ray Lewis gave the Bills last week didn’t work.

New Dolphins DE Quinton Coples is glad to be in Miami, and in a 4-3 again.

The Patriots are going to have to rely on their defense, and that might be OK.

Jets CB Dee Milliner could be the next Quinton Coples.

Ravens QB Matt Schaub has remained ready for his next chance, which comes now.

Bengals receivers don’t always expect Andy Dalton passes (or the Spanish Inquisition).

New Browns backup QB Austin Davis is ready if they need him.

The Steelers are nearly winless in Seattle.

The Texans know Drew Brees can create problems.

The Colts are taking a look at new options with 12 guys on the injury report.

Jaguars QB Blake Bortles is on pace to set a number of records.

For the Titans, even home games feel like road games.

Broncos S T.J. Ward thinks full-time officials are becoming a necessity.

The Chiefs are still running well, despite losing their best runner.

Raiders WR Amari Cooper knows his drops are a “big deal.”

Chargers coach Mike McCoy walked out of his press conference yesterday.

This is different: Cowboys LB Sean Lee was nominated for a sportsmanship award.

Giants LG Justin Pugh has shown “very little” improvement from his concussion.

Stopping the run will be a priority for the Eagles today.

Washington is dealing with communication issues because of change in the middle of the line.

The Bears have shown more progress than perhaps their record would indicate.

The Lions are hoping they can turn recent wins into a longer streak.

The weather might be the only thing to dampen the Packers’ festive night.

The Vikings are playing solid defense, and they won’t sacrifice that for more turnovers.

The Falcons aren’t sweating Matt Ryan’s recent slump.

The Panthers appear covered at long snapper today.

Saints coach Sean Payton said he couldn’t continue the “status quo” with former defensive coordinator Rob Ryan.

The Buccaneers are relevant again, thanks to Jameis Winston.

The Cardinals are depending on young players, and they’re coming through.

The Rams game in London next year would violate their stadium lease in St. Louis, if they’re there.

49ers LB Ahmad Brooks is in the league’s concussion protocol.

Seahawks LB Bruce Irvin isn’t expected to make it back from his knee injury this week.