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Friday morning one-liners

Jeremy Langford, Devin McCourty

Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford runs past New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty (32) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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WR Walter Powell is making a strong case for a Bills roster spot.

Ryan Lochte’s misadventures in Brazil are reminiscent of former Dolphins DT Alfred Oglesby’s misadventures at training camp in 1992.

DT Anthony Johnson played well for the Patriots on Thursday.

Can Bryce Petty do enough to become the Jets’ No. 2 quarterback?

Said Ravens LB Terrell Suggs of getting into shape, “I like my fried chicken, my pizza, my peaches and my Gefilte fish. I had to cut all that out. I still eat the peaches, though, and a little bit of the fish but that’s about it.”

Bengals K Mike Nugent wasn’t happy with his efforts on Thursday night.

Coach Hue Jackson wants to see better tackling from the Browns defense.

C Maurkice Pouncey felt good in his return to game action for the Steelers.

Texans C Nick Martin left Thursday’s practice with an ankle injury.

The Colts are close to getting DT Henry Anderson back on the field.

Two days of practices with the Buccaneers leaves less need for the Jaguars to play their starters for several series on Saturday.

S Kevin Byard wants a shot at returning punts for the Titans.

Broncos LB Von Miller wants “some good feels” in Saturday’s game against the 49ers.

Starters will be playing a half for the Chiefs on Saturday.

Stopping the run was a problem for the Raiders on Thursday night.

Rookie TE Hunter Henry has found a spot on the Chargers offense.

Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli has a big job on his hands this year.

Coach Ben McAdoo’s statement when he was hired that he wouldn’t tolerate domestic violence is drawing attention with K Josh Brown still on the Giants roster.

WR Dorial Green-Beckham is looking forward to starting over with the Eagles.

The Redskins hope their run game gets going on Friday night.

RB Jeremy Langford showed well in the Bears’ second preseason outing.

The Lions didn’t look good as a whole on Thursday, but WR Marvin Jones showed well.

A young Packers secondary is showing signs of maturing.

Vikings DE Everson Griffen says T Matt Kalil is playing better than ever.

Did Falcons P Matt Bosher get hit with a cheap shot on Thursday night?

Back spasms continue to be an issue for Panthers TE Greg Olsen.

Saints WR Michael Thomas got a nice compliment from DeAndre Hopkins.

The Buccaneers responded to coach Dirk Koetter’s criticism with more energy in practice.

There have been good and bad signs from Cardinals rookies this summer.

The Rams got a visit from a couple of Yankees.

The 49ers like T Trent Brown’s mix of size and athleticism.

Seahawks QB Trevone Boykin couldn’t make it two Hail Marys in a row.