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Thursday morning one-liners

Bruce Irvin, Khalil Mack

Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) is congratulated by defensive end Khalil Mack (52) after sacking Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Bills RB Mike Gillislee is among the league’s best in short-yardage.

Dolphins LB Mike Hull is preparing to start if Kiko Alonso cannot.

Patriots QB Tom Brady has heard from lots of people regarding his wins record, but not the league office.

Jets WR Brandon Marshall has coach Todd Bowles’ back.

Ravens WR Steve Smith makes fun of Dolphins for complaining about grass.

A look at how the Bengals get their plays in from the sideline.

Browns QB Robert Griffin III is moved by coach Hue Jackson’s emotions.

Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell and Bills counterpart LeSean McCoy are doing the mutual respect thing.

Texans WR Jaelen Strong has performed well against the Colts in the past.

Colts LB D’Qwell Jackson’s suspension creates multiple problems.

Uh-oh, the Jaguars are having meetings to figure out what’s wrong with their offense.

Titans QB Marcus Mariota doesn’t want to be near Von Miller (Nothing personal, Von).

Broncos OLB Von Miller even gets sacks on his day off.

The Chiefs are rotating their defensive linemen in shifts like a hockey team.

Raiders pass-rushers Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin feed off each other.

The Chargers might be a lot of things, but they aren’t quitters under Mike McCoy.

A Cowboys Super Bowl tattoo. What could possibly go wrong?

The Giants have to wonder about the return of DE Jason Pierre-Paul, in the short term and the long.

Eagles players are having a hard time knowing what to make of coach Doug Pederson’s questions of effort.

Washington’s practice was complicated by the fact the injury list was a long one.

Bears QB Matt Barkley earned points with his coach, primarily by not turning the ball over.

The pendulum on Lions coach Jim Caldwell’s future swings pretty regularly.

The Packers may try to exploit the Seahawks’ sudden issue in the middle.

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer didn’t want to talk much about his eyes.

The Falcons aren’t ready to rule out WR Julio Jones.

Panthers TE Greg Olsen said any talk of a divide in their locker room is “utter nonsense.”

The Saints are showing new things on defense — like actually playing defense.

The Buccaneers could lighten RB Doug Martin’s workload this weekend.

The Cardinals are looking to end their road woes in Miami.

Rams QB Jared Goff could become a Matt Ryan-type.

49ers DL Quinton Dial sat out of practice with an elbow injury.

Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett is back to playing a big role.