Friday Morning One-Liners

BasX · Mar 27, 2009

Said Bills CB Terrence McGee about CB Leodis McKelvin, “I know just watching him in practice. . . . He got better and better at making plays every day, and it showed out on the field.”

David Whiting faces the possibility of life in prison for pleading guilty to DUI manslaughter in a car accident after leaving a Dolphins game in 2006.

Patriots LB Tully Banta-Cain said that not much has changed around the Patriots since he left in 2007.

Said Jets QB Kellen Clemens, “It’s an interesting thing trying to be a major contributor to a football team, and then there’s always the rumors that are floating around and at times it can be distracting.”

Ravens DT Kelly Gregg thinks he’s ready to go after missing all of 2008 with a knee injury.

Louisville C Eric Wood, a Cincinnati native, could be C Eric Ghiaciuc’s replacement with the Bengals.

Former Browns coach Sam Rutigliano says it is time for QB Brady Quinn to become the starter.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin believes a shortened preseason will limit his ability to evaluate younger players.

Said Texans President Jamey Rootes on battling the Cowboys for support around Texas, “Unfortunately, we haven’t burned our way onto national TV yet. When we do, we believe it’ll be a much more conducive environment to build a large and sustainable base of regional support. If we win, you’re going to see the light switch very quickly go [on].”

The Colts have drafted the second-fewest wide receivers in the NFL since 1997.

Former Jaguars T Richard Collier will be the featured guest at a golf tournament to benefit the Justice Coalition.

Terry McCormick of the Nashville City Paper thinks the Titans should still be pursuing WR Torry Holt.

New Broncos LB Andra Davis has been impressed by LB Wesley Woodyard.

Bill Williamson of ESPN.com calls Chiefs G Mike Goff “a good stop-gap answer for a couple of years.”

The Raiders added Bert Leone and Rich Scangarello as quality control assistants.

Said Chargers coach Norv Turner of LB Shawne Merriman, “He’s actually been outside running. He looks great. He’s getting ready to come back and do what he does.”

Former Cowboys QB Troy Aikman is a limited partner in the ownership group that purchased the San Diego Padres. [Editor’s note: Aikman’s interest in baseball makes Skip Bayless’ case a little bit stronger.]

The Giants announced that they’ve sold all the non-club seat PSLs for their stadium opening in 2010.

A former employee is suing the Eagles for discriminating against her because she had breast cancer. [Editor’s note: Apparently, coach Andy Reid got favorable treatment because he merely has breasts.]

Said Redskins QB Jason Campbell of second-year wideouts Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly, “We do understand we have to have them [produce]. They’re going to be a big part of the offense.”

Mississippi WR Mike Wallace has a private workout scheduled with the Bears.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz argues that talent isn’t everything when it comes to winning in the NFL. [Editor’s note: That said, not having talent is everything when it comes to losing. Every game.]

Said Packers coach Mike McCarthy of G/C Duke Preston, “He’s more of an athlete. We see him as an athletic frame. Once again, he’s young, too. He has a lot of football in front of him.”

The Vikings have to decide today whether to match the Bengals’ offer to FB Naufahu Tahi.

If QB Michael Vick is reinstated and the Falcons release him, they would take a $7.11 million cap hit in 2009.

Said Panthers QB Jake Delhomme’s agent Rick Smith of progress in contract talks, “We’re not at any stage yet.”

Said Saints S Pierson Prioleau of joining defensive coordinator Gregg Williams on a fourth team, “I don’t know if it’s him liking me or me liking him more.”

Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham loves the idea of splitting time with RB Derrick Ward.

Said Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt of going back to calling offensive plays, “I’m a lot more comfortable with it. I know a lot more about what to expect from both aspects. I don’t know that it’s going to be easier.”

Rams G.M. Billy Devaney said the team has moved their focus from free agency to the draft.

Kevin Lynch of the San Francisco Chronicle thinks the 49ers need help at cornerback.

Wake Forest LB Aaron Curry said everything went great during his visit with the Seahawks.
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