Monday morning one-liners

BasX · Mar 9, 2009

Allen Wilson of the Buffalo News wonders if what happened in Dallas will stay in Dallas for Bills WR Terrell Owens.

The Dolphins’ need for a cornerback got more pressing when Owens moved into the AFC East.

Former Patriots WR Troy Brown is enjoying his retirement.

William Rhoden of the New York Times thinks Jets fans should be seething because of their team’s refusal to pursue Owens.

Said Ravens C Matt Birk of leaving the Vikings, “I think sometimes it’s good to leave the familiar comfort zone and do things that scare you a little bit.”

The Bengals have expressed an interest in South Carolina TE Jared Cook.

Browns TE Robert Royal’s agent said that his client is going to be the starter, regardless of how TE Steve Heiden recovers from knee surgery.

Former Steelers RB Amos Zereoue is serving up African/French cuisine as the owner of his namesake restaurant in midtown Manhattan.

Kirk Bohls of the Austin-American Statesman reports that the Texans are very high on Texas CB Ryan Palmer.

Colts special teams coach Ray Rychleski and head coach Jim Caldwell became friends over pizza dinners while both coached at Penn State.

Jaguars assistant coach Mike Tice helped out at a food demonstration by TV chef Bobby Flay.

The Titans are looking for bargains among the remaining crop of free agents.

Said Broncos S Renaldo Hill of why coach Josh McDaniels wanted to sign him as a free agent, “I guess that was one of the biggest things — who gave him a tough time to plan against.”

Jason Whitlock of the Kansas City Star writes that it is okay to question Chiefs G.M. Scott Pioli.

Jerry McDonald of the Contra Costa Times applauds the Raiders for not rushing into a deal with free agent T Khalif Barnes.

Said Chargers G.M. A.J. Smith, “I’m not very pleased with my own contributions over the last two years.”

Said Cowboys WR Miles Austin of WR Terrell Owens’ departure, “Obviously, it’s an opportunity, and I’m excited for the challenge. It gives me a shot now to get more time and also show the coaches what I can do.”

Giants LB Danny Clark is keeping a blog on the NFL-USO Tour.

Eagles LB Stewart Bradley believes he’s ready to step up and become a leader of the defense this season.

Free agent DE Renaldo Wynn may be making his way back to the Redskins.

Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times takes a look at how the Bears stack up at the key positions of the Tampa Two defense.

Although he’s visiting other teams, the Lions are still in contact with free agent TE L.J. Smith.

Former Packers DT Dave Pureifory, who also filled in as kicker for two games in 1975, died at the age of 59.

The Vikings interest in re-signing S Darren Sharper hasn’t grown even though he’s still available.

Falcons FB Jason Snelling enjoys showing kids that being epileptic doesn’t mean you can’t achieve anything you want.

Every player who started more than half the Panthers’ games in 2008 is under contract or franchised.

Free agent DT Shaun Cody will visit with the Saints on Monday.

TE Kellen Winslow called his trade to the Buccaneers “a blessing.”

CB Bryant McFadden signed with the Cardinals for two years and $10 million, but Drew Rosenhaus, his agent, said “I really think he’s an $8 million a year player.”

Rams RB Kenneth Darby on his trip from the Falcons practice squad to having a two-year deal, “God blessed me to have that opportunity with the St. Louis Rams. They like what they’ve seen and like what I brought to the table.”

Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee is surprised the 49ers haven’t pursued an offensive tackle in free agency.

Said Seahawks president Tim Ruskell, “We’re pleased with the way things have fallen so far. Now, we’ll just see what happens next.”
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