Monday Morning One-Liners

BasX · Mar 30, 2009

Mark Gaughan of the Buffalo News thinks the Bills should consider former Steelers G Kendall Simmons, if he’s healthy, to compete with G Kirk Chambers for a starting spot on the left side of the offensive line.

Dolphins WR Brandon London disagrees with Mel Kiper’s negative review of the team’s receiving corps.

RB Fred Taylor will wear number 21 with the Patriots, a return to the number he wore at the University of Florida.

Tim Graham of ESPN.com believes the Jets should draft a quarterback rather than trade for Broncos QB Jay Cutler.

North Carolina State RB Andre Brown is scheduled to meet with the Ravens on Monday.

Steve Black of the Dayton Daily News gives Bengals LB Dhani Jones’ new travel show a positive review.

Said Browns G.M. George Kokinis of draft strategy, “If you look at the roster, we added some veterans, had some youth, so I don’t think if it’s a huge need or not it’s going to be anything that hinders us from taking a position.”

Steelers WR Limas Sweed hopes to make a bigger impact in 2009. [Editor’s note: He was writing a list of specific things he hopes to accomplish, but he dropped the pen.]

It’s been 25 years since the Colts moved to Indianapolis.

The trial for the alleged shooter of former Jaguars T Richard Collier has been delayed for two weeks.

Will the Titans try to replace DT Albert Haynesworth or opt for a big-play receiver in the first round?

Texans QB Dan Orlovsky’s jersey will be retired by his Connecticut high school. [Editor’s note: They’re also naming the back line of the end zone after him.]

Broncos coach Josh McDaniels is sticking with K Matt Prater.

The South Carolina legislature adopted a resolution in honor of Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen.

Bill Williamson of ESPN.com thinks WR Torry Holt could help the Raiders.

The Chargers expect almost every player at Monday’s opening of the offseason conditioning program.

A look at Troy S Sherrod Martin, who could be an ideal fit in the Cowboys’ secondary.

“Work ethic must exceed the expectation level,” is one of many signs posted in the Giants locker room by coach Tom Coughlin. [Editor’s note: Another one is “The future is now . . . so you’re already late.”]

Do the Eagles have a good enough pass rush?

The Redskins may have interest in USC QB Mark Sanchez.

The Bears may be playing it cool with Connecticut T William Beatty to keep other teams from picking up their interest.

Gus Cifelli, who played tackle for the 1952 Lions NFL Champions, died at the age of 84.

The Packers say that they will adapt their defense to the team’s personnel this season.

Tom Powers of the Pioneer Press thinks the Vikings fan base is running out of patience. [Editor’s note: This presumes that they actually have any patience left — we’re not sure they do.]

Pat Yasinskas of ESPN.com thinks the unresolved future of Michael Vick, and his bonus money, has contributed to a quiet Falcons offseason.

Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald gives the Patriots and Eagles the best odds of being the new home of Panthers DE Julius Peppers.

Former Saints QB Bobby Hebert’s son T-Bob may be starting at center for LSU this fall.

Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris will have his first official practice on Tuesday.

Darren Urban of the Cardinals website doesn’t expect to see much of DT Darnell Dockett at offseason workouts. [Editor’s note: On a related note, the demand for nose plugs at the team’s facility is expected to drop.]

The Rams will have a private workout with Mississippi T Michael Oher.

In 2008, the 49ers drafted only one of the players they brought in for a visit.

Former Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren isn’t ready to discuss when he might want to return to the NFL.
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