Wednesday Morning One-Liners

Said Drew Rosenhaus of the contract extension signed by his client Bills DT Marcus Stroud, “It’s been a blessing. He’s one of leaders of the team. And even with the two years left on his contract, he was rewarded with a contract that’s consistent with the best defensive tackles in the league.” Dolphins WR Greg Camarillo’s rehab from a season-ending knee injury has progressed to jogging. The Patriots hosted North Carolina WR Brooks Foster on a pre-draft visit Tuesday. Dave Hutchinson of the Newark Star-Ledger thinks it is time for the Jets to pay attention to the offense. Maine DE/LB Jovan Belcher will visit with the Ravens on April 13th. Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer hopes a return to a 4-3 defense helps DT Tank Johnson. Tony Grossi of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer hears that the Browns are “smitten” with USC QB Mark Sanchez. Said Steelers LB Keyaron Fox, “Potsie [James Farrior] is one of my closest friends on the team. He has shown me a lot. He flew me to the Pro Bowl with him. We have a great friendship, we know each others family. But at the end of the day we are both competitors and we are going to be competing for this starting job.” The Texans re-signed T Rashad Butler and expect him to be the team’s third tackle. Colts president Bill Polian puts more stock in games than any postseason activities when it comes to scouting for the draft. Neither WR Justin McCareins nor CB Reynaldo Hill has been approached for a return to the Titans. Former Broncos QB John Elway’s son Jack quit the football team at Arizona State. The Chiefs signed WR Rodney Wright and LS Tanner Purdum, who also played quarterback in college. Bill Williamson of ESPN.com thinks the Raiders should pass on signing WR Plaxico Burress. How will Buccaneers TE Kellen Winslow’s contract impact future negotiations between the Chargers and TE Antonio Gates? Said Troy Aikman of Cowboys WR Roy Williams, “If Roy Williams doesn’t turn out to be the player they thought he would be when they made the trade. I think this would be one of the biggest busts in the history of the league.” John Clayton of ESPN thinks Browns WR Braylon Edwards is the Giants’ most likely trade target. Eagles TE Brent Celek thinks that the Eagles should draft a tight end. Said Redskins QB Jason Campbell, “The one thing you want is just the support factor and the trust factor. And as a quarterback, that’s what you need to be a leader.” The Bears are hitting college campuses in search of a receiver worthy of selection in the draft. Lions S Gerald Alexander is regaining strength after a fractured vertebra ended his season in November. Mike Vandermause of the Green Bay Press-Gazette calls defensive end the biggest need position for the Packers. Said Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, “God willing [I will get to] 225, 230 just to see how it feels. Before the season starts I look forward to having my weight up so I will be able to see how it is when I run and cut and do different things like that.” Said Falcons QB Matt Ryan, “Anytime you go 11-5 the NFL rewards you with a tougher schedule. Teams are going to understand what we’re capable of but, at the same time, we understand what we’re capable of.” Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald thinks the Panthers will try to add draft picks. Saints S Darren Sharper’s contract wouldn’t preclude the Saints from taking another safety in the first round. Will giving TE Kellen Winslow a contract extension cause other Buccaneers to start asking for them? Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald may be the next cover boy for the Madden series. Rams QB Kyle Boller said there are no problems between him and C Jason Brown after Brown said Boller was “gun-shy” when both men played for the Ravens. Kevin Lynch of the San Francisco Chronicle argues that it’s okay to use a first-round pick on a part-time player so long as that player gets double-digit sacks. Seahawks WR Deion Branch may not practice until June because of offseason arthroscopic knee surgery.