TUESDAY MORNING ONE-LINERS

Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware counts six missed sacks that cost him the NFL single-season record. While Bills S Ko Simpson deals with legal trouble, Ravens S Jim Leonhard, cut by the Bills, starts in the playoffs. Dolphins LB Joey Porter says Bill Parcells told him he won’t be exercising the escape clause in his contract. Said Giants LB Antonio Pierce of the regular season, “It’s irrelevant at this point. We’re 0-0; the team we’re facing is 1-0. Being the 2007 Super Bowl champions does not scare anybody.” Former Jets coach Rich Kotite is enjoying life out of the spotlight. The Patriots never found a strong replacement for Eagles CB Asante Samuel. WR Jason Avant has seen his role in the Eagles offense increase this season. Said Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan of comparisons between his defense and 2000’s Super Bowl winners, “It’s hard to say. Just wait until after the Super Bowl happens, then you can put us in historical perspective. Right now, we just know we’re playing like Baltimore Ravens.” The Bengals drafted three participating players the last time their staff worked the Senior Bowl. Could RB Garrett Wolfe be the Bears’ answer to Chargers RB Darren Sproles? The Redskins are discussing proposals from localities hoping to host a team Hall of Fame. Said a Grand Rapids columnist of the Lions coaching search, “I hate to say it, but they’re going to be looking for a few Rod Marinellis out there to come in, be the stop-gap. It’s the same old thing with the Lions.” Steelers S Ryan Clark is back on the practice field. Firing coaches won’t fix all the problems with the Packers defense. C Jeff Saturday and CB Kelvin Hayden are two veteran free agents the Colts need to deal with this offseason. Said Vikings LB Chad Greenway of defensive coordinar Leslie Frazier’s interviews for head coaching jobs, “You hope he has an opportunity. You wish him the best and hope he can go do something.” Titans DE Jevon Kearse’s DUI hearing will be continued and rescheduled today. Falcons G.M. Thomas Dimitroff was impressed to find QB Matt Ryan in the film room Sunday morning. [Editor’s note: Unfortunately, he was watching The Dark Knight.] Said Broncos offensive coordinator Rick Dennison on the vacant head coaching job, “I’ve got things prepared. Specifically what they are, I’ll keep for the interview. But I see it as something I want to do.” Local stores are doing good business in Panthers merchandise in advance of this weekend’s game. The Saints haven’t given any hints about the future of their defensive staff. RB Michael Bennett saw his first action since joining the Chargers on Saturday night, but he was prepared because he’d played in similar systems in the past. Said Cardinals LB Karlos Dansby, “It’s the plan, man. Be the underdog and try to get a victory in a hostile environment. It’s a great stage. It’s the setup.” A call to bring Raiders assistant and ex-49ers RB Tom Rathman back as a member of Mike Singletary’s staff. New Seahawks coach Jim Mora Jr. held one-on-one meetings with members of the coaching staff.