Cowboys defensive coordinator Brian Stewart expects another double-digit sack season from DE Greg Ellis.
Says Eagles QB Donovan McNabb of the preseason finale, “I wouldn’t mind sitting out this game. Who wouldn’t? But also, I wouldn’t mind playing.”
Suddenly looking thin at the position, the Giants will most likely need to end their practice of using three or four defensive ends on the field at the same time on passing downs.
The Redskins have a lot of causes for concern following their third preseason game.
Dolphins LB Channing Crowder will celebrate big plays with a move he’s calling “The Flywheel.”
Says Patriots DT Vince Wilfork of developing a reputation as a dirty player, “I’d never alter my game just because of something like that. That was in the past. I really don’t care about it.”
Jets CB Justin Miller could miss the regular-season opener with a dislocated toe.
Said Ravens coach John Harbaugh of whether his quarterback battle is a three-way race, “We’ll see. That’s a fair question. I just don’t know the answer.”
Said Bengals coach Marvin Lewis of QB Carson Palmer, “Carson is feeling fine. He suffered a small crack in one of the nose bones. The bone was gently put back into place this morning under local anesthetic.”
The Browns have several injury concerns with less than two weeks to go until the start of the regular season.
The Steelers need RB Rashard Mendenhall to hold onto the ball.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy doesn’t know what his offensive line will look like when the season starts in two weeks.
The Bears trimmed the roster by waiving S Josh Gattis, WRs Marcus Monk and Ryan Grice-Mullen and CB Leslie Majors.
As the Vikings shape up their roster, the biggest question is whether they’ll keep five or six wide receivers.
The Lions’ main goal in the final week of the preseason is to stay healthy.
The Texans have a hot competition in the secondary.
Jaguars WR Matt Jones appears to be safe from getting cut after playing well in the preseason.
Titans DT Albert Haynesworth has taken a low-key approach to training camp and the preseason.
Falcons coach Mike Smith wouldn’t reveal the order of his quarterback depth chart behind starter Matt Ryan; the other three quarterbacks on the roster are Chris Redman, Joey Harrington and D.J. Shockley.
Said Panthers DT Damione Lewis of the way the line played against the Redskins, “If we go out and play like this every week, it’s going to be hard to beat us.”
Saints LB Jonathan Vilma thinks he’s getting better at making his reads.
Bucs RB Clifton Smith will have a few sleepless nights as he wonders whether he’ll make the roster.
RB Michael Pittman says he’s happy with his role in the Broncos’ backfield.
Chiefs coach Herm Edwards doesn’t sound impressed with his kickers.
More evidence that Raiders owner Al Davis and coach Lane Kiffin don’t get along.
Says Chargers G Brandyn Dombrowski of wondering if he’ll make the roster, “It’s definitely nerve-wracking right now.”
Now might be a good time for Kurt Warner’s agent to re-open contract negotiations with the Cardinals.
Rams coach Scott Linehan says DE Chris Long is experiencing “some growing pains.”
The 49ers expect LG Adam Snyder, who is recovering from a high ankle sprain, to be back for the season opener.
Seahawks backup QB Charlie Frye says there’s a lot he needs to work on.
Note: We’ll have separate Preseason One-Liners for the Bills and Colts.
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August 25th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Well for once Carson Palmer has a legit excuse for choking.
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August 25th, 2008 at 11:57 am
There really are some BAD teams in the NFL this year…
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August 25th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
doesnt it make sense for the giants to simply move kiwanuka back to end, where he belongs?
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