Says Eagles QB Donovan McNabb of WR DeSean Jackson, “He works extremely hard, he prepares himself, and when the ball is in his hands, he’s one of those electrifying football players.“

Cowboys CB Anthony Henry had never had a sack before Sunday night in Green Bay, not even in high school.

The Giants have made replacing DEs Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora look easy.

Says former Redskin Brian Mitchell of feuding with current Redskin Clinton Portis over the airwaves, “It’s funny man, it’s funny it got that much attention because what it is is a media person doing his job.”

Said Jets coach Eric Mangini of Brett Favre learning the offense, “Any time you bring in somebody new there’s a transition. Brett had been in one system for a long time.”

Bills S Donte Whitner says even though they’re 3-0, there’s still a lot of work to do.

Says Dolphins LB Joey Porter, ” I don’t want to be a guy getting a high paycheck and not putting in the work on the field.”

The Patriots have to be ready for more gadget plays after the way the Dolphins beat them Sunday.

Ravens LB Terrell Suggs says he’s not thinking about his contract during the season.

Bengals RB Chris Perry is healthy, but he isn’t satisfied with how the season has gone.

Steelers RB Willie Parker says there’s no reason for reporters to ask him about his health because “I’m probably going to lie to you anyway.”

Browns WR Josh Cribbs says he’s still confident.

Bears DT Tommie Harris has been in on 72.7 percent of the defensive snaps.

Lions owner William Clay Ford Sr. has long been known for valuing loyalty over performance.

Packers LB A.J. Hawk is a dependable player, but his coaches want him to become a great player.

Vikings LT Artis Hicks hasn’t had an easy time in replacing the suspended Bryant McKinnie.

Colts MLB Gary Brackett says the way opposing teams run right at him has taken its toll.

The Titans are 3-0, but the combined record of the teams they’ve beaten is 1-7.

Jaguars CB Scott Starks is out for the season with a torn ACL; the Jaguars signed CB Omare Lowe to replace him on the roster.

Texans coach Gary Kubiak likes to go for it on fourth down.

Says Falcons WR Roddy White of QB Matt Ryan, “He’s doing a good job, and he can only get better. He’s made three starts in the NFL.”

Panthers C Ryan Kalil says he’s the one to blame for most of the team’s false start penalties.

Saints G Jamar Nesbit says his four-game suspension is the result of taking a tainted supplement, and he wasn’t trying to cheat.

Buccaneers TE Jerramy Stevens says of Chicago’s defense, “I personally feel like some people on the Bears got exposed, but I’m not going to mention no names.”

One longtime Hall of Fame voter says he’s certain that Broncos C Tom Nalen will get inducted some day.

Says Chiefs coach Herm Edwards of QB Tyler Thigpen’s first start, “We found out a lot about him. He found out a lot about himself, too, and what it’s going to take to play in this league.”

The way things are going in Oakland, most people just want to turn a blind eye.

Says Chargers DE Luis Castillo of Monday’s win, “This isn’t a fix-all. This isn’t, ‘We won a game and everything is back to normal.’”

Says Cardinals S Adrian Wilson of Sunday’s loss, “We ain’t worried about it. It’s one game.”

New Rams QB Trent Green had better be ready to get sacked.

Coach Mike Nolan says he’s glad the 49ers decided to keep 11 defensive backs on the active roster.

Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren says he’s encouraged by the progress of the running game.