Said Bills owner Ralph Wilson of the late Ted Rogers, “Ted was a true visionary and a giant in the communications field. Obviously, he played an integral part in the Bills Toronto Series and it makes me very sad that he won’t be here to share in the historic game with us this weekend in the building that bears his name.”

Dolphins DE Philip Merling says he’s already hit the rookie wall, and now he’s over it.

Patriots DE Richard Seymour wants to be on the field on third downs.

The next four games are huge for Jets coach Eric Mangini.

A win in Pittsburgh would show a lot about the Cowboys.

Giants DE Justin Tuck says, “I don’t go out that much. I try not to put myself in those scenarios. Obviously, incidents have occurred to put it in the back of your mind that you need protection, but obviously there are ways to go about it better than having your own handgun.”

It may be time for Eagles coach Andy Reid to give up the role of general manager.

Says Redskins rookie WR Malcolm Kelly, “Learning curve? It’s football. It’s not really as hard as it seems.”

Ravens TE Todd Heap says he sometimes gets frustrated when he doesn’t get a lot of passes thrown his way, but adds, “There’s no point in making a big deal about it. I think the biggest thing you have to do is keep going out and working hard every day.”

The Bengals are becoming the butts of jokes around the league.  [Editor’s note:  “Becoming”?]

Browns coach Romeo Crennel said of his starting QB Ken Dorsey, “He probably doesn’t have some of the physical skills some other quarterbacks in the NFL have. I think that’s probably been the biggest drawback.”

The Steelers are getting healthier.

The wife of Titans defensive backs coach Chuck Cecil refers to her husband as “my Mr. Coachie-pants.”  [Editor’s note:  He probably would prefer “my Mr. Chronic Stream Of Blood Running Down His Nose.”  And if you don’t know what that means, you’re too young to be here.  So get out.  After you buy a Sprint phone.]

Colts LB Tyjuan Hagler is ready to get his shot with Gary Brackett out.

Texans QB Matt Schaub will start Sunday.

Asked if his team quit Monday night, Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said, “You wouldn’t say there was a lack of want-to. That can’t even be a sincere comment. We’re going to continue to do the right things for the right reason and look to execute better. I don’t like to hear those questions.”

The lead news item on the Bears’ official web site is about how the team could benefit from the suspensions of Vikings DTs Pat Williams and Kevin Williams.

Of the three quarterbacks who have started for the Lions, Daunte Culpepper has the worst stats.

Packers fans still like to watch Brett Favre.

Says Vikings WR Bernard Berrian of his 99-yard touchdown catch, “All my friends, my family, family I don’t even talk to are calling me. It was just a great play. To actually even have a chance for a play like that is just great.”

Broncos DT Josh Shaw has been placed on injured reserve.

Asked what his team needs to do to break its losing streak, Chiefs coach Herm Edwards said, “Win — that’s what you’ve got to do. You’ve got to go win a game.”

Raiders coach Tom Cable wasn’t particularly interested when told that his team’s game Thursday could be viewed in 3D.  [Editor’s note:  But he perked up considerably when he heard that the pre-game meal would include nachos.]

No matter what the fans want, the Chargers say Norv Turner isn’t getting fired. 

Says Falcons coach Mike Smith of his tight ends, “Ben Hartsock had been brought in here as more of a run blocker, and Justin [Peelle] has the ability to run block, but he also has the ability to stretch the field.”

The Panthers are ready for a big game on a big stage.

Says Saints RB Deuce McAllister of taking Star Caps, “I definitely was not trying to cheat in any form. I tried to do everything the right way.”

Says Buccaneers K Matt Bryant of the death of his son, “Everybody has their own situations and they have to deal with it in their own way. The universal message, which I don’t have to tell anyone, is to appreciate every day and love them every day. Tomorrow is not guaranteed.”

The Cardinals are benefiting from being in a weak division.

Says Rams LT Orlando Pace, “For the past couple years, I’ve been injured. This wasn’t a season-ending injury, but I just wanted to play, man. You have a greater love for the game once you’ve sat out for a while.”

When 49ers TE Vernon Davis visited a local school, one little girl asked him why he keeps getting penalties.  [Editor’s note:  And one little boy asked Davis why he cried like a little girl when he was drafted.] 

The Seahawks’ defense has struggled against big offensive lines.