Friday Morning One-Liners

The Bills hosted 100 players for a tryout on Thursday. Dolphins WR Anthony Armstrong has shown dramatic improvement during offseason workouts. The Patriots are offering a mini-helmet signed by South Dakota native and current Colts K Adam Vinatieri to the first visitor from that state at their Hall of Fame. Clark Judge of CBSSports.com thinks S Kerry Rhodes was wrong when he said the Jets had the best defense in the NFL. Said Ravens DE Trevor Pryce of minicamp, “It is evil, but it is necessary. Let’s not say necessary evil. Let’s say evil necessary.” Bengals C Kyle Cook and LB Dhani Jones had a little scuffle during Thursday’s practice. Said Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, “I know one thing, we’ll be an attacking defense and an exciting defense.” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin spoke to a group of 600 people about the importance of fatherhood. Texans coach Gary Kubiak believes he’s leaving minicamp with his best team yet. Colts QB Jim Sorgi put on weight this offseason to become more durable. The Jaguars were awarded LS Jeremy Cain off waivers from the Redskins. Titans LB Stephen Tulloch doesn’t plan on giving up his starting spot without a fight. Said Broncos QB Kyle Orton, “I’ve had a strong enough arm my entire career. I don’t listen to critics. I feel like I’ve had a nice start to my career and being with these coaches and these players, I’m just getting better and better and I just think this trade is the jump start to the second part of my career.” Bill Williamson of ESPN.com applauds the Chiefs’ decision to move training camp back to Missouri. Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News wonders if Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey will turn out to be the next Rashaun Woods. The Chargers signed a two-year extension on their radio deal, but their rights fee dropped into six figures. A leader hasn’t emerged yet for the Cowboys. Giants coach Tom Coughlin told his players to look at the way the Los Angeles Lakers recovered from losing in the 2008 NBA Finals as inspiration for the coming season. Are the destinies of Eagles coach Andy Reid and QB Donovan McNabb linked by the 2010 end date for each of their contracts? David Elfin of the Washington Times shares the obstacles that Redskins DL Antonio Dixon had to overcome on his way to the NFL. Bears CB Charles Tillman is hopeful that his surgically repaired shoulder will hold up to the rigors of training camp. Although the new Lions coaching staff likes S Kalvin Pearson, he won’t be considered for a starting job. Packers coach Mike McCarthy is pleased with how the team’s transition to a 3-4 defense has gone thus far. Said Vikings DE Ray Edwards of QB Brett Favre, “I never said we didn’t want him. We just don’t want him to bring his prima donna attitude to our team.” Mark Bradley of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution thinks the Falcons are stacked on offense, but the defensive transformation may take a bit longer. Panthers players who didn’t make it to 90 percent of the offseason workout program had to run extra sprints. Saints QB Drew Brees said that playing against S Darren Sharper in practice has been educational. DE Jimmy Wilkerson has validated the Buccaneers’ decision to make him a starter, according to Anwar Richardson of the Tampa Tribune. Cardinals QB Kurt Warner raised more than $500,000 to help rebuild homes damaged by floods in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Bryan Burwell of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch doesn’t think the Rams should weigh players with character risks on a case-by-case basis instead of just avoiding them all. Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee offers his own take on the 49ers depth chart. Said Seahawks coach Jim Mora of TE John Carlson, “John looks like he’s going to be pretty special. He’s a worker. He’s created a really good-looking body for himself. He’s strong. He’s physical. He’s got soft hands. He’s smart. He’s conscientious. He’s serious about being a great player.”