Said Bills QB Brian Brohm, “No matter what the circumstances. It doesn’t matter that this is my first week getting reps in this offense. None of that matters. I think I need to seize the opportunity and try to make the most of it.”
Dolphins WR Ted Ginn called this the worst season of his football life.
S James Sanders’s communication skills are important to the Patriots.
Said Jets S Kerry Rhodes, “It’s been a long year. But in adverse and tumultuous times like this, the cream will rise to the top. I promise you I will be better from all of this.”
Ravens specials teams coach Jerry Rosburg isn’t saying who will return kicks on Sunday.
Bengals S Chris Crocker missed another practice, raising fears that he’ll miss a second straight game.
Browns RB Jerome Harrison flew his parents into Kansas City from Kalamazoo to watch him play the Chiefs and then ran for 286 yards.
WR Joey Galloway has learned enough of the Steelers offense to play on Sunday, but is still behind Tyler Grisham on the depth chart.
T Duane Brown returned to practice on Thursday and might be able to play for the Texans this weekend.
The Colts didn’t fill WR Anthony Gonzalez’s roster spot, but might promote DL John Gill from the practice squad.
Jaguars QB David Garrard won’t blame his offensive line for the high number of hits he takes.
The maturation of Titans QB Vince Young’s passing skills has opened eyes inside and outside the organization.
Mike Klis of the Denver Post thinks the Broncos need to score at least 24 points to beat the Eagles this weekend.
Rookie CB Donald Washington has been playing safety in practice because the Chiefs are thin thanks to injuries.
Raiders DE Greg Ellis said that, at this point in his career, film study is more important than practice reps.
The weather in Nashville shouldn’t stop the Chargers from throwing the ball on Friday night.
David Moore of the Dallas Morning News writes that Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett is still on the hot seat despite last week’s win in New Orleans.
CB Terrell Thomas has gone from unheralded to an anchor of the Giants secondary.
The Eagles will have WR Jeremy Maclin back in the lineup on Sunday.
Will the Redskins offensive line be able to stop the Cowboys pass rush?
C Olin Kreutz might be nearing the end of his run with the Bears.
Ernie Sims and DeAndre Levy have battled for snaps at outside linebacker all season, but the Lions think they’ve found a way to play both at the same time.
Packers LB Nick Barnett said that he’s adjusted to limitations caused by a torn ACL.
Vikings G Steve Hutchinson bought Christmas gifts and dinner for patients at a Minneapolis children’s hospital.
Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez is six catches away from 1,000, which means he and Bills WR Terrell Owens (two shy of the mark) could both reach the number during Sunday’s game.
The Panthers promoted QB Hunter Cantwell to the active roster after placing Jake Delhomme on injured reserve.
Saints T Jermon Bushrod is trying to put last week’s poor performance behind him.
Said Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris of claiming WR Mark Bradley on waivers, “It’s an opportunity to go grab somebody and get a couple more looks at some people in these last two weeks [of the season]. Let’s get him in here and see what he’s got and see if we can save some draft picks.”
The Cardinals have no plans to rest players against the Rams.
The Rams haven’t changed their tune regarding a potential trade of RB Steven Jackson.
TE Vernon Davis won the Len Eshmont Award, which the 49ers give to a player “who best exemplifies the inspirational and courageous play.”
Seahawks players and coaches have been harping on the team’s inconsistency as they play out the string.
