Thursday Morning One-Liners

The contract extension given to Bills DT Marcus Stroud is in line with those received by Browns DT Shaun Rogers and Jets DT Kris Jenkins.
Dolphins QB Chad Pennington will give the commencement address at Marshall University.
Auburn DT Sen’Derrick Marks could fit as a backup for Patriots DT Vince Wilfork.
It would be a surprise if the Jets don’t add a wide receiver early in the draft.
Ken Murray of the Baltimore Sun calls CB Samari Rolle’s return to the Ravens a win for both player and team.
Chick Ludwig of the Dayton Daily News thinks the Bengals need to concentrate on quality not quantity come draft day.
With uncertainty surrounding the futures of their top two receivers, the Browns could select a new one at fifth overall.
Said Steelers partial owner John Stallworth, “The day-to-day, year-to-year management of the Steelers will stay with the Rooneys.”
The Texans coaching staff expects DE Mario Williams to have his best season.
Paul Kuharsky of ESPN.com expects the Colts to use LB Tyjuan Hagler to provide depth on the outside.
Jaguars QB David Garrard is 18 pounds lighter and more mobile.
Terry McCormick of the Nashville City Paper reports that the Titans didn’t do much to keep Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth once he passed on their initial offer.
Broncos WR Brandon Marshall said that it will be fun playing with QB Kyle Orton.
Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star doesn’t think Chiefs RB Larry Johnson has much trade value.
Said Raiders QB Jeff Garcia of QB JaMarcus Russell, “I don’t think he’s had those types of guys around him to help him push him or help him understand what it takes to be a true professional at this level.”
The Chargers have visited with many potential draftees, but picked CB Antoine Cason without a visit last season.
Said Cowboys WR Miles Austin, “There’s a connection to Dallas obviously. You also want to be somewhere they want you, and I think [the Cowboys] do.”
Ross Tucker of SI.com thinks that WR Plaxico Burress’ grievance victory against the Giants is a hollow one for the players union.
Eagles RB Brian Westbrook would welcome the addition of a backfield mate in the draft.
Matt Mosley of ESPN.com doesn’t think much of Redskins LB Robert Thomas.
Said Bears T Orlando Pace, “Winning five games in two years is always tough, so I wanted to come into an organization and a situation where we had an opportunity to win ball games and be competitive and have a chance to be in the playoffs and possibly a championship.”
The Lions signed G Matt Lentz, a local product who played for the University of Michigan.
The group trying to bring a future soccer World Cup to the U.S. has listed Packers home Lambeau Field as a potential site for games.
Said Vikings QB Sage Rosenfels, “I’ve learned that you only can control so many things in this world, and all I can try to do is control when I’m out there with my team, with my offense.”
The Falcons’ passing game got less production from their tight ends than any team in the NFL.
Clifton Brown of the Sporting News thinks Panthers QB Jake Delhomme is facing a make-or-break season.
CB Jason David’s spot with the Saints is on shaky ground.
Buccaneers LB Angelo Crowell said the Bills’ decision to place him on injured reserve in 2008 made him want to play elsewhere in 2009.
Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald said he’s totally recharged after visiting Afghanistan, Iraq, and parts of Africa this offseason.
The Rams will be staying home for training camp.
Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports that the 49ers will select a running back in the draft.
Said Seahawks RB Julius Jones, “Last year is last year. I’m not even going to talk about that. I’ve erased that. It’s a new year, a new everything.”