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Wednesday morning one-liners

Unlike many of his Bills teammates, K Rian Lindell has been consistently good this season.

Mike Beradino of the Sun-Sentinel believes that LB Cameron Wake’s poor work against the run explains why he isn’t getting more time for the Dolphins.

Current and former Patriots are all wondering if the lack of veteran leaders is behind their defensive struggles.

Rich Cimini of the Daily News thinks the Jets should start QB Kellen Clemens on Sunday because of Mark Sanchez’s injury.

During a radio interview, Ravens coach John Harbaugh rejected the idea that he should take over the offense from coordinator Cam Cameron.

Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer has a long history of facing off against Vikings QB Brett Favre.

Browns T Joe Thomas was named to the inaugural USA Football/NFLPA All Fundamentals Team.

Said Steelers LB James Harrison, “Do your job, and after you did your job, then you can help your partner. But don’t worry about helping your partner until you do your job. If you don’t do your part, then the defense breaks down. If you take care of your part and the other 10 guys do the same thing, then we should be fine.”

The Texans haven’t been able to replace the tight end production they lost when Owen Daniels was injured.

Colts coach Jim Caldwell said that the team doesn’t make wholesale changes on defense at halftime, but whatever they’re tweaking has paid off this season.

Paul Kuharsky of ESPN.com breaks down the film of Jaguars DE Derrick Harvey’s key sack of Texans QB Matt Schaub in Sunday’s game.

Terry McCormick of the Nashville City Paper isn’t willing to write off the Titans’ playoff chances just yet.

The Broncos aren’t shy about using veteran CB Champ Bailey on special teams.

Chiefs CB Brandon Carr will take time out from preparing to face the Bills to watch Grand Valley State, his alma mater, play for the Division II national championship.

Vinnie Iyer of Sporting News named the Raiders as one of the five offenses that turned the corner after midseason.

Said Chargers LB Shawne Merriman, “I don’t even know who we have after Dallas, honestly. That’s how week-to-week we’re taking it. It’s really from week to week. One game is not bigger than the next. It’s cliché, but we’ve done a great job of taking it one game at a time and that’s what we’ll continue to do.”

Cowboys T Doug Free will get a stiff test from Chargers LB Shaun Phillips.

Giants WR Steve Smith is five catches away from setting a new franchise record for receptions.

The Eagles released G Greg Isdaner and CB Stoney Woodson from the practice squad and signed OL Gerald Cadogan to take one of their places.

Said Redskins RB Clinton Portis on the possibility his career with the team is over, “Do I think there’s going to be changes? I do. If I’m part of that change, will I be sad and devastated? I won’t. I’m appreciative of everything [Dan] Snyder and the Washington Redskins have given me.”

The Bears should have LB Lance Briggs back on the practice field on Wednesday.

Tom Kowalski of MLive.com wants the Lions to start QB Drew Stanton in this weekend’s game.

Several Packers defenders were banged up in Monday’s win against the Ravens.

Vikings LB E.J. Henderson should fly home from Arizona on Wednesday.

The Falcons had an active day by placing LB Tony Gilbert on injured reserve, signing RB Verron Haynes and TE Jason Rader and releasing WR Troy Bergeron.

RB Tyrell Sutton is one of several unexpected contributors for the Panthers this season.

Former Saints QB Billy Kilmer said he’s pulling for the team even though his experiences in New Orleans weren’t all that positive.

Gary Shelton of the St. Petersburg Times believes that four straight losses would make this year’s Buccaneers the worst team in franchise history.

Members of the Cardinals spent Tuesday delivering teddy bears to children’s hospitals.

The Rams’ offense is on pace to join the lowest scoring teams in history.

49ers P Andy Lee has done a good job of dealing with the unfriendly conditions of his home stadium.

The Seahawks placed T Kyle Williams on injured reserve and filled his spot on the practice squad with DT Marlon Favorite.