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MONDAY AFTERNOON ONE-LINERS by Michael David Smith
New Eagles DE Chris Clemons says he has learned a lot about pass rushing from his old Oakland teammate, former Eagles DE Derrick Burgess.
Bears G.M. Jerry Angelo is hoping to find a No. 1 receiver in this year's draft.
The Lions are planning a visit with free agent RB Julius Jones.
The Packers are showing interest in free agent LBs Boss Bailey and Brandon Chillar.
Acquiring a defensive end is the Vikings' top remaining priority in free agency.
Falcons officials have been stressing the importance of character in their discussions with prospective free agents.
Says Chargers G.M. A.J. Smith of losing backup his backup running back, "Michael Turner is a great player who happened to pass through the Chargers, helped us win, and it's time." [Editor's note: Smith talks about the guy like he was a kidney stone.]
The Saints have re-signed RB Aaron Stecker.
The Buccaneers haven't made as much noise in free agency as most observers expected.
The Cardinals are looking to bolster their defense, but the enormous base salary owed to WR Larry Fitzgerald continues to handcuff the team's efforts.
Says Rams executive vice president of player personnel Billy Devaney of the start of free agency, "There were a couple of signings where everybody goes, 'You got to be kidding me.'" [Editor's note: Coincidentally, that was the same reaction for many when Devaney got his current job.]
The Seahawks are still looking for help at tight end.
The Broncos had visits with free agent S Sammy Knight and LB Niko Koutouvides over the weekend.
New Texans CB Jacques Reeves says, "The Texans are a team on the rise," and Texans GM Rick Smith says, "We believe he's a young player on the rise." [Editor's note: All of this nut-rubbing is making the contents of my stomach threaten to rise.]
Free agent G Rex Hadnot says he's disappointed the Texans didn't re-sign him, "but it's part of the business."
After hearing of a boy from his old neighborhood who fell through ice and drowned, Steelers LB Larry Foote paid for the boy's funeral.