Chiefs GM Scott Pioli,

praising LB Mike Vrabel, who announced his retirement on Monday after 14 seasons, as quoted by The Associated Press: "His genuine love for the game, his preparation, his work ethic, leadership and dependability are qualities you want from every player. He is a champion in every sense of the word and I'm confident all of these qualities will make him a great coach. I cannot overstate my respect for him as a person and a football player.

49ers WR Josh Morgan, discussing how the use of multiple-receiver sets in new head coach Jim Harbaugh's offense will give defenses more to think about, as quoted on sfgate.com: "You can't just focus on me and [WR Michael] Crabtree. You can't just focus on (tight end) Vernon (Davis) neither. It will make you be honest as a defense. It will make you play us straight up."

Free-agent ILB Paul Posluszny, quoted in the New York Post on the possibility of landing with the Giants: "I love Coach [Perry] Fewell and the type of defense that he ran when we were in Buffalo, we had a good relationship together." Added Posluszny: "Actually I have an uncle that lives in the New York area and he just sent me a text the other day saying he's read on the Internet that the Giants are a possible spot for me. … the Giants, along with several other teams, there are some interesting opportunities out there, that's for sure."

Ravens LB Jameel McClain, discussing how the Baltimore defense suits his style of play, as quoted on philly.com: "It was like I was born into it. Because it's the way I play the game. You look at a Raven player, it's the way people have looked at my game my whole career from high school to college. It was a big surprise to me, because I thought the way I played was — 'Man, like why am I so intense?' But then I come to the Ravens, and I'm like, 'Everybody's just like me. Everybody's mentality is the same.' So it's exciting." Added McClain: "You know there's a standard. You know you've got to represent yourself when you're around such talented people. And at the end of the day, you've got to understand that you're not there by mistake."

Bengals CB Adam Jones, who was arrested early Sunday morning in Cincinnati and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, quoted on lancastereaglegazette.com denying any wrongdoing: "The only thing I can do is be me and do what I'm supposed to do. I was not yelling at the police. I was not yell(ing) profanity at the police. And at the end of the day … I'm the bad guy."

Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald, discussing his contract status — Fitzgerald's current deal expires after the 2011 season — as quoted on startribune.com: "I try to put it like this. I have one more year left on my deal, my job is to try to help the Arizona Cardinals win a championship and that's my focus. I would like to play there. I've enjoyed my seven years there. If they want to keep me they're going to have the first option to keep me. If they don't, then obviously I have to find employment elsewhere."

Former Rams and Cardinals QB Kurt Warner thinks Cowboys QB Tony Romo has what it takes to lead his team to the Super Bowl, as quoted on USATODAY.com: "I believe Tony Romo's a top-10 quarterback in this league. I believe he has all the tangibles to be able take that team to the Super Bowl. I just think they need to figure out the pieces within the organization. You look at them — all kinds of talent — but they haven't been able to put everything together. And whether that's leadership, whether that's continuity, whether that's some changes that need to take place, I don't know what it is. But I don't believe Tony Romo's the problem. I think he's safe in Dallas for a long time to come, and I think he'll continue to succeed year in and year out because he's that kind of talent."

Giants LB Keith Bulluck, continuing the war of words between several members of his own team and Eagles RB LeSean McCoy, as quoted on philly.com: "I don't think that anyone on their team is irritated. I think it's something that he [McCoy] chose to do on his own. Twitter's an open format and you can get out there and say what you want. I bet (McCoy) wouldn't really have those same words for Osi (Umenyiora) if Osi was standing in front of him. I know he wouldn't have those same words. Internet gangster."