In Quotes

“It was sort of like ‘Welcome to the NFL, Mr. Vick.’ ” I heard the squeal when I hit him.”

Lawyer Milloy, Patriot defender after sacking Falcon rookie Michael Vick

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“Favre’s here. It’s Titletown, USA. You want to come up here.”

Warren Sapp, Buccaneer lineman lamenting that Tampa Bay won’t return to Green Bay until 2005 because of realignment

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“I don’t want to give Matt Stover too much credit--he’s a glorified soccer player.”

Tony Siragusa, Raven lineman jokingly referring to Baltimore’s kicker, who made two field goals, including the game-winner.

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Michael Strahan had one sack and has 14 sacks in his last six games, an NFL record. His best season was in 1998 when he had 15. The NFL record is 22 by Mark Gastineau in 1984. ... Jerome Bettis fell nine yards short of becoming the first runner to gain 100 yards against Baltimore in 45 games. ... Titan cornerback Samari Rolle’s interception was the 12th of his career and seventh against Jacksonville. ... Carolina cornerback Doug Evans’ streak of making an interception in every game this season ended.