Gregg Williams should keep job, Goff is off course, Warriors bored

Gregg Williams for Browns coach

“I think Gregg Williams deserves it.  If they go on the road and beat the Ravens this week, I say lock him down, give him a three-year deal.”

Boomer Esiason, Showtime’s Inside the NFL

Cowboys should keep Jason Garrett

“I like Coach Garrett; I think he’s a good man for the job.  And more importantly, the team likes him, and they play for him.”  

Michael Irvin, Showtime’s Inside the NFL

Jared Goff is off his game

“Jared Goff against a very inferior Arizona Cardinals team looked indecisive to me.  He didn’t look really confident. I think Sean McVay is sensing this.   He does not want to put too much pressure on Jared Goff.”

Steve Beuerlein, CBSSN Monday QB

Famous last words?

“If I’m the D-coordinator, I’m calling zone on third down every time because you got a backup quarterback (Blaine Gabbert).  Make him beat us.  Why would you put us in man to man?  I’m a very smart football player. I probably watch more film than the coaches.”

D.J. Swearinger, Washington safety, following a loss to Tennessee.  Swearinger was released shortly after those comments.

Steelers O-linemen hang together

“If you don’t jell with the guy next to you, if you’re not like-minded, you’ll never get along on the field.  That’s why the Steelers have such a great offensive line. I’ve gotten to know them off the field, at the NFLPA meetings.  They’re always together, always talking, laughing, they’re always with each other. That was a camaraderie I was jealous of.”

Alex Boone, retired Pro Bowl guard, on NBCS Pro Football Talk

Warriors are battling boredom

“The regular season is a difficult thing coming off a championship.  You’re not motivated. You already know you’re better than all the other teams.  You’re playing better basketball than most teams on most nights, and there’s nothing to keep you motivated. . . Come playoff time, the Golden State Warriors will still be the best team, and they’ll be ready.”  

Scottie Pippen, retired NBA All-Star, on ESPN’s The Jump

NBA cracks down on flopping

“Marcin Gortat may be the biggest flopper inside.  There’s been some big floppers in our game – Vlade Divac was the first.  It can be an advantage.  It makes it difficult to call the game when these big guys out there are taking blows like they got hit by a train.  I’m glad the league is fining these guys.”

Scottie Pippen