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“When the word got out that he was coming to Miami, Warren Buffett called to congratulate me and tell me what a good kid he was. I think he’s mentoring him, and I love mentoring young guys” – Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross, on DT Ndamukong Suh (DETROIT NEWS, 3/24).

“We do the right things” – Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson, saying it was his decision to not try to re-sign DE Greg Hardy because of his domestic abuse charges (ESPN.com, 3/23).

“He’s here because he is a pass rusher, no matter what else is said about it. I am hopeful that whatever did happen he’s learned from it and maybe he can be an advocate to create some change” – Fox’ Troy Aikman, on the Cowboys signing Greg Hardy (DALLASNEWS.com, 3/23).

“That’s a player personnel decision and I don’t get involved in those kind of things” – Cubs Chair Tom Ricketts, speaking to the Executives’ Club of Chicago, when asked whether prospect Kris Bryant would start the season in Triple-A (ESPNCHICAGO.com, 3/23).

“I think he has a pretty tough job. Matter of fact, some of my friends say there’s two jobs they don’t want: President of the United States or commissioner of the NFL” – Patriots Owner Robert Kraft, on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (BOSTON GLOBE, 3/24).

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