Quick Hits....

"I insisted in my negotiations with the Raiders that I would not have to adhere to the NFL rules" -- Brent Musburger, appearing on N.Y.-based WOR-AM, on what attracted him to become the team's new radio play-by-play man and whether he will mention gambling aspects during games (SI.com, 9/5).

“It shows the prosperity of the game. Teams are not afraid to spend” -- NFL agent Peter Schaffer, on the recent “run of megadeals” for players across the league like Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Donald (WSJ.com, 9/5).

“I felt like being back on the field would give me a different and interesting perspective as a far as doing a better job as a GM” -- Mets 1B coach Ruben Amaro Jr., on returning to the field shortly after the Phillies fired him as GM three years ago (THEATHLETIC.com, 9/5).