"I don't believe that that's a very viable opportunity. It would be, in my mind, very, very remarkable if that's where the team were to end up" – CBS Sports Network analyst and former Raiders Chief Exec Amy Trask, on the potential of the franchise moving to San Antonio (“That Other Pregame Show,” CBSSN, 11/9).
"I have a huge amount of confidence in [GM Dave Caldwell] and [coach Gus Bradley] and they’re encouraged. Some of these players are the future of the franchise and they will be with us for a long time" – Jaguars Owner Shad Khan, on his optimism regarding the team's future despite its 1-8 start this season (FLORIDA TIMES-UNION, 11/9).
"We need to participate in programs that publicly identify those athletes that have issues, and not allow them to play unless they go through rigorous counseling" – Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban, on how pro sports teams can be more proactive in identifying players' character issues that could lead to off-field issues (ESPNDALLAS.com, 11/7).
"A swift ruling is expected, so likely within three weeks. ... What happens then? I'm told Ray Rice is in shape. He is ready, but will anyone call? That's what we don't know" – NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, on former U.S. District Judge Barbara Jones' pending ruling on Rice's appeal to overturn his suspension (“NFL GameDay Morning,” NFL Network, 11/9).
"We can call them the London Fog. We could call them the London Bridge. I like this one, we can call them the London Broil -- imagine that on the side of the helmet. Or the best one, the Werewolves of London. Until that time, Londoners will get used to adopting the 1-8 Jaguars" – ESPN's Chris Berman, on the possibility of an NFL franchise in London (“Sunday NFL Countdown,” ESPN, 11/9).
