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‘"He’s not very flashy or very verbose," said Bills center Melvin Fowler. "He stays under the radar, but comes in and brings his lunchpail and gets the job done every time out. A lot of coaches and players are going to see that type of work ethic and when we start playing games it’s going to come to fruition and you’ll see what Spencer Johnson is all about."’

‘The Steelers have not played in Ontario since they beat the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League, 43-16, in a preseason game on August 3, 1960. Pittsburgh played an exhibition game in Mexico City against the Indianapolis Colts in 2005.’

‘The Boise State product was an undrafted free agent out of college, but made the Oakland roster as a rookie. In his first NFL season Carr served mainly as a kick and punt returner though he also saw time on the defensive side of the ball.’

‘If he doesn’t make an appearance within the next week, then he’d better show himself on the field in 2008. Otherwise, a contract that has looked unjustified to this point will seem even worse next offseason.’

‘The game likely will be scheduled for the weekend of Aug. 14-18, when the Toronto Blue Jays, who also play in the Rogers Centre, are on the road.’