"I think I would have had a couple of rings," said Ryan. "I'm telling you, those teams were loaded. There's no question about it."
Ryan later said Turner has done a great job and was "probably the best guy for the job at that time."
T.O. ready to go
Titans coach Mike Munchak said on his Nashville radio show that when Terrell Owens is healthy enough to pass a physical, the team would likely take a look at him.
Owens' agent, Next Question Rosenhaus, said Owens has been cleared to play.
Cutler has no regrets
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler said he no regrets about a profanity directed toward offensive coordinator Mike Martz.
A TV camera caught Cutler shaking his head late in the first half after taking a play call through his headset. Seconds later, a microphone caught him telling quarterbacks coach Shane Day to relay a message to Martz in the booth that was not exactly rated PG.
Ticket boom
Tim Tebow is giving the winless Miami Dolphins a welcome boost in ticket sales. The former Florida star will make his first start of the season Sunday when the Denver Broncos play at Miami, and Dolphins CEO Mike Dee said that more than 10,000 tickets had been sold since Tebow was promoted to the starting job.
Fans have largely bailed on the Dolphins (0-5), who have lost 11 of their last 12 home games.
Kent Hull remembered
Former Buffalo center Kent Hull was remembered Wednesday as much for his leadership and toughness on the field as for his gentlemanly nature off it.
The 50-year-old died suddenly in his native Greenwood, Miss. Leflore County coroner Will Gnemi ruled that Hull died from gastrointestinal bleeding just before 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Hull was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and anchored the offensive line on a team that made four straight Super Bowl appearances, all losses, from 1991 to '94.
Hold that needle
The players union has told the NFL to hold off collecting blood for HGH testing. The union has delayed implementing the test, asking for more scientific data to prove it is reliable.
Noteworthy
Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said John Beck would start at quarterback on Sunday, replacing Rex Grossman, who threw four interceptions in a loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
The coach also said TE Chris Cooley had finger surgery.
Carolina placed starting right tackle Jeff Otah, struggling with back and knee problems from two knee surgeries, on injured reserve for the third time in four seasons.
Rams quarterback Sam Bradford did not practice Wednesday while getting treatment for a high left ankle sprain, increasing the likelihood that journeyman A.J. Feeley will get the call Sunday at Dallas.
Contact staff writer Don McKee at dmckee@phillynews.com.
This article contains information from the Associated Press.
