1.   Ambrose said the Colts mixed up zone and man-to-man defenses all day, while dropping linebackers into pass coverage to confuse the veteran quarterback.

2.   And each victory has produced a most valuable player award for a veteran Cornhuskers quarterback.

3.   And Esiason is a veteran quarterback who can read blitzes and sense pressure better than most.

4.   Ask nearly any NFL player or coach about Elway, and they likely will say they were glad the veteran quarterback finally won a Super Bowl.

5.   Because they waived Sean Salisbury on Friday, the Oilers will audition a veteran quarterback this week.

6.   Belichick, of course, made the decision to keep his veteran quarterback on the bench all season and go with the second-year pro Brady.

7.   A veteran quarterback such as Aikman could have made the difference in the palpably mediocre NFC East.

8.   A veteran quarterback with a reputation for inconsistency down the stretch.

9.   Buffalo and Cincinnati are very interested, but the Patriots have put a gag order on their veteran quarterback.

10.   Collins said a smart player will listen and learn and try to gain every advantage possible against a savvy veteran quarterback like Marino.