Saints HC Kellen Moore, QB Tyler Shough, kickers Cade York and Charlie Smyth, DE Cam Jordan and RB Devin Neal spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon. Here's what you missed.
Moore:
- Alvin Kamara did not practice with a knee injury, while Chris Olave was limited with a back
- Decision to release kicker Blake Grupe and sign Cade York to the practice squad
- Identifying what needs to change on offense after six straight weeks scoring less than 20 points
- Thoughts on RB Devin Neal, who may start if Kamara cannot play
- Adjusting scheme and play calling to new starting receivers
- Identifying signs of progress despite losses
- Offense will continue to lean into playing under center
Shough:
- Reviewing offensive struggles and finding positives in film against Falcons
- Building trust with receivers to be able to throw with anticipation
- Preparing for Miami's defense
- Offense is sustaining drives and possessing the ball, but needs to start finishing
- Moore remains level-headed in the headset
- Favorite Thanksgiving dishes
York:
- Returning to Louisiana (York played college football at LSU)
Smyth:
- Learning from Blake Grupe
- Going to Dallas during the season to train, improvements since camp
Jordan:
- Maintaining hope despite 2-9 start
- Defense improvements over the course of the season
Neal:
- Preparing for the opportunity to start if Alvin Kamara misses time Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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How does Alvin Kamara's injury impact the Saints' offense?
Nick and Mike break down the latest Saints news.
- Saints make kicking change
- Grading Tyler Shough vs Falcons
- Would you take a first-round running back?
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What You Missed: Monday, November 24th
Saints HC Kellen Moore and LT Kelvin Banks spoke to the media Monday following Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Much of the attention focused on former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, who is set to tryout with the Saints. Tucker recently completed a 10-game suspension for violation of the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy. Here's what you missed.
Moore:
- Full comments on Tucker and the decision to bring him in for a visit
- Alvin Kamara's impact as a runner and receiver as the offense struggles to establish an identity
- Practice squad kicker Charlie Smyth will compete for the starting job
- Explanation of going to Taysom Hill at the goal line
- Deciding what play to call inside the five-yard line
- Importance of leaders like Justin Reid during a 2-9 season
- Chris Olave stepping up amid changes in the receiver room
Banks Jr.:
- Thoughts on rookie RB Devin Neal, who he played against twice in college
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Full Episode: Who are the Saints? Struggle to find identity continues in self-inflicted loss to Falcons.
Nick, Mike and Kevin react to the Saints' 24-10 loss to the Falcons.
- Blake Grupe's struggles continue
- Red zone offense comes up short
- What is the value in taking Tyler Shough off the field for Taysom Hill? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Full Episode: Will Saints-Falcons be the best Superdome atmosphere in years?
Nick and Mike preview the Saints' Week 12 game against the Atlanta Falcons.
- Fantasy Fallout: Who steps up amid offensive departures?
- Saints set to debut all black uniforms
- Has Luke Fortner earned a long-term spot on the offensive line? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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