The Dot: Who will step up in Saints' new-look receiving corps?
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What You Missed: Wednesday, November 19th
Saints head coach Kellen Moore and QB Tyler Shough spoke to the media following Wednesday's practice. Here's what you missed.
Moore:
- Announcing the release of WR Brandin Cooks
- Mason Tipton will see an increased role
- Thoughts on new practice squad receiver Jha'Quan Jackson
- "Wow" moment from Tyler Shough's start in Carolina
- Value of seeing Shough for two weeks before the bye week
- Self-scouting offers small details that need to come into focus
- Finding a balance between adapting and maintaining an identity
- Thoughts on the Falcons running backs
- Limiting explosive plays on defense
- Players are "fired up" for all black uniforms
Shough:
- Thoughts on "mentor" Brandin Cooks being waived
- Excitement for first start at home
- Working on pocket presence and mobility
- Relationship with Drew Brees
- Knowledge of the Saints-Falcons rivalry (mostly from Cam Jordan)
- Opportunity to prove himself down the stretch of the season
- Being able to joke about mistakes while handling them seriously Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Full Episode: Whose stock has risen the most for the Saints in 2025?
Nick and Mike discuss the direction of the Saints' future.
- Brandin Cooks waived
- Juwan Johnson trending toward career highs
- What would a Derek Carr trade look like? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Full Episode: Has the value of a win changed for the Saints?
Nick and Mike discuss what they are most interested to see following the Saints' bye week.
- Which area will improve most post-bye?
- Does a Chris Olave extension make sense right now?
- Which 2025 Day 3 pick is creating the most optimism? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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What You Missed: Monday, November 17th
The Saints returned to practice Monday following the bye week. Head coach Kellen Moore, defensive end Cam Jordan and safety Justin Reid spoke to the media about utilizing the time off and preparing to host Atlanta. Here's what you missed:
Moore:
- Takeaways from self-scouting during the bye week
- Thoughts on Tyler Shough's performance through two starts and using that sample during the bye week
- Excitement to coach in the Saints-Falcons rivalry for the first time
- Building an offensive identity through the run
- Preparing to face Kirk Cousins following Michael Penix Jr.'s injury
- Breaking down Kelvin Banks biggest strengths
- Contextualizing data points within game situations
Reid:
- Preparation remaining the same despite Atlanta's offensive injuries
Jordan:
- Building momentum after recovering during the bye week
- Continuing to improve the run defense against "phenomenal" RB Bijan Robinson
- Familiarity with Kirk Cousins
- Importance of being able to close out tight games Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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