NewOrleans.Football: Saints Podcast

Saints HC Kellen Moore, all three coordinators, LB Demario Davis and DE Cam Jordan spoke to the media Thursday. Here's what you missed. Moore: - Update on WR Chris Olave's health after Olave was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung STC Phi Galiano: - Lack of execution by the kickoff return team in Tennessee - Special team players taking on larger roles due to injuries and how it affects preparation DC Brandon Staley: - Thoughts on the Falcons' rushing attack - Rookie LB Danny Stutsman is playing at a starting caliber - Being a head coach again is still a dream, but so is coaching the Saints' defense - Falcons' WR Drake London presents challenges as a complete receiver - Value of the run game growing for offenses - Defense handled Titans QB Cam Ward's play extension well - DB Alontae Taylor had a high quality second half against the Titans - DE Chase Young is just entering his prime OC Doug Nussmeier: - Thoughts on Olave's situation - Entering Week 18 with an entirely new receiving corps from the beginning of the season - QB Tyler Shough's ability to adapt to injuries across the rest of the offense - RB Audric Estime's performance against Tennessee was well-deserved - WR Kevin Austin Jr. is making the most of his opportunity in practice as well as games Davis: - Continuing to peak and exceed goals physically and mentally in Year 14 - Desire to continue playing beyond the 2025 season Jordan: - Thoughts on the amount of game balls being handed out after games - Winning as a team - Future with the Saints - Closing out the season against Atlanta's offense Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Saints HC Kellen Moore, QB Tyler Shough and LT Kelvin Banks spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon. Here's what you missed. Moore: - Injury report: - Impact of rookie class - Benefits of rookies getting extended playing time - Giving the city something to cheer for during win streak - Shough's growth has stood out in his leadership and pocket awareness -The timing of turning to Shough felt right - WR Chris Olave's route running is an important trait for the offense - Shough's accountability is a huge benefit for a quarterback - Thoughts on Falcons RB Bijan Robinson - Having stability across an offseason after one-year stints in LA and Philly - Quick game allows the offense to get into a rhythm to take shots - Shough's development and execution within the structure of the play Shough: - Growing up watching NFL Films Mic'd Up - Watching his interactions on the sideline during his Mic'd Up segment - Being intentional when having conversations on the sideline - Thoughts on Falcons' safeties Xavier Watts and Jessie Bates - Success on the field translating to leadership - Red zone struggles against Atlanta in first meeting - Rookie LT Kelvin Banks Jr. has lived up to high expectations - Continuing to elevate the offense despite injuries - Moore's leadership style in respected by players because it's organic - Respect for the entire rookie QB class Banks: - Playing with more anticipation - Shough's personality makes him a good leader - Thoughts on Shough's Rookie of the Year case Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick and Mike preview Saints at Falcons - Saints' rookies gaining national attention - Will Alontae Taylor stay or go? - Should the Saints be aggressive in free agency? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Saints HC Kellen Moore, LT Kelvin Banks Jr. and DL Jonah Williams spoke to the media Monday. Here's what you missed. Moore: - Deciding Week 9 was the right time for Tyler Shough to take over as the starting quarterback - Explanation of why it's important to highlight positive moments by giving away game balls - Playing on the scout team allowed Shough to learn how to navigate the pocket and test his arm in a low-consequence setting - Shough has earned national recognition and Rookie of the Year buzz Banks: - Captains have generated buy-in with the younger players - Moore is a players' coach who is open to new ideas and collaboration from players during install meetings - Individual players receiving game balls is a reflection of team success - Shough's progression since the beginning of the season - Listening to and applying criticism has been the most important lesson as a rookie Williams: - Thoughts on DE Chase Young's strip-six - Consistency from Moore and DC Brandon Staley held the locker room together - Moore's levelheadedness allows the team to focus on progression instead of getting caught up in wins and losses Moore (again): - Choosing to take an eight-point lead at the end of the game instead of attempting a two-point conversion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.