Saints HC Kellen Moore, QB Tyler Shough, RB Devin Neal and DE Cam Jordan spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon. Here's what you missed.
Moore:
- RB Alvin Kamara, S Justin Reid and RT Asim Richards did not practice, several others limited
- Identifying why the team has played better recently: cleaner football, turnovers and early-down execution
- Importance of playing well in divisional games
- Thought's on Shough's confidence
- Lack of concern about Shough's age as a rookie
- Reflecting on being a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2010
- The defense has been able to benefit from the offense's recent success while improving on their end as well
Shough:
- Confidence fluctuates, but preparation breeds high confidence
- Learning how to prepare in the NFL has been an area of growth
- Biggest lesson as a rookie has been figuring out the NFL schedule and how to approach it
- Thoughts on praise from LB Demario Davis
- Handling criticism and whether or not it can be used as motivation
- Being smart about when to take hits and when to go down
Neal:
- Saints physicality and willpower led to success in rainy game at Tampa Bay
- Shough's scrambling ability helped open up the run game
- Winning and finishing strong is more important than playing spoiler for another team
Jordan:
- Defense is resilient if nothing else
- Resilience shows the team's passion for playing football despite being out of the playoff race
- Thoughts on the young defensive backs
- Having the opportunity to ruin a rival's playoff chances brings joy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Dot: Saints offense gets a boost with RT Taliese Fuaga back at practice Wednesday
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Full Episode: How does Tyler Shough's play affect the Saints' rebuilding timeline?
Nick and Mike discuss their expectations for Tyler Shough and the Saints in the final quarter of the season.
- Can Tyler Shough continue to elevate the offense?
- Is it time to buy stock in Devin Neal?
- How many more games will the Saints win? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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What You Missed: Monday, December 8th
Saints HC Kellen Moore, DE Carl Granderson and WR Mason Tipton spoke Monday after returning from a win at Tampa Bay. Here's what you missed:
Moore:
- Recapping "resilient" and "complimentary" win against Tampa Bay
- Tipton's opening kickoff return was an important spark
- Win at Tampa exemplifies why the team brought in players who have faced adversity
- Thoughts on rookie QB Tyler Shough and rookie RB Devin Neal's performances
- Shough's growth managing protection has been an important development
- Impact of stopping the Bucs on multiple fourth downs
- Explanation of why the clock stopped after the Saints declined a Bucs penalty
- The team never got a good look at RB Audric Estime's third down run that was ruled short and chose not to challenge the play
- Opportunity to finish the season strong
- Leaning on the run game
- K Charlie Smyth has an opportunity to bounce back after missing a field goal in Tampa Bay
- Excitement of working with Neal
Granderson:
- Defense taking pride in putting the offense in positions to succeed
- Confidence gained from shutting down the Bucs' offense
- The defense sets the tone during the week and feeds off of each other during games
Tipton:
- Approach to returning kickoffs
- Thoughts on Shough and Neal
- Momentum from winning a divisional game on the road Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Full Episode: Tyler Shough wins a dogfight in Tampa. Is he the Saints’ future QB?
Nick, Mike and Kevin react to the Saints' win against the Bucs.
- Tyler Shough puts the team on his back
- Devin Neal and other rookies impress
- How should fans feel about winning? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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