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
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Nick, Mike and Kevin react to the Saints' win at Tennessee.
- Depleted Saints' offense wins fourth consecutive game
- Should Chris Olave win Comeback Player of the Year?
- Tyler Shough wins the Battle of the Rookie QBs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Nick and Mike preview Saints at Titans.
- Biggest areas left to improve?
- Saints rookies earning high praise
- Over/unders for the rest of the season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Saints HC Kellen Moore revealed a lengthy injury report Friday afternoon. Here's what you missed:
- TE Foster Moreau sent to Injured Reserve
- OUT: DT Bryan Bresee, Alvin Kamara, TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden and RG Cesar Ruiz
- Questionable: WR Mason Tipton, WR Chris Olave and K Charlie Smyth
- S Justin Reid could serve as an emergency kicker if Smyth (illness) is unable to play Sunday
- Moreau's move to IR is more about the timing of the schedule than the injury and allows rookie TE Moliki Matavao to join the active roster
- Matavao's progress since the beginning of the season
- Titans' defense is strong up front and excels in situational football
- Thoughts on Titans' RB Tony Pollard, who Moore coached in Dallas Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Saints DC Brandon Staley and DE Cam Jordan spoke to the media Thursday afternoon. Here's what you missed.
Staley:
- Emphasis on building trust with the players when the new staff was hired
- HC Kellen Moore's consistency and poise helped build the culture
- Thoughts on Titans' QB Cam Ward
- The respect the coaching staff has for Titans' RB Tony Pollard
- Finding a way to incorporate the strengths of each player, such as LB Isaiah Stalbird's role as a third down rusher
- Examples of where his competitiveness came from
- Cam Jordan's production in Year 15 is special
Jordan:
- DE Chase Young is starting to reach for his potential
- Thoughts on sequence of plays against Jets with back-to-back sacks
- Young core learning what a winning culture looks like and being part of building that culture
- Reaching 130 career sacks
- Identifying core players from year-to-year
- Pouring effort into the final two weeks to enjoy the rest of the season
- Preferring Pro Bowls to All-Pro selections Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Saints HC Kellen Moore and QB Tyler Shough spoke to the media Tuesday. Here's what you missed:
Moore:
- Maintaining consistent messaging regardless of wins and losses
- Establishing a culture, plan and process beyond results in order to create positive routines
- Steady improvement of rookie LT Kelvin Banks
- Rookies pushing through long season for the first time
- Rookie class if full of experience, competitiveness and resilience
- Thoughts on Titans QB Cam Ward
- Shough's ability to make pre-snap adjustments
- Play sequencing throughout the season and during games
Shough:
- Pre-snap abilities transferred from college and continued to grow with more reps as the starter
- Learning the importance of positive plays has been crucial as a starting QB
- Juwan Johnson's meaning to the team and himself
- Discussing game plans with Moore
- Cleaning up mistakes week-to-week and being both your own biggest critic and biggest fan
- Relationship with Cam Ward Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Nick and Mike discuss the Saints' win streak and upcoming game against the Titans.
- Tyler Shough vs. Cam Ward: Will Shough cement himself as top rookie QB?
- Should Saints bring back Cam Jordan, Taysom Hill and Demario Davis?
- Did offseason team bonding activities create a winning culture? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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HC Kellen Moore, DE Chris Rumph II and OL William Sherman recapped the Saints' 29-6 win vs. the Jets Monday. Here's what you missed.
Moore:
- TE Foster Moreau and DT Bryan Bresee expected to miss time with injuries
- Importance on team bonding before and during the season
- Playing complimentary football has led to recent momentum
- Thoughts on TE Juwan Johnson's work ethic, production and leadership
- Moore was not involved in WR Chris Olave's discussions about potentially retiring after the 2024 season
- Buy-in created by DC Brandon Staley
- Methods of growth on both sides of the ball since training camp
- Focus is on the final two games and nothing beyond the end of the season
Rumph:
- Staley's competitiveness and attention to detail
- Excitement as a defensive line after eight-sack performance
- Payoff of team bonding during a losing season
- DE Cam Jordan's effort creates a standard for the entire team
- Relationship with DT Jonathan Bullard, who played for Rumph's father at Florida
- Locker room has remained upbeat
Sherman:
- Thoughts on making first start
- Striving for a more complete game despite win streak
- Journey to the active roster after spending four years on practice squads
- Impressions of the coaching staff and Saints' culture Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Nick, Mike and Kevin react to the Saints' 29-6 win against the Jets.
- Depleted Saints get a statement win
- Chris Olave sets career highs, opens up about considering retirement
- Impressions of Brandon Staley and the defense Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Nick and Mike reflect on the Saints' recent performances.
- Who will finish as the second-leading rusher?
- What is Chris Olave's value?
- Season-long positives and negatives Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Saints HC Kellen Moore spoke the media Friday afternoon. Here's what you missed:
- Roster moves: WR Devaughn Vele to IR, K Charlie Smyth signed to active roster
- Injury report: RB Alvin Kamara, RT Asim Richards, RG Cesar Ruiz OUT. Several questionable.
- Alvin Kamara's timeline for return from injury
- Possibility of mid-week signings contributing by Sunday
- Importance of building culture and camaraderie early
- Thoughts on Jets' QB Brady Cook
- Respect for Jets' HC Aaron Glenn
- Excitement for final home game
- Evan Hull's potential flashed quickly in practice after adversity early in career
- Signing RB Nyheim Hines
- Bringing in running backs who were not in camp with the team Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Saints coordinators and DE Cam Jordan spoke to the media Thursday. Here's what you missed.
STC Phil Galiano:
- K Charlie Smyth energizes the locker room
- Interaction with Smyth prior to game-winning field goal
- Difference between a 66-yard field goal and a 62-yard field goal
DC Brandon Staley:
- Chase Young's impact since returning from injury
- Overuse of the word "generational" during the draft process and Young's past success/bright future
- Working hard to improve Young's get-off
- Success in short-yardage situations from all three levels of the defense
- Rookie CB Quincy Riley's growth and understanding of applying techniques
- LB Demario Davis's love for the game and durability have helped him excel in year 14
- Impact of Davis's intelligence on the rest of the linebackers
- Impressions of the safeties since starter Justin Reid has been out with injury
OC Doug Nussmeier:
- Learning about new running backs Audric Estime and Evan Hull with Alvin Kamara and Devin Neal injured
- Respect for the Jets' defense
- Steepness of the learning curve for tackles
- Maturity of rookie QB Tyler Shough and LT Kelvin Banks Jr.
Jordan:
- Thoughts on the final home game of the season and the crowd against Carolina
- Motivation to keep playing and taking contact
- Not having a contract before the end of the season for the first time
- Interior defensive line's presence in short yardage situations Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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