What You Missed: Thursday, November 20th

We spoke to the Saints' coordinators for the first time since the Week 10 to recap the Carolina game, break down bye week adjustments and preview the Falcons. Here's what you missed.
STC Phil Galiano:
- Encouraged after being able to take a longer look at the big picture of the progress made on special teams over the bye week
- Impressions of WR Dante Pettis as a returner dating back to college
- Importance of sticking with K Blake Grupe, noting that people gave up on players like Sam Darnold too soon
- Breaking down the rule that gave the Panthers possession of the ball after the Saints blocked a field goal, ultimately assessing it as unlucky
DC Brandon Staley:
- Matching analytics with tape while self-scouting during the bye week
- Improvement of the run defense after a stout performance against Carolina
- Using difficult opponents like the Rams as a learning point for the young secondary
- Why he limits his play sheet to one page
- Spotlighting a "super heady play" by DB Alontae Taylor to keep a Panthers player from recovering a fumble as opposed to attempting to scoop it himself
OC Doug Nussmeier:
- Focusing on pocket awareness with QB Tyler Shough
- Adjusting Taysom Hill's role as he fully returns from injury
- Thoughts on the Falcons' young first-round pass rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.
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