Saints HC Kellen Moore, QB Tyler Shough and TE Juwan Johnson spoke to the media Wednesday as attention turns to Week 16 against the Jets. Here's what you missed.
Moore:
- RB Devin Neal, WR Devaughn Vele both ruled OUT, several others missed or limited in practice
- Respect for Jets HC Aaron Glenn from previous meetings
- Kelvin Banks Jr. has been very steady at LT
- Shough's growth in late-game situations
- QBs using slides to protect themselves from hits
- Going back to the QB draw at the end of the game after a failed previous attempt
- Thoughts on pure progressions
Shough:
- Fitting charity events and other responsibilities into preparation schedule
- Growth in relationship with the coaching staff since arriving
- Relationship with Johnson dating back to being roommates at Oregon in 2019
- Working on scout team as the backup is leading to success as the starter
- Impressions of Banks Jr.
- Process of getting up to speed with backups following an injury to a starter
- Respect for Jets and Glenn from pre-draft visits
- Chris Olave's focus and mindset to make plays late in the game against Carolina after a quiet start
Johnson:
- Reflecting on relationship with Shough and excitement about his development
- Shough's journey and exposure to different environments leads to success in tough situations
- Making sure to celebrate touchdowns with teammates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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