What You Missed: Thursday, December 18th

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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