Saints HC Kellen Moore, QB Tyler Shough and DE Cam Jordan spoke to the media Wednesday. Here's what you missed:
Moore:
RT Taliese Fuaga (ankle), RB Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle), WR Chris Olave (back) and S Justin Reid (knee) missed practice due to injury
QB Tyler Shough's growth since last time facing Bucs in Week 8 (Shough's first meaningful regular season action)
Need to generate explosive run plays
WR Devaughn Vele tried to get depth on a crossing route on intercepted two-point conversion attempt, allowing the defender to jump the route
Vele's role grew naturally with roster moves, and the team views him as an ideal Z receiver
The team was cautiously optimistic about projecting rookie CB Quincy Riley's role, but is impressed by his ball skills
The team plans to continue developing Shough, but a decision on next season's QB plan is not imminent
K Charlie Smyth will start against Tampa Bay
Taysom Hill's lack of touches against Miami was caused by in-game situations, not game plan
Shough:
Needing to start faster offensively and earning the right to run tempo
Thoughts on Vele's improvements and growth within the system after season-best performance against Miami
Thoughts on Bucs defense and what it will take to be successful against Tampa Bay
Being recruited by former LSU HC Ed Orgeron
Being inspired by Bucs QB Baker Mayfield's career path
Outlook on the rest of the season after being eliminated from playoff contention
Jordan:
Continuing to show sack production in year 15 after recent down years
Difficulty of appreciating personal production despite losing games
Desire to play more snaps, while focusing on controlling what he can control
Thoughts on the future (staying in New Orleans, signing elsewhere or retiring)
Motivation to continue playing with no possibility of a playoff berth
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What You Missed: Wednesday, December 3rd
Saints HC Kellen Moore, QB Tyler Shough and DE Cam Jordan spoke to the media Wednesday. Here's what you missed:
- RT Taliese Fuaga (ankle), RB Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle), WR Chris Olave (back) and S Justin Reid (knee) missed practice due to injury
- QB Tyler Shough's growth since last time facing Bucs in Week 8 (Shough's first meaningful regular season action)
- Need to generate explosive run plays
- WR Devaughn Vele tried to get depth on a crossing route on intercepted two-point conversion attempt, allowing the defender to jump the route
- Vele's role grew naturally with roster moves, and the team views him as an ideal Z receiver
- The team was cautiously optimistic about projecting rookie CB Quincy Riley's role, but is impressed by his ball skills
- The team plans to continue developing Shough, but a decision on next season's QB plan is not imminent
- K Charlie Smyth will start against Tampa Bay
- Taysom Hill's lack of touches against Miami was caused by in-game situations, not game plan
Shough:- Needing to start faster offensively and earning the right to run tempo
- Thoughts on Vele's improvements and growth within the system after season-best performance against Miami
- Thoughts on Bucs defense and what it will take to be successful against Tampa Bay
- Being recruited by former LSU HC Ed Orgeron
- Being inspired by Bucs QB Baker Mayfield's career path
- Outlook on the rest of the season after being eliminated from playoff contention
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