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Saints HC Kellen Moore, all three coordinators, LB Demario Davis and DE Cam Jordan spoke to the media Thursday. Here's what you missed:

Moore:

• Update on WR Chris Olave's health after Olave was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung

STC Phi Galiano:

• Lack of execution by the kickoff return team in Tennessee
• Special team players taking on larger roles due to injuries and how it affects preparation

DC Brandon Staley:

• Thoughts on the Falcons' rushing attack
• Rookie LB Danny Stutsman is playing at a starting caliber
• Being a head coach again is still a dream, but so is coaching the Saints' defense
• Falcons' WR Drake London presents challenges as a complete receiver
• Value of the run game growing for offenses
• Defense handled Titans QB Cam Ward's play extension well
• DB Alontae Taylor had a high quality second half against the Titans
• DE Chase Young is just entering his prime

OC Doug Nussmeier:

• Thoughts on Olave's situation
• Entering Week 18 with an entirely new receiving corps from the beginning of the season
• QB Tyler Shough's ability to adapt to injuries across the rest of the offense
• RB Audric Estime's performance against Tennessee was well-deserved
• WR Kevin Austin Jr. is making the most of his opportunity in practice as well as games

Davis:

• Continuing to peak and exceed goals physically and mentally in Year 14
• Desire to continue playing beyond the 2025 season

Jordan:

• Thoughts on the amount of game balls being handed out after games
• Winning as a team
• Future with the Saints
• Closing out the season against Atlanta's offense