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Saints HC Kellen Moore, DE Carl Granderson and WR Mason Tipton spoke Monday after returning from a win at Tampa Bay. Here's what you missed:

Moore:

• Recapping "resilient" and "complimentary" win against Tampa Bay
• Tipton's opening kickoff return was an important spark
• Win at Tampa exemplifies why the team brought in players who have faced adversity
• Thoughts on rookie QB Tyler Shough and rookie RB Devin Neal's performances
• Shough's growth managing protection has been an important development
• Impact of stopping the Bucs on multiple fourth downs
• Explanation of why the clock stopped after the Saints declined a Bucs penalty
• The team never got a good look at RB Audric Estime's third down run that was ruled short and chose not to challenge the play
• Opportunity to finish the season strong
• Leaning on the run game
• K Charlie Smyth has an opportunity to bounce back after missing a field goal in Tampa Bay
• Excitement of working with Neal

Granderson:

• Defense taking pride in putting the offense in positions to succeed
• Confidence gained from shutting down the Bucs' offense
• The defense sets the tone during the week and feeds off of each other during games

Tipton:

• Approach to returning kickoffs
• Thoughts on Shough and Neal
• Momentum from winning a divisional game on the road