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Saints QB Tyler Shough, DB Alontae Taylor, DE Cam Jordan and WR Chris Olave held end of season press conferences Monday. Here's what you missed:

Shough:

• Optimism carrying into next season
• Late success can be attributed to the culture built by HC Kellen Moore
• Eagerness to improve footwork and passion to chase perfection
• Expectations that come with being a starting quarterback
• Thoughts on praise from LB Demario Davis
• The goal is to build a team the city can rally behind
• Rookie of the Year would be a cool accolade, but not more important than continuing to improve as a team
• Staying in New Orleans for the offseason
• Support system within the QB room
• Looking forward to crawfish season, working on riding in a parade
• Embodying the "I'll die on the field" mindset

Taylor:

• Optimism in the building
• Playing under DC Brandon Staley was a fun opportunity
• Focusing on fatherhood and listening to advice from vets as first free agency looms
• Thoughts on time in New Orleans if it does come to an end

Jordan:

• Continuing to feel appreciated by the city of New Orleans
• Strong core of players in the locker, including late additions
• Showing promise during the right part of the season
• Double-digit season serving as an exclamation point of ability late in career
• Benefits of having Shough in the locker room
• Biggest takeaways from working with Moore
• DE Chase Young has embraced the organization's culture and understands the effort required on each play

Olave:

• Symptoms that led to blood clot diagnosis and long-term health
• Watching Shough from afar while out due to the blood clot
• Building on the momentum created by Shough
• Excitement to have stability at QB and play caller
• Moving past thoughts of retirement
• Case for Shough to win Rookie of the Year
• Thoughts on backup QB Spencer Rattler deserving the opportunity to start somewhere in the NFL