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Saints HC Kellen Moore, QB Tyler Shough and LT Kelvin Banks spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon. Here's what you missed.
Moore:
- Injury report:
- Impact of rookie class
- Benefits of rookies getting extended playing time
- Giving the city something to cheer for during win streak
- Shough's growth has stood out in his leadership and pocket awareness
-The timing of turning to Shough felt right
- WR Chris Olave's route running is an important trait for the offense
- Shough's accountability is a huge benefit for a quarterback
- Thoughts on Falcons RB Bijan Robinson
- Having stability across an offseason after one-year stints in LA and Philly
- Quick game allows the offense to get into a rhythm to take shots
- Shough's development and execution within the structure of the play
Shough:
- Growing up watching NFL Films Mic'd Up
- Watching his interactions on the sideline during his Mic'd Up segment
- Being intentional when having conversations on the sideline
- Thoughts on Falcons' safeties Xavier Watts and Jessie Bates
- Success on the field translating to leadership
- Red zone struggles against Atlanta in first meeting
- Rookie LT Kelvin Banks Jr. has lived up to high expectations
- Continuing to elevate the offense despite injuries
- Moore's leadership style in respected by players because it's organic
- Respect for the entire rookie QB class
Banks:
- Playing with more anticipation
- Shough's personality makes him a good leader
- Thoughts on Shough's Rookie of the Year case Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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"What You Missed: Wednesday, December 31st" is an episode of NewOrleans.Football: Saints Podcast. Runtime 18 min. Published January 1, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.