What You Missed: Thursday, December 18th

The Saints coordinators and DE Cam Jordan spoke to the media Thursday. Here's what you missed. STC Phil Galiano: - K Charlie Smyth energizes the locker room - Interaction with Smyth prior to game-winning field goal - Difference between a 66-yard field goal and a 62-yard field goal DC Brandon Staley: - Chase Young's impact since returning from injury - Overuse of the word "generational" during the draft process and Young's past success/bright future - Working hard to improve Young's get-off - Success in short-yardage situations from all three levels of the defense - Rookie CB Quincy Riley's growth and understanding of applying techniques - LB Demario Davis's love for the game and durability have helped him excel in year 14 - Impact of Davis's intelligence on the rest of the linebackers - Impressions of the safeties since starter Justin Reid has been out with injury OC Doug Nussmeier: - Learning about new running backs Audric Estime and Evan Hull with Alvin Kamara and Devin Neal injured - Respect for the Jets' defense - Steepness of the learning curve for tackles - Maturity of rookie QB Tyler Shough and LT Kelvin Banks Jr. Jordan: - Thoughts on the final home game of the season and the crowd against Carolina - Motivation to keep playing and taking contact - Not having a contract before the end of the season for the first time - Interior defensive line's presence in short yardage situations