Head Coach Jeff Fisher – Press Conference
August 12, 2013
(On if Missouri Governor Jay Nixon gave him any ideas for strategy while he was watching practice)
“Yeah, he had a lot of good ideas, a lot of good ideas. It’s not out of the realm of possibility that he’ll make a few calls for us at some point in the preseason.”
(On how practice looked)
“Practice was good. We got through a little bit of rain and then it heated up, we put pads back on. I thought we got a lot done. We had to work on some things early in practice from a physical standpoint. At the far end, the big guys banged around a little bit, so I thought it was good.”
(On if he ever thought about moving practice indoors because of the rain)
“No, we didn’t have any lightning in the area. We knew it was going to last about 10 minutes. Were you guys tempted to go inside?”
(On if he received an apology from Cleveland Browns’ color analyst Bernie Kosar)
“Yes I did.”
(On the conversation with Kosar)
“It’s a dead issue. It’s all behind us.”
(On how S T.J. McDonald is adapting as a starter)
“Every day he’s learning something new. I thought he played pretty well in the ball game. He’s making calls. He’s triggering adjustments in the secondary. He’s way ahead of where we expected him to be right now.”
(On if there are any similarities to the playing style of T.J. and his father, former NFL player, Tim McDonald)
“His dad was a very physical player. His dad was a little heavier than T.J. is – both very instinctive. Then, of course, he got his speed from his mom.”
(On the styles and effectiveness of QBs Austin Davis and Kellen Clemens)
“We’re going to rotate them every week. One will get the (No.) ‘2’ (spot) and we’ll switch them back and forth. They’re both competing. Kellen had an opportunity to run around and make some plays there (vs. Cleveland). We had a couple breakdowns up front in fairness to Austin, but we’ll flip it this week and let Kellen take those ‘2’ reps and go back the following week.”
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Head Coach Jeff Fisher – Press Conference
August 9, 2013
(On RT Rodger Saffold’s shoulder injury)
“We’re still doing tests. He’s a little sore. He’s going to miss some time. He may miss a preseason game or two. But, I think we’ll have him back here in a couple weeks.”
(On if Saffold’s return will require getting strength back in his shoulder)
“Yeah. It’s going to be sore. Specifically, it subluxed, it was dislocated, came out backwards. So we got it right back in place. He’s very sore. In these instances there’s going to be some swelling, some pain and you just have to work through that and then re-strengthen that. You just want to make sure the integrity of the joint is OK and based on all indications it is. We’re lucky.”
(On how RT Joe Barksdale did filling in Saffold’s role in Thursday night’s game)
“Joe did fine. He did fine. When Joe played last year, a couple games, he did well. Joe’s lining up against some good defensive ends here at practice every day and he got on the field and did well – knew what to do. We’re totally comfortable with Joe doing that.”
(On how Saffold’s time out of practice will affect his development in switching from left to right tackle)
“He’s really had a good camp. He’s doing well out there. A lot of it is footwork. A lot it is understanding the stuff taking place inside the meeting room. It’ll be a setback, but I don’t think it’s going to hurt him. He’s a smart guy and he and (RG) Harvey (Dahl) are working real well together. We’ll get him back as soon as we can.”
(On how the starting offensive line played on Thursday night)
“I thought they did a good job. Unfortunately, if we don’t put the ball on the ground I think you look at the offense and say, ‘Had a pretty good day’ considering what we were up against and the type of things we were getting out of them. (QB) Sam (Bradford)’s third down completion to (WR) Chris (Givens) – there’s eight guys and gaps and overload blitzing and Sam hung in there and made the play. I thought overall the first group did good. (LT) Jake (Long) was good. Jake and (LG) Chris (Williams) did well together. I thought (C) Scott (Wells) was good. Considering we didn’t do a lot of game planning, I thought they handled things pretty well.”
(On if there’s any kind of agreement between opposing head coaches before preseason game to disclose what kinds of things they plan on working on throughout the game)
“No there’s not, and the league frowns on it and we just play. Sometimes you prepare for the worst and then if it’s a basic, vanilla-type approach defensively based on your opponent then so be it. We looked at things, we just didn’t work them on the field. Looked at a lot of tape and anticipated some things. That gave us a chance.”
(On never knowing what the opposing teams will show in preseason games)
“You don’t, no. But what you do in at least the first week you carry in enough to where if you need to draw on some things you can. We were prepared to max protect. We did quite a bit in the second half. That means you’re not getting a lot of people out in routes. It means sometimes it’s difficult on the quarterback. I think you saw that as the case with (QB) Austin (Davis) – where we’re keeping people in because they’re bringing people from all over. He’s only got a couple options down the field. As a result, there’s an aborted play here and there. At the end of the day, you want to keep your quarterback from getting hit during the preseason.”
(On how the offense picked up blitzes)
“I thought our backs did a good job. Tight ends were involved in it, and we didn’t have any glaring mistakes. Late in the game, we had a couple things go on with the offensive line, but that’s typical when you’re playing guys that haven’t been in the system very long. But, just overall my thoughts on the game itself – we got a lot of good work from the standpoint of two-minute drives, those kinds of things on both sides of the ball. We put our defense in some difficult situations on third down to see if they could make some plays. We, obviously, gave up the one touchdown pass. But, when you sit back and look at all three phases – the offense, defense, and special teams – there’s a lot of things to learn from, a lot of mistakes to correct. As coaches you would rather have it that way than the other way where you play a perfect and you just move on to the next one. Overcoming a punt return for a touchdown and why that happened. I think it’s important that the young guys understand that we have rules and responsibilities and we have coverage lanes and we have guys that have to contain and guys that have to go to their landmarks, and when you don’t this is what happens. In addition to that, we had a long punt with no hang time. (P) John’s (Hekker) been hitting it very, very well, but he just cut one loose and that’s what happens when you bang one like that.”
(On not wanting to punt to the middle of the field)
“Correct. If you’re going to go that long with no hang time, it’s got to go out of bounds. But, he comes back with a 5.0 hang time and a 50-yard punt, you saw what happened – it was a catch and an immediate tackle. So, he’s been punting very well, but it’s those kinds of things. We can’t have that ball in our opener against that returner, so a lot of good things to learn from.”
(On how RB Isaiah Pead responded after his fumble)
“He did. I think he shook it off and he ran well. Considering the opportunities that he had, he made plays. He hit the trap good, he found daylight slightly off the point of attack on a trap, which is a very instinctive move for a young runner, which is good to see.”
(On rookie RBs Benny Cunningham and Zac Stacy)
“They got carries and they ran hard. And we’re going to continue to give them carries. As I said, our hope is to try to get them some carries behind the starting offensive line over the next couple weeks to fairly evaluate them.”
(On if expectations about the season will change after the loss and injury to Saffold)
“It’s the first preseason game, so if expectations are affected just based on the production or lack of production the first preseason game, my recommendation would be just be patient.”
(On WR Chris Givens progress in running intermediate distance routes)
“Yeah, he’s doing that on the practice field and didn’t have a lot of opportunities last night, but he knew what was going on. It was a really good adjustment, it was a fine throw. We have to try to get the ball in the hands of other people. (WR) Tavon (Austin) had one opportunity – tough catch but it was a great throw, should have made that catch. So, we want to get him involved more so in the offense.”
(On TE Jared Cook not being targeted often)
“It’s just the way it is – it just happens. When you’re going to play your starters, however many, 12 to 15 to 18 plays, it’s hard to get everybody a couple targets and/or catches and still hand the ball off. It’s just wishful thinking.”
(On the coaching staff involving around 80 players throughout the game)
“I thought from an operations standpoint – substitution, play calling and everything – I thought we did a good job. And I’m talking about the entire staff and the players because you have to put the responsibility on them. We had one situation where we had 10 guys on the field on an extra point and it was after the punt return for touchdown, and a couple of guys that were supposed to be on had just been told that they were done playing. So, we’ll take that responsibility, but it’s quite a challenge when you have that many players playing.”
(On if he was pleased with how the team handled the National Anthem)
“They did fine. Did you notice?”
(On if he would have gone for the 2-point conversion had they scored a touchdown at the end of the game)
“Yes, of course. You play these games to try to win and two points at least gets you into overtime, and you get to keep playing your young players.”
(On his thoughts and awareness of the ‘smack cam’ game the players are involved in)
“Yeah, I was aware of it. I just wanted to make sure it stayed under control, that it didn’t get out of control. But he (DE Chris Long) says it’s pretty much over? If I was (CB) Cortland (Finnegan), I would have my head on a swivel. He (Long) said it’s pretty much over. I think he’s taking advantage of his relationship with you to get back at Cort.”
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OC Brian Schottenheimer – Press Conference
July 29, 2013
(On if there will be enough footballs to go around to all his receivers)
“I think we’ll find enough. It’s been fun to watch these guys work together. We had a really good start in the spring. Obviously, I guess they had some great work out in Norman (Oklahoma) with (QB) Sam (Bradford). Then, really they picked up where they left off. It’s been a good start for the first couple of days. It’s good to see the guys playing fast and having fun.”
(On the challenge he faces in trying to get everyone involved in the offense)
“I think honestly, if we just design good plans and the guys work hard and know what they’re doing, the ball’s going to get spread around – that’s the key. Sam’s got to read his progressions. The ball’s going to go to the open guy. You get in trouble when you’re limited and you try to force a ball to a guy or two, but when you have multiple weapons, the ball gets spread around pretty good.”
(On where he expects the run/pass ratio to be this season)
“I think everything here is built on running the football. We feel good about the backs we’ve got here, Isaiah (Pead), Daryl (Richardson), good pick up with Zac Stacy. He’s having a good camp. Again, we know you have the run the football in this league, especially in this division.”
(On if he’s ever had as much speed at receiver as he has this year)
“Probably not. We had a team back with the Jets that was pretty fast with Santonio Holmes and Braylon Edwards and those guys, but this is probably the fastest unit I’ve been around. The thing that’s been fun is you not only have a fast group but a group that is really buying into the details, the angle of the releases, the splits, stuff like that. A good passing game is one that’s detail oriented. These guys have done a good job of that.”
(On Bradford’s performance in camp)
“He’s doing good. I think he’s having fun. I know he feels like he started off the spring well but got even better. I know he feels like he’s hitting his stride now. It’s been fun to get the pads on today. That was fun to watch these guys compete, but he’s very comfortable.”
(On how different the offensive line looks with T Jake Long’s addition)
“There’s a lot of pieces. The guys are working together. Obviously, Jake’s done a nice job. Rodger (Saffold) moving over to right (tackle) has been terrific. Having (C) Scott Wells back and healthy, they’re playing well together. It’s going to be fun to watch those guys. We get great work every day in practice going against our front four. That is just a dog fight every day, so it’s been fun to watch those guys compete against each other.”
(On if Saffold’s position change has been a smooth one)
“In the spring there were some growing pains I think, but he’s come back and he obviously worked extremely hard over the break. He’s really looked good at right tackle in training camp these four days.”
(On who will get first priority for WR Tavon Austin – the offense or special teams)
“Well, obviously, there’s plenty of touches for him. We have big plans for him on offense and big plans for him on ‘teams.’ Again, he’ll have to be in good shape, which he is.”
(On if Austin will be seen playing running back)
“We’re going to try to keep people off balance with different things. We’re going to try to move him around. If he’s easier to find, it makes it easier for them to double him. If you move him around, they’ve got to work to double him, so that’s a big part of it.”
(On TE Lance Kendricks missing practices and how much of a setback that is)
“He’s done a great job in the meetings. He’s just been really dialed in, second year in the system does help. Again, all he can do is watch and he’s out there making calls and paying attention, stuff like that. I don’t think it’s a setback. I think what he’s going to have to do is once he gets healthy and ready to go, he’s just going to have to work a little bit extra harder. We have no concerns about him in that regard.”
(On the development of TEs Cory Harkey and Mike McNeill)
“I’ll tell you what, we’ve got great depth. Obviously, having ‘Cookie’ (Jared Cook) helps, certainly, but you watch Corky Harkey, you watch a guy that’s undrafted out of UCLA, came in here and missed most of the spring last year and came in for training camp, finally we got him out on the field late in the year. (He’s) having a great camp. Mike McNeill is a guy, obviously, who is a match-up problem. So, we’re splitting some of those reps around, but we also have some other guys that are stepping up as well. Cameron Graham is making some plays. So, that’s going to be a fun room to watch as the competition boils through the preseason.”
(On if he can already envision WR Brian Quick having a bigger role and if he has noticed his development from his rookie year to now)
“Yeah, I do. The one thing that ‘Quickie’ has, he’s big and he can run. The other guys all come in different shapes and sizes, but he is consistently the one big guy that can really run and stretch the field. He’s making a lot of plays for us down the field, so that’s fun to see.”
(On if he began reinstalling the playbook at the start of training camp)
“Yes, a few days back. We always do that. I think it’s a great philosophy that (Head) Coach (Jeff Fisher) has. We kind of give it all to them in the spring, when the ‘rooks’ (are) here, when they come back, and then when the ‘vets’ are here. So today is actually a review day for us. We’re in the fourth practice and we’ve got three installs, so we just started all over again.”
(On if the retention of the playbook installations have been good)
“Excellent.”
(On G/C Barrett Jones practicing today)
“It was fun. He sailed one snap to the left, which we gave him a hard time about, but we certainly don’t worry about his ability to snap. It was fun to see him out there. Another guy that did a great job knowing that he had to get healthy before he could get out there, but he’s certainly ready, knows the system and is taking charge out there.”
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Head Coach Jeff Fisher – Press Conference
July 27, 2013
(On the lack of warmer weather)
“Well, it’s coming. Really it’s ideal from an acclamation standpoint and then getting used to everything. We’ll have some weather ahead of us and that’s good. It contributes to the condition level. It’s always good to put them in a position to where they’ve got to focus and concentrate in the second part of practice when the temperature is up there. I’m sure it’s around the corner.”
(On the size of the crowd)
“I’ve been told it’s one of the biggest in years, which is great. I mean it’s a great combination because we got a Saturday evening. We got great weather and our baseball team is on the road. So, it’s a great opportunity for people to come out and see us.”
(On if the large crowd signifies excitement about the team)
“Yeah, that’s what we’ve been hearing and it’s great. They were here early and we’re encouraging them to come back. They got to see some big plays today, a couple plays down the field which we’re good.”
(On expectations for DT Michael Brockers)
“Mike did a great job coming back off the high ankle (sprain) and really finished up strong toward the second half of the season. He’s worked very hard. He’s changed his body and we think he can be a dominating player in the front.”
(On Brockers coming into camp slightly heavier than last year)
“Yeah, but he’s changed his body. He’s gained some weight, but it’s good weight.
(On Brockers wanting to become a better run defender)
“He’s gained a tremendous amount of strength. (Defensive Line) Coach (Mike) Waufle, like the rest of them, is doing a good job with his hands and his understanding.”
(On Brockers’ high ankle sprain last season)
“Brock was fine. He had some early off-season surgery – just a routine clean-up in the ankle – and came off it and really stayed here the entire offseason.”
(On TE Cory Harkey getting more repetitions due to TE Lance Kendricks’ injury)
“Cory is a smart, instinctive football player. He helped us towards the end of the year with special teams and got to play a little bit and, yeah, it’s an opportunity. Any time somebody has to step aside, for whatever reason, someone else gets to pick up on those reps and he’s taken advantage of it.”
(On what he liked about Harkey when they signed him as a college free agent last year)
“His on-the-line blocking – he’s a very good blocker for a college tight end. He seemed to understand concepts offensively, so we felt he could be the right guy to come into camp last year.”
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Head Coach Jeff Fisher – Press Conference
July 26, 2013
(On the weather)
“Yes, we got a break on the weather. That was good.”
(On if practice was definitely going to be outside considering the weather)
“It’s going to be hard to put 90 players inside. We have to make some adjustments, but we had a sense that it would clear up, so it was good for us.”
(On what impressed him most about Day 2 of practice)
“We’re not making a lot of mistakes right now. We’re not having a lot of line of scrimmage issues. The defense is really getting off on the ball. The defense made a lot of plays, got their hands on a lot of balls. We had a couple of very competitive drills, got in the plus territory and making plays. (QB) Sam’s (Bradford) throwing the ball well and so far so good.”
(On if he expects the defense to make plays)
“Someone’s going to make the play when you’re competing against each other. The offense either makes it or the defense makes it. So, from my perspective, those are good things. The defense got their hands on a lot of balls today. We were competing and it’s good to see some of the younger DB’s make some plays.”
(On how explosive he thinks the offense can be)
“Well it’s still real early, it’s just Day 2. Our goal, as we said, is to increase scoring and keep the defense off the field and put drives together, but first and foremost we have to run the football. It’s hard to evaluate your run game without pads and we’re a couple days away from that, so we’ll be able to start pushing the run game a little bit.”
(On when the team will practice in pads)
“We’ll go pads Sunday in a special teams practice – special teams session – and then Monday will be the first official team practice in shoulder pads.”
(On DE Chris Long’s leadership considering his seniority on the team)
“We assigned parking spots to the players, and we did it based on seniority, and he’s still about four or five down the line. (LB) Will Spoon (Witherspoon) came in here and he got the first one right off the bat. From a standpoint of seniority that’s been here, yeah, he’s enjoying every minute of it. He’s taken a leadership role in the room with a bunch of young guys. They work together, and he’s taking a lot of pride in this defense.”
(On if Long has room to improve)
“I think everybody can get better. He makes a great share of his big plays with effort. I think if you ask him he’d tell you that he can still do better at times with technique. He and (Defensive Line Coach) Mike (Waufle) are doing a great job working together, as the rest of the guys are, and that’s been the biggest improvement up front, it’s been hand usage and technique with the defensive line.”
(On the position battle at safety)
“What we want to make sure is that everybody is getting reps. Right now, T.J (McDonald) and ‘Stew’ (Darian Stewart) are working together with the first team and Rodney (McLeod)’s had a great offseason and is doing a great job at both positions. Fortunately, we got Matt (Giordano) in here with the experience and we’ll see how the young guys do. But, I’m especially pleased right now with T.J.’s progress. He’s really doing some good things out there.”
(On what stands out about S T.J. McDonald so far)
“Each day there’s improvement. There’s more and more familiarity with what we’re doing. He’s making more plays each day. He’s just an excellent athlete and a good football player.”
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