1 00:00:00,200 --> 00:00:03,120 Speaker 1: You see coming guys in the back just collectively, I 2 00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:05,600 Speaker 1: think there was really good recall from OTAs in the 3 00:00:05,640 --> 00:00:08,720 Speaker 1: off season, which you know, as a coordinator, the the 4 00:00:08,760 --> 00:00:11,600 Speaker 1: biggest question mark that you always have is how much 5 00:00:11,640 --> 00:00:14,640 Speaker 1: recall they have after having a little break between that 6 00:00:14,760 --> 00:00:18,319 Speaker 1: time of the year to training camp and when we 7 00:00:18,480 --> 00:00:19,599 Speaker 1: when they came in, guys were. 8 00:00:19,520 --> 00:00:19,960 Speaker 2: Ready to go. 9 00:00:21,040 --> 00:00:22,920 Speaker 1: You could tell that guys put in a little bit 10 00:00:22,920 --> 00:00:26,279 Speaker 1: more effort into uh to studying, you know, the things 11 00:00:26,280 --> 00:00:29,400 Speaker 1: that are required for them to have success, which allowed 12 00:00:29,480 --> 00:00:32,559 Speaker 1: us to kind of speed up our install progression UH 13 00:00:33,280 --> 00:00:36,120 Speaker 1: going forward. So you know, really excited about where guys 14 00:00:36,159 --> 00:00:41,320 Speaker 1: are at, Excited to see them perform. Yeah, tons of 15 00:00:41,360 --> 00:00:44,720 Speaker 1: respect for Gunner, not only as as a returner, but 16 00:00:45,159 --> 00:00:47,320 Speaker 1: as a core player. You know, that's a guy that's 17 00:00:47,320 --> 00:00:49,879 Speaker 1: proven in this league, has had a lot of success 18 00:00:49,920 --> 00:00:52,000 Speaker 1: and you know, unfortunately last year, you know, he just 19 00:00:52,040 --> 00:00:55,600 Speaker 1: got hurt. You know, nothing that's that's his fault. So 20 00:00:56,520 --> 00:00:58,480 Speaker 1: excited to see him at full health. You know he's 21 00:00:58,520 --> 00:01:00,560 Speaker 1: going to bring great competition in that were turner room. 22 00:01:00,680 --> 00:01:03,480 Speaker 1: You know, he's a guy, like I said, who it's 23 00:01:03,560 --> 00:01:06,400 Speaker 1: undeniable that the guy's had success in his career. Has 24 00:01:06,440 --> 00:01:09,640 Speaker 1: had success here before, so excited to see what he 25 00:01:09,680 --> 00:01:10,600 Speaker 1: does with his opportunities. 26 00:01:10,600 --> 00:01:11,840 Speaker 2: I didn't know he's going to make the most of it. 27 00:01:11,959 --> 00:01:14,319 Speaker 3: What does he what does he do differently or or 28 00:01:14,800 --> 00:01:16,480 Speaker 3: I guess how does he compare to a mirror what 29 00:01:16,560 --> 00:01:16,840 Speaker 3: he brought? 30 00:01:17,200 --> 00:01:19,800 Speaker 1: Yeah, you know, I think every returner is unique in 31 00:01:19,840 --> 00:01:21,800 Speaker 1: terms of what they bring to the table. So it, 32 00:01:22,600 --> 00:01:24,679 Speaker 1: you know, in terms of what you know makes him 33 00:01:24,800 --> 00:01:28,160 Speaker 1: unique is you know, not necessarily as catch mechanics, because 34 00:01:28,160 --> 00:01:29,919 Speaker 1: he catches it really well, so does a mirror. 35 00:01:31,560 --> 00:01:33,040 Speaker 2: They just have different run skill. 36 00:01:33,360 --> 00:01:36,880 Speaker 1: You know. Gunner has the ability you know to get 37 00:01:36,959 --> 00:01:38,600 Speaker 1: vertical and slash, and so does a mirror. 38 00:01:38,640 --> 00:01:40,800 Speaker 2: So there's a lot of similarities with the return style. 39 00:01:41,240 --> 00:01:43,000 Speaker 1: But at the end of the day, like nobody can 40 00:01:43,040 --> 00:01:44,679 Speaker 1: say that Gunner's vision is going to be the same 41 00:01:44,720 --> 00:01:46,400 Speaker 1: as a mirror's vision and Mer's vision is going to 42 00:01:46,440 --> 00:01:48,560 Speaker 1: be the same as Gunner's vision. They both see the 43 00:01:48,600 --> 00:01:52,320 Speaker 1: game differently, so they're block set up, how they take 44 00:01:52,360 --> 00:01:55,160 Speaker 1: their first step, that's all unique and it's a little nuanced, 45 00:01:55,200 --> 00:01:57,880 Speaker 1: but they both have had success in this league for reasons, 46 00:01:57,880 --> 00:01:58,880 Speaker 1: so it works for both of them. 47 00:01:59,040 --> 00:02:02,760 Speaker 3: Well, Graham, I mean, he's an older kicker who's coming 48 00:02:02,760 --> 00:02:03,280 Speaker 3: off you know. 49 00:02:03,240 --> 00:02:05,160 Speaker 2: A couple of years of injuries. Yes, what do you 50 00:02:05,200 --> 00:02:07,640 Speaker 2: see from him and their concerns that you know, can 51 00:02:07,680 --> 00:02:09,119 Speaker 2: he last? Yeah? 52 00:02:10,120 --> 00:02:13,640 Speaker 1: From what I've seen, Graham has looked Uh, you know, 53 00:02:13,639 --> 00:02:15,840 Speaker 1: I thought he played his best ball towards the back 54 00:02:15,919 --> 00:02:18,440 Speaker 1: court of the season and it looked like he was 55 00:02:18,480 --> 00:02:21,200 Speaker 1: the Graham Gnno that everybody knows, you know, very successful 56 00:02:21,280 --> 00:02:24,920 Speaker 1: veteran kicker that has the clutch trait, that's weather tested, 57 00:02:25,800 --> 00:02:28,560 Speaker 1: that has good range, good accuracy, good operation time. 58 00:02:29,680 --> 00:02:31,640 Speaker 2: And we saw that towards the back quarter of the season. 59 00:02:31,680 --> 00:02:34,399 Speaker 1: And then when he came back, you always wonder where 60 00:02:34,400 --> 00:02:36,600 Speaker 1: a guy is with his kicking shape, and he showed 61 00:02:36,680 --> 00:02:37,400 Speaker 1: up ready to go. 62 00:02:38,120 --> 00:02:40,320 Speaker 2: He looked like the Graham Gano that we all know. 63 00:02:40,800 --> 00:02:42,720 Speaker 1: Uh, he kicked well in the offseason and he's kicked 64 00:02:42,760 --> 00:02:45,600 Speaker 1: well in training camp, you know, health wise, you know, 65 00:02:45,639 --> 00:02:47,440 Speaker 1: I'm excited to see what he can do. And I 66 00:02:47,480 --> 00:02:49,240 Speaker 1: know he takes care of his body and that's uh, 67 00:02:49,560 --> 00:02:52,280 Speaker 1: that's something he stays connected to and he's done a 68 00:02:52,280 --> 00:02:53,040 Speaker 1: great job for us. 69 00:02:53,240 --> 00:02:55,160 Speaker 2: So is his leg strength. 70 00:02:55,200 --> 00:02:57,239 Speaker 1: You know, I'm sure you monitor every kick and see 71 00:02:57,440 --> 00:02:58,520 Speaker 1: is it the same as it was? 72 00:02:58,560 --> 00:03:00,839 Speaker 2: When he was a you know, fifty five plus guy. 73 00:03:01,080 --> 00:03:04,960 Speaker 1: Yeah, so it's in a sense like you're not always 74 00:03:04,960 --> 00:03:08,480 Speaker 1: looking about what his end of half, ended game kicking 75 00:03:08,520 --> 00:03:10,880 Speaker 1: line is every time. You know, Like, to me, the 76 00:03:10,880 --> 00:03:15,240 Speaker 1: most successful kickers are one hundred percent inside forty five yards, 77 00:03:15,280 --> 00:03:17,840 Speaker 1: and then when you look at something that's plus forty six, 78 00:03:18,240 --> 00:03:21,280 Speaker 1: you want a guy to be above eighty percent, you know, 79 00:03:21,320 --> 00:03:24,919 Speaker 1: in theory. So he does have that fifty plus range still, 80 00:03:25,360 --> 00:03:27,080 Speaker 1: he does have the ability to hit the big ball. 81 00:03:27,840 --> 00:03:31,040 Speaker 1: And now with this new kickoff, it it's it's it's 82 00:03:31,080 --> 00:03:34,040 Speaker 1: more focused on foot accuracy. So do you need a 83 00:03:34,040 --> 00:03:36,200 Speaker 1: guy that's gonna kick at ten yards deep every time? 84 00:03:36,840 --> 00:03:37,840 Speaker 2: You know? Not necessarily? 85 00:03:38,320 --> 00:03:40,320 Speaker 1: Does he have that ability still to do so he does. 86 00:03:40,480 --> 00:03:42,800 Speaker 1: He's showing it this offseason this training camp. 87 00:03:43,120 --> 00:03:46,600 Speaker 4: Coach, have you seen the mindset of guys attacking special 88 00:03:46,640 --> 00:03:49,480 Speaker 4: teams over the course of your time? Has it changed 89 00:03:49,480 --> 00:03:52,600 Speaker 4: with now the significance of special teams? And can you 90 00:03:52,680 --> 00:03:55,800 Speaker 4: tell young guys that have played a lot of special 91 00:03:55,800 --> 00:03:57,600 Speaker 4: teams in college when they come. 92 00:03:57,480 --> 00:04:00,560 Speaker 2: In, Yeah, you know. The one thing else say about 93 00:04:00,560 --> 00:04:01,960 Speaker 2: this team and where this team. 94 00:04:01,840 --> 00:04:04,280 Speaker 1: Is at right now, there is one hundred percent buy 95 00:04:04,320 --> 00:04:07,400 Speaker 1: in not only from the rookies, not only from the 96 00:04:07,480 --> 00:04:10,000 Speaker 1: veteran special teamers that have played in this league, but 97 00:04:10,120 --> 00:04:13,160 Speaker 1: also the guys that have been primary offense and defensive starters. 98 00:04:13,480 --> 00:04:15,840 Speaker 1: Whatever unit we've asked our guys to do, they have 99 00:04:16,160 --> 00:04:19,760 Speaker 1: completely bought in and they've competed, which has elevated everybody's level. 100 00:04:20,400 --> 00:04:21,840 Speaker 2: And that's really exciting to see that. 101 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:24,599 Speaker 1: Just that's a credit to Dave's and Joe in terms 102 00:04:24,640 --> 00:04:27,600 Speaker 1: of the roster that they built and the veteran leadership 103 00:04:27,600 --> 00:04:30,200 Speaker 1: that's there and just guys that love football. You know, 104 00:04:30,240 --> 00:04:34,120 Speaker 1: that says a lot, and that ultimately elevates your kicking game. 105 00:04:34,560 --> 00:04:36,520 Speaker 2: And then you know, in terms of. 106 00:04:38,360 --> 00:04:41,279 Speaker 1: You know, just overall special teams and where we're at, Like, 107 00:04:42,160 --> 00:04:44,159 Speaker 1: it's gonna be fun to watch our guys play. You know, 108 00:04:44,160 --> 00:04:47,960 Speaker 1: they're they're excited to get going. They're excited to you know, 109 00:04:48,040 --> 00:04:50,520 Speaker 1: run through all and and play against somebody else. 110 00:04:50,560 --> 00:04:53,360 Speaker 2: So for the rookies, like the biggest. 111 00:04:53,080 --> 00:04:56,480 Speaker 1: Challenge is not necessarily you know, their effort, their want 112 00:04:56,520 --> 00:04:59,000 Speaker 1: to because it seems like that is all acclimated. 113 00:04:59,080 --> 00:04:59,440 Speaker 2: It's been. 114 00:04:59,440 --> 00:05:03,160 Speaker 1: More so, our game doesn't necessarily translate to what they 115 00:05:03,200 --> 00:05:05,560 Speaker 1: do in college anymore. The punp play is different, The 116 00:05:05,560 --> 00:05:10,360 Speaker 1: punp return play is different, just with the formational restrictions 117 00:05:10,360 --> 00:05:13,279 Speaker 1: and all that, and kickoff kickoff return is no longer 118 00:05:13,279 --> 00:05:17,440 Speaker 1: the same. So they're gonna be in brand new rules. 119 00:05:17,440 --> 00:05:20,320 Speaker 1: But they've got plenty of reps over the springtime and 120 00:05:20,360 --> 00:05:22,240 Speaker 1: summer that you know, I think they have a good 121 00:05:22,279 --> 00:05:25,080 Speaker 1: understanding where they they're gonna be at. And for me, 122 00:05:25,240 --> 00:05:27,359 Speaker 1: my challenge to them is like, I'm gonna keep the 123 00:05:27,360 --> 00:05:29,120 Speaker 1: game plan simple. We just want to see the best 124 00:05:29,200 --> 00:05:31,919 Speaker 1: version of yourselves and show us why you're in this league. 125 00:05:35,160 --> 00:05:37,400 Speaker 3: If you've been jud in the second season, I'm sorry 126 00:05:37,440 --> 00:05:38,960 Speaker 3: say over time, Hi, I'm pressed. Have you been with 127 00:05:39,040 --> 00:05:40,520 Speaker 3: Judy in the second season? 128 00:05:40,600 --> 00:05:44,159 Speaker 1: So yeah, Jude is Jude has steadily come along since 129 00:05:44,279 --> 00:05:47,240 Speaker 1: his first day here. You obviously see the leg strength, 130 00:05:48,080 --> 00:05:51,400 Speaker 1: you see the foot accuracy. Uh, you know, obviously his 131 00:05:51,640 --> 00:05:54,680 Speaker 1: experiences as both a soccer player and a rugby player. 132 00:05:54,760 --> 00:05:58,320 Speaker 1: You see the the different ability to do stuff on kickoff, 133 00:05:59,320 --> 00:06:00,960 Speaker 1: and you know, I'm excited to see where he's at. 134 00:06:01,040 --> 00:06:04,440 Speaker 1: You know, he's a competitive guy, but a good energy 135 00:06:04,520 --> 00:06:07,240 Speaker 1: guy and a guy that understands he's going to he 136 00:06:07,279 --> 00:06:09,440 Speaker 1: wants to make the most of it. Of his opportunities, 137 00:06:09,640 --> 00:06:11,960 Speaker 1: and he's done so so far, so you know he'll 138 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:14,040 Speaker 1: have opportunities as preseason to show us what he can do. 139 00:06:19,720 --> 00:06:22,000 Speaker 2: Coach, just knowing how important special teams is. 140 00:06:22,360 --> 00:06:24,400 Speaker 3: What is it about the way the group is forming 141 00:06:24,680 --> 00:06:27,320 Speaker 3: in training camp right now gives you the confidence that 142 00:06:27,760 --> 00:06:30,080 Speaker 3: they can really turn that unit into a strength for 143 00:06:30,120 --> 00:06:32,160 Speaker 3: this team this year, whether that's kick coverage, whether that's 144 00:06:32,160 --> 00:06:33,159 Speaker 3: putting extra points up on the. 145 00:06:33,160 --> 00:06:34,040 Speaker 2: Board, whatever it might be. 146 00:06:34,360 --> 00:06:36,599 Speaker 1: Yeah, No, I think it all starts with the want 147 00:06:36,680 --> 00:06:39,680 Speaker 1: to of it and understanding no different what you just said, 148 00:06:39,760 --> 00:06:41,920 Speaker 1: like how important it is to actually winning games over 149 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,839 Speaker 1: fifty percent of the games in this league or decided 150 00:06:43,880 --> 00:06:46,320 Speaker 1: by seven points or less. So when you're talking about 151 00:06:46,400 --> 00:06:50,559 Speaker 1: that margin, that small margin that separates winning and losing, 152 00:06:50,680 --> 00:06:52,679 Speaker 1: it takes every person on your roster. 153 00:06:52,960 --> 00:06:54,280 Speaker 2: It takes every play. 154 00:06:55,080 --> 00:06:58,560 Speaker 1: Held with the utmost importance, you know, and collectively as 155 00:06:58,560 --> 00:07:00,840 Speaker 1: a group, when you have guys at have in you 156 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:03,840 Speaker 1: know they ultimately are unselfish teammates that want to do 157 00:07:03,920 --> 00:07:06,080 Speaker 1: whatever it takes to win. So if you have a 158 00:07:06,160 --> 00:07:08,000 Speaker 1: guy that's a star on a certain unit that wants 159 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:10,720 Speaker 1: to contribute in a certain phase, we'll obviously take a 160 00:07:10,760 --> 00:07:13,520 Speaker 1: common sense approach to it. But if that helps us 161 00:07:13,800 --> 00:07:16,040 Speaker 1: get the most out of you know, our opportunities to 162 00:07:16,080 --> 00:07:17,720 Speaker 1: win win a football game, we're going to do so. 163 00:07:18,640 --> 00:07:20,760 Speaker 1: So I'll say that the buying has been tremendous. And 164 00:07:20,840 --> 00:07:23,040 Speaker 1: then you know the work ethic. You know, we talk 165 00:07:23,080 --> 00:07:24,080 Speaker 1: about work ethic all the. 166 00:07:24,120 --> 00:07:25,800 Speaker 2: Time, and you know, it can't just be. 167 00:07:27,600 --> 00:07:29,720 Speaker 1: Can't just be that you're talking about it like we 168 00:07:29,800 --> 00:07:31,160 Speaker 1: want to be great now, They've got to put the 169 00:07:31,200 --> 00:07:33,680 Speaker 1: work in and the ultimate sign of that is what 170 00:07:33,800 --> 00:07:38,240 Speaker 1: we see on tape. And the probably the the next 171 00:07:38,320 --> 00:07:41,480 Speaker 1: best thing is how guys can take criticism, how guys 172 00:07:41,520 --> 00:07:42,240 Speaker 1: can take coaching. 173 00:07:43,200 --> 00:07:44,400 Speaker 2: You know, sometimes you. 174 00:07:44,440 --> 00:07:47,240 Speaker 1: Know you have you deal with prideful men that are 175 00:07:47,280 --> 00:07:50,560 Speaker 1: prideful about their jobs, and we're prideful as coaches, but 176 00:07:50,680 --> 00:07:52,840 Speaker 1: we all want the same thing, right, And I think 177 00:07:52,880 --> 00:07:55,800 Speaker 1: there's been a genuine understanding that, you know, our guys 178 00:07:55,880 --> 00:07:59,800 Speaker 1: collectively want to get better and challenge one another in 179 00:08:00,200 --> 00:08:02,559 Speaker 1: a positive manner to truly get better and move forward.