Transcript: Saints Head Coach Press Conference














What is the status of Tez Johnson and when is he set to return?

We don't care! We move on to the next guy. Picked up a solid rookie in free agency and we'll give him some real opportunity to improve. I have no more patience for the powder puffs on this team. Either you get in the gym and get treatment to be a asset to this team or you ride the pine and watch us on TV. We will move on and not focus on a return date.











How quickly can you tell if a young player is a football player if he thinks about it because it seems like at the Combine they’re all saying the right thing and it’s the job. How quickly does it take?

You know immediately if some can play football. This sport is not complicated. We watch more than on the field accomplishments. We like to go back and watch film long before the pros was an idea. See what their personality was like as a kid and how they handle both winning and losing.









How do you see the competition level in the NFC South currently?

Good Comp in decision. It's really about who gains momentum at the right time. Every team has drafted very well and its well coached. The BUCS own the division as of now but the season will be a very tough one for him. I look for multiple 11 win teams this season in NFC south if that's possible