Over your career, what makes a team better at not turning the ball over as the season goes along? What kind of things you need to emphasize? How much of it is coaching? How much of it is a mental part? Physical part?
Turning the ball over, or rather, not turning it over, is a multifaceted beast. A whole lot of it falls back on coaching, sure. It's about instilling a philosophy, a mindset into every player that steps onto that field. You've got to have a strategy on how you want to move the ball, and it's got to be clear to every guy in the huddle.
Now, you might hear folks say, "Well, just stop doing the stuff that's causing turnovers." And you know, they ain't wrong. But it ain't always that simple. If you've got a coach whose system has been tried and tested, who's got rings to show for it, then maybe — just maybe — it's worth considering that the problem isn't the system. Maybe it's about having the right players to execute it.
In our case, we've put the throttle down. We're pushing our guys to the limit because we want to see who's got that edge, who's going to make the big plays, and who's got that hunger to be part of a championship team. It’s about testing their limits, sure, but it’s also about teaching them how to handle the ball with care, under pressure, when the stakes are high.
And let’s not gloss over the mental and physical aspects, either. Mentally, players gotta be sharp, making the right reads, the right decisions under pressure. Physically, it's about ball security — that's fundamental drills, that's muscle memory. So when you ask how much is coaching, mental, physical? It's all of that, intertwined. We emphasize it all, every day, because in this league, the margin for error is razor-thin. And every piece has to do its part to tighten up that ship.
Can you describe how important it was to get a win at home this week?
Listen, we know this season hasn't been the smoothest ride, and nobody feels that more than us. But that fight, that dawg in us, it ain't gone nowhere. We're building something here, and sure, it's taking a minute to lay down the foundation, but we're laying it down all the same.
And for the fans, our supporters, they've been sticking with us through the thick and thin, showing up, making noise, and we owe them. We owe them performances that hint at what's brewing here, what this team's gonna be capable of down the line. That win? It's more than just a notch in the column. It's a testament to our grind, our spirit, and it's a glimpse into the future of what we aim to achieve.
So yeah, it was important, for morale, for the fans, for the whole organization. It's that glimmer of what's on the horizon, and we're just getting started.
I want to ask you about the receiver position in general. How have you seen that position evolve in importance over the years and how does having a player like WR Davante Adams sort of factor into that perspective?
The receiver position has evolved into a cornerstone of modern offenses. Gone are the days when the ground and pound was king. Now, it’s an air raid league, and the rule changes over the years have only upped the ante on the passing game's importance. Wideouts are celebrities now, and they're expected to bring a lot more to the table — precise route running, explosive playmaking, and the ability to change the complexion of a game in a single play.
Davante Adams personifies that evolution. He’s had a season that just reinforces his status as one of the game's elites. No matter what’s been thrown our way this year, he’s been 'that guy' . Consistent, reliable, game-changing talent you can build an offense around. Having a player like him, it’s like holding a royal flush. He sets the tone, not just with his talent, but with his work ethic and leadership. When the new cats come in and see a player of his caliber putting in the work, making the tough catches, and being a playmaker even when the chips are down. He's the standard, and he's been a linchpin in showing where this position’s headed and just how crucial it is to have a player of his caliber in your roster.
