12 Min.
Saints-Chiefs Postgame: Derek Carr Reflects on Preseason Win, Insights on the Team Against the Chiefs Saints News Network
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Welcome back to the Saints News Network podcast! In today's episode, we dive into the exciting preseason win against the Kansas City Chiefs and hear from Derek Carr himself. Carr shares his thoughts on the game, including the challenges presented by the Chiefs' defensive looks and the importance of executing the mental side of the game. He praises Jake Haener's performance and discusses the potential for growth as he continues to get more reps. Carr also highlights the camaraderie and confidence among the young players and the impact they had on the game. We'll also hear about Carr's experience joining the Saints, from the excitement of wearing the black and gold for the first time to his family's reactions to his new team. So sit back and get ready for an inside perspective on the preseason win and Carr's journey with the Saints. Let's dive in!
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:41 New experience, followed teammate, explored locker room. Desired to perform with new group.
00:06:05 Teams surprised us, but we delivered well.
00:07:36 Putting on black and gold felt right. Refreshed, rejuvenated, excited about being a Saint. Family memories and excitement.
00:10:48 Defense didn't discuss it, but it impacted.
KEY POINTS
- The importance of facing different defensive looks in the preseason game
- The excitement of facing blitz in the A gap
- Emphasizing the mental side of the game and making the right calls
- Praising Jake Haener's potential as a player
- The impact of practice reps on improvement
- Laughing with the defense about their plays
- Not needing to ask certain questions anymore
- The impactful conversation with someone that has taken them to another level
- The importance of camaraderie and confidence among young players
- Winning in preseason and regular season games
- Impressed with the performance of five guys during practice
- Expressing gratitude to the guys for their performance
- Feeling weird but right in a black and gold uniform
- Excitement from family members about the new team
- Addressing the daughter cheering for the Raiders
- Pride in Keith Kirkwood and his touchdown
- Excitement about the task at hand after a decade of experience
- Trying to stay calm and focused during games
- Playing selflessly for success
- Getting rid of rust and applying practice learning in the preseason
- Feeling like everything is new again
- Learning the facilities and finding the shower and playbook
- Playing with a new group and new receivers
- Eager to compete and play whenever the opportunity arises
Welcome back to the Saints News Network podcast! In today's episode, we dive into the exciting preseason win against the Kansas City Chiefs and hear from Derek Carr himself. Carr shares his thoughts on the game, including the challenges presented by the Chiefs' defensive looks and the importance of executing the mental side of the game. He praises Jake Haener's performance and discusses the potential for growth as he continues to get more reps. Carr also highlights the camaraderie and confidence among the young players and the impact they had on the game. We'll also hear about Carr's experience joining the Saints, from the excitement of wearing the black and gold for the first time to his family's reactions to his new team. So sit back and get ready for an inside perspective on the preseason win and Carr's journey with the Saints. Let's dive in!
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:41 New experience, followed teammate, explored locker room. Desired to perform with new group.
00:06:05 Teams surprised us, but we delivered well.
00:07:36 Putting on black and gold felt right. Refreshed, rejuvenated, excited about being a Saint. Family memories and excitement.
00:10:48 Defense didn't discuss it, but it impacted.
KEY POINTS
- The importance of facing different defensive looks in the preseason game
- The excitement of facing blitz in the A gap
- Emphasizing the mental side of the game and making the right calls
- Praising Jake Haener's potential as a player
- The impact of practice reps on improvement
- Laughing with the defense about their plays
- Not needing to ask certain questions anymore
- The impactful conversation with someone that has taken them to another level
- The importance of camaraderie and confidence among young players
- Winning in preseason and regular season games
- Impressed with the performance of five guys during practice
- Expressing gratitude to the guys for their performance
- Feeling weird but right in a black and gold uniform
- Excitement from family members about the new team
- Addressing the daughter cheering for the Raiders
- Pride in Keith Kirkwood and his touchdown
- Excitement about the task at hand after a decade of experience
- Trying to stay calm and focused during games
- Playing selflessly for success
- Getting rid of rust and applying practice learning in the preseason
- Feeling like everything is new again
- Learning the facilities and finding the shower and playbook
- Playing with a new group and new receivers
- Eager to compete and play whenever the opportunity arises
12 Min.