 with the second year and we'll kind of jump in soon from here? He's done a good job, continue to get better with the details of the position. Obviously, we know how athletic he is and his physical ability. So I think just like anything else is he continues to progress and learn that he's understanding more of how the position operates and everything that he does. In terms of route running, blocking, just understanding how things fit, understanding the schemes and how he fits into the big picture. He's improved in that way. When a guy like that sees a veteran ahead of him leave, like the Hooper did, think he automatically knows, like, hey, this is more my room now, more my spot. Well, we all come here to prove ourselves every day and work to earn the right to be here. So that's the mentality that we all want as a whole coaching staff and in our room. And then if he kind of morphs into that role because of what he's done, his body of work, then that'll be a natural occurrence. What have you been able to learn about West Coast during this off-season? West Coast, obviously, he's a vet. He's got the ability to play multiple positions. Obviously, we know he does a good job at the end as an inline blocker. And in protections, he's very detailed in meetings. He does everything like a pro, like you'd expect. What are some of the original challenges? Again, just continue to hone in on his craft and understanding the assignments and the details of what he's supposed to be doing and how he can run routes and maybe different temples or routes. What he's looking at, he's continued to build on his knowledge of coverages and what the defense is trying to do. So again, as he continues to do that, he'll continue to get better in the past game. Maybe do your thing with your trainer in Miami? Yeah. I mean, it was big just to try new things. I mean, I feel like everybody has their own way of doing things. And everything doesn't work for everybody. I've been here the last two, three off-seasons. And I've had great time on the field being here. So I just wanted to try a different approach and see what it gets me moving forward. You feel like it got you to where you want to be right now, at least? Yeah, not definitely. I feel great. How important is this upcoming season for you? Because it's the final year of your rookie contract. You need to show them that you can stay on the field for a full season. How important is it for you to have a good year this year? I mean, it's an important year to have a great year. I expect that of myself. So that was just my take on it. I wanted to do what I had to do to make sure I'm there for my team this upcoming year. And I want to be out there. I will be out there at 17 game. So that's the approach that I took. Christian, how much was this off-season a problem? Just it's all mental. You know what I'm saying? When we come in and train at camp, it's real football. Football come in, paths come on. The whole dynamic of football, just situational football, just whatever, everything that involves football is here. Come training camp. And we got to be ready for it. How much do you bring something different with your length, your frame, your bend? And how much can you be an X factor with that kind of thing? I bring a lot because I can play all throughout, all over the defensive line. And that's the difference. You can rest on the outside. You can rest on the inside. We got injuries. I can move inside and not miss a beat. So that's what I want. How much do you kind of relish your ability to bend and how much does that kind of make you different and difficult for all of such a moment? No, I like the bend. I love the bend. But it all predicated on my power. I do a lot of things on my power. So I can't, so the edge can't open up on my bend. A question for him. But in terms of as a coach, it's awesome to see him be happy with where he's headed physically, but also taking a step back and learning some other things and watching some film and kind of getting creative and excited to get back and try things out. So excited for his progress. Arden been even more than you expected from maybe a personality energy standpoint? No, I said this when we were first talking about the potential of him being here. The number one thing that stuck out to me on film was his passion for himself and his teammates. And so I knew that. I knew we had it in him. I'm just glad it's here. Length and height, something different. I know it's only an inch different than we were, but it seems like a different build. Yeah, well, length and height, that's important at that position, right? That's one of the things that we look for. I think if you're comparing those two, just the difference is the play style, right? And Arden moves more in a gumby fashion. He's got some bend. He's got some cool attributes there. So, and that's when you look all around the league, right? You've got a lot of guys that are very similar builds, but what kind of style do they play with? And then that's what sticks out about him. So he's given you kind of a different outlook than you've had so far? He does, just the way he moves and he's somewhat of a vet. So he has some experience in doing it, and I think he's really honed in on who he is as a player and as a rusher, and you can see that throughout the spring. So excited about his future. Working with Lori, what is it that she brings and how can you work with the batters? Yeah, well, she's awesome. I'm glad she's here. One of the things is she's won a Super Bowl. And I told her that when I first met her is, to be around someone that wins and having someone like that walk into the room with a Super Bowl ring, that's awesome. That's number one. And then number two, she's been doing this for quite some time now, been around the game, so she's very knowledgeable and she does a great job building relationships with the players and feel really comfortable of her so grab a player and work with them. And then ultimately at the end of the day, she's helping us to get better, which is what matters the most. Both build a great foundation and look forward to those guys really continue to work up the next four and five weeks and then coming back in when training camp's starting and that stuff will sort itself out. I know everybody thinks of Blake and Tim's connection to Deandre, but you were certainly had a relationship with Andrei too. I guess Deandre Hopkins, you know, at Houston as well. Did you get a chance to talk to him during his visit at all? Or, you know, what kind of relationship did you guys have? You know, I was there at the time in Houston, but you know, right now it's really just about the players that are here. And, you know, I'll let Rage and I'll let Rand talk about, you know, the situation with Hop. But, you know, we did cross pass there in Houston. Yeah. I got you. I guess it went decently, I guess. Sure. Yeah, sure. No, I think it's just really total command of the offense. I think he's done a great job. This off season he was tasked with coming in and kind of trying to take his game to a different level. As far as just understanding the fundamentals of football, quarterback play, the offense. And I think he's come in and done a great job of doing that and preparing each day and seeing him get better with his footwork. I think he's got better with his timing and as any just young player, just you want to continue to see the growth from practice to practice. And we've seen that from, so hopefully these next four or five weeks, he can continue to work on the things you've asked him to work on and come back to camp ready to compete. I've been a one read, just actually going through back and forth from that perspective. You know, I think he's done a good job. Like I said, he's improved a little bit each day and that's all we're asking for him. And he's done a good job accepting the challenge and learning the offense and we're excited about it. It's been after this practice, you know, what are some of the things that you're charging with going forward, you know, through the off season until training camp? Yeah, sure. Just continue to build on the foundation that we've set these last few weeks. Like for both he and will, they can't come back here at the end of July and we can't start from scratch again. They've got to continue to improve, continue to study, continue to master the offense. So when they get back here at the end of July, we can hit the ground running and continue to get better each day instead of having to go back and rehash himself.