 How much of week one forever ago against the Saints carries over to this week's prep? You know, you can't disregard it. But at the same time, being week 15, whatever it is now, both our team and their team has changed. So I think it'd be a totally new match up. You know what I'm saying? At the end of the day, I think this is one of the biggest space in between times I had been playing this team. You know what I'm saying? So I'm excited to get back out there and compete against them. So you want to treat it like a fresh new game and not really look too much fuck on the first game. You joke that week 15 or whatever it is. You've been along on a lot. At what point does it all become kind of just a mash of I don't know what week day it is? I don't know if it ever gets to where you don't know what week day it is. But it's just like you were at that point in the season, whereas it's crunch time, you know what I'm saying? But you're towards the back end of it. So when I was just saying it, I was just saying it was 15, 16, then they added extra game. So you know what I'm saying? So I think it's a very awesome time. How much more do you expect this rivalry to feel even more intense with both teams kind of trying to make a playoff? Yeah, I mean, I think with both teams trying to make a playoff, which is going to be super intense, because it's always super intense, no matter how well one of the teams is doing, how bad one of the teams is struggling, it's always an intense game. With the rivalry being what it is, and with the two organizations, how they are over the history, it's always going to be a tough game. So with us being in a position that we in, with them being in a position that they're in, it's obviously going to be a hard-fought game. We've got to go down there to the day spot, which is one of the toughest places to play in the league. So I'm excited about the challenge, but it's definitely going to be a lot on the line. How much can you look at the film from that first time that you play them, now that with Andy Dalton now under center? Like how much does that change, I guess, their game plan? I mean, I think they always hold true to their identity. You know what I'm saying, but you know, James and Andy Dalton are two different quarter-bass. At the same time, Andy Dalton had a lot of success in his league. You know what I'm saying? There's a reason why they chose him to lead their team, and he's doing a really good job for them. And it's going to be a heck of a challenge for us. You know what I'm saying? So we definitely got to try to get out through them and be sharp on our coverage in the back end, because I mean, there's nothing that they haven't seen with his time being in the league and the success that he's had, so they chose it for reason. How has your line improved, looking at him on tape from now? I think going from last week, I mean, well, two weeks ago to this week, improving is getting a starting center back, one of the better centers in the league, captain of the offensive line and directing stuff. But that group up front been playing together for a long time. And they highly skilled, play with a lot of effort. And so I mean, it's definitely a challenge every time you go against them. So and I think, like I always say in all my presses, it's like the more you play, the better you get. You know what I'm saying? So I mean, we know we've got a heck of a challenge up ahead of us, especially with McCoy coming back. You have a lot of Brookies playing significant roles at this point you haven't played in the Superdome before, at least not against the Saints. Yeah, for sure. Do you have to talk to them about that, because it's a different type of environment than probably the only place you've gone this year that's even close to Seattle out of gas? Yeah, I mean, I don't know if I got to talk to them. But if I talk to them, they're going to be in there someday. They better figure it out quick, fast, and hurry. They better figure it out. You know, it's professional football. And when you go in those hostile environments, it should get your blood flowing. You know, as a competitor. So I'm sure they'll be fine and excited to go out there and play and compete. Well, I guess I'm accentuating that because Desmond's going to make a good start there. So you're being one of the leaders on this team you've been playing these times. I didn't know if you have those conversations with him just being like, you know, this is not it. Coach Smith do a good job of painting the pitch for us as a whole team, you know? So I mean, I don't have to go really out my way to tell them, because in terms of somebody who's super mature, you know what I'm saying? He's excited about his opportunity, and I mean, I don't worry about him. You know what I'm saying? I'm excited to see him go out there and play. And I mean, there's no better arena to go out and see what you're about in a rivalry game in a house, playoffs on the line. You know, I think a lot of it's on stake, man. I think that's just going to bring out the best in our whole team. So I'm excited for Sunday, and I'm sure they are too. Has playing here close to home made your career any more meaningful to you than it would have been if you'd played in Dallas? I mean, I think playing professional football, you know, that's the dream that I'm living. You know what I'm saying? And being home does make it special, but I mean, I can't speak on experience that I haven't had not playing home. But I mean, just having the opportunity to play somewhere, you know, every year is a new year. No matter what contract you sign, no matter what, you know, how long you've been in the league, every year you got to earn your keep, you know? So anytime you get an opportunity to play in professional football, it's always a dream, you know? And so I just want to try to take it, you know, and just do my best in the path that's for me. You know what I'm saying? So, I mean, I'm just focusing on where I'm at right now in this time and making the most out of it, you know? So, you know, I can't speak on the experience that I haven't had, but I can tell you that I love the experience that I'm having. Coach P said he did a 900-play study over the bar, looking at everything. What are you being back for, you guys, to do? I think that's something he shared with y'all. He didn't really go too much about how many plays he watched over the bar with us, but he definitely talked about some things that we can get better at. But I think the main focus was just us getting ready for this next game, you know, as big as the, as big as implications are in this game, would have been division game and, you know, playoff on the line, postseason on the line. I think just reviewing some of the things that we could be better at from our first game and some of the things that we struggled with throughout the season and just trying to improve on that. So, as a whole, from what he took from the whole study, I can't really speak to that, but I can definitely say that he's putting us in position to play our best ball. And there were weapons of Kamara and Tyson Hill, how were y'all trying to address those two? You know, two guys that you always got to know where they at, you know what I'm saying, anywhere on the field. And they dynamic players at their positions and top of the league in their positions of what they do. And just super, you know, super impactful, you know, in the run game and pass game, run game would taste them, taste them run the ball, album run the ball. I mean, I'll get our back fill in the pass game, taste them being a tight end or going back there to throw the ball. So, I mean, just a triple threat. And a guy who's been at the top of his position since he walked in the league in Kamara. So, you always got to know where those two guys are. You've mentioned postseason a couple of times. You've mentioned playing off multiple times. Because the question been asked, that's why I talked about it. But the fact that you're five and eight and having those conversations, you've been in a league long enough, like, would you believe in five and eight that you'd be in the situation? Like I said earlier, you know, you walk the path that you chosen to walk and make the best out of it. You know, we're still alive. As long as you got breath, keep kicking. That's all you can do. You know, keep working, keep working. And you know, you keep fighting until you can't fight no more. And then we got an opportunity and that's what we're gonna do our best to achieve. What have you seen so far from Desmond in practice and have you felt anything different? I don't know, or seen anything like leadership wise stand out to you from the rookie year? I mean, you know, we've been working with Scouts team for us all year. You know what I'm saying? And so, I mean, you obviously see the skill and the talent, the confidence that he has so I mean, I just think time a tail. You know what I'm saying? Time a tail, but I can tell you that myself and the guys around here, we believe in them wholeheartedly, you know? And I think it'd be a treat for other people to see versus, you know, me speaking on it and him going out doing his thing and just being him, you know? No pressure, just go out there, have fun and do your thing. Was there a moment, I don't know, with Scouts team where he kind of did something and we're like, wow, okay. Like, was this guy gonna come out and show everyone? I'm not gonna say there was a moment like as far as like, oh, we went wild waiting and I don't know, I don't wanna reach for a story. No, I think he's a really, really good player. That's what I had to get an opportunity and we, you know, you never really know to you know, you know what I'm saying? So, and when I'm live, bulls are going. So, I mean, I'm excited to see just as everyone else. First of all, what can you share with us? Just what have you seen from the World Cup quarterback Desmond Redder this week preparing for the Saints? I mean, same kind of stuff, maybe like everybody else. He was trying to get ready, you know, trying to develop a rhythm with the offense and he'll get ready to go. How have you felt so far that maybe commanding the huddle? I know it's only practice and walkthroughs, but have you noticed a difference? Do you feel strong leadership from him? I mean, yeah, I mean, I think he's a good quarterback and the reality of it is it doesn't really matter. He's back there, I still can't do my job. So, you know, I mean, I think he's doing really well so far and I'm excited to see what happens. And what's the key to going to be able to protect him against like a sack master like Cam Jordan? Do my job. Yeah. Just do my job. Stay between him and the quarterback. When we were in here yesterday, we were talking to guys, I was actually going back for a review of the tape and it seemed like there was like a lively or energy. I don't know if you felt that in practice this week and would that be down to the bye week? Just guys feeling more refreshed? I would say there was definitely like a lot of excitement coming back yesterday. It felt good to get back in practice and get around the guys again. I would prefer the locker room a little quieter though, because I like quiet after practice, but that's just me. That was the new pass. That could be, that has been the talk of the town. Is there something maybe to that juice knowing that you guys are also still in the playoff hunt? And does it, do you feel like maybe there's a little bit more extra excitement to that knowing that these games matter still in this structure? I think that would be getting ahead of ourselves. Being in the playoff hunt is different than being in the playoffs. I think everyone's happy we're still in it and that's obviously our goal, but we've got to go one week at a time. What do you have to do to get a win in this game? Play better than they do. Do you still feel like this is kind of on the offensive line that you guys are the ones who dictate the way this game goes for the other? I mean, you're asking in an alignment. I always feel that way, no offense, but yeah. You know, 17 games I'll feel like that for pretty much every game. When you've got a rookie quarterback coming in, kind of taking over, I know you had mentioned after the Pittsburgh game that you try to do things to kind of get Marcus up or whatever. Is there anything that you talk to Desmond about? Do you not talk to him just to kind of try to keep things simpler for him? Is there anything you can do as an offensive lineman to just help him perform as best you can? Do my job the best I can so he doesn't have to worry about anybody else doing their job. If all he has to worry about is doing his job, it makes it a lot easier. You would be shocked at every position how much easier it makes it if you know you don't have to worry about the guy to your left or your right if you can just focus on what you need to be doing. Do you have any tips for him? I mean, it feels like, gosh, three years ago since your major debuted, do you say anything to him about what that was like for you and any tips about to manage it? As an offensive tackle, I will refrain from giving a professional quarterback tips about how to be a quarterback. Not a quarterback, but like what you expect, what you expect, like the nerves, the day of, like you know what I mean, like just that first game. I mean, it's, you're always gonna get nervous before a game. It doesn't go away. So, and unfortunately I have no great wisdom except, you know what, if something goes wrong, next play. Just like everybody else, man. Yeah, next play. Caleb, what do you see from that front set when you try to tape on and dive in to the game play? They're really good, you know? We've played a lot of really good defenses this year and New Orleans obviously has a history of being a very stout defense and we're preparing. Yeah.