 Can you talk about the start of the offseason program and how important it is for you all this year? You know, first day was good. Definitely important. Just trying to, you see a lot of new faces and everybody just trying to build chemistry leading up to, you know, our phase two going in so everything was good. And then just how important was it for you last year? First year you didn't have an offseason program and then last year seemed like it helped you to go into the season on a different plane. This actually helps, you know, I mean miracles for sure. Like my rookie year and then last year we didn't really have a real offseason. We had to do the zoom. So not being able to see the faces and you know, I mean, not being in the same meeting room, just, you know, being with the guys just was a different ballgame. But now we, you know, I mean, get to see each other, get to lock in, ask questions, you know, I mean, and know about each other a little bit more. Is it weird in the building today without Matt? Say it again. Is it weird in the building at all today different without Matt and so many other guys? I mean, just, you know, like I said, just got so many new faces on. I wasn't even really focused on any of that, but you know, those guys that we that are going now definitely will be missed. But they all helped set the platform of what we got now to carry on the legacy of the Falcon. So we good. No, he wasn't. Some of the new faces, Casey Hayward, how excited are you to to work alongside him? And we talked to him, I think a couple weeks ago and he had some really nice things to say about you. So yeah, I'm definitely excited to, you know, play alongside with him. Just the knowledge and everything he has on me being a young player and being able to, you know, I mean, take, get up on his wings, ask questions, know about the game of football, knowing about little things going into games. And, you know, I mean, just being able to pick his brain and then also just being able to vibe with him outside of football, you know, like I said before, we got the same agent. So it ain't my first time meeting him just at a more personal level is better for me. He said when we talked to him, he was like, I think AJ is one of the most talented guys I've ever played with. And when you hear that from him, who's he's played with a lot of guys. What does that make you feel? It made me feel real good. You know, I mean, definitely coming from him because he's his self just, you know, play with so many good people and he done played every position in the defense in the secondary. You know, he got so much knowledge, you know, I mean, and his self just being a great player over the years, me growing up, watching him play, not, not growing up and make it seem like he old. But yeah, just being able to see him play when I was in the league definitely is something I'm looking forward to this season just being with him. You off to a pretty good start to your career, three picks last year or some of the things you've learned from year one of year two and some of the things you've looked to improve on starting early this year, you know, for the stuff you're working on today? Just getting the playbook down from a more, from a standpoint where I can understand everybody's position just so I can play faster and, you know, be that ultimate leader in the defense. Salary is usually his quarterback, CY receiver, Denzil Ward got a huge contract. You know, how do you feel about that being up, that you're off to a good start to your career but can be waiting for you down the road? You know, congrats to him for that big deal, you know, I mean, if I just keep playing my part doing my role, everything just, just go hand in hand. So not looking too far just doing what I got to do now to, you know what I mean, get to that point. Hey, besides like Grady and Dion, I guess, you're one of the guys who's been here the longest on defenses. That's crazy. That is crazy. I don't, I'm like, what? That don't even make sense. It is crazy, though. I mean, what, what is that like? We were, you know, like you said, two years ago, we were doing the welcome to Atlanta stuff on Zoom and now you're one of the guys who's been here longest. How, what's that like? Uh, I don't know. It's just time flies moving fast. I'm just taking it day by day. Just, you know what I mean? Coming in and just going to work, you know what I mean? Trying to make my presence feel, you know, the full 17 game schedule. People on the outside will have their opinions. How do you look at this team? How, how, you know, the talent you guys bring back this year after losing guys like, like a Matt Ryan, you know, who have, who have the track record they do. Right. You know, just building everybody just coming together and just doing their part. You know, you know what I mean? Just getting the ball rolling and everybody just, uh, just coming in, taking care of their bodies, just building chemistry, you know, just winning the day in the locker room and meetings. And it all come together. Last year we talked a little bit about kind of you taking steps forward on the leadership perspective. Do you feel like you have to do that more now considering in half of the question is a bit about new faces and who's not here. Right. Is that, is there more of you having to take on this on that? You know, just, just my presence, my play and, you know, just being like y'all said, I guess the older guy on the team, um, just really just going in day by day, like I said, just stacking each day, making sure I'm accountable before I hold somebody else accountable. Uh, it's, you know, the main thing becoming a leader. Um, I'm not that much of a very vocal leader, but just doing everything the right way and, you know, saying something would need to be said and all those things will carry along with. What are your hopes for the, um, you know, group of the revamped secondary with, you know, Harmon and Monroe, uh, not here, they both played over a thousand snaps last year. How y'all hoping to put that, uh, the unit back together up back there with some of the new folks? Uh, just like I've been saying, just every winning day just going in each day right now. And, um, taking notes, um, building chemistry in the back end. And, uh, it all, it all just come together. I don't really know how to, how to say it, but just time, time to do that. And, um, when we get out there on the field, be able to communicate, talk with each other, um, get the ball rolling quick. What do you think about Coach Pease, uh, just the scheme what he allows you guys to do with you all's abilities? Uh, his, his, his user friendly. Um, he definitely allows us to, uh, to, to, to be the guys to communicate and call the shots on the field. He just gives us a, uh, a platform where we could do that. And, um, definitely just look forward to getting back in, uh, to building with him and just tapping in on, on our defense. That couple guys in the trap, um, Malik will play with him. And, uh, uh, you know, just boof. What, what are, you know, you surprised that Malik's one who they're talking about the top quarterback now. And, uh, boof is, you know, one of the top corners coming out in this trap. Yeah. Both good. Both, both of my guys, you know what I mean? I know boof, um, from Clemson and Malik, my high school quarterback, but, uh, you know, they both great guys. Um, I don't even know your question for real, but just, just, just, yeah, just, just, yeah, I'm saying like me just knowing Malik already. I know he a competitor. Like everything he did at Liberty, I'm not surprised cause I just know what he, what, what type of player he was and I wish, you know what I mean? All burn using the right way. But boof, boof, boof definitely, uh, is a complete corner. You know, I'm making tackle, got great ball skills. Uh, know how to pick up on the, uh, plays quick. And, um, just to compare, they both got good. Um, um, mental skills. You know what I mean? Know how to, know how to fight through adversity and they both just winners. You're still caught. A good bit. Like you're having a relationship with him. Yeah. Um, I talked to him before the, uh, combine just letting him know, you know what I mean? A few things to get ready for and, uh, just to be him. Don't try to be nobody else and, uh, don't try to fake an image of yourself, but just be yourself and just be the best version of yourself. When you, you know, talking to coaches and all that like that. It's been like a week over the last month or so. Has he been asking about the process? Has he been asking about like what next week could be like? Uh, we, we actually had a few of those conversations, but it was only so much knowledge I can give him because he, you know what I mean? He's a quarterback. So they, I'm his, his, his image is different from mine coming in with being, you know, the quarterback just coming right in. I know it's a way different from my position. So I didn't really have that much for him, but I told him a few things. I mean, it wasn't nothing great. I just gave him the real just like I told Booth just be yourself and, uh, that was really it. Like that was all I could really tell him because I know his, his situation is going to be a little bit different from mine. Uh, just getting my body to get my body right now. Just taking care of my body and, uh, also, you know, doing some drills, keeping my body right on the field and off the field. Just taking care of that really is kind of your presence. That's how you lead. But do you have any advice for those younger guys, especially coming into a situation where this franchise has a lot of change and there's a lot of new faces? Right. Um, I do just, just to be open, uh, be a team player. Don't be selfish. Uh, if we need you, if the team, uh, the Falcons need you to do anything, special teams, defense, uh, just go, go all in for it and, you know, just try to, uh, you know what I mean? Help the team out because we need them. Obviously, you know what I mean? If we ask for any type of help or assistance. You're a big fan of the jump machine. You out there trying to work 20 interceptions and hands. That's, that's, that's what I got to get on this year. Uh, the jump machine got to be my best friend this year. Guys, uh, in college that you kept an eye on or that you have relationships with or guys that impressed you that are in this, this class? Uh, not really. Not, not, not that I have caught, you know, any relationships with nothing like that, but I know a few guys. I know, I know the, the, you know, everybody's got a mock draft. They're a busy lane of them, but a lot of do the same relief, you know, to the Falcons or at least discuss them as a possibility. Have you given them any like intel on Atlanta or you paying attention to those saying like, Hey, my, my high school teammate could end up here if things shake out in my given who into. I wish, but nah, I'm just, I'm just letting them go through the process. I, it's not my place or my cause. So wherever he go, they're going to get a great person. You know what I mean? Great leader, great winner. So it's not my call, but wish the best for him. Heading into when you got taken. Did you pay any attention to that mock draft draft talk stuff or did you find a way to tune all that out? How'd you go through that process? You definitely can't not see it, but you do have to tune it out by just, you know, just going in, working just going through the whole process the right way and I'll take care of it. So I wish, is that about your relationship with him or what you think he could bring this to me? It's definitely relationship. You know, just relationship and knowing who he is and what type of player he is.