 Mike, how is Will doing and will he be able to practice today? No, he will not be out there today to practice, and we will see how he goes throughout the week. I would imagine that Ryan will take those snaps, and Malik will be with the offense as well, and then we'll see where it goes. Really well. Really well as well as possible. I mean, it's not an easy thing to do. He's been professional, he's been supportive, and trying to do everything he can to help the team. Coach, what are some of the conversations you're having with the team in terms of looking ahead these last couple of weeks? Yeah, don't look too far ahead, Jill. Focus on today. Focus on being a great teammate. Focus on being ready to play, being energized, being decisive in our interactions on the field, and being ready to play fast and aggressive on Sunday. That's it. How much does the evaluation process, like, does that ramp up as you go through these last three games or does it stay the same? How do you approach that? I think we're always trying to evaluate. I think that that's, you know, these are opportunities for somebody. Every snap means something to somebody, so we're focused on Sunday. We're focused on, you know, getting back out there, getting ready to go against, you know, a team played really well. They played really well as a team on Monday night. What's the key to Danico Autry's continued success and also the being, putting up career numbers 10 years into the league as a defensive line? Yeah, well, I think, you know, he works really hard at it. I think he's an instinctive football player. You know, his toughness, you know, is being able to be out there. He plays a lot of snaps for us and being productive. I think we've seen him win on the inside, outside. He's worked well in games together. He has a knack for, for, he's an instinctive player. You know, he's batted passes and we, you know, kind of missed him obviously last year in a stretch that we didn't have him. And, you know, understands football very well, whether it's in a run game or what he's trying to do in, in pass rush, or if he has to move and move a gap and attack another offensive blocker. Are you sure that guy at that stage is kind of making a trade-off, Mike, where he's using some of those smarts in exchange for some physical sacrifice? Is he at that stage yet or has he still got it all? I mean, I think that he's, you know, proven that he's beaten players across the board and, you know, we'll need him, you know, to continue to affect the quarterback in multiple ways on early downs, on third down. You know, just like he did at times the other day. As far as we'll schedule this week, we just have him rehab during practice and try to do everything he can to get himself into the position. You know, he's like every other player that won't be out there today. They're doing everything they can to get back. And then we'll have to make a decision on their availability based on their health. He'll take the first team reps today. I mean, he would be the guy on Sunday if Will can't go or... Brian would be the quarterback if Will is unavailable. How's Jeff and what do you anticipate for him this week? Jeff won't be out there today and we'll focus on today and then, you know, see where he's at going forward. But he will not be out there today. Focus on today, be a great teammate, find a way to be decisive, have energy, and be ready to play fast and aggressive. And that's all we can ask him to do. So that's what the message is, you know, asking what they're playing for. You know, everybody's motivated. You know, we've got to continue to teach, develop, aspire them to do their job better. And that's our goal as coaches and focus on today and, you know, work. When you look to defend them, they're receiving core and all the different shapes and sizes they come in. What are maybe the challenges you're dealing with? Well, they move it around. You know, I mean, those three receivers, they're all different. And they all have similar amount of targets, you know, so they're finding ways to get them the ball. Whether that's in a play pass, whether that's on, you know, quick game, the drop back stuff. And, you know, so they do move it around. They do a nice job of, you know, complimenting the run game with some of the play passes. And, you know, they trust guys over there, if they're singled up and, you know, post safety defense, it's, you know, got to be ready to defend over there on the weak side. You've got a chance to see Will for eight weeks now. What are maybe the two or three things that stand out for you that you've liked the most from what you've seen from him? Well, I think all our quarterbacks have a degree of toughness that you have to have playing this game. So I would say that that's something that he's exhibited. I mean, we've talked about his ability to make a mistake and come back. You know, I think there's some resiliency there. So that's a important quality for any position. Well, their ability to stay balanced and use fan, you know, disly in multiple ways. They have all the same plays. It's just out of different personnel groups and different formations. They do a nice job of formation it. So the plays all end up, you know, carrying over through personnel groups. It looks like being able to get to the same plays out of 11, you know, 12 or like you mentioned 13. What goes into the decision to go with Ryan if Will can't go over the league? Ryan was in the backup quarterback. The three teams that you have left on your schedule are all still in contention. Is there any degree of satisfaction in playing a spoiler roll? No, no, I mean, we have to be ready to win and prepare and, you know, obviously those teams are, you know, in contention. Seattle's, you know, but they are, you know, 500 and we'll have to prepare for them. It's a good football team on, you know, good special team, very good special teams unit, you know, speed on defense and big upfront on offense and talented skill players. What's the importance of these last three games in terms of building some momentum going into the off season? Yeah, I don't want to do any of that right now. Gentry, the momentum has to be built on today and, you know, build on, you know, getting guys ready to play. We're, you know, we're going to be thin when we get out there today and we'll see where it is and see who's available. That's really the only focus and evaluation is on this football team and the guys that we have available right now. Probably inconsistent, you know, like most everybody starting with me all the way down. You know, we've been through it, you know, we make some plays and then in each phase we do some things that that cost us and, you know, 6-1 score games that we lose, you know, I mean, we lose 6-1 score games. So there's just the margin for error is very thin and so that would say inconsistent. You know what I mean? Competitive, you know, and then, you know, things that we have to correct and but, you know, Eric's been ready to go. He's improved and Tray's got some, you know, really positive snaps in there. You know, the one, you know, the one penalty that they called, he had a fantastic break and probably too good and didn't need to foul the guy over there on the sideline and then, you know, the one in the middle of the field, that's up for grabs and they called it, but I thought it was a well-contested, well-defended route. So I think that those guys are working hard and, you know, will continue to help us. As a starter, what have you seen out of him that you have liked, coach, and maybe what are some of those things you expect a little more out of him at that position? Well, I mean, each week is a new challenge. Sometimes they're fast guys. They're bigger guys. You know, I thought he's been able to get to the second level extremely well and, you know, talked about his ability to block players in space has been some really, really cool things there. You know, always, you know, and whether it's in pass protection or passing off games and, you know, things that we all can work on. Who else is in practice? It's a long list, buddy. You'll have to take a peek when you get out there. Jeff won't be out there. Berks won't be out there. Hooker won't be out there. Nick Westbrook won't be out there. Wesco won't be out there. Brew won't be out there. Brunskill won't be out there. Leviss won't be out there. SMB won't be out there. Don't interrupt me, Kayla. I was. It wasn't that funny. Just leave the jokes to me. It was pretty good. That'll be it. That's all. Yeah, I mean, feeling better, you know, just that I did yesterday, which is all I'm looking to do is just get my body in the best spot to be able to play. You know, I'm playing if I'm able to, and I'm just working on trying to get to that point. So that's all I can do. I'm working here with the training staff and just listening to everything I can and just treat my body right. Yeah, for sure. You know, definitely that day after is pretty crazy. Sometimes guys feel like there's no chance they got a chance to play, you know, and then by Thursday, Friday, that comes around and something feels different. So definitely feel a lot better than I did on Sunday, Monday, and hopefully continues to go that way. Is it the same ankle that you've had some minor issues with? Yes. Does the whole situation with playoffs or no playoffs factor into this at all? Well, you know, whether it's you or the coaching staff in terms of pushing to get back in the storm? Yeah, no. I mean, as far as I'm concerned, I think if you're able to play, you play. That's the, you know, mindset I've always played with. And you know, that's how I'm going to approach this. If you are able to go these last three games, like how critical is it for you to go out there and play well to roll that into the next season? Yeah, I mean, that's that's one thing we could definitely have on our horizon, at least for these next few weeks is just to be able to have or build the momentum that we have throughout these past few weeks into next year. And even though we know we can't make the playoffs, we know if you have an opportunity to play spoil for some teams. And we just talked about all the different forms of motivation that we can all kind of source up, whether it's internal, external, you know, about the team, about money, whatever it is, we're just trying to find those things to push us forward. And that being definitely one of the biggest ones have, you know, given us confidence going into next year. Are there any other things that you have as like internal motivation besides building momentum into next year? Yeah, I just want to put good tape on, you know, I want to go out there and play good ball and and help our team win games. And I mean, there's not too much internal, you know, selfish motivation. I don't know if I how my stats stack up in terms of like bonuses or anything. I don't know how that looks, but you know, some guys care about that. And that's important. So, but for me, you know, it's just about just trying to help the team win and being out there for my guys, because, you know, we all just work so hard and we deserve to, or they deserve it for us to be out there if we can be. In terms of if you're going to have to have an ankle injury, is it better that it's not the foot you're planting off of, you're throwing off of your back foot? I'd say so, yeah. I dealt with a right foot injury last year. And you know, that definitely affected me a little bit from like the push off standpoint. But you know, when you're stepping into it, still, you know, there's something going on there, but I couldn't tell you which is worse, I'd say. There's no one cares. Just go out there and play ball, you know, like they're not going to play differently because they know you're a little hurt. So, you know, toughen up, be a man, go out and do it if you can. Yeah, it's been great. I mean, like I've said, he's been a heck of a mentor, a heck of a leader, a heck of a teammate throughout all of it. And really a coach too, you know, in the meeting room, especially with how he's able to go through how he sees things and or how he could see things potentially play out. Multiple pieces of the game plan or multiple reads are just tips that I could definitely point to that helped transition into Sunday. So, you know, got to thank him a lot for all that. Yeah, I mean, the first couple of days after something like that, it's just, you know, just recovery treatment more so just static, you know, with the recovery techniques to use. But hopefully by today and tomorrow, we're starting moving into some more, you know, active recovery stuff where I can really just see how the mobility and how it feels doing all the different types of movements that I know that I need to do. But yeah, I mean, when I'm not recovering here, I'm at home icing, putting on heat, stretching, whatever it is. So just doing everything I can to get myself ready. I mean, you just, I haven't had really any dialogue. Since it happened, I've had some guys obviously come up and see how I've been doing. And but the message remains the same, which is to continue instilling confidence in those guys. You can't go out there and play and expect there to be breakdowns, you know, you got to make sure that you're trusting your feet and trusting your vision and even just reacting to what's going on in front of you. And they know that, you know, we got to be better across the board with all of our things and protections starting with us at the quarterback position, with the communication. But, you know, I know that if they might feel bad, I guess, for getting their guy hurt, but you know, it's football, things happen. And they just got to keep working to do their job the best they can. And it doesn't matter who's back there. I used to listen to your body. I mean, you got to just trust yourself and trust your gut and how you feel. You know, I think that's just going to be important for me going throughout this week is to understand, you know, the competitor I am, like I want to be out there, but being honest with myself and taking all the information from the experts that we have in the building. But, you know, I'm looking to be out there and I'm doing everything I can to do that. You feel like that in terms of being a rookie and the mental reps, can that be good enough or do you still need to feel like you have to have the physical reps on the practice field to make it happen? Mental reps are great, but definitely the physical reps, especially in games are the ones that really make you grow. And, you know, I felt that I definitely learned a lot throughout camp and throughout the first few weeks where I didn't play with just, you know, sitting back there and observing from a distance. But, you know, I feel like the improvement when you actually get out there and play is just that much more drastic. So, you know, not being out there today stinks, but hopefully I can get out here pretty soon. So to be clear, do you feel like you would be comfortable playing on Sunday if you can't practice this week or do you feel like you need the practice reps to be able to play Sunday? Uh, I don't, I mean, I think I'd be able to practice. Yeah. I mean, root play. I don't, I really don't know. I've never been in a position like that. If that becomes a topic of discussion, then it's worth thinking about then. But gut feeling, yeah, I think I'd be fine with a game plan without practicing. What do you find in the back? I'm good at ironing, but you got this opportunity because of Ryan's ankle injury and now you have one that may put him back on the field. Is there any discussion about that? It's just funny. I mean, just ball, it's just the points to, you know, what we stress and every team stresses of, you know, staying ready. And I know Ryan's been staying ready these past however many weeks. And I know he's looking at the bit to get out there and play ball. And but it is funny how it's this, both ankle injuries and pretty similar kind of how it happened. But yeah, just, just weird, I guess. Sorry? Oh, no, no, no, I mean, we mentioned throughout the week, obviously, his connection down there and he's got a house down there in Fort Lauderdale. So we had some of us over one of those nights. So that was nice to get out from the hotel about 20 minutes away and hang out at his pad. But I know he still has some connections over there with some of the guys in the staff, but there was really nothing else you want to talk about.