 Hey guys. Great. Thank you. Hi Teresa. Morning Mike. What's that Joe? I was hoping these two would just get a debate going if you could wait a couple minutes. What are they debating? What aren't they debating? You really want to know? We're debating the I-31. He did a video on how it could have worked and I said you could do a video on any play that could have worked. Yeah. You're exactly right. You both are exactly right actually. Mike, you got so much production out of your rookies in the passing game this last week. How much more do you need to start getting out of some of your veterans like Robert and Austin Hooper and doing more to maybe get trailing involved as well? Well, I think we just need production from everybody. That's the key. It doesn't have to do anything with age or experience. It's just making sure that we're all focused on the details, that everybody's working to get open, whether it's man or zone, being where they're supposed to be. And again, the quarterback has to make great decisions, be smart with the ball, be decisive. We don't necessarily look at, okay, we got to get this guy going. I mean, we're going to obviously have some things that are for guys, but we just have to make sure that everybody's in the right spot and the quarterback makes a decision. Mike, the number of first down runs for Derrick, I mean, a lot of people are saying too predictable, but on the other hand, is it only too predictable if you don't gain another yardage? That's pretty much your job and my job. That's what it goes. That's what happens around the second guessing. I mean, we've had a lot of successful first down runs. We want to have a lot of successful first down runs and passes on Monday. And so that's the battle that everybody wages, especially our focus is on Buffalo and going up there and making sure that we have a plan that whatever we do on first down, the players understand that they believe in and that they have an opportunity to execute it. A big challenge is slowing down their pass rush. And what did they do to generate so much pressure on Thursday? You know, they won. You know, they didn't send a whole lot of pressure. You know, just give them a lot of credit for what they do. They don't do a whole lot. I mean, what they do is be fundamental, be sound. They play hard. They're very good fundamentally, very good tacklers defensively. And, you know, those guys were able to roll guys through. You know, they played a bunch of defensive linemen, you know, who all had some sort of impact in the game, whether that was Vaughn on the outside, Phillips inside, Oliver, Dayquan, you know, at Vanessa, you know, they just keep rolling guys in at you. There's five years in a row now you've played them. Is there almost a division like familiarity with these guys at this point? Well, there's a familiarity. You know, I got a lot of respect for Sean and the program that they have and the football team they have. It's going to be a huge challenge going on the road. And we're looking forward to it. We're excited. In that one game that you've gotten to see their rushing attack with Sappford, what are your thoughts on, like, does it seem different at all with him in there for them? Well, I mean, I think that there's some, you know, some carryover from what they did last year. I think some things have changed as it relates to maybe, you know, the scheme. You know, obviously Josh is a huge part of what they do running the football, but, you know, Singletary and Moss can change, you know, pace and, you know, they've done a nice job. You know, Gillum has done a nice job when they put him in there blocking. They created some ex-player runs out of that 21 personnel package. You talked on Monday about a guy, we were talking about Zach specifically, a decision as to how to get to the ball carrier over, under or through. How much thinking goes on in the moment? Or is there a little bit of film study in terms of how I might do this given the moment and how much it just happens? I think instincts are a large part of football life, you know, being able to understand, you know, what situation that everybody's in. You know, we, we charge these guys with making decisions, whether that's blocking somebody or running a certain route. You know, so as a linebacker, you're going to have to make a decision, a pretty quick decision and find out where the football is or what the blocking scheme is. Mike, the bills have different corners on the outside than when you guys met them last year. I guess just through one game, maybe what, what did you see from, from the guys they have? Well, I think they're long, athletic. I think they challenged, you know, and I think they understand what their scheme is, a very, very, very good scheme. Like I said, the seven pass plays, I guess, of 20 plus yards indication, you know, of those explosive type plays that you guys were hoping to get more of this season. We're going to need a lot of them on Monday. I think that's something that, you know, we'll have to continue to work on and being able to stay balanced. And, you know, when we throw it and there's timing, then you can have some, some opportunities for run after the catch. And there's other opportunities out there that we're going to have to try to take advantage of. Mike, the other day about Swain being the best blocking tight end, how is that tight end tackle relationship? How important is that both in the run blocking and also in pass pro? Well, I think anytime you're in combination with somebody up front, whether that be a guard or tackle, center guard, tackle tight end, or even the tight ends together that, you know, we hope that there is a good understanding of who you're working with and the communication that goes into it, you know, whether a guy, you know, spikes inside or loops outside, how that two players have to work in unison to get to a player on the football or one that's off the football, working to a second level player. So, you know, hopefully we can continue to work those combinations. And, you know, I don't think it's as much in the past game as it would be in the run game. With the personnel rotation, as far as like maybe Henry for Hilliard or Westbrook or Kenny for Hollister or whatever, how do you go about regulating that and just making sure that that is in line with the play calls that you're making? You know, sometimes you want certain guys in there for a specific play. Sometimes it doesn't always happen. Sometimes there's injuries and then maybe a receiver. There's a rotation just trying to keep guys fresh and roll and then, you know, as it relates to Derrick, you know, we just have to, you know, make sure that, you know, he's getting his opportunities, but then, you know, make sure that, you know, there's guys in there that can go in there and help us when we're called upon. That rotation, that is decided by, well, not decided, but facilitated by the position coaches? Which one are you talking about here specifically? I'm telling you about the receivers, Henry for Hilliard. Derrick is going to play a bunch. I mean, we've made a major commitment to Derrick Henry. As far as the rotation is concerned, that's something that's up to Tony Dews for the receivers. Is that up to Rob Moore? How does that work? No, I mean, we're making sure that guys are playing and that they all have a role in the game and then, you know, sometimes the play call would predicate, you know, hey, let's get these guys in here or let's get them at that position. You know, I think that there's a lot of moving parts. On Monday, just about trailing, you'd like to see him make guys miss instead of run over him sometimes. Matt, is there a fine line there? You want the guy to show some toughness, but realize maybe there's more available on a play if he makes a move? Do you think he's capable of doing that? Oh, I know that he's capable of doing that. We just, you know, I just, you know, it was good to see him get off to a good start and hopefully he can build on it and use his skill set and his God-given ability. He's working hard to improve. Why is he in terms of knowing everything? Everything? I mean, I don't think everybody besides you knows everything, but he's working hard. Joe liked that one. It was a layup, Joe. There's a lot, you know, I mean, just there's a lot with offensive terminology and playing X or F or Z or whatever the position may be. And I know that he's studying hard. I just look at, you know, a guy like Josh Gordon just kind of coming in and trying to learn just our system and figure it out. And these guys work hard. And so, you know, I think trailing again, not without mistake or, you know, maybe lined up in a wrong split or somewhere. But, you know, I think he's working hard to get a complete grasp of everything that we're doing. What's the emotional balance between losing a guy like Nanny, you know, who could potentially help you but feeling good about the fact that he's getting an opportunity to play? Yeah, you know, always happy for these guys. That's what we always tell them when John and I talked to them at the end of training camp is that we want to keep working with you. The ones that we have to release and then put on that we'd like to put on the practice squad hope that you're back for us. But I know that you want to realize that that opportunity and dream of being on a 53 man roster. You know, so wish David the best of luck. Is considering him like adding him to the 53. Did you and John talk about adding him? You know, I mean, without getting into a whole lot of detail, I don't know if we really had an opportunity to even do that. In Sunday's game, Phillips was able to keep drives alive, getting a couple of defensive holding penalties called. Is there a particular skill or craft to being able to draw penalties from the defense, whether it's a PI or defensive hold? Well, I think as you look around the league, sometimes, you know, guys that are quicker or maybe set up a move, stem a guy, you know, and then maybe there's some level of throwing your hands up. I mean, I think that, you know, we talk about there's opportunities for receivers to come back to the football and and try to get some of those, you know, penalties or obviously make the play and try to catch the football. But usually just some some quick guys that are able to get guys off balance, you know, and then they grab and restrict, you know, in terms of him getting outside of the pocket. He can use his legs, obviously, but having a guy like David Long Jr. with the speed he has to be able to get there and wrap him up like how important is that going to be just when he does move out of the pocket? Well, everybody, you know, as everybody plays a role in that it's it's a fine line between being able to rush him. But then also, you know, try to corral him at places where where he can't hurt you. You know, he's got great pump fake, great stiff arm, you know, and then the ability and the arm talent to throw the ball wherever he wants it on the move. So, you know, we'll have to have a good plan. We'll start to, you know, worked out today, which which obviously is going to be a huge part of what we're doing. And then obviously just trying to make sure that the guys are already and expect some of the stuff that he's going to try to do. Coach, you guys have won eight of your last 10 Monday night football games. Why do you think you've had success like that during prime time games? I don't even know. I don't know how many, you know, we've been a part of here in the last four years. But you know, we really just try to take each week, you know, as its own week and focus on what it's going to take to win this week and the preparation that goes into it. It's going to be a great environment. We're excited to go up there. But that that's a, you know, a ways away, you know, we, this is our first really practice. This is like a Wednesday for us. So, you know, we're going to have to get started and the crowd noise is going to be a factor and we'll have to start working out operation and what we're going to do there. Yeah, I have to mention just with a lot of the rookies and a lot of the rookies playing just kind of preparing them for that type of atmosphere. A lot of them probably haven't seen that level. Yeah, I think that, you know, that's why we practice and we'll get ready for it and we'll make sure that they're prepared. Ryan, I guess in the past, what has kind of allowed this team to get up for games like this after maybe taking the bad out? You know, you got to get yourself ready to go each and every week. You know, no matter what happened the week before you come in, you put a great week of work in and then get yourself ready to go. So I don't think this week is any different. We're able to look at the tape, make the corrections from last week and attitude has been good. Got a great start today just in our early walkthrough and I look forward to carrying that momentum throughout this week. When you look back at it, were there some opportunities, more opportunities for Austin to be involved and I guess how important do you think it is moving forward that he is more involved? Yeah, I know that Austin is going to be a playmaker for us throughout the year. It just kind of worked out where during that game there weren't a whole lot of opportunities for him. But you know, we know he's going to have to make a bunch of plays for us moving forward throughout this year. So I have a ton of confidence in Austin and we've shown that throughout training camp. So when those opportunities arise, we'll be able to hit them. Well, the games I guess in Buffalo, anything unique about playing there and what kind of challenge do you think you faced there from just a noise, you know, riotiness of the crowd perspective? Yeah, it's a rioted crowd, man. It's a football atmosphere. You know, when you think about just going into a hostile environment, you know, fans are loud, they're into the game, no matter what's happening in the game, they're going to be loud. They're riled up in the parking lot pregame, you know, so definitely a great football atmosphere and challenge you, you know, you have to go in there and be able to communicate in a loud environment, whether it be from for myself to the guys in the huddle at the line of scrimmage, whatever the case may be, you know, we have to be clean in our communication to make sure we're all on the same page. The same seems to like the underdog us against the world mentality. Why do you think that is? I mean, at the end of the day, what matters is the guys in the locker room and the coaching staff, you know, who prepares us. So no matter what's going on on the outside, what people are saying about us, it doesn't really matter whether it's good or bad. You know, we have to be able to believe in each other and, you know, have that synergy of believing in each other and doing our job together in order to go out and play well. And sometimes, for whatever reason, you know, that us against the world mentality increases that. And with Robert Woods, I think it was two targets on Sunday, just like Austin Hooper, you know, how can you get him in the football a little bit more as well? Yeah, no doubt. You know, Robert's going to make plays, like I said, after the game, you know, kind of every game is going to be a little bit different. You know, some times, you know, Robert's going to get more targets than the other. Sometimes it's going to be Traylin. Sometimes it's going to be Hoop. Sometimes it's going to be Kyle. It's going to vary week to week, but we have a lot of confidence in our guys and know, you know, we're able to spread the ball around and try to find whoever's open. And with Derek Henry's success running the football, obviously, you know, the focus is going to be on stopping him and talking to some of the receivers, you know, that one-on-one covers on the outside, they take that personally. For you, you know, when you see that box stack, is that something that you take personally as well? Oh, it's exciting. You know, you'll see, you know, a bunch of guys down around the line of scrimmage that gives you opportunities outside. And, you know, I think we're able to do a little bit of that last week, take advantage of it, so have to be able to build on that and expand on it. Ryan, at least, that Traylin could be a deep threat. I know you guys didn't connect on the deep shots, but did you get a sense that he might be able to at least be a threat in that regard? Yeah, I mean, I learned that in practice. You know, he was able to run by guys in practice several times throughout training camp, so, you know, have a ton of confidence in Traylin being able to make those plays down the field for me. Ryan, is there a distinct difference in this bill's defense when you look at film, or is it kind of really the same? Structurally, it's the same, you know, and a lot of the same faces. You know, they added Vaughn up front. Jordan Phillips is back from a little hiatus. But two really, really good players who obviously make their defense better, but you just look top to bottom, their safeties, their backers, their front. They're a really sound football team. They don't do a crazy amount of exotic stuff, you know, like maybe the Giants did, but they're very sound. They play extremely hard. They're good tacklers. They're not going to try to give you anything. You know, they're going to make you try to earn everything that you get out there, and they're a really good, really good defense. 7-20 plus yard pass plays for you, the most of any team in the NFL in week one. What kind of went right, just trying to push the ball down field, getting those chunk plays through the air for you? I think it really came down to a win in our one-on-ones. You know, we had opportunities, a couple of them in drop back, but a couple of them in play action where, you know, guys were one-on-one on the outside, and we were able to take advantage of the space that was created by playing one-on-one coverage. Ryan, they obviously used to be a division rival for you, but now that you've come to Tennessee, you know, they've played each other now. This will be the fifth straight year. How much does it feel like a rivalry still for you, or is there just so much familiarity? How does it feel when you guys are preparing for the bills? We have a lot of respect for them. It's a really good team through and through. Like you said, there's a lot of familiarity going against them for the my fourth year in a row here in Tennessee, fifth year overall. So, you know, a lot of carry over with the defense, with the guys on defense, with our guys on offense. So we know each other well. Both teams know each other well. It comes down to execution and making place. We remember about, I guess, a young Von Miller when you guys were in school at Texas A&M. Would you prefer to see him in the off-season rather than showing up on game day? I don't mind seeing him. I just don't want him within my bubble, you know what I mean? Which is tough to do. He's a heck of a football player. He was back at A&M when I was able to call him a teammate. I made a bunch of plays for us in Aguiland and I think he's only improved upon that throughout his time in the NFL. You know, he's fast. He's slippery. He's got power. So he has every tool that you look for in an edge rusher and he's been dominant over the course of his career. When you get off to a start like this with your rookie wide receivers, Phillips and Berg, how encouraging is that to see guys that young be that productive in that first game and how much growth they can probably have from here on out? Yeah, no doubt. It's encouraging to see the carryover from what we've seen in practice. You know, saw both of those guys make plays for me in practice and then saw it translate over to week one. So they settled in nicely. They made the plays that we want them to make. Obviously, there's a little bit of room to grow as there is with everyone, but excited to see the steps those guys took in making plays for us when it counted on last Sunday. Kyle was able to keep a couple of drives alive Sunday with drawing defensive holding penalties. Do some receivers just seem to have a knack for being able to draw penalties, whether it's a PI or defensive hold, that sort of thing? Well, Kyle's pretty quick and pretty fast. So, you know, I think a lot of times whenever you have a guy like Kyle and he makes the DB miss, then they try to panic and they try to do everything they can to not lose the rep. And, you know, sometimes that includes holding. So, you know, Kyle's done a great job, like I said, throughout training camp of beating one on one coverage. And, you know, he did that on Sunday. You know, I think Buffalo has a good secondary. Their nickel is a veteran player. He's played a lot of football and is a good cover guy. So, you know, it's going to be a challenge for us to take advantage of that matchup. For you, as far as the freedom to check at the line, right? You get a call to you as a running play. You get there. The numbers aren't in your favor. How much freedom do you have to check out of that and get you guys in a better position for a better play? Yeah, there's always some freedom there. I think kind of depends on situation and what we're trying to accomplish. You know, situation in the game, situation down and distance wise. But, you know, there's always some freedom there. And at certain times, definitely try to take advantage of those situations. Would you guys go flat the way you did in the second half? What do you try to do beyond making a play? Are you saying stuff on the sideline? Are you saying stuff in the huddle to try to give an injection that boosts you back to life? What's the general reaction to those times? I think it depends on the game, depends on situation. You know, last Sunday my encouragement was just, you know, make the plays that are there. You know, we had some opportunities early in that second half. And we just didn't make the plays that were there. Well, it was a block, a throw, a catch, whatever the case may be. Can't miss those opportunities and expect to sustain drives and get points. So I think that's going to be, you know, sounds cliche and obvious. But that's kind of my feeling on the sideline was, you know, we don't got to try to do anything special. Just make the plays when the opportunity arises and we'll be in good shape. Ryan, you guys have done a pretty good job of overcoming adversity and rebounded from losses. Is there a confidence that can be taken year to year when you kind of have a track record of doing that when you lose your first one and now playing a team as good as Buffalo? I don't know if last year or years before matter, but I know that our culture matters and what we believe in in this building matters. So I think that's what it comes down to more than anything is believing in each other and turning the page whether last week was a win or a loss, being able to rally as a locked room and come out and get ready to go win another football game next Monday in this case. Yeah, it's always fun. You know, you want to take advantage of those opportunities. They don't come around a whole lot. You know, it's not like every week you get to play on a night game. So the night game is always a little bit of extra energy in the air and a little more excitement to go with it. So look forward to it and try to take advantage of them. Thank you.