 He seems really committed just again from from watching practices and You know, I can't remember if that was something that regularly Sort of happened in Loll's last offseason But has he shown you know a big commitment to improving that part of his game from what you've seen I Wouldn't say it's any more than he's always Done, you know, we did we've done that kind of doing any special teams period sort of that the past Few years that we've been together. We would take that time and work on different routes or different ball skills different drills to work on ball skills and things like that so I Don't know that we're emphasizing any any more than we had in the past, but certainly we're looking to improve that part of his game Kyle Darnshin Evans looks like the guy on this for roster when he's out there That really has that extra gear and obviously is a huge threat if you if you throw it to him out of the backfield that sort of Change up change of style change of look from Derrick How much of a headache do you feel like or hope I guess that that can be if you can get him in there and have him be able to operate this offense and be a kind of a Curve ball to Derrick just thundering empowering on people Well, you know as you look around a league a lot of teams Are doing it with multiple backs and so that's the goal, you know that if we can get Multiple backs playing obviously it's a long season. You know, hopefully we're playing well in the February or you know, so It would it would be good to have multiple backs that can help us in different ways and certainly They're two different running styles and that was the idea When we looked for a second back a back in the draft was to get someone that was different from Derrick And he fit in Darrington fit those things that we were looking for as a stat Sorry, he's obviously missed some time here, but in the time that you have seen him What has he shown you? And and I guess as a sort of a piggyback to that a guy who never fumbled I think during college to get a couple early in camp. Do you just almost shrug that off or what kind of conversation is that with you guys? No, you never shrug it off Obviously, you know ball security is the number one thing, you know for running back If we don't hold on to the ball then the rest of it means nothing So we never shrug it off. We're looking for ways trying to figure out why it's happening and then get it corrected between myself And him watching film together and studying where the where the issue is and then Trying to get that corrected And it's what what was the first part again, I'm sorry. Oh as far as him fielding and what he yeah, what you've seen from him so far He's a very conscientious kid very Smart kid mentally. So he picks things up well And so, you know, he's it's an it's allowed him to play fast and show some of those Skills that he had in terms of being an explosive runner You know, he's been able to catch the ball out of the backfield and do some of those things and He's done a really decent job with with the Pass game whether it be catching ball or protecting. So we're just looking to build on that Each day that we're out there practicing Paul Hey, Tony, I'm sorry if you're spoken about it already. I'm wondering about blasting games versatility um, I know you might have you get a new guy coming in but You've been giving him a lot of carries and a lot of chances when he's not playing full back Um, it's obviously a bonus if you can get that out of a guy from his position Talk me through his skill set and and the and the reasons you feel confident calling his number Well, one of the things that you know in the organ You know, we're looking for guys that can do a lot of different things. And so, you know, we got carry He was late in the season last year So we just we had kind of to a specific role and one went into the offseason We had him So abilities he moves well runs well catches the ball well Um, and certainly he can get out and be a lead blocker. So, you know, we look back at his college career he played multiple places, you know, he played both offense and defense Uh, so we you know, when we got him obviously we were excited about the different things that that he had the different skill sets so Now we, you know, unfortunately sometimes things happen and so we get opportunities other guys get opportunities and we want to see what they could do in terms, uh Running a ball catching a ball out of the backfield want to find out how you protect as a halfback and he's been Doing an excellent job for us. Uh, and so obviously the more that you do you catch, you know You catch the attention of the coordinator that coach and And then they give you more, you know, it's like anything else to better you do it something You provide some more opportunities for yourself and he's Been doing that and he's certainly taken advantage of every opportunity to get Appreciate it. If you don't mind, we're just gonna kind of hang out and see Um and wait until other reporters kind of bounce in and out Um, so I think we have you until 145 if that still works with you Perfect. Thank you Kyle if you want to jump in go ahead Yeah, I just wonder just just as you sort of studied evans And what you saw him do in college What excited you the most any or if there was there any specific play or What kind of group of plays that you you saw really pop on on film of him and But I'd like to see what we could do with somebody like this Well, I felt like he could you know, he had the potential to play As a three down back, you know, anytime you can get a guy that Uh can do that for your organization. I believe it's it's a plus, you know He ran some similar schemes to what we have You know, certainly he had the ability to hit a home run, you know From a speed element look like he was he was really a disciplined runner And did what he's supposed to do then you see him protect, you know, obviously having a receiver background You knew that he could run routes and catch the ball and then you see him You know go out there and return kicks and you know on a bigger stage You know return one for a touchdown Yeah, I believe against Penn State. So you just saw a lot of different things, you know that he brings to the table And and obviously Like we talked about carrey When he shows that he can do all those different things that he's asked to do Obviously there's going to be the mental capability there to handle a lot of different things And so that always excites you when you know, you're getting a guy that can handle a lot of things mentally and then has the skill set And the runner that you're looking for and then you know that speed and burst to be able to create help create explosive plays for the offense And in the kicking game If I could jump in if nobody else is is in here right now Um, I talked to scott sat satterfield at Louisville who obviously coached him at app state And he said at the combine, I don't know if you were in the group He said some of the titans coaches were were just chatting with him about players and sort of just casually Mention evans said he didn't even realize you guys were looking at him, but but you always have your ears Out there listening for guys. Were you part of that conversation? Or did you have any conversations with those guys that coached him at app state for the draft? No, I Jim if you want to jump in Okay, tony, how you doing? I'm doing great. Appreciate the time. Uh, yeah, it seems like on a pretty regular basis You know, you've got Derek and when there's their break in action just kind of working on him uh, you know Obviously trying to help him Be more comfortable catching the ball. I mean, how do those sessions come about that's something he said, hey Let's do this. You you pull them aside and and what are you guys trying to maybe accomplish in some of those one-on-one sessions you have when there's a break in action Well earlier, you know part of the organization, you know, we're on a field everyone's working And then obviously at the end of a season We we do our own evaluation of ourselves our players And obviously that's one of the areas that he wants to improve And if it's going to help the team and you know, obviously as coach you want to help them improve Improving that area So we just get out there and we just try to find different things each day that we can work to improve Where sometimes you don't uh, you run out of time and individual to get some of those things So we just try to find time whether to be pre-practice those special teams times or even Time to work on something specific and and obviously get Derek is Ultra competitive and he wants to be the best player that he could be wants to be the best player In his position. So he just you know, he wants to work on things that he feels He needs to improve on just like myself and we just kind of hey, man, let's work on this today Oh, let's work on that and work to improve You see an improvement there since you've been working with them I'm supposed to say yes, right? So I think yes, I have seen an improvement, you know And and the biggest thing is just is just the attitude of wanting to get better and never being satisfied where you are from both myself Wanting to prove as a coach and and then obviously wanting him to be the best player that he can be And it's awesome working with a guy that wants to improve and wants to work on things and wants to get better each and every day And each and every time that we're out of practice And cari, uh, obviously been getting a little work with guys some guys out. I mean When you look at his skill set, I mean how much versatility does he bring he plays some fullback He can run the ball and he can help on special teams How you like him as a player since you've been around him since the midway point of last year I've enjoyed coaching cari A ton, you know, he is a he loves playing football He's in here all the time wanting to get better the same way You see me and derrick Interact on the field during those periods cari's kind of the same way He's usually the first one in here in a meeting room in the mornings And he wants to go over what happened in practice today before He wants that we go through he wants to go through the script and what's on the script for practice and What's there that's different or new or you know, so he he is always here He's always in here and he is eager to get better And you know, he understands that he has some Versatility and and he's taken advantage of every opportunity he gets to And you know, we'll see where it goes. You know, it's one of those things that the more you can do to help the team The more opportunities you'll get when you take advantage of them. You'll continue to get more opportunities And I've got one last one on darin ten Yeah, rookie obviously Is has to make adjustments in a lot of areas how much how much your job is is not only just coaching technique And getting the most out of those guys in the field, but also trying to give them a boost Maybe when you're not on the field as they go through, you know, growing pains and ups and downs in their first year in the league Well, darin ten is is a really sharp kid From the mental standpoint, he understands football, you know, and obviously, you know, things change and You know, there's a lot of things happening fast for him, but he like kari is in here every morning Kari beats him in here a lot of times, but he's usually not more than about five minutes behind it And so, you know, he comes in every morning the same thing as kari wants to watch film wants to Watch what happened yesterday watch film from the last season, you know There's even times he might text me at night and ask me about a specific play or something So he's he's he's doing a lot of studying on his own and then he comes in and spends a lot of time In the morning before practice and meetings With myself and then he'll come in or stay five minutes after 10 minutes after the meeting In the afternoons or evenings trying to gain more knowledge and then You know, he's awesome in the walkthroughs. He goes through every if he's not in if he's not in taking a rep He's back next week talking through it mentally And taking those rep taking those mental reps even when he's not