Arizona Cardinals Post Game Quotes 12/15

press conference
Sunday, December 15, 2024

“Okay, real quick, injury-wise, (LB) Mack (Wilson Sr.) left with a concussion. (LB) Jesse Luketa left with a hamstring injury. (CB) Max Melton had a shin sprain but came back. Then.” (RB) Trey (Benson), I think in the second half it was good to get back in the air. I thought we did enough to win a game on fourth down stops on defense and takeaways, and then our offense scored points there in the second half and converted third downs, which I think were important parts of the game was (it allowed us to really score the last two drives there before the last one). I probably need to do a little better in that two minute mode because we were a little behind in the passing game, but in the end it was good Get back in the win column and win a game Come to Carolina tonight.

To return to the win column:

“Yeah, great. I told them they earned the right to win today because of how they trained this week and I was proud of their reaction in the last lap there. They bit their mouthpiece, practiced properly and…”won the game.”

About the engine and effort today:

“I thought we played violently. I thought there would be a lot of punches. I always have to watch the tape several times to give a good answer. I thought it looked right.”

On OL Jonah Williams’ fumble recovery TD:

“Huge, yes. That’s one of our ways of playing. How he affects the double positive is watching the game, so that will forever be a lesson book because if that goes out, that’s obviously their ball. We got that.” Firstly, it was a good performance from him, “To protect the ball, but I think that was the first time he scored since sixth grade.”

On today’s performance by WR Greg Dortch:

“I thought he would be completely out today. The one big play in the two minutes that gave us points in the third half. I thought that was a really good decision by (offensive coordinator) Drew (Petzing) for what they had. “We showed we could do that, but I thought in the second period he’s a playmaker. When he gets the ball in his hands, he can do a lot for us. Man. He contributes As you saw, he scored a lot of goals for us on match day. On offense he lets his pads do the talking.

If he was frustrated with the offense early in the game:

“No, I think they have a say too. They’re going to do some things down there that are unique, but I thought we’d stick with it and decided to change the styles a little bit when we got there,” and I liked it. Like I said, those two touchdowns in the second half are huge for scoring.

What he considers a successful training week:

“Just their dedication, their attention to detail and doing the little things right. It shouldn’t matter if it was Week 1 or whatever week we’re in. You have to practice the right way and that’s up to me and the coaches.” Demand it and then demand it from the leaders. They definitely had a good week of practice.

On whether the defense needed to recalibrate after losing Wilson Sr. and Luketa early in the first quarter:

“Yes, (it is) very serious. So early in the ballgame, losing two guys who are going to play a lot of snaps for you, yeah. But I think that’s the value, (defensive coordinator) Nick (Rallis) takes emotion.” Something like, “Okay. Here’s what we’re going to do and here’s who’s going to play. “It’s a cool thing for me to see the guys’ roles in the ball game change and come through and play good football for us. We feel good about all these guys playing and a lot of these guys, “Vic” (LB Victor Dimukeje), “JO” (LB Julian Okwara) and (LB) Zaven (Collins) and (LB) Baron (Browning). I’m thinking about the outside linebacker room because Mack is with him If we go down now that changes a little bit then that changes a little bit when Jesse goes down and the brunt of that room took it. I thought they did a good job.

Whether QB Kyler Murray was pulled by the independent trauma consultants and how he responded

“He was. (He replied) good. I thought some of those third downs were incredible plays. I think the two on (TE) Trey (McBride) are completely on my mind. But yes, he was pulled by an observer and then we went back into the game and played winning football for us. There is no doubt.

On his assessment of the defense’s performance:

“Good. Again, the game plan is dictated by the quarterback, (which) had a lot to do with how we played today. I thought for the most part they did a pretty good job of not letting him beat us in overtime.” . I thought we caught his eye a little bit, but we’re watching the tape. The defense played well enough.

How important it was to drive the offense with five consecutive third downs:

“Yes, huge. That’s what keeps the offense on the field, keeps their offense off the field, and then that gives you a chance to score points. It’s all these different components of the game, right? You don’t know what’s going to happen.’ I think that was a big part of the game today, those third-down conversions. “It starts with the quarterback making sure we do the right thing and then the guys making a lot of plays. It’s nice to see the passing game in the third when we needed that to convert.”

What today’s win can mean for the team:

“We’re playing meaningful football right now in December, so we’re just recalibrating. We know we have a two-day trip to Carolina and they play hard and are well coached. We’re going to have that.’ We have to do what we have to do all week long on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday to give ourselves a chance to win. They know the challenge that lies ahead and are ready for it.

On what he sees from Dortch in training:

“The way I like to describe him is that he lets his pads do the talking. Even though he’s a little smaller, he plays really big. He really does. He practices and he loves to play. He’s a guy who’s done it. “To me, it’s a really cool story where you don’t know when the next opportunity is coming and he’s done a really good job since we’ve been here to maximize his opportunity , and I have great confidence in his role and he does things right. He is a true professional that I can rely on. He is an energizer, not only on offense but also on defense. I’m glad we have him.

On Browning’s Sack Dance:

“I didn’t see it because I was thinking about third down, so I was on the headset. I didn’t see it there. He also had a good week of training. His legs are underneath him. He doesn’t think, not that he thought, but it’s hard to reassimilate everything. (He) plays for us, but I’m glad he’s doing a good job for us.

When there’s pressure to get McBride into the end zone:

“Of course he is a great playmaker for us. A large part of the passing game runs through him. He’s fantastic in the running game. I know he was way out of shape because of the handle. I have to look at it, but.” Every game he gives his best and he’s really an impact player and when the ball goes to him I’m really proud of his maturity, when it doesn’t go he sticks with it, stays positive and influences the game positively.

To P Michael Palardy, who acts as owner today:

“Yeah, I thought it was a really good job by (Asst. Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator) Jeff (Rodgers) and (Asst. Special Teams Coach) Sam (Sewell) getting him up to speed and everything. We spent a bit more time, but I thought Mike did a good job for us. He doesn’t know half of his teammates, but he’s done a good job.

On the running back group moving up due to the absence of RB Emari Demercado:

“Great. I thought (RB) James (Conner) passed the hundred. I liked (RB) Trey (Benson) and (RB) DeeJay (Dallas) did it too. Everyone closed the gap and I found the running game was good today.