HEAD COACH TODD BOWLES

(On if there's an update on that status of Running Backs Coach Skip Peete after Peete suffered a medical episode during practice)

"Right now, he's coherent. He's doing fine. [They are] still running tests. Preliminarily, [he was] dehydrated."

(On if it's scary to have a medical episode like that during practice)

"It is very scary."

(On if there's an update on the status of RB Bucky Irving)

"They said we'll know more by Friday. Right now, it's a sprain – they're taking it day-to-day. If he's not out of the boot by Friday, I'd be more inclined to say he's probably not going to play."

(On whether this is the same foot issue Irving played through last year)

"It's new."

(On what stands out about Seattle's defense as they "don't have a lot of recognizable players")

"[They may not be] recognizable to some people here [but] they're recognizable to us. They've got two great defensive tackles inside with [Byron] Murphy and Leonard Williams, and they've got DeMarcus Lawrence. They've got the corner [Devon] Witherspoon from Illinois outside. They've got a very good group. They play fast, they play physical, and they play violent."

(On how challenging it is to face a defense like Seattle's with so many offensive starters out)

"It's challenging, but it's a good team whether we have the starters back or not. So, we've got to come up with a game plan, and we've got guys that have to step up and make some plays, and we've got to make sure everybody is on the same page."

(On if there are any updates to share about the players who got MRIs)

"Not at this time. We don't."

(On the defense only forcing two turnovers through four games)

"It's not disappointing – the season's still young. They're playing good defense. The key is to play good defense. You want to get turnovers so you make shorter fields and make it easier for the offense. So, we've got to help out a little more in that category."

(On what he wants to see done differently on special teams)

"Attention to detail. I mean, that's really all it was."

(On the team reportedly bringing in punters for workouts and not signing one)

"It's aways good to take a look. I mean, Riley [Dixon] has been punting for us great – we've got to protect for him. He's probably a tick [slow] getting the ball out, but we've got to protect for him. If you don't protect for him, it's hard to sign any punter."

(On if there's been a change to the kickoff time for Sunday's game against the Seahawks)

"There is no time change."

(On if the game will kick off when it was originally scheduled)

"Yes."

(On if there are parallels between quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield)

"I think both of them have grown. They came out in the same draft class, two picks apart – one at one, one at three. To have some success – a little bit of success early – then go through the teams they both went through, there [are] some similarities there. I think Sam has had success where he's been [and] Baker has definitely had success here. So, from that standpoint, you can see it, yes."

(On if the injuries to the offensive line have affected TE Cade Otton's usage)

"I think the injury to Ko Kieft has really affected Cade [and] the way we use him more than the offensive line. In addition to that, it forces us to do some different things, schematically, and ask him to do certain things that he used to do probably two years ago that he's got to get accustomed to doing right now. But, Cade is handling it well."

(On the third-down offense taking a step back compared to last year)

"Well, you said it first: the offensive line. We've got to get people out there getting accustomed and we've got a different [offensive coordinator]. So everybody is still kind of getting on the same page right now. We're still shuffling guys around. I expect that to get better as we go."

(On if the injuries to the offensive line have particularly impacted the ability to pass the ball on third down)

"I mean, it's all-inclusive. When you've got new guys, and then you've got two guys playing in different places, and moving people around, you're going to see some things and they're going to learn some things ahead of time. But those guys are battling. They're handling it well, and we're getting some of them back. Obviously last week was the first week we had the left side intact, and I expect that to get better. So, they'll settle down and play."

(On how WR Emeka Egbuka has handled being the focus of opposing defenses with WR Mike Evans out)

"Well, he's going to attract the attention and he attracted Quinyon Mitchell, who's a very good corner in his own right. So, it was a good battle that way. But with Chris [Godwin Jr.] coming back, and 'Shep' (Sterling Shepard) making plays, and with Tez [Johnson] coming on, we expect those guys to step up and make more plays too, to take some of the attention off him."

(On if the decision to have a walk through instead of a practice on Wednesday was a reflection of the team's injury situation)

"We probably had more people that couldn't practice than could practice today."

(On how he feels about the team's cornerback depth after injuries to Jamel Dean and Benjamin Morrison on Sunday against Philadelphia)

"With Dean and Morrison out, anytime you lose two [cornerbacks], your depth is going to be tested. We got away with it in the ballgame. We just want to see how the week goes with the other guys and see. If we've got to move some people around, that's what we're going to have to do."

(On his assessment of Seattle Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Clint Kubiak)

"He's very sharp and very organized. He's one of the few coaches that can use every personnel grouping and do the same thing, and he can put you out on an island and put you in a bind. [He has a] very sharp mind, understands how to call a game – there [are] a lot of guys that can call plays [but] he understands how to call a game. He knows how to use his pieces. He's a very bright coach."

(On what has impressed him most about the defense through four weeks, including holding Philadelphia QB Jalen Hurts to zero completions in the second half)

"We just have to have attention to detail earlier. Like on the first drive, we've got to handle the first drive a lot better and play fast. We can't take that out of it even though they've played well in the second half and done some things. We've got to keep the score down and we've got to give the offense more turnovers. So, from that standpoint, they can be better, but they're playing hard, and they're playing tough, and they're playing fast."

(On how T Tristan Wirfs performed in his first game of the season)

"I thought he graded out pretty [well]. [There was] some rust in there – a little bit of rust – and got the kinks out there, but he pass protected very well."

(On S Christian Izien's status)

"He's dealing with a leg injury. So, we're just waiting for him to get healthy."

(On if there's a difference in defending against the first 15, scripted, plays of a game compared to the rest of the game afterwards)

"None at all."

(On kickers being able to make field goals from longer distances this season)

"It makes it hard. It makes it awfully hard when you get it at the 35[-yard line] and you're kicking it from the minus-48. You better get three TFLs (tackles for loss) in a row…If not, they're either going for it on fourth down, or they're kicking 65-, 70-yarders now. They make it awfully hard. So, as defensive coaches, you have that problem in the league right now. I'm sure scoring is up."

(On if Bowles believes that the kicking balls are "juiced")

"Not yet. I mean, the weather is nice and everybody is outside. They're coming out of college that way now. It used to be the 50-something-yard kickers were almost like original Terminators. Now they've got the T-2000s up [and] they're kicking out 60s and 70-yarders. So, it seems to be the wave."

(On S Tykee Smith's performance so far this season)

"Tykee is a good football player. He's a heady football player [and] he's very instinctive. 'Win' (Antoine Winfield Jr.) has helped him out a great deal. He's played safety before, so it's not new for him. He's settled in nicely with his role. He understands everything. I keep saying all the time, he's one of our most instinctive football players over there. He does a heck of a job and he plays tough and he plays well. He's got hands that shed like a linebacker, he's played nickel, he understands route concepts at safety…So, it was probably an easy move for him."

(On what has stood out to him about DL Elijah Roberts' play since taking on more snaps due to injuries on the defensive line)

"Just him understanding the run game…When he first got here, he was a little hesitant technique-wise in a lot of things. He's really coming into his own and playing confidently now, and I really think he's on his way to having a heck of a season for us."

(On what enables CB Jacob Parrish to play outside cornerback effectively despite his size)

"He's tall enough – he doesn't seem like he's tall in the program, but when you look at him, he's tall and he's strong. He has very quick feet. He understands the game, and he knows how to play it whether he's inside or outside. So, I think that really helps him."

(On what he saw on QB Baker Mayfield's interception against Philadelphia)

"It was open early but that was before he started moving. It was just an errant throw."

QUARTERBACK BAKER MAYFIELD

(On how he's feeling after the loss)

"Good. I mean, disappointed. We're sitting at 3–1 instead of 4–0, but [this is a] good opportunity to take on another team on the road and a good opponent. [We've just got to] fix the little things like I said postgame – [we've] got to start faster, be more in tune with that, and go from there."

(On his physical status)

"I feel good."

(On Running Backs Coach Skip Peete suffering a medical episode at practice on Thursday)

"Yeah, it's definitely scary. Luckily, he was alert after and kind of making some jokes, so that's good. But, in the moment, it's much bigger than the game of football. When you come into work every day with your teammates and coaching staff, everybody in the building, when something like that happens to somebody close to you, it puts things in perspective."

(On his relationship with Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold and their career parallels)

"Sam and I are really close. I'm happy for him – from going a couple different places that weren't great for us to having a good opportunity elsewhere, it's fun to see. I knew he just needed that chance, and he's thriving now. It's good to see, but hopefully not this weekend."

(On if he and Sam Darnold reminisce about "the good old days" in Carolina)

"Reminisce about what days?"

(On "the good old days in Carolina")

"Nope. No, we don't."

(On what his conversations with Sam Darnold are like)

"That whole QB room with PJ Walker, Sam, and I – it was fun. [We were] guys that have played ball, knew we needed each other in that room…We'd just bounce things off [each other], have normal football conversations, grow and learn together, and go from there."

(On what Seattle's defense is doing well)

"The rookie No. 3 (Nick Emmanwori) is a really good player. Obviously, he's been injured a little bit – banged up – but he adds a different factor at the nickel [cornerback] position. It starts up front – Leonard Williams and those guys up front [are a] really good D-line and an aggressive D-line. They're coached well, with Mike Macdonald from Baltimore, you can tell it's a similar system to that – they're flying around with different blitz looks. They try and get your eyes in different spots. The guys, they execute well. It's a sound defense overall with good pressure guys and good blitzers. Obviously, with the [cornerbacks] they have out there – big, tall corners that are physical and willing to tackle. That adds a different element for us."

(On if opposing teams scoring first takes the offense out of their element)

"It really doesn't. We still have to go out there and execute knowing that it's early in the game. [We've] got to go out there and just accomplish the game plan stuff. We talked about the priority calls early on, the first third downs, red zone calls, things like that. So, [we've] just got to be, like I said, starting fast and that [goes] hand in hand of knowing exactly what we're going to get to on those first situational calls and go from there."

(On the third-down struggles this season compared to last year)

"Yeah, when you don't have continuity within the players, it's a little difficult. Especially, you know, it starts up front with the rotating guys that we've had and hopefully, going into this week, having the same group [and] being able to handle that better. But yeah, just some miscommunications. A lot of them, you know, you go back to the Jets game when we had, I don't know how many third downs…We had gotten some, and then penalties killed us. So, a lot of shooting yourself in the foot and then just making sure we're on the same page with the game plan."

(On his deep passing rate doubling from last year)

"[It is] just taking the shots when they're there. You know, I feel like we've had some good opportunities downfield. Not necessarily having connected on them, but that's something you always try and iron out. But yeah, we've had good one-on-one opportunities down the field and we have the guys to go do that."

(On WR Chris Godwin Jr.'s)

"I thought he looked great. He'll probably tell you otherwise that he didn't feel like he was cutting [like] his normal self, which you know, I'm not in his body. He'll only be able to understand that. But I thought he looked great. [He's] still Chris Godwin, so we're lucky to have him back."

(On RB Bucky Irving possibly being out and what the running back group looks like without him)

"I mean, yeah, having a lot of reps with Rachaad [White] and you guys have seen what 'Tuck' (Sean Tucker) has been able to do, as well, with his speed – it's elite. But yeah, just getting back to what we had prior to Bucky and then you add in a guy like Josh Williams if Bucky is not able to go…[He is] a guy that I told you guys during training camp that I really, really liked. [He's a] smart kid, knows exactly what we're trying to get done. So, it's not the same without 'Buck' because he brings a different spark to it and those explosive plays that you guys have seen for two years now that we'll be missing, but we'll see. Hopefully he's able to play, but if not, we trust the guys that are in there."

(On WR Emeka Egbuka handling more defensive attention with WR Mike Evans out)

"I think it'll continue to change a little bit depending on when Mike comes back. But that's also the difference. You know, we have a lot of good skilled players, so if you want to key into one of them, somebody else is going to have a one-on-one opportunity. So, our guys are ready for that. We communicate that and different looks and in the preparation of it. But yeah, 'Mek' (Emeka Egbuka) is handling it the right way and as he always does."

(On if the team is being tested by injury adversity and if the team relishes that)

"Yeah. Definitely. I think from an offensive perspective, not having a bunch of the guys the first few weeks, we were getting tested early. [We] handled it well when it comes to just finding ways to get wins. But yeah, like I said after the game, [we've] got to start faster, [we've] got to be the aggressor, not wait [for] whether it's chippy or we get hit in the mouth once. We've got to come out swinging. So, that's the thing that we're looking to get fixed. But yeah, it's going to be a good test on the road."

(On how he feels the team has responded since the loss in Week 4)

"I mean [we had a] good walk-through tempo today. But yeah, I think guys are aware, they got the message. They understand what we're trying to get done. Especially in an environment that we're going to be stepping into. So, it's clear and concise and the guys get it."

(On whether Sunday felt like a road game and silent count)

"We did not have to go to silent count. Yeah, the Eagles always travel well early in the year. Hopefully we see them again. It won't be the same."

(On long field goals becoming more common)

"Yeah, I mean, what kickers today are able to do, it's kind of insane. I mean the other week when Cowboys were in overtime with the Giants, and the Cowboys were I think in the minus 35 and they were talking about only needing seven yards to be in field goal range, which is wild to think about. But yeah, I mean it's kind of today's sports day and age. Guys are training earlier, there's a lot of different aspects to it, and guys are fine-tuning, especially the kickers. Obviously, they're getting stronger."

(On if now is the real test of the team's resilience after their first loss)

"Yeah, I mean you never want to have to react after a loss, but this is, like I've told you guys, it's a blue-collar locker room. Guys work their tails off, play for each other, but now's the time when, after a loss, you come together even more and really try and iron out the details. For us on offense, it's starting fast and, like you guys mentioned, getting better on third downs."

WIDE RECEIVER EMEKA EGBUKA

(On how the offense is going to bounce back after Week 4's loss vs. Philadelphia Eagles)

"We are going to have to start fast. That is really the bottom-line for us. We do not really know why we have been off to a slow start -- that is what film is for. We need to trust in the game plan that the coaches have given us, and we [have] to be able to just let it rip come Sunday night."

(On his takeaways from the Seattle Seahawks defense)

"Similar to what we saw when we were game planning for the Houston Texans, all 11 people on their defense play extremely hard. They play with a lot of energy, a lot of fire, they are all flying around to the ball, so playing a group with a lot of energy like that always makes it interesting for us and we [have] to be able to have them match our energy. We want to come out just as energetic as they are. Obviously, they cover very well, they have a ton of great athletes there in their secondary. [They have a] first-round guy in [Devon] Witherspoon, [and] a tall, lanky, fast corner in [Riq] Woolen, Coby Bryant has been playing really [well] and [I] love their other safety. There is not really a weak link on their defense."

(On what his biggest adjustment has been from playing in college to the NFL)
"There [have] been a lot of adjustments it has taken to go from college to the NFL. There is not specifically one I can point at. [I am] just taking the steps to be able to learn from my mistakes and grow each and every week. It is a very long season [and I have] to be able to not stay the same week in and week out, [have] to continue to grow."

(On what he saw during his 77-yard touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles)

"It was a little mix of a scramble drill, another mixture of the safety driving hard on the route underneath. [I] kind of just saw that and decided to take it high and 'Bake' (Baker Mayfield) does it again [with an] incredible throw on the run -- side arm -- fitting it between two defenders. [I] cannot really ask much more out of him."

(On what it was like being out on the field for the first time this season with WR Chris Godwin Jr.)

"It was amazing. He is just so cerebral. I feel like there is a lot of similarities people draw between the two of us, so for me to be able to have someone who is like-minded across from me at the ball and just kind of go back and forth on the coverages we are seeing, the plays that we are running, how we can get the best, most opportune-look, we just feed off of each other. His energy is infectious, he is a competitor to the max, and having someone like that back in your room and on the field with you is just so huge for the offense as a whole."

CORNERBACK JACOB PARRISH

(On how he prepares going into a game where it is not certain which cornerback position he will be playing)

"Just taking my preparation to another level. [I am] watching more film, you never know what is going to happen. I can play corner, I can play nickel, so when my time comes, I will be out there, so I am ready."

(On how he can play a lot bigger when he is on the outside at cornerback)

"I would say my mindset. I grew up as a wrestler, so I am pretty physical, I like to hit and do all those things. Anytime I step out on that field, I am not thinking about size, I am thinking about how I can win my matchups, so I feel like that allows me to be successful out on the field."

(On what it is like playing in Head Coach Todd Bowles' defensive scheme where the cornerbacks blitz a lot more than other schemes)

"It is very exciting. Where I came from, we did not blitz that much, and I did not get that many opportunities to blitz. Coming into this system -- knowing we like to blitz -- I love blitzing, and I love getting a hit on the quarterback."

(On what he has seen from QB Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks offense)

"He is a pretty good quarterback. He gets the ball out pretty quick. He has [two good wide receiver] threats out there, but we are ready for the challenge."

(On why the defense struggles in the first half and is successful in the second half during games this season)

"I would say we start off pretty slowly; every single game we have started slow. That is something we preach in the locker room and meetings [that] we have to start off fast. That is something we are going to start doing."

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN ELIJAH ROBERTS

(On the resilience of the team battling through early-season injuries)

"We have tough team. [We have] guys that are able to play through stuff and even when they get nicked-up, [they are] able to come back and finish the game. Like you said, it just goes to show how tough this organization is."

(On what he has learned through the first four games of his rookie season)

"Learning how to make the game slow down for yourself. Whether that is in the run game, seeing formations and knowing the tight end is on this side and knowing the ball might come this [direction] so I can do this instead of that. It is just listening to the vets we have that we have in the room -- they really do help me slow the game down for myself. Coming in as a rookie, I am not in a new position, but kind of a new position just being able to do that. [I am] trying to slow the game down for myself. Playbooks are not super hard to pick up, it is just, 'How can I play this easier or how can I focus on staying lower in the run game?' All [those] little things, for sure."

(On what is like facing NFL offensive guards versus college offensive guards)

"You can definitely feel the strength difference. For me, in college I was an edge guy, so I was more on the tackles, tight ends [and] running backs that come chip to now it is just I am going against guys that are 330lbs, 6'3" and more stout guys. For me, I am a taller interior guy, so staying low, using my leverage and my length to my [advantage]. These guards inside are definitely bigger bodies, and they are trying to really move you off the spot, so it is definitely a little different."

(On what he enjoys about Head Coach Todd Bowles' defensive scheme)

"In this scheme, it is kind of hard for a defensive lineman not to make plays. He puts us in so many different gaps and positions just to be able to play in the backfield on their side of the line."

(On if he asked any of the offensive linemen for guidance during training camp)

"Our offensive linemen really helped me out, especially within that first group. A lot of the guys, anytime I can maybe work a move that did not work, they would be like, 'Okay, on this instead of having your hand here, you should probably put it on the back of my shoulder.' Everybody across the offensive line has really helped me out from camp to now when I help out on field goal reps and I am learning the stuff on field goals, and they are helping me out there. This team, from top to bottom, has a whole bunch of guys who want to help the younger guys."

(On how he feels about his 2025 rookie class)

"I think we still have a lot more that we can show. Between me, [Jacob] Parrish, Ben [Morrison] and all the other guys as well -- offensive side and defensive side. All the rookies have a lot to show. I think that we are a really mature group. That is kind of why you see the plays happening for those guys, but it is really just a testament to the front office and our upstairs staff. They really did a good job with us, for sure."

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