HEAD COACH TODD BOWLES

(On if there are any injury updates)

"If there was a game today, probably Lavonte [David], Devin [White] and [Jamel] Dean, I would say would not have played. We'll see how the week goes with their injuries."

(On if linebackers SirVocea Dennis and K.J. Britt would both play this week)

"They would both play. We have different packages where they both will play where there's not too much on their plate."

(On if linebackers Lavonte David and Devin White, plus CB Jamel Dean could need to be placed on Injured Reserve)

"I'm not a doctor. I would say right now, no, but we'll see how the week goes."

(On clarifying that all three players could avoid Injured Reserve)

"Right."

(On if the team is more likely to play cornerbacks Dee Delaney or Josh Hayes if needed)

"We'll give Hayes a look, [Keenan] Isaac has been ready, [Derrek] Pitts [Jr.] has been ready. We've given quite a few guys looks and are moving quite a few guys around right now. By the end of the week, we'll have the combination that we want starting this ballgame, but they're all getting playing time."

(On what he sees from the Indianapolis Colts)

"[They are] very disciplined. Obviously, we know they have a great offensive line and running backs – both of them are very good. [They have] big receivers other than [Josh] Downs, who's quick and fast and makes a lot of plays himself. They're very aggressive up front on defense – they got off the ball very fast. The linebackers run and hit, like you said. The secondary – they all have vision on the ball. If you make a mistake, they're going to make you pay."

(On the lack of turnovers over the last few weeks)

"We've got to get them. They come in bunches and they go in bunches. We're still trying to punch the ball out, we're still trying to get picks. People are taking better care of the football. Those are telltale signs for games. In order for us to win and win handily, we've got to get turnovers."

(On what makes WR Chris Godwin so reliable on third downs)

"He's just elusive. A lot of guys can't catch in traffic – he can catch in traffic with hands in his face and guys hanging on him and doing those types of things. He's one of those guys that can do that. Those guys are special in converting third downs that way. If you put it anywhere near him, he has a very good chance of coming down with the ball."

(On how good Godwin's hands are)

"They've been great. They've always been great. But, [to say] he hasn't had a drop this year – that's outstanding."

(On WR Mike Evans' play at age 30 and if he's seen any drop off)

"It's not a good question to ask someone that just turned 60 [laughs]. No, I haven't seen any drop off in Mike. Thirty is a good age for him. I think he's in his prime right now. I haven't seen any drop off."

(On if he's seen any drop off in himself at age 60)

"I've probably dropped down probably half-a-second in my 40[-yard dash] time – from walking fast to walking slow. Other than that, no."

(On the team's pass rushers that haven't produced the numbers they expect to this season)

"The mental makeup we have is very good. They get after the quarterback. Sometimes they win and the ball is gone. Sometimes they don't get off of blocks, and we have to get off of blocks better. Just because you win, doesn't mean you're getting a sack. We're more concerned with the pressures, as far as affecting the quarterback, more than the sacks. Obviously, the sacks are great, but if you can get incompletions and cause turnovers, that's great. The guys that get sacks – as you look at it overtime – they get to play more and produce more. Everybody understands we've got to get to the quarterback when it's time to get to the quarterback. Again, there's a lot of factors involved in that – DBs have got to cover longer, we've got to beat blocks, some of them get double-teamed. Other times, we've got to get there."

(On if the pass rushers are getting enough pressures)

"I would say it's half-and-half. Some games we look good, some games we need more."

(On if sacks are overrated)

"You never say a sack is overrated because it's always a TFL. I wouldn't say that, no."

(On the team producing a lot of tackles for loss last week against San Francisco)

"They were more in the run game than in the pass game. We had certain things that we can get run losses in and get [TFLs] that way. We just didn't get them in the passing game."

(On how he balances trying to shutdown Indianapolis' rushing attack while staying committed to pass coverage)

"That's what coaching is. That's a challenge every week: hide your weaknesses and try to expose theirs. That's the biggest thing. I try to highlight the guys that do things well and let them do them well, without jeopardizing everybody else. That's the challenge of coaching and that's what I love about it."

(On where he's seen the most growth out of OLB Yaya Diaby)

"Understanding the scheme. Understanding the scheme and being comfortable, and then playing within it and making it his own. That's really where you see the most comfortability from. Early on – as a rookie, obviously – you're going to struggle learning the scheme. As he gets comfortable and he's not thinking as much, he's playing harder."

(On if he would compare Diaby to anybody in terms of body type)

"Optimus Prime [laughs]. That's about it."

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR DAVE CANALES

(On his plans for Thanksgiving)

"My in-laws are in town, so Pops and Gigi…to give them a shoutout. They live in Seattle, so we've spent the last 13 Thanksgivings with them – except for the couple of times we traveled on the road. I'm so excited to have them here. It'll just be our crew and them at the house. Just a traditional Thanksgiving – I'm looking forward to it."

(On his favorite part of Thanksgiving)

"For sure the pie. Anything. Pumpkin cheesecake, if we can find one of those or somehow fashion it. That's my favorite. All of it, really. I love food."

(On WR Chris Godwin not having a drop so far this season)

"I think it's mental focus. He's got natural ball skills, but I think if you guys have seen him before games, he does a lot of meditation, a lot of visualization. He actually walks down the field through his different routes that he has in the game plan. There's some great science behind that, behind the visualization part and the visceral reaction you actually get if you can use your mind to be able to put yourself there. I think all of that stuff really pays dividends – especially in critical moments. He's done a fantastic job."

(On Godwin being so reliable on third downs)

"[We have to] just keep finding a way to put Chris in spots for one-on-ones."

(On if there's a reason for the slight decrease in Godwin's production as of late)

"I think [defenses] are always aware of where Mike [Evans] and Chris are at. I think, in general…even with Mike. Chris has a few more catches than Mike. Mike is supposedly the feature of what we do, and Mike finds the end zone and we try to find him ways, [but] I think it's just in general our passing game gets spread around a little bit. We don't really have that 15 target and 12 catch day for anybody. Maybe that's me, maybe that's game-planning and attacking coverages better. I do have to give NFL defenses credit for knowing where those guys are at and really trying to increase that part – particularly in the redzone. I'd love to get Chris in the end zone more, or at all – he's got one touchdown on the year. That's been kind of a mystery for me. As we're building these concepts and these plays, looking back at the stuff that he's had success over the years [on] and really trying to replicate those things, we just haven't had the outcomes come that way. We're finding the end zone, or at least getting attempts on the end zone in other ways."

(On if the lack of targets for wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin at the beginning of last week falls on his shoulders)

"Yeah, probably, just in terms of the builds. Some of that is like, how are they going to play us today? And filling that out as we go. Again, it does come with having more turns. The first drive, we missed two big opportunities – we got Trey [Palmer] up the field on one, [49ers defensive back Charvarious] Ward makes a fantastic rake-out play – big, strong, corner. They're going to make plays, too, we understand that. We're marching the ball down and we fumble in field goal range right there. You take that field goal, we found the end zone on another one just as we were working down the field there. You're looking at a 10-10, maybe a 13-10 game with us getting the ball back after the half. We were sitting on the bench a lot and a lot of that is me. I'd love to have an opening drive go down and score a touchdown. I feel like continuing to hone in on Baker [Mayfield] throwing with confidence, what our guys know second nature in the pass game, as well as some of the runs that we can get more yards on."

(On if the team needs to improve in the redzone)

"Yes, we have to. I thought we had great opportunities every time we got down there. I thought that the execution was not there. I was not excited about that. I would love for our guys to just own those drives and then finish. We're finding a way. If we get inside the 5[-yard line], we've got a bunch of cool stuff we can do with our runs, our RPOs and all that. It's just as we get down into that 20-, 15-, 10-[yard line] area, can we find our completions, can we execute, can we get the snap count on the right spot? We really just fell apart in critical times there. We're talking about all of the sudden, it's 27-21, we're going down to win the game on one of those last drives. The positives are we can do this, the flip side of it is, guys, we have to finish and believe that you can, believe that we're built for this and you deserve this because of how hard you've worked to get to this point."

(On facing Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin)

"No hesitation – he runs downhill. He diagnoses earlier. We talked about a different type of MIKE linebacker last week with Fred Warner, who's going to sit back a little bit, take it in, and make his decision – play off his combo [blocks]. Zaire, he diagnoses and boom, he's like a rocket. That's going to really have to heighten our combo [blocks] for the offensive line in the run game or the play-action game to just be aware of him trying to break those combos earlier. We've got to be ready for that – a different style of MIKE linebacker. Like you said, [he is] a tackling machine, so take care of the rock. As we get through the second level, get that second hand and let's lock it up."

(On if RB Rachaad White has been such a prolific pass catcher because of the attention that other teams pay to wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin)

"Absolutely. Where does the attention go? We've got this other guy with fantastic hands – that's part of it. I think the other part is Baker [Mayfield] has a real knack for finding the running back. He likes to use the running back as that outlet. Of course, designing stuff for Rachaad [White] to get him lined up on linebackers – he's done a fantastic job for us. That's a part of his production. What he's showed all of us is not just catching the ball, btu then he makes people miss in space. He's got such a great feel for that, so it's like, 'Okay, how else can we do this and get him out there?'"

(On how much he scripts plays and how quickly he breaks off of the script)

"Because, in my history, the traditional first 15, you kind of dip in and out of it, I have more of a mentality of just having favorites. The guys know what they are. We kind of talk through it and we say, 'What are our best runs out of these personnels? What are our best passes out of these personnels?' The plays that I would just hate if I came out of this day without these getting called. That's really where it starts. You can call those starters or openers if you wanted to, but again, you mix into a third down, you have different types of second down situations, and that's where I think it helps me to just be flexible about the specific situations. Are they a two-shell team or are they a pressure team here in this area? Where does the man [coverage] show up? I don't have to be married to these other plays that don't necessarily fit a situation. Once we get back into normal ball, I'm right back into my favorite lists and making sure those get called."

(On if the Indianapolis Colts roster moves this week change his plans at all)

"I think it just kind of begs the question, are they going to play more nickel? They've kind of been 75% nickel defense to '12' personnel or bigger. Does that mean they go more? Or do they feel good about a base plan? I always have that kind of skeptical thought in the back of my mind, like, 'Hey, they really think we're going to go all nickel here, let's just throw base out there a couple of times.' We do have to make sure we check those boxes. We're preparing for them to play in nickel defense [with] the different structure they have."

(On the changes he's made to play calls in the running game)

"You hit it. No. 1 is just making sure I take advantage of the people we have. We have 'D.T.' (Deven Thompkins), we have Trey [Palmer], who can really stretch the edge fast. We have a bunch of passes where we're moving those guys around, so it's great when we can take advantage of those. It softens up the inside guys and then some of our core runs in the game hit for six [yards], hit for five [yards]. These are good, solid, normal runs. I still would love to have the occasional big one pop out of there. Those kind of just come with what the back sees and his ability to break tackles on the second level. It does help. I thought last game, if you put the film on – we really respected that defensive front and the depth they had – I saw our offensive line knock them around. I saw Cody Mauch have his best game as a rookie. On Rachaad [White]'s touchdown run, he's got Arik Armstead three yards in the end zone. If that doesn't get you guys excited, I don't know what will. If this guy starts coming along…That's what we saw, is really just technique, like we talked about: his feet, his pad level, his hands, all at the same time. [Aaron] Stinnie had a couple flat-back blocks. It was a physical day for us. I would have loved to see what would have happened early on if we would have gotten a few more first downs instead of having that short amount of plays at the half. If we would have just doubled that in the first half to see where our run game would have ended up in the second half, instead of playing catch up ball and we have to throw it all around the field. It starts with [Robert] Hainsey. He played physical, he played fast. He was knocking three-techniques over. The big boys on the edge are always doing a fantastic job. I'm really thrilled with where that group is headed together, and the way that they're working together. Just in the last month, really, they're really jelling. This is a young group – regardless of who it is, even Tristan [Wirfs], who's an All-Pro. This is his fourth year. These are young guys playing together and talking together. I'm excited for where we're headed with that group."

(On if there was a specific coaching point for QB Baker Mayfield when he was blocking 49ers OLB Nick Bosa)

"The coaching point was, 'Get in the way, and then get out of the way.' I think he was having some flashbacks of flag planting and all of that and was trying to put his hands on him. He tried to run his feet, I think he kind of just got little brother long-armed at the end of it…He did his job."

(On his thoughts on the horse-collar tackle of QB Baker Mayfield in the pocket)

"There's a lot of stuff that I think Baker is not getting called right now. I'd love for him to get the same protections that a lot of other quarterbacks do."

PASS GAME COORDINATOR/INSIDE LINEBACKERS COACH LARRY FOOTE

(On his thoughts on LB Devin White's performance and if he needs to get more production out of him)

"After you watch and evaluate the tape, you always want more. I'm going to push him to get more. It wasn't one of his best games, but I always encourage him. As a linebacker, you want to make a high-volume amount of tackles. It wasn't his best performance, but he didn't kill us either. [San Francisco linebacker] Fred Warner is one of the best in the league. I think a lot of guys in this league are striving to be like him. But yeah, we want more from everybody. We want more."

(On his thoughts about how S Kaevon Merriweather, LB SirVocea Dennis, and DB Josh Hayes handled some of their first defensive snaps)

"[It] wasn't too big for them. I was impressed. I was impressed with the way those guys played. They looked mature. They weren't like fish out of water. A lot of rookies look [like fish out of water]. This time of the year, injuries are going to be picking up throughout the league, and depth is going to have to get us to where we need to be."

(On who he thinks needs to step in to fill LB Lavonte David's role)

"Everybody, next man up, K.J. Britt, 'Voss' (SirVocea Dennis). It's still early in the week, and he doesn't know what his status will be come Sunday. We are going to let the week speak for us, but anybody that get down. This time of the year I don't look at anybody as rookies. [If] we put you in there, we expect you to play and perform and a high level."

(On if it is tough keeping OLB Yaya Diaby off the field)

"Absolutely, that's a position that rotates in the league, those guys rotate, everybody gets a shot in there to play. You [have] to keep these guys fresh, those are pass rushers, and he is looking like the reason why we drafted him. In that position, if you're more productive, [then] more snaps. Everybody knows that."

(On his advice to veteran players managing expectations at this point in the season)

"Keep pushing. [In those] positions, you have to look at your win rate. You can beat the guy clean, but the quarterback threw the ball quick. You [have] to look at those things, but in general, in this league you have to stay humble, and you have to keep your confidence. Not even just the outside world, [but] you can beat yourself down. You [have] to stay confident. I know firsthand, this league will challenge your confidence, and you [have] to stay positive, keep fighting, and it will turn for you."

(On the challenges they will face with the Indianapolis Colts offense)

"Starts with the running back, they [have] a good offensive line, [and] they don't get sacked that much. Every quarterback every week to week now they look like Houdini in that pocket. It's going to be a challenge for us. They [have] bigger receivers, bigger tight ends chilling with my guys, the linebackers, [so] we have to be physical with those guys because they are at an advantage with the height and the length, but they [have] weapons. They have a good offense, similar to Philadelphia [Eagles] a little bit, but we [have] to stop '28' (running back Johnathan Taylor), and we have to do a good job with their O-line.

(On if Indianapolis Colts RB Zack Moss and RB Johnathan Taylor differ in playing styles)

"Both of them have good contact balance, and Moss is a threat too. That's the first thing [Head Coach Todd] Bowles told them guys this morning, if '28' (running back Jonathan Taylor) [is] out of there, don't relax. You get geared up all week, stopping an All-Pro running back, and all of a sudden you relax, and the backup [Zack] Moss will gas you, so you have to be in tune. They're a good running team, they're sound blocking, they get a hat on a hat, and it's going to be a challenge for us."

QUARTERBACK BAKER MAYFIELD

(On what makes WR Chris Godwin so reliable on third downs)

"Just how consistent he is. That's obviously a broad answer, but just in his route running, how detailed he is about his body language…If there's a choice route or if it's just a zone route, he gets the right depth. [In] man coverage, he's so strong through the catch point. He's one of those guys [where] even if he's covered [with] a guy blanketed on him, he's going to find a way to make a catch. He's got all the things you want when it comes down to that."

(On how good Godwin's hands are)

"Unbelievable. He's so consistent. He's a guy that we are lucky to have on our offense, for sure."

(On Godwin not having a drop so far this season)

"He's consistent. You know where he's going to be, you know he's going to be the same guy every day. He just puts the work in. He's obviously been able to do it consistently for a long time now."

(On if he enjoyed blocking San Francisco 49ers OLB Nick Bosa)

"No [laughs]. I wouldn't call it a block. I just bought enough time for Trey [Palmer] to get around the corner."

(On there being no horse-collar tackle rule when a quarterback is in the pocket)

"I think it's a [bad] rule. If the guy lands on my legs when it happens, it's just as bad as a horse collar in the open field. It's one of those rules that is in the rule book, but I don't know."

(On if he said anything to 49ers OLB Nick Bosa about the tackle)

"Nothing. I let him talk."

(On if the team has an increased sense of urgency at this point)

"Yeah. I think everybody understands where we're at right now. Obviously, we'd love to be in a different situation, looking at the division. We still have a lot of division games left, so for us to keep that singular focus, it's more of a mentality of controlling your own destiny. Yeah, there's a little bit of more emphasis on each game, but it should be that way each week – you should be trying to win. Right now, it just needs to be singular focus [on] trying to find a way to win on the road against 'Indy' and seeing how we can do that."

(On if the offense feels pressure to perform better given the recent injuries to the defensive side of the ball)

"I wouldn't necessarily say it's because of that. I'd say in the beginning of the year, we were consistently scoring right around that 20 mark, where we left a lot of opportunities out there. For us, it's finding ways to continue drives, sustain those, and then finish in the redzone – get those touchdowns instead of field goals. That obviously helps the defense, but in terms of the injuries and stuff, it's time of possession, as well. The longer they get to rest on the sideline, maybe some of those injuries don't happen. We just need to play better on offense and score more points when they're there."

(On where the confidence level is for the offense to put together a full game and score a lot of points)

"[We have] a lot of confidence, I'll be honest with you. We're right there, offensively, especially. I'll just speak to our side of the ball: we're close. We just need to keep putting these things together, continuing to grow and then fix the things that we need to [and] play a complete game on offense – no lulls in it [and] maybe a fast start, coming out of halftime and starting half again. Just being able to finish and putting teams away – that's the mentality that we need to have."

(On how he likes the growth of the play-calling in the run game over the season)

"There's been, overall, a lot of growth in the offense in the run game. Whether it's receivers [and] tight ends blocking, the [running] backs hitting it and learning how these guys are blocking, schemes…Yeah, the variety of the run game keeps the defense off balance a little bit. [We are] just trying to find ways to give similar formation looks, personnel looks and run different packages out of it. That always helps. We're getting better and better each week at that and we just need to continue to grow."

(On his thoughts on the development of OL Cody Mauch)

"You love him. He's a physical guy. He wants to be the enforcer. The fundamental stuff, that's going to come with experience, that's going to come with the technique coaching [and] getting reps against some of the caliber of players he's playing against. Just how he's grown as a player throughout the season, personality-wise, he hasn't changed. He hasn't faltered. He's just been kind of wide-eyed and ready to learn. I think he played extremely well against 'San Fran' and that's not an easy front for him to go up against. You saw a lot of improvement."

(On if he's seen the growth from young wide receivers like Trey Palmer, Deven Thompkins and Rakim Jarrett)

"Absolutely. Not only just the communication from me to them, but they obviously get to be in the meeting room with [Mike Evans and Chris Godwin] each and every day. Just to hear how they're talking through concepts and how to run routes on different leverages. You can just see the growth each time they go out there and how much better they're getting."

(On what kind of threat the Indianapolis Colts pose)

"I'd say they're a high-effort team. Their ability to take the ball away is the strong suit. I think all of their guys in the back end have a knack for finding the ball – whether it's punching it out or getting interceptions. They do a good job in their zone defense of having vision on the quarterback. Any errant throw, if you miss it a little bit, they're going to have eyes on it – they're going to make a play on it. They do that really, really well."

(On Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin and if he's similar to San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner)

"He's all over the field – really similar to Fred when you watch it. Sideline to sideline, he's going to cover everybody. I think he's third in total tackles and No. 1 in solo – that speaks for itself. He's going to run through, he's going to fit the run game, and he's also going to be a good coverage linebacker that's going to make the stops and eliminate big plays."

(On if he has a favorite Thanksgiving memory)

"To me, my best Thanksgiving memory is just sitting around with family, obviously having great food, but then watching football. They keep adding these Thanksgiving games, so there's football all day tomorrow. I'll get to watch those. And just enjoy it – obviously, it's a time to be reflecting on what you're thankful for. Yeah, [there are] a lot of fond memories."

(On if he wants to play football on Thanksgiving)

"No, I'd rather eat. But, I don't know. If you play on Thanksgiving, maybe you can eat after if you have the early game. It could be good."

(On what he likes to eat on Thanksgiving)

"I'm a dessert guy. My grandma's banana pudding is pretty elite."

LINEBACKER SIRVOCEA DENNIS

(On what his experience was like seeing action last game against the San Francisco 49ers)

"Really just going out there and in football, that's what you hope to do, [and] it was cool. I would like to do better, but it was definitely fun out there. Just getting out there, getting my feet wet, [and] now I'm just ready to go."

(On if his preparation will change this week with LB Lavonte David and LB Devin White being banged up)

"No, not really. My preparation stays the same. I prepare just like those guys. I'm really in their back pockets just in case that situation happens. I prepare the same, do everything the same, now just go out there, and execute."

(On what it has been like learning from LB Lavonte David)

"Hopefully, he is a Hall of Famer, so that just makes me smile, and prepare a little bit more, a little harder, and just pick his brain more. He's a great player, as you've seen throughout these 12 years, and now you would think he would slow down, but he's not. It's just amazing to see and learn from him."

(On the best advice David has shared with him)

"Trust yourself. He always says it, day in and day out, to trust yourself. You're here for a reason, go out there and make a play."

(On what he is looking for with the Indianapolis Colts)

"A team that likes to really run the football. As a linebacker, that is what you love, people that love running the football, and then you just fill the gaps, fill the holes, and make tackles."

(On where he thinks he's made the most progress)

"Definitely football knowledge. [Coming] from college, you think you know everything, you think you've seen it all, then you get to this level here, and it's like, I have a lot to learn. I credit that to the guys in the room. Coaches, players, and then also (Head Coach Todd) Bowles as well. They all know a lot of football. So, just picking everyone's brain, and just being able to see what they see is huge."

(On if thinks there are big shoes to fill when it comes to replacing LB Lavonte David)

"I would say so. I would say so. He is definitely one the top linebackers of this program of all time. Just being able to pick his brain, being able to watch him, see him go through the motions, and play like [really] good football is a [really] big help to me, because I wouldn't say it's easy to watch and learn, but when you see him do it the correct way all the time, it's really easy to watch and learn."

(On what he thinks the most impressive thing is about David)

"He is here to work day in and day out, [and] down in, down out. If you sit down and watch a full game, you see Lavonte everywhere, and 33 [or] 34 is a little old in football as they say, but that man is young, the way he gets after the football. Just seeing him, just seeing the way he plays, and the way he moves is really special. "

WIDE RECEIVER CHRIS GODWIN

(On being named Tampa Bay's Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award nominee)

"For me, it's an honor because of how I carry myself. I don't necessarily think it's the way that I'm intentionally trying to be – it's just how I was raised and how I know to go about my work. I try to be a good person and treat people with respect and stuff like that. That doesn't change when I get on the field. I feel like there's a way for you to compete at the highest level without being a [jerk]. That's how I kind of go about my business. Again, it's an honor to be nominated. I think it speaks volume what the people in the building here think about me, which is, at the end of the day, what I care about most in terms of my peers and the respect that they give me."

(On his pre-game routine)

"There's been a lot of work that I've been doing over my career, but especially the last three or four years. Whether it's clutch situations or just the game in general, I think a lot of it has been focused around just being present. Meditation has helped me a lot with that. I feel like there's a lot of noise that happens surrounding the game – obviously, it's the most popular game in our country. There's so much surrounding it, so a lot of times it can be easy to get distracted by the outside noise, whether it's the pressure of the moment or a bunch of different things. For me, meditation has been something that's really helped me lock in and be in the moment. That helps me in those critical situations. When I go out there, I'm not doing anything out of the ordinary, I'm just doing what I've trained to do, by allowing myself to be centered [and] be present allows me to be focused in that moment. There [are] a lot of things that go into it, but I'm grateful that I've found a way through a lot of it. Adversity comes and it hits us in different ways, whether we expect it or not. Just being able to handle what comes with it has helped me a lot."

(On if he thinks his mental focus has helped him not have a drop so far this season)

"I believe it helps. Repetition helps, as well. Whether it's getting on the JUGS [machine] or just seeing the ball, I feel like there's a lot more that goes into catching than people realize. I feel like most people just think it's like a hands thing, right? But a lot of it has to do with your eyes, as well. If you are either undisciplined or you get too [relaxed] with your eyes and looking the ball in, or you think that you have it and you go to make a move before you have it, there are plenty of ways that guys can drop passes. It's happened to me in the past. So far this year, I've done a pretty good job of it. It's not something that you can just put by the wayside, you have to continuously focus on it and be locked in, because you can see in some of the biggest moments, it can happen to anybody. I'm grateful for where I'm at right now, but I feel like I have a lot of work to do."

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