Saints HC Kellen Moore and CB Alontae Taylor spoke to the media Monday after returning from a road loss the the Miami Dolphins. Here's what you missed:

Moore:

- Recapping "frustrating" loss to Miami, battling in the second half

- Review of QB Tyler Shough's performance

- Taking a deep shot to win the game on second and short

- Building on strong second half and finding a way to avoid slow starts

- WR Devaughn Vele's physicality and instincts

- Improvements in the scramble drill on offense

- Balancing creating plays outside the pocket versus staying in the pocket as long as possible

- Philosophy on running tempo early in games

- Evan Hull's progression on scout team earned reps in Miami

- Thoughts on the concept of having a defined No. 1 receiver

- Importance of getting young players on the field this season

- Charlie Smyth has "earned the right to continue to kick," but process to determine starter will continue throughout the week

Taylor:

- Defense excelling in the red zone, forcing field goals and putting the offense in position to win games

- CBs Kool-Aid McKinstry and Quincy Riley's talent and relationship off the field will make them a top duo in the league

- Thoughts on the defense's fight after giving up an early touchdown Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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