Saints head coach Kellen Moore and QB Tyler Shough spoke to the media following Wednesday's practice. Here's what you missed.

Moore:

- Announcing the release of WR Brandin Cooks

- Mason Tipton will see an increased role

- Thoughts on new practice squad receiver Jha'Quan Jackson

- "Wow" moment from Tyler Shough's start in Carolina

- Value of seeing Shough for two weeks before the bye week

- Self-scouting offers small details that need to come into focus

- Finding a balance between adapting and maintaining an identity

- Thoughts on the Falcons running backs

- Limiting explosive plays on defense

- Players are "fired up" for all black uniforms

Shough:

- Thoughts on "mentor" Brandin Cooks being waived

- Excitement for first start at home

- Working on pocket presence and mobility

- Relationship with Drew Brees

- Knowledge of the Saints-Falcons rivalry (mostly from Cam Jordan)

- Opportunity to prove himself down the stretch of the season

- Being able to joke about mistakes while handling them seriously Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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