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New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton
Conference Call with Local Media
Monday, December 30, 2013

Could we first get your initial evaluation of the Eagles?

“It is kind of ongoing right now. Obviously we had a chance to watch the game last night and then we are basically doing video study now. They are obviously an explosive team offensively. Defensively they came up with a number of big stops in last night’s game. I think clearly, the last half of the season they are playing outstanding football.”

Does there up-tempo offense maybe catch a team off guard even though that is their reputation?

“It is hard to prepare for. It is hard to simulate in practice with the scout team. The pace is extremely fast, extremely fast and so we will have our work cut out for us this week with just trying to replicate or get the same look as our scout team offense.”

Typically the idea is you have to keep your personnel on the field defensively against them?

“At times they will make substitutions. You certainly have to be prepared to stay in the personnel you have with them staying on the same personnel.”

What do you like about what Chip Kelly has done with his offense?

“There is a lot of variety. You have to defend the whole field. They can attack you down the field. They have outstanding weapons at (wide) receiver. They have a fantastic running back (LeSean McCoy. The tight end (Brent) Celek is exceptional and you see the quarterback (Nick Foles) operating with great poise. They make you defend the whole field. They do a great job with misdirection, creating those running lanes and really keeping you off balance defensively.”

Do you have to get your team ready for the atmosphere in Philadelphia?

“It is playoff atmosphere so regardless of what stadium you would be in. These are passionate fans that love their football team. It will be loud. It is a hostile environment and a very difficult place to play. I think that their fan base does a great job of certainly pulling for their team and it’s a challenge especially this time of the year when you are in the post season.”


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