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With all the carries Mark Ingram has received the last two weeks, do you get to a point where you talk about pitch count and putting a limit on his touches to avoid injury?

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“The bigger concern was a Thursday game coming off a Sunday and the quick turnaround. We’ll be smart. We’ll see what type of game (we want to play) and what type of role we want to use (with him) this game. But, I think the Sunday night, Thursday night turnaround was something we had to pay attention to.”

Last year after Will Smith got hurt in the preseason, you needed to add depth at linebacker. What attracted the coaching staff and the scouting department to Parys Haralson?

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“He’s physical at the point of attack. He gives you some edge rush and so he’s a very disciplined player. He’s very strong. He has heavy hands. He’s a great teammate and I like the fact that he’s coming from a winning program. Obviously San Francisco’s had a lot of success. He understands the importance of preparation. He understands the details and how difficult it is to win. He was a solid fit for us, especially with the injuries he had a year ago.”

After three good performances and the bye week, do you have that sense that this team has that swagger back that you like to see?

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“Yes, obviously it’s easier to come in on a Monday after a win, confidence is something that is ongoing and it can be fleeting in one game. I think the most important thing is after a tough loss like we had in Detroit and after these last couple of wins looking closely that we’re not fooling ourselves about the things we have to do to get better. There’s a handful, things that you have to be able to watch and see closely on film and so I think our players have done a good job in that area.”

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