(On shifting in and out of the game) "Just trying to keep your rhythm throughout the game, going quarter by quarter. I feel like as a group we did really well, I think we scored on (nearly) every drive. A couple touchdowns and some field goals, so as a group we converted on third down much better, and finished in the red zone, had more explosive plays. Ran the ball well, threw the ball down the field, and I thought it was a good, efficient game."
(On touchdown to Equanimeous St. Brown) "They zoned it out. The ball was not supposed to go there, but he ran a great route, I trusted him, I put it where I needed to, and he made ahead with a play. That is how we're taught, play the play, but when you go above X's and O's, you've got to improvise sometimes."
(On being enough to be the #2 QB) "I just put my best foot forward. I wanted to come out here and play well, play clean, protect the ball and lead our team to scores, controlling what I can. That's not up to me to decide, but just putting my best foot forward."
(On growth through preseason games and training camp) "I think tremendously. Obviously still a rookie, still learning. I definitely want a few plays back, a couple underthrown balls, but I feel like I've taken steps where I need to, and obviously I'm not anywhere near where I want to be, so continuing to strive for perfection every day."
(On coming off the bench vs starting) "I mean, you kind of just got to do what you got to do. It's really not a big deal to me, just whenever you step on the field put your best foot forward and go make plays. I love to be on the field as much as I can, but when we're out there we've got to execute."
(On preparation and staying sharp) "Just keeping your legs warm and having someone to throw with on the sideline. It's what I've done since youth football. My dad was always like, 'you need to throw on the sideline,' so if you see me do that, just know I'm getting loose."
(On Jacob Kibodi's day) "He had a great day. That's a guy that's been working his tail off all camp. I'm really close with Kibodi. I'm happy for him, happy he got two touchdowns today. He ran the ball really well, (pass) protected well, and was running through some people, so I'm happy for him."
(On having Clint on the sideline vs up in the booth) "I liked him on the sideline. I thought he called a great game. I thought he did a great job."
(On having a productive run game) "If you look at it, on first and second down, if we can be in second and manageable, third and short from those runs, then it's a lot easier to convert on third down. I feel like we didn't have too many third-and-longs today, and if we did, I feel like we converted at a pretty high rate. When we're in those third-and-manageables, because we're running the ball so well, it opens up quick game, play action, boots, QB runs, all that stuff. So if we can run the ball, it makes it a lot easier to get first downs."
(On comfort in the offense and with the playbook) "Very comfortable out there. I thought our operation was really clean. Up front, guys did a great job today, in the o-line, running backs, receivers made plays. Everybody did well as a group today. Our operation was great, our execution was great, and our
communication was elite I thought."
(On confidence in regular season game situation) "I would never say I'm not confident. I'm always confident, but again, I'm going to sit in my role, do what I need to do, and keep learning and getting better."
(On how to attack development this season) "I just develop as much as I can, learn from the guys in the room. It starts with Derek (Carr), he's our guy, a great player, so staying in his ear and working with him and Jake (Haener) and our coaches, and just continuing to improve every day."
(On transition from college to NFL) "I think this is an awesome situation, to be behind somebody like Derek. He's a great guy, and again a great vet who's proven himself in this league. I was in a similar situation at Oklahoma when Jalen Hurts was the starter, so I'm very comfortable learning as much as I can and trying to help get guys better."
(On playing in the Caesars Superdome) "It was awesome. Great environment, fans are awesome, energy was high. You can feel it, it was great."
(On the fans and becoming a local phenomenon) "The fanbase is awesome here, obviously. It kind of reminds me of South Carolina, just a loving fanbase. Not the biggest market, but they die for their players, which is an awesome feeling. I try my best to stay out of the way, social media and all the buzz and all that stuff. I just work here. I'm new, I'm a rookie. I'm just trying to get better, improve, and help the team."
