Head Coach Brian Daboll

Q: Can you take us through the decision with (cornerback) Adoree' (Jackson) and the idea that you're bringing him back this close to the season starting?

BRIAN DABOLL: Yeah, like we've always said, we'll try to improve the team any way we can. Obviously, we've had a relationship with Adoree' (Jackson). (Defensive coordinator) Shane (Bowen) has had a relationship with Adoree' (Jackson). He came in the day that he signed, did a little bit of a workout. We've been in contact with his representatives prior to that, and he looked good in the workout, and we got something done. So happy to have him aboard.

Q: Do you wish you had done it sooner? If you're going to bring a veteran like that back, would that have been helpful?

BRIAN DABOLL: Yeah, there's always different times that guys come back, or you release them. That was just something that we thought would help our football team. Again, there's been conversations with him prior to the day we signed him. So, we'll get him back in fold here, catch him up to speed as quick as we can, and see what happens this week.

Q: Do you envision him starting right out of the gate?

BRIAN DABOLL: Yeah, I'd say we've got to get him out here and ramp him up and see where he's at, and we'll take it day by day, see where he's at, and how much to play him, how much not to play him. I think that's what we'll do, look at this week.

Q: What do you say to (cornerback) Nick McCloud and (cornerback) Cor'Dale Flott and how much do their roles now change, potentially?

BRIAN DABOLL: Yeah, (it is) Adoree's first day back here, so we'll see where he's at. By the end of the week, we'll determine what we're going to do relative to roster, play time, all those types of things. Those guys are competitors. It's the NFL, so you try to make it as competitive as you can make it, and we'll play the guys we think give us the best chance.

Q: And then in regards to your opponent this week, it's game week now. You're focused on Minnesota. The (Minnesota Vikings quarterback) Sam Darnold you face now, do you expect the same Sam Darnold from two, three years ago? He hasn't started a ton of games since then.

BRIAN DABOLL: Yeah, when we were doing the quarterback tour back at Buffalo, spent a lot of time with Sam out at USC. Working him out, taking him to dinner, meeting with him on the visits. I've got a lot of respect for Sam. I know he's been to four different places, but he's an athletic quarterback that has a good head on his shoulders, knows where to go with the football. He's surrounded by some really good players at Minnesota and experience helps at any position. But I've always been a big fan of Sam, and he's got a good team around him, a good play caller, and it'll be certainly a challenge.

Q: As you go into this week, do you have a healthy team or is (inside linebacker) Micah (McFadden) still a question mark?

BRIAN DABOLL: Yeah, everybody's getting better. We'll put the injury report out Wednesday, but everybody's getting better.

Q: Is (inside linebacker Darius) Muasau the option if Micah (McFadden) can't go?

BRIAN DABOLL: Yeah, we'll see how it goes this week. Again, we'll put that out on Wednesday. We'll have a walkthrough today. We'll start it up tomorrow, and everybody that's available will be ready to play.

Q: About Darnold again, it reminded me of that scene in Hard Knocks where you guys were going through all the quarterbacks and how many different ones have been coached by different guys and the lack of stability, different teams. How much of a factor do you think that is for guys? Obviously, Sam's career has gone differently than you would have expected in 2018. How much of developing quarterback is stability?

BRIAN DABOLL: I think it's important. Again, not to revisit 2018, but (Baltimore Ravens quarterback) Lamar (Jackson) and (Buffalo Bills quarterback) Josh (Allen) are in the same systems (with the same teams). And Sam (Darnold) and (former Arizona Cardinals quarterback) Josh (Rosen), they're in different systems. (Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback) Baker (Mayfield) has been in a different system. So again, I think every circumstance, every situation is a little bit different. But I thought Sam was a good player coming out of USC. He's certainly been a few different spots but has all the talent in the world. Good young man, good head on his shoulders. Again, each situation is different. You take a look at just that class, it was five (quarterbacks) taken in the first round. Two of them are on the same team and three of them aren't or (have been) on multiple teams.

Q: Then to switch gears, offensive line. What specifically, now that you've had them here and it's game week and, have (tackle Jermaine) Eluemunor and (guard Jon) Runyan (Jr.) added to your offensive line and what is the expectation here for that group, knowing that they just started practicing together? Is it fair to expect them to be game ready already?

BRIAN DABOLL: First of all, I'd say that the players that we've added, (guard Aaron) Stinnie included, have brought veteran presence, leadership and communication. They've played the game, they know how the game needs to be played. In terms of the five players playing, you're always a work in progress. Those players have, when they've practiced, they've all practiced well, albeit not all together, but they've all practiced well. They've come in, they've worked hard, they're smart and they communicate with one another well. The last couple practices we had here before the break, it was good to get them all out there. (You) do everything you can do, that's not just them, that's everybody, to be as ready as you can to go for week one.

Q: I just want to switch back to (cornerback) Adoree' (Jackson) real quick. You spoke, I think it was last Wednesday, you said you had an idea of what direction things were headed at CB (cornerback) 2, was that with Adoree' (Jackson) coming back in mind when you made that statement?

BRIAN DABOLL: We've had conversations, like I said, about Adoree' (Jackson) for, I don't know how many days or weeks before this, but we've had conversations. Until it happens, you don't know if it's going to happen, deals, if you will. I'd say we're healthy now at that spot with (cornerback Cor'Dale) Flott being back and (cornerback Nick) McCloud has been a dependable player for us. Adoree' (Jackson). We'll see where we're at here, but it is good to have Adoree' (Jackson) aboard.

Q: When you look back at (cornerback) Adoree (Jackson)'s tape last year, I think the tackling, I would say probably left something to be desired at times. I don't know if you would agree with that on this Zoom, but is that something that is a focus when you talk to him or something you think needs to be better?

BRIAN DABOLL: I think that's part of playing defense in football, is regardless of any position you play, you have to get the man down with the ball in his hands. That's something we stress for every player. He's been here now for… this is his first day after we saw him when he signed. We'll get him acclimated in the system. It's one thing working out and doing all those things, it's another thing of playing football. We'll see where he's at. I'm sure he'll give everything he can give to try to be as ready as he can be.

Q: Just to go back to (Minnesota Vikings quarterback) Sam (Darnold) a little bit, are you surprised at how quickly teams these days seem to wash their hands of young quarterbacks that they draft?

BRIAN DABOLL: I'd say every place, every organization is different. I don't want to speak for other teams. It's a hard position to play. You prepare as hard as you can play. There's a lot of things that go into the success of a player, not just quarterback. I understand the question because it is the quarterback. Again, every team is different. I don't want to speak for other teams.

Q: Let's talk about your experiences then. The last two, at least, you've had quarterbacks that you've stuck with and developed. What made those decisions for you?

BRIAN DABOLL: Well, that you can develop the player. They've got a skill set that you think you can develop. You continue to work with them and you do everything you can do, whether it's design, whether it's personnel groups, whether it's different types of plays that they feel good about. It's consistent communication and understanding the system. There's a lot that goes into this position. It's not an easy position to play or coach. Again, each player is different. I was around a few of them here the last few years that have stuck and that have played good football. My focus is one, our quarterback, Daniel (Jones), and helping him be the best player he can be. I know that's where his focus is. Two, getting ready to defend the quarterback of the opposing team, which in this case it's (Minnesota Vikings quarterback) Sam (Darnold). In terms of situations and why people are successful and why not, that's a long conversation and probably information when you're not part of that organization that you don't have.

Q: Do you intend to use (cornerback) Adoree' (Jackson) as a punt returner?

BRIAN DABOLL: Potentially.

Q: Do you think he's in game shape? You said he had a good workout. Is he in game shape, football shape from your judgment at the moment?

BRIAN DABOLL: What I also said though was that there's a difference between working out in the offseason and then actually getting here and doing it. Today's a walkthrough. Tomorrow will be like a Wednesday practice. The next day will be a Thursday. It's definitely not the same as going through a training camp and all those things. This happens quite a bit in this league. I know he's worked out. He looked good in the workout, in shape. Now it's getting into football shape as quick as we can get him into it.

Cornerback Adoree' Jackson

Q: Can you take us through from your perspective on how all of this started? In terms of talks with the Giants, re-talks with the Giants, and how it got to this point?

ADOREE' JACKSON: It was a bunch of back and forth from my agent and to them. Then later on down, I think this past week and a half, being able to talk to (Senior Vice President and General Manager) Joe (Schoen) on the phone, talk to (Head Coach Brian Daboll) Dabs. That's pretty much how it ended up going, ended up starting and asked me come out here. Got on the flight and handled some business.

Q: You're young to me, believe me. But if you were a much younger player, maybe it wouldn't be a little more of a process. But do you feel like you can jump right in? Can you just get right in there, even with the new defense and everything else?

ADOREE' JACKSON: I think being able to know (Defensive Coordinator) Shane (Bowen) and some of the things that he did when I was in Tennessee with him. Understanding some of the verbiage may have changed. But easy for me to wire my mind on how to compartmentalize what these defenses may be and some of the calls. So, I think that's helpful. Then being able to stay in the shape that I have been in. Then getting here, getting ramped up to get ready to go play. I know it's going to be a difference. Just trying to see where I am at. Whereas when I put these pads on, I've been out there in just shorts and cleats running around, doing what I've been doing to stay ready. So, putting the pads on with a helmet, it's going to be a little different, but excited for the opportunity.

Q: Did you think this door was closed at some point? Did you think my next team isn't going to be the Giants at some point this offseason?

ADOREE' JACKSON: No, I didn't think the door was closed. No, I didn't think that.

Q: When I saw you at the Super Bowl, you said it was kind of like a break period for you guys. Were there any hurt feelings on either side you guys had to get by? Like, 'hey, why didn't you want me in March'? Or 'hey, why didn't you want us as a team in March'? Any kind of stuff you had to get through to get to this point?

ADOREE' JACKSON: No animosity, no feelings, no ill intentions on my end. When I came in and saw everybody, it was like being at a family reunion. Like, 'I (haven't) seen you in a minute. Where you been? How you been? What you been up to?' So, I didn't have any vibes of anything being bad. When they hit me up or they call me or text me. It wasn't like I didn't want to reach out or I didn't want to pick up the phone. I've been knowing them for two years. We've had relationships and talk before. I understand that things (are) a business and I don't ever want to put business with anything personal. That's just how life goes. In-Tune with who I am as a person and with my faith. So, I wasn't really worried about too much and knew when something was right, it would be right, and it would happen. And here I am.

Q: What were you doing? Did you have a personal trainer? Were you on your local football field? What were you doing these last five months?

ADOREE' JACKSON: I really was back with my old high school track coach who does the lifting and speed work with me that we've been doing, and then doing position work frequently. For me, I think just having a set schedule, doing what I know, what my coaches know that I'm used to, working out-wise, getting the position work in that I need to get in. I think one of the other cool things is as a vet or someone that's older, knowing what I need and knowing what it takes to be ready and stay in shape, understanding my body, being able to take care of my body and do the right thing. So, I think that whole process for me was just that. No personal trainer, just back with everybody that I've been with from when I moved out to California. It was good to always see him, get to work out, flashback on memories, create some new ones. I was actually enjoying this offseason.

Q: They didn't bring you in as a coach. They brought you in as a player. But you are a veteran in the room now. In a room that's pretty young. Obviously, (Green Bay Packers safety Xavier) McKinney's not there anymore. So, the defensive backs, the safeties are young. What can a veteran do to a very young group that can help?

ADOREE' JACKSON: It's very cliche but pretty much lead by example. You can go out there and say a lot of different things, this and that. Obviously, they will retain to it from listening. But being able to see it and seeing how you work, seeing how you go about your business. I think just that aspect and letting them be them. I don't want to come here and try to change what they already know, what they already do. My coaches used to tell me – (Former Titans Defensive Backs Coach) Deshea Townsend, 'do what got you here.' Him and (Former Titans Defensive Coordinator) Dick LeBeau. So, whatever it is that got you here, just keep doing that. I'm just going to be here along the way to help any way possible. I think that's the process for me.

Q: How do you assess the way you played last year? You played last year and then you were a free agent. Did you have a lot of interest around the league? What do you think your film last year showed?

ADOREE' JACKSON: I had some interest around the league. I don't think I played to my best. I'm always critiquing myself. But I had interest around the league, but I didn't play to my best.

Q: Why do you think that was the case?

ADOREE' JACKSON: Oh man, if I could tell you, I would. If I could tell you why I wasn't, I don't think the play would have been how it was. I really couldn't tell you why that was.

Q: Based on the training that you have done up to this point, how ready would you say you are to jump in there this week? Or do you need to take care of the playbook? You were in Tennessee, and I know Shane was in the D.C. back then. But I'm sure some of the philosophies were the same when you were down there.

ADOREE' JACKSON: Yeah, I think mentally. I think obviously, physically I've been doing what I need to do to stay in shape. And I know football shape is going to be a lot different from what I've been doing. But I always kept my mind set, focused on being ready to go Week 1. That was just how I mentally prepared myself. Mentally I know if the situation was to come and I had to go out there and play, just who I am as a person – I like to compete. It's just what I do. Whether it's when I was in 7-on-7 in high school and (Former Panthers Wide Receiver) Keyshawn Johnson had a team. He just told me to throw on some cleats, just went out there and played. Or whatever it may be. So mentally, always being mentally ready and physically doing what I need to do to stay in shape. But coming out here, getting in football shape, getting ramped up, and we're going to see how it goes from there.

Q: I know you're a competitor. I know you don't make excuses. But you were also banged up a lot last year, especially towards the end. How much of that do you think may be factored into your play and your mindset? Did you ever at some point say, 'I don't know if I want to go through this again'?

ADOREE' JACKSON: Injuries, we learn at, I don't want to say young age, but you learn soon that it's a part of the game. If you're out there, you're out there. You've got to deal with it. Like you said, I'm not going to use that as a reason of play being the way it was. But I never in my thought process said I didn't want to go through this again. That's what I'm saying. Maybe the time off was much needed for me, my body, mentally, a good reset. I'm just excited to be back and get ready to work.

Q: Did you seek any kind of assurance that you would start at corner to re-sign with a team like this?

ADOREE' JACKSON: I wouldn't say seek any reassurance, but I know I seek in being wanted back. When you've got that aspect of being wanted, you're able to go out there and just do what you can to help the team, whatever it may be. So whatever role they give me, they say go out there and be the vise for (wide receiver) Gunner (Olszewski), why don't you take a punt return back, I can do that. 'Go out there and make a tackle on a punt returner.' At gunner, I can do that. So, whatever may be needed, play corner, inside, whatever it may be, any way to help this team and to be able to just help the guys in general.

Q: Did they talk to you about possibly returning punts? Or did they talk to you about the roles you just mentioned, like kind of complementing Gunner, but not actually taking that job?

ADOREE' JACKSON: I'm always in the mindset that I'm a returner. I've always been one at heart, regardless of what may happen. As you all have seen, I go back there and it's just second nature, just like you get up, walk out of bed, go wash your face, brush your teeth. I get up, go back there, punt return, catch it and figure out what's going to happen next.

Q: Are you physically capable of playing 60 snaps on Sunday if you start at outside corner and play the whole game? I mean in football shape right now, are you in the shape to play a full game at outside corner on Sunday?

ADOREE' JACKSON: I can play – 60 snaps, I don't know 60, I might be gassed, you know. So, I wouldn't put a number of snaps how I can play right now. We're going to see this week being getting ramped up and working on my condition and seeing what I need. Obviously, doing stuff on the side for myself. I know my body as well. And obviously having the performance coaches and the trainers here to be able to guide me and assess me in what I may need and just go from there.

Q: You said you had some interest around the league. Did you visit any other teams, or did you talk seriously with any other teams about this kind of signing? Or did nothing get close to as serious as this?

ADOREE' JACKSON: My agent did most of the talking. But, no, I did not do any visits. The only one I came to was out here.

Q: Did you get your old number back and did you have to get a new locker?

ADOREE' JACKSON: No, I didn't get my old number back. It's funny, (cornerback) Dru (Phillips) had asked me did I want it back, and I'm like, 'no, you can keep it.' I've seen him making some plays in it, so I'm like, 'you got it, you look good in it, so you got it.' And no, I didn't get my old locker back, but I'm like two lockers over, so it's not too crazy. I'm still right by the guys – (defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence II) Dex and (inside linebacker) Bobby Okereke and (outside linebacker Kayvon) Thibodeaux. So, it's cool. I'm still with some familiar faces.

Q: You didn't get your old number, so what number are you wearing?

ADOREE' JACKSON: We're going to find out today.

Q: Still a secret?

ADOREE' JACKSON: We're going to find out today.

Q: Is this a surreal situation for you? Because you haven't been in a locker room since the one you left back in January. Yet it's not the same locker room. There are some similarities, but the DC is different. We know, the head coach and the GM are the same. You have some familiarity, but it's also different. What's it like walking into that locker room today, knowing that it's not the same, but it has similarities?

ADOREE' JACKSON: Love. I think that's my way of describing it. It's always going to be love, you know, actually having those familiar faces. I think from player-to-player recognition, you respect other players that got to this point in this league. (inaudible). They always say (it's not how) you got here, it's what you do when you get here. So being able to respect these guys and see them and say what's up, introduce myself, just be respectable because I'm someone new to them. But to be able to see some of my old teammates, some of the old coaches, like I said earlier, it's kind of like a family reunion. That's always good to be surrounded by love. It makes you feel good to come to work.

Q: You're the veteran coming into a locker room that a team's kind of been built here, getting ready to go. Do you appreciate the role you're in now, knowing that you have a lot of eyes on you right now, seeing who this guy is going to be? A lot of people who don't know you for the reputation you've built in this league and in this locker room.

ADOREE' JACKSON: I think it goes back to when I came in as a rookie. When I first got here, I always said I wanted to prove myself and earn my stripes. That was the first thing I was told about coming into New York, regardless of if you know who I am or don't. I think it's always about proving yourself, regardless of what it may be. Each day, each week, going out there trying to improve and get better. Because somebody's looking at you, regardless of if you know it or not. Maybe it might be someone on special teams or on offense, whatever it may be. Trying to see like, 'how does he keep getting up?' or 'how does he keep doing this,' or 'why does he do this,' 'why does he do that?' Just trying to prove myself every day. I think taking that role, that's always how I have been. My move from Illinois to California, just having to prove myself.

Wide Receiver Darius Slayton

Q: I think you tweeted the other day that (cornerback) Adoree' (Jackson) coming on a visit was the best news you heard all off-season. Why?

DARIUS SLAYTON: I mean, in this business, people come and go so much. Over my six years here, (there is) a lot of guys that came in and out of our building, and Adoree' is definitely one of my favorite teammates I've had since I've been here. I was obviously really excited when I saw that we had him in, and I was hoping we did sign him, and we ended up signing him. So, I was pretty happy about that.

Q: What can he (cornerback Adoree' Jackson) bring to, I know you're on the other side of the ball, but what can his presence bring to what is a pretty young defense?

DARIUS SLAYTON: Some veteran knowledge. Some veteran savvy. Just help continue to bring the young guys along that we have in the back end, as well as he's still a really good football player. Adoree' is only 28 years old so he certainly hasn't fallen off the horse at all. He can still play at a high level himself so, I think he'll help us both mentally and physically.

Q: How excited are you to see, I'm on the outside obviously, but it seems like the new offensive linemen, (guard Jon) Runyan (Jr.) and (tackle Jermaine) Eluemunor in particular, have really taken ownership of like a, 'It starts with us' kind of thing, and I'm not trying to knock anybody, but in the past, obviously the offense couldn't really get started with the offensive line giving up as many sacks as it did. So, how welcome a change are these guys on the offensive line, and how excited is that going into a new offseason to see what maybe the offense could be capable of because of them?

DARIUS SLAYTON: It's been really exciting. Like you said, those guys have come in and done a great job embracing the task and they've played really good ball throughout camp. I think this is probably one of our better, maybe the best camp, since I've been here that we had up front, both on pass protection and in the run game. It's been a blessing to have those guys be here and they're veteran players and guys that know what they're doing and have been great additions to our team.

Q: You've been on a lot of different types of Giants teams since you've been here. This is one of the youngest teams in the league, now that the roster is set, this is in the top five youngest rosters. So, what does that mean to you to have such a young team, certainly your room is young, and just in general to have a roster with a lot of young guys on it.

DARIUS SLAYTON: It means we got a lot of fresh knees and ankles (laughs). It speaks to the young talent we have. We've got a lot of talented young players who are going to be good players in this league for a long time. Right now, it's kind of just getting them up to speed as fast as possible. Obviously, with week one approaching, we have to be ready to go. I got the real deal at the end of this week. I think youth can be a good thing, as long as you have the right kind of youth. And I think we have the right kind of youth.

Q: A front office can manipulate the roster any way they want. If they wanted to have the oldest team in the league, they would or they're one of the youngest teams. So is there a, hold your breath quality? Because, you know, some guys you know, but a lot of guys on this team are very young and you just don't know.

DARIUS SLAYTON: I don't know if I would say hold your breath. Even though they're young, they're here because they're talented. They're talented football players, they're gifted football players. So, at the end of the day, whether you're old or young or whatever, you're here for a reason. We expect those guys to go out there and let their ability show when it is time.

Q: You find yourself having to remind people that 27 isn't old?

DARIUS SLAYTON: Until this year, I didn't. But now apparently, I have to. I'm actually not as old as everybody seems to think. I know it's just because of the massive youth around me now. I don't think 27 is too old.

Q: You got to make sure that gray doesn't start coming up in that beard. That's when you know it's time.

DARIUS SLAYTON: We aren't there yet. No kids yet. So don't age me too much.

Q: I know you're a you're a car guy. So, you spend all this time with a car and then you can't wait for the day where you kind of roll it out of the garage and let everyone see it. Do you feel any part of that with this offense? Regardless of what you've shown this summer, I think anyone who knows this team and this coaching staff, you guys haven't shown all your cards yet. So for you, how would you describe it? Is it eager, or anxious to see what this offense looks like when you start game planning for an opponent and trying to take advantage of things that you think you can take advantage of?

DARIUS SLAYTON: I think eager would be the word. Kind of like we said earlier, got a lot of talent but a lot of young talent. So, obviously, for (wide receiver) Malik (Nabers) this will be his first time playing at this level. (Wide receiver) Wan'Dale (Robinson) and (wide receiver) Jalin (Hyatt), this will be their second year in live football action. Even though (running back) Devin Singletary is a veteran, it is his first year as a Giant. We got Tyrone Tracy back there in the backfield. He's a rookie. (Tight end) Theo (Johnson) is a rookie, he's going to play good ball for us. So, we've got a lot of guys in our offense that have, I guess you could say, not a ton of real-life game experience. So, to some degree, it's kind of like a car you haven't had the chance to drive yet. You've seen them in practice. You've seen them in joint practices and preseason games, and you have an idea of what they can be. And, obviously, we're super optimistic about that. I definitely think there's an eagerness to be able to let them go and get out there and give them a chance to shine.

Q: As the most senior member, and I was reluctant to use that word because you're not old, a lot of your younger receivers look at you as kind of a mentor. And I'm just wondering, how do you embrace that role while still maybe learning from them? And can you learn from them, even though they don't have as much NFL experience as you?

DARIUS SLAYTON: Yeah, I just embrace it, trying to help them in any way, shape, or form, that I can. Whether it be with the scheme or techniques or whatever things that I've learned or gained from guys older than me that I've played with in my career. (I) try to pass that stuff along. You can always learn from anybody. There's stuff that's coming out of college football every year that makes its way into the NFL and has its influence on the league. So, sometimes there are certain techniques that you don't come across as much in the NFL that maybe a college kid might bring or mention that's maybe a good idea as like a changeup or something. I'm always learning from them as much as they're learning from me. There's definitely a give and take in that relationship.

Q: Anything in particular that you might have picked up from any of your younger counterparts this year?

DARIUS SLAYTON: Sometimes it's kind of like just the 'ignorance is bliss' of youth. Sometimes, they're just playing free. Sometimes, once you get in this league for a while, and you got the New York media and you got all these expectations, you got this and that and the third, those things come to your mind. They're void of that, most of the time when they first come in. It is kind of a good way to reset yourself to 'You just got to play.' All you have to do is go out there and play and do what you do. That in itself is like a constant reminder of like, 'We play this game because we love it.' Every year you get new guys and get that refresher. It's like playing with a baby. That energy, that life like a baby has. It's just a good refresher.

Q: When you do look at (tight end) Theo (Johnson)'s game, what do you see in him?

DARIUS SLAYTON: He's like pretty much like if you were to get on Madden and build a tight end, you would build Theo (Johnson). He'd be big, he'd be fast, be able to catch and block. He can run. During this preseason he showed he has some wiggle. There's really not much else you can want out of a tight end that Theo doesn't have. I think his ceiling is about as high as anybody we have on the team, to be honest.

Q: Wondering what the most important thing to focus on this week, this final week before the first game of the season is?

DARIUS SLAYTON: Ourselves. In week one, you haven't seen anybody playing any real game. You have an idea of what people are going to do, what they've done in the past, and the type of schemes that they've liked in the past. But at the end of the day, it's about going out there and executing. All 11 of us are on the same page, getting to the stuff we want to get to and trying to dictate the game as much as possible on offense.