NFC Notes: Kellen Mooreโ€™s Introductory Press Conference, Chris Godwin, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints

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  • Regarding Saintsโ€™ new HC Kellen Moore, owner Gayle Benson said they wanted a candidate who is โ€œexceptionally bright, creative and a tremendous leader,โ€ via Katherine Terrell. 
  • Benson praised Mooreโ€™s pedigree as a winner: โ€œHeโ€™s been a winner in every stage of his career.โ€
  • Saints GM Mickey Loomis said it was a โ€œcomprehensive processโ€ to identify Moore as their next head coach: โ€œAs mentioned, this was a comprehensive process. It took longer than we anticipated, simply because the Eagles kept winning, and that delayed our opportunity to make an informed decision. We appreciate their patience during the process.โ€ (Terrell)
  • Moore said it will be a โ€œcollaborative effortโ€ in putting together New Orleansโ€™ roster: โ€œI think certainly weโ€™re going to compete in this division, weโ€™re going to focus on that while building this team the right way.โ€ (Terrell)
  • Loomis said heโ€™s been meeting with Moore to go over their offseason plans: โ€œItโ€™s very exciting to see the direction he and his staff are going to take our team.โ€ (Terrell)
  • Moore isnโ€™t set on a defensive system and plans on interviewing coordinators that run 3-4 and 4-3 schemes, via Terrell
  • Moore thinks an attractive quality of New Orleans was its โ€œtalented rosterโ€ and points out how injuries held them back, via Nick Underhill. 
  • Moore plans on calling their offensive plays, per Terrell
  • Moore called veteran RB Alvin Kamara one of the elite players in the NFL: โ€œObviously one of the premiere players in our league, his ability to play in the pass game and the run game, all the different versatile roles that he can play. โ€ฆ And so thatโ€™s been a really important piece. Itโ€™ll continue to be a really important piece.โ€ (Terrell)
  • The Saints are retaining Keith Williams as their wide receivers coach. (Nick Underhill)
  • Saints are hiring Brendan Nugent as their offensive line coach. (Underhill)

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