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Tight ends coach Justin Outten
On Josiah Deguara:
Having the virtual sessions throughout the summer helped him drastically just to catch up to speed. He was able to see the broad spectrum of things, and once we got with the older guys, we got into more of the details. His notetaking ability, second- and third-level questioning has been benefiting him, as far as being a young pro and learning the ropes. If you're not a meeting guy, you can't be a football player. You have to nail the details before you can step on the field.
On Marcedes Lewis' leadership:
He's got a lot of ability just not on the field and not just in the locker room, he's around everywhere, in the community. Having him around with the young guys, it's a blessing. He was in a different system prior to (GB), and he had to acclimate himself to this as well, and when he hits on something in practice, guys see that. Those guys can absorb as much as they need.
On the young prospects and competition:
What's interesting about this group is they're competing but they're really, really close. It's a close-knit group. I constantly tell these guys they're not just competing with the guy son this roster, but to be the best in the business. If you have a good day and if you think being the best guy in the room that day is all there is, you're kidding yourself. If you want to be the best, you have to outwork the guys on the other 31 teams. The chemistry in that room is unique.
On Robert Tonyan:
Anytime you take a hiccup with an injury, you hit a low point. You want to be out there with your team. It's been exciting to watch him develop over the last six months mentally, and when he came back physically, he did the work in the offseason and he's put himself in a good spot.
On Jace Sternberger:
You may not have that typical body, you may not have that typical look, but it's just the fit of this offense and how we use him. We're going to use his strengths to help this offense be special. He brings something different, just like Marcedes does. We have to keep putting him in different spots to allow him to be more comfortable and see what he can do.