We're set to talk to Hugh as the final week of spring practice kicks off:
- On Robby: "I thought Wednesday at practice he was fairly close to full speed, well enough to take full reps. Thought he had a good week." Mentioned that he'll be a full go today.
- On A-day: "Spring games for us... I don't want to waste a day. The challenge for coaches is it can be a wasted day... you want to make all 15 of our practices count and it makes us difficult for us to do what we want to do."
- Mentioned that they're going to give the fans a game they can enjoy, but that they don't know who they are offensively right now.
- On the spring game format: "The defense will be given a selected number of points and I will start drives at various points... if the defense can hold the offense under a certain amount of points then they'll win. "
- Today's practice will be contact. Wednesday's non-contact. Friday will be a walkthrough.
- "We've tackled fairly well in the scrimmages. Offensively, I think we feel good about 2-3 run schemes." Mentioned they're still searching for consistency and what will be their bread and butter in the passing game.
- "Truthfully, Wednesday was the opposite of Friday as the offense dominated the defense... we're nowhere near where we need to be on either side yet."
- "When you have unrealistic expectations, they lead to frustration. I don't want anyone to be frustrated." Mentioned that they're going to be slowing down and huddling at times even if that's not their identity.
- On the ILBs: "There's been some inconsistencies, but I believe in our scheme, offensively, the tight end room has the hardest job. Defensively, the same is true with the linebackers."
- On Holden: "Solid. I think he has a real solid chance to be a solid quarterback. But I think the other two had good days."
- On the rbs: "I think Jarquez is the best running back I've ever coached. Really excited about Damari. And Brian (Battie) adds a different dimension to that."
- When asked about anyone who has caught his eye he mentioned Mosiah Nasili-Kite, Marquise Gilbert and Kayin Lee.
- On what the qbs have improved: "Robbie's pocket presence, wider feet in the pocket. TJ is playing within the system. Holden's accuracy on down-the-field throws I think has improved. He's got to be still in the pocket, too."
- On what he's seen from receivers: "Jay Fair and Ja'Varrus Johnson have had the most consistent spring camp." Mentioned that Camden Brown and Malcolm Johnson have been out a lot this spring.
- That's all for Hugh.
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