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JALEN HURTS: I just do what I'm told.
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JALEN HURTS: I think we're just kind of taking it day by day. We want to try and assess it each day as it comes.
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JALEN HURTS: Nothing special.
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JALEN HURTS: Just really locking in and doing what I'm asked to do when I was asked to do it. It was really good session when you guys were not out there, so...
Q. In the past you faced Dan Quinn as a defensive coordinator. What differences have you seen in terms of the Cowboys...
JALEN HURTS: They got really good talent. They've had really good talent over the years competing against them. I think they got great DBs, and obviously up front the way they rush the passer, they do that really, really. Always have done that really well.
So just got to come in ready, keyed in on our assignments, and expecting a tough one.
Q. When you have a rusher like Micah who lines up everywhere, are you able to locate him on every single play?
JALEN HURTS: Yeah. I think your mind takes you to th play you're trying to execute and you were called to execute.
That takes your mind to a certain space in terms of where your eyes are, where you're starting, who you key in on and who you're focusing on.
So it's relative from play to play.
Q. Lane Johnson mentioned he and some linemen during the bye week suggested running the ball a little bit more to help out the offense. You mentioned you like playing under center. How important have the conversations or the collaboration between coaches and players been for this winning streak here?
JALEN HURTS: Well, I like to win. It's not a specific formula for it. That's what I love. That's what I enjoy. I know my teammates enjoy the same thing, but there is a process to that.
We talk about being multiple, being able to do different things, being able to attack different people in different ways. That takes being able to do it all.
So it's a matter of when you do those things and really being good in those things. You heard me talk about 1000 kicks. That goes to the number of reps you put into a lot of different things.
It's the same old spiel in terms of building a rapport, getting in sync, because it's a challenge when things change often. We just want to continue to keeping building off where we are now.
Q. ... games in general, when you're familiar with at least a little bit more, how does that change things or does it that much?
JALEN HURTS: Just a team that you see more, so obviously the more you see a person, the more used to them you are in a sense. Not from a standpoint of being comfortable, but you see them more commonly. This is a really good group, a really team, and always compete at a high level. We know it's a tough place to play.
Q. What have you learned about Saquon that you weren't aware of when he was on a different team?
JALEN HURTS: You know, I didn't really know him well obviously being on another team and watching him from afar. Coming up around the same time in college and seeing what he did at Penn State, always thought he was a great player.
Now I just see him being that great player and taking it to another level.
Q. Looks like Dallas is getting closer. Feels like he might be ready this week. To get a player like that back those week and potentially what Grant has been able to do and having both of them.
JALEN HURTS: It'll being cool this week so see how we can everybody involved. Obviously having Dallas back is a big piece and a big component for us, and we're all excited about that.
Q. You spoke after the game about throwing the pass to DeVonta and not physically seeing him at the instant you were releasing the ball. How long does it take to get to a point with a receiver where you have that kind of symbiotic connection?
JALEN HURTS: There is never a point where it just snaps, it happens. You just build and build and build. We been building for a very long time. It dates back to his recruiting visit to Alabama. We didn't go do anything. Had no interest in doing anything but ball. We threw routes there, and those are the little stories that I hold near and dear.
Those are the things that change a trajectory and honestly those are the small things that help this team this year, those small connections and those little pockets, moments that we've had.
It's all about building.
Q. In terms of the quarterback room, what did you notice from Kellen and Doug's influence on how you get information to get the most out of that position?
JALEN HURTS: Say that again.
Q. How do you guys work together in terms of providing information separately to get the most out of that position?
JALEN HURTS: Separately?
Q. Are there things that each person looks at?
JALEN HURTS: Oh, okay. Everybody has a different eye for the game. I think it's been different rooms, different people over the years.
I think for me, I've always thought it would be cool to have the older guy in the room. I haven't really had this consistently. Obviously experienced Joe for a little bit. Had Marcus last year. He had a lot of experience. Gardner was a very smart guy. But we're all relatively around the same age.
I think it was great. Obviously Kenny and his background, his experiences in his career and what he's been able to accomplish. Will being around a little bit but still having a ton of knowledge and being with Couch Doug and Coach Kellen previously helps.
Tanner and his competitive eye for the game and systems that he's running for us, all helpful.
Q. Between your conversations with Nick during the bye week, Lane and some of the other offensive linemen talking up as well, have you noticed something about the level of player investment from this particular group?
JALEN HURTS: Player investment? What do you mean?
Q. Just the level of commitment to ensuring that the best product possible is being put out on the field. The way that people are speaking up to make sure you're playing winning football consistently.
JALEN HURTS: I've never questioned the investment of the players. We've all been invested to try to put the best product out there.
Q. The leadership maybe is a better way to put it then. What are you noticing in that respect, that you're having as many people as you are being vocal in order to achieve that?
JALEN HURTS: I think that's always been something that's happened.
Q. On the quarterback sneaks, what did you see on film?
JALEN HURTS: Ain't much to see. We didn't get it. We didn't get it.
Q. Been a money play for you for a long time. Was it something the defense was going? Something on your end?
JALEN HURTS: No, I think a little bit of everything. It takes all 11 to make it go. You know, credit to them.
It's definitely been a challenge, so see if we can overcome it.
Q. Back in September you had mentioned you were in the process of getting into a communication flow on game days with Kellen and Doug and also Will. What value has Will brought to your group especially on game day in his role given his familiarity with Kellen and Doug in the past?
JALEN HURTS: Yeah, I think he played a big role early on in the off-season I think just being that player and having that experience with them, spending time with them, being in that system, that offense, being coached by him.
I think that was a big point where he was able to kind of just build and have conversations and do those things.
And then kind of once I grasp it, you try to kind of make it all come together and get in sync. So I think he plays his role in that. I don't know really how it define that. He's supportive. He's vocal. He says what he sees.
But I think that is what everyone in the quarterback room does. We're all invested into helping everyone try and be their best.
Q. Difference between Micah and Demarcus and then Micah potentially playing on Sunday...
JALEN HURTS: Those guys are great players on the edge, so it's always different when you're in absence of a great player.
So got to prepare for whoever is going to go out there and play. Ultimately we know those guys are game changers and got to come ready.
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