OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR LIAM COEN

(On how pleased he was with the offense's execution against the Commanders)

"Yeah, there were definitely some good things. I was pleased overall with a majority of the operation except for that one series where we had the back-to-back false starts and then, obviously, I wasn't thrilled with taking field goals on three of those drives that we were down in the low red zone [on]. The one on the screen to Chris [Godwin] – that ball got down to the five- or six-yard line, first down, momentum, hope to punch it in there…Then, on the third-and-5 on the five[-yard line], we had the false start, as well, that brought us back to the nine[-yard line]. It's a lot harder to convert third-and-9 on the nine than it is third-and-5 on the five. [I was] definitely pleased with being able to put points up and score and have a lot of guys impact the game, but from a process-over-results standpoint, [there was] a lot to clean up."

(On if it's fair to say that Tampa Bay's offense could be one of the league's highest scoring)

"I think it's an expectation, it's a standard, it's what we want to do. I get pretty frustrated when we have to punt or settle for a field goal, personally, but that's just all of us being competitors. Games like this – we're going up in a hostile environment against a very quality opponent – what is the expectation? The expectation is still to continue to put points on the board and score every possession. Who knows what that reality looks like every week, week-in and week-out. I think with what we had done in the offseason, that was a standard, that was an expectation for us – to go out and score points and be productive last Sunday."

(On what he likes about having multiple running backs on the field at the same time)

"We felt good about what we were going to potentially get defensively. That's where 21 personnel, 'Pony,' as we call it, gets a little hairy – you don't know if you're going to get base defense, you don't know if you're going to get nickel. We felt good about getting nickel, we felt good about a couple of the plays we had out of that in order to be efficient in that personnel. This week, we're not as sure what we're going to get from these guys, especially because they played the whole game in base to 11 [personnel] last week. It's something we'd like to be able to build off of – to get both those guys on the grass at the same time. But, the defense does dictate it a little bit, just based on what we're getting and what we would run out of that group."

(On what he sees from Detroit's defense)

"That's where you see the difference, really. Obviously, Aidan [Hutchinson] – game-wrecker – and now they've got another edge guy in [Marcus] Davenport opposite. That's real. The two [linebackers] are really solid players, [Jack] Campbell and [Alex] Anzalone. Then, the back-end, like you mentioned, you can see that they've really made a conscious effort to improve that area of the defense. They were sticky. They played 'matchier' last week than they did last year on tape. Last year, there was a little bit more free access. That wasn't as much the case the other day in the Rams game – they were definitely playing a little bit matchy, a little bit stickier to the line of scrimmage, trying to take away free access. Then, the safeties are good players. They're good players. It's going to be a huge challenge for us, especially in that environment, but we're excited about the challenge."

(On if he's expecting a high-scoring game)

"It could be that way. Those guys can score. They've got a good offense, they've got some good players. We've got to be ready for, really, any type of game, right? We've got to be ready for a potential track meet, we've got to be ready for a 14-10 ballgame – however it plays out. We've got to be prepared to go into it with a mindset mentality to go try and score every time we touch the ball, but also understand we're going to have to adjust and make some adjustments in-game, based on how they want to play us, because we're really a little bit uncertain right now with what they did last week to L.A. [Los Angeles]."

(On being able to run the ball efficiently like they did against Washington)

"It's really important. Continuity, chemistry, confidence to say, 'Okay, we've got to be able to run the football. They know we're going to run it and we've got to run it.' To put together a drive that, a little bit, broke their will in a way, towards the end of that game, was important for just our identity, where we're trying to go with this thing. It wasn't perfect, by any means, but we ate up the clock and we went down and scored a touchdown and Baker [Mayfield] got pretty selfish and wanted to throw a touchdown to Mike [Evans] at the end."

(On how much he watches Tampa Bay's defense to understand the flow of the game and what they need to accomplish offensively, as opposed to go over offensive strategy with players)

"Yeah, it's definitely on the mind a little bit. It's a balance, right? It's a balance between wanting to be aggressive as a play-caller and get plays off that we like on our call sheet against certain defenses, while also understanding this is a team game. We have to make sure we're putting our team first, not just the offense first, when it comes to how we want to operate, how we want to go about this thing. Until Todd [Bowles] tells me to take the foot off the gas, we're going to try to go."

(On what types of interactions he has with Head Coach Todd Bowles on the sidelines of games)

"I kind of ask him what he'd almost be thinking in some instances. Like, 'Do you think they will [Cover-0] me here? Would you be [Cover-0] here, in some ways?' We had some good dialogue. I bounced some things off of him in those moments. Maybe I'd tell him what we're running – 'Hey, we've got a run here.' Or I'm thinking, 'Is it a possible four-down situation? Or, hey can I get a run off here if we're going to have four downs to go for it?' He just provides great insight. You might as well use him as a tool."

(On if Head Coach Todd Bowles helps accelerate his experience as a play caller)

"Yeah, I would say absolutely. He's somebody to learn from and that can, in a great way, kind of push you towards maybe an answer, right? 'Go with your gut,' or whatever it is…'Hey, think about this.' He's just got great insight into the game. I'm going to lean on him as much as possible."

(On if the game plan changes if T Luke Goedeke is unable to play)

"We'll see. Todd [Bowles] will address the injury situation with Luke. I think not really, because we've got to be prepared for these defensive ends, right? These defensive ends, they're really good players, either way. We've got to have a plan to not let '97' (Aidan Hutchinson) and '92' (Marcus Davenport) wreck this game, right? We've got to have chips. We've got to have things in place in order to protect everybody – protect both tackles. It doesn't matter who – we can't walk out of the game Sunday and say, 'Man, Aidan Hutchinson beat us because we didn't have a chip on him on this play.' That would be a little frustrating. We've got to go into it, regardless of who's playing, with a really strong chip plan or plan to at least keep those guys on their toes."

(On how much he can use last week's Rams vs. Lions game as a tool to game plan)

"Not a lot. They played them in base defense the entire game except for on known-passing situations and third down. That's something that we have to prepare for, obviously, where they just said, 'Hey, we're going to try to make you one dimensional. We're going to put base defense on the grass and you're going to throw it every snap.' That's something that we have to have a plan for. That was something that you wished you could have gotten more. You wished they would have played the game in nickel, then Sean [McVay] would have been able to do some more that we would have been able to take from in that game. Essentially, they just said, 'Hey, this is what we're going to do, and we're going to dictate the terms of the game.' That was a little frustrating."

(On having two very mobile and athletic offensive linemen in Graham Barton and Cody Mauch)

"That helps. It helps because it allows us to be diverse, right? Obviously, we want to run the football, but we want to protect the screens, the jet sweeps, the ability to get our linemen in space, and also our skill players in space…It just allows for more diversity, it allows for a little more creativity, where you don't feel handcuffed by your personnel."

(On which player would be the swing tackle if OL Justin Skule is in the starting lineup)

"We're kind of working through that at the moment. It'll be between a few guys. [Robert] Hainsey would be one of those guys who's played tackle in the past."

PASS GAME COORDINATOR/INSIDE LINEBACKER COACH LARRY FOOTE

(On what it's like to go up against such a diversified offense like Detroit's)

"You said it perfectly. They have a lot of weapons. They execute at a high level. They've been one of the top offenses [in the] last couple years and it's going to be a big challenge for us. Both those running backs are dynamic. It's going to be a big challenge for my linebackers. They've got weapons outside, [a] good quarterback and that's probably why they're favored to go to the Super Bowl this year."

(On what he sees in LB SirVocea Dennis and how he made some good plays in Week 1)

"He got his first sack. Lavonte [David] missed the quarterback, and he cleaned it up and he got his first sack. I told him, 'Congratulations.' He's an instinctive guy, he can play. He understands routes and anticipates well, and he's doing well for us."

(On DB Christian Izien and what allows him to be able to step in and fill other positions as he's had to)

"He's a good athlete. He's quick, he's fast, he likes to play the game, he's a competitor and you know, on Sundays, you [don't] have any time. You have to just coach the guys up. [Todd] Bowles did a good job putting him in defenses that he can excel at and not get exposed too much, but he's a competitor. When we were looking at him at Rutgers, we know he had the right DNA that we would want."

(On what he thinks about CB Tyrek Funderburk)

"He showed in camp, since the spring when he got here, that he's smart. A lot of times you don't see rookies reading the routes like that and anticipating, and he showed us from day one that he understands football."

(On OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka making plays and what he sees from him)

"He's always been serious. He's always been a pro since day one, battling his confidence. He's in competition and I love the way he's responded. I tipped my hat off to him last year. A lot of times guys, you know, they get demoted [so] they go in the tank – [that] wasn't him. He was all hands on deck, helping out on special teams and I really appreciate that. It just speaks to the type of guy he is and his upbringing."

(On the run that Detroit's offense had in the fourth quarter last year and how he can prepare the team to have more energy in the end of games)

"[We have] to finish the 60 minutes. We have to finish. You know, I may mention to my players, 'Hey, we were worn down a little bit.' When we got that to 17-17, we have to win the game and they did that day, and it's going to be a challenge. Any time you play a good team, you have to [play for] 60 minutes. You have to tackle and [it's the] last man standing."

(On what makes Detroit QB Jared Goff so difficult to play against)

"He processes well. He's a great quarterback. I've been going against him since he was a rookie when I was out in Arizona coaching. He gets rid of the ball and I've mentioned it before – [he's a] lot like Tom Brady in that sense that he understands where his outlet is at. It's going to be a big challenge for us, but he's been having success since he got there. I think he [maybe] struggled his rookie year, but he's been an elite quarterback who's going to be a challenge for us."

(On if this is a game that can be a good test and a way to measure where the team is at)

"Well, as a player, you hear all offseason who's the favorite, and Detroit was on top of the list. They did end our season last year but as I mentioned earlier, this is a good team. This is going to be a challenge. Last year, that atmosphere – even being from Detroit and playing a year there, that stadium – that was a special place and I'm looking forward to going back there and [being] in that environment. Hopefully we come out with the 'W' this time."

(On if this is where Tampa Bay has to be more physical to have a chance to win)
"We're built the same way. We're physical. We play that style of ball, and I always tell people, 'You know, we have Vita Vea, so we're ready for any physical contest.'"

TACKLE TRISTAN WIRFS

(On the potential of changes on the offensive line due to injuries and how he approaches that)
"I think [with a] next man up mentality. I think that's how everybody takes it. Injuries are 100% in this league. It's going to happen. You just have to adapt and overcome. We're all in the same meetings. We're all going through the same stuff – the same 'indy' (individual drills). Whatever five is out there is [going] to go out there and do our best."

(On if he thinks this offense has potential to be a higher scoring offense)

"I mean, it could be. I think Chris [Godwin] said it best the other day – it's about the process, not the result. I thought that was awesome because it's all the work. It's all the work we're putting in right now, all the work we've put in over the summer together, doing everything. Whatever happens happens out there. You know, some days we might not have it. We might not get in the endzone, but the defense comes up big. For the division championship last year against Carolina, we put up three field goals, nine points, [and] got that 'dub'. A win is a win, but I think it's about the process, not the result. It did feel nice putting up 37 [points] last week. Hopefully we can be productive and definitely get touchdowns in the red zone. That would be even bigger – just doing the best we can and moving the ball."

(On if he anticipates having to score a lot of points as an offense due to injuries on defense)

"I think so. I mean, for them too – next man up mentality, but we have to do our part. They've held us in a lot of ball games before so now we have to take the burden off them and try to be on the field for as long as we can. Sustain drives [and] you know, give them a break when needed and definitely finish in the end zone too to kind of take the pressure off them a little bit. We know they're going to go out and ball out and they expect the same of us. We just have to get after it."

(On running the ball successfully against Washington and how it feels as an offense to have those strengths)

"I think it's huge. At the end of the game – well, at any point in a game, if you can say, 'Hey, we need a first down here. We're going to run the ball.' You can put it on your guy's shoulder – at the goal line, if we need to get in the end zone, put it on your shoulder. Hell yeah. Let's do it. Get me fired up. But no, it's a great feeling. I mean, you can take the energy out of the team [and] take the energy out of the stadium just being able to run the ball, take the clock down, establish that line of scrimmage and you know, wear these 'freak of natures' out and not let them just tee off on you. I think that's huge – being able to run the ball. It was awesome last week and hopefully we can do it again."

CORNERBACK TYREK FUNDERBURK

(On what went through his mind when he saw his teammates go down with injuries)

"Obviously, you never want people to go down with injuries. It's a next man up mentality and I think the guys who had to go in – Christian Izien did a phenomenal job, and it was good to see him play. Obviously, he hasn't played corner[back] since high school, so I think it's kind of cool to see him step in into a big role [in] that game, but obviously, the other guys – they'll be fine."

(On if it speaks to the strength of the team when DB Christian Izien stepped in at outside cornerback and everyone was helping him on where to be on the field and from the sideline)

"It speaks to the brotherhood we have. [We're] always trying to help each other get better and make sure we don't struggle. If you don't know anything, someone is going to be there to help you out."

(On if his mindset is any different from when he made his roster to now having the chance to play on Sunday)

"It hasn't really changed. I've always prepared like I'm going to play. [It] doesn't matter whether I'm a starter, backup, special teams, doesn't matter. I've always prepared the right way, so I'm just excited for this opportunity that my coaches are giving me."

(On what he needed to do in terms of preparation and film study to make sure he was mentally ready for this kind of moment)

"I watch film, meet with my coaches and just ask them what is it that they specifically need from us as a corner[back] room, as a defensive back room, and I just try to execute that to the best of my ability. Even when I wasn't playing, [I try to] just be another eye on the sideline to Zyon [McCollum], [Jamel] Dean, Bryce [Hall]. Those guys know like, 'Hey, this is what I'm seeing,' and just trust what you saw on film."

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