One of the main messages was come back in the best shape of your life. One of our core values is detail … and to play with great detail, you have to be in great shape,” Sirianni said.
“Our guys have done a great job of being in the weight room, of running extra after practice, running during practice, different things, our strength staff and training staff has done a great job of helping these guys get in great shape and now it’s maintaining that so when they come in, it’s not getting in shape, we hit the ground running and we go. There will be natural soreness and things like that as you practice, but it’s being in great physical shape so we can play with great detail.”
think he’s done a very nice job handling things that are similar but as his job has changed a little bit and done a really nice job of really grinding away to be a master at the offense and all the things that come with it.”
For Hurts, after reflecting and gaining “a new perspective” of the offense, he appreciates that there is “a lot of new inventory.” Between now and the start of Training Camp, Hurts’ focus will be on enhancing that connection with his receivers and not taking the critical chemistry for granted.
“I treat every year like I’m a freshman, like I’m a rookie and being diligent and patient in everything that I’m doing,” Hurts said. “That requires you to learn the individuals that you’re out there to battle with. See what they’re good at and see what they’re not. See where their head is. Spend time with them in the summer throwing, checking up on them, building that rapport.”