Jake Haener Post-Game Interview | Week 1, 2023 Preseason | The Saints Beat Podcast

New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Jake Haener led the team into field position for the last-second 31-yard field goal from placekicker Blake Grupe. The Fresno State product played the entire second half on seven possessions for New Orleans. He connected on 10/17 attempts for 105 passing yards, one touchdown, and an interception.   HAENER'S POSSESSIONS NO 33-yard line at 11:57, Q3. The drive lasted 1:13 for 3 plays and 7 yards; Punt NO 46-yard line at 8:40, Q3; The drive lasted 28 seconds on for 3 plays and -8 yards; Interception. NO 10-yard line at 6:02, Q3; The drive lasted 3:40 for 6 plays and 27 yards, 1 first down; Punt. NO 24-yard line at 15:00, Q4; The drive lasted 2:45 for 4 plays and 31 yards, 1 first down; Punt. NO 23-yard line at 6:17, Q4; The drive lasted 4:29 for 3 plays, 17 yards, 1 10-yard penalty, 7 net yards; Punt. NO 24-yard line at 3:22, Q4; The drive lasted 2:02 for 6 plays, 48 yards, +28 penalty yards, 76 net yards, 6 first downs; TOUCHDOWN. KC 22 following an interception at 58 seconds, Q4; The drive lasted 58 seconds for 4 plays, 9 yards; FIELD GOAL. HAENER'S SCORING DRIVES Jake Haener had a short right pass to running back Ellis Merriweather for a 2-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion attempt failed as Haener was stopped short on a rush up the middle. 1:25 TOP Placekick Blake Grupe kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired. 58 seconds TOP Jake Haener discusses defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 of the preseason. He covers defensive strategies, his thought process, past achievements, teamwork and preparation, staying focused, and executing under pressure. #saints #saintsnews #saintscamp #saintsquarterback #jakehaener #nfl #nflpreseason #saintsbeatchiefs #saintschiefs #neworleanssaints  KEY POINTS FROM HAENER'S INTERVIEW Appreciation for Derek and Jameis being presentDifferent defensive strategies faced by Derek (such as shell and man coverage)Valuing Derek's thought process and game analysisPraise for Derek's past achievements as an elite player for ten yearsImpressed by a kid who loves playing footballBuilding connection and rhythm through timing and chatting with teammatesThe mistake on a two-point conversion play was due to miscommunicationThe learning curve from college to NFLImpressive opening drive by Derek with good throwsPride in competitive nature and ability to perform under pressureThe mindset of moving on from mistakes and focusing on the next play to win the gameAcknowledgment of Derek Carr's role in their preparationCarr's engagement in discussing and analyzing plays during the first halfCarr's input contributes to readiness for the second halfReflection on the last drive and overcoming initial miscommunication and challengesImportance of having a short-term memory and staying positive and focusedFeeling comfortable and in control during successful drivesImportance of good communication and getting into the flow of the gameThe urgency of the situation enables focus and high-level executionPlaying with a react mindset and believing in belonging in those moments