What is Prosser’s own Kellen Moore bringing to the Saints in his first go-around as a head coach? And is coaching back in his home state going to be a big deal for Moore, or is it a just-another-game approach for him?
DeShazier: I think Moore has added a calm and a confidence to the Saints, despite the winless start. Listening to the veterans, they seem to believe in his process (obviously, much of that is attributable to his past success, especially winning a Super Bowl last season as Philadelphia’s offensive coordinator), but players have echoed that there is a purpose to everything Moore and his staff do. Add to that the meticulousness that Moore has gone about trying to minimize injuries, and he has a locker room that firmly is in his corner. Coaching in Washington state for the first time as a head coach HAS to be a big deal. I’m sure he’ll downplay it because he has done his best to project the even-keel-ness of a leader, but he’s one of 32 people in the world with his job, and his hometown rightfully is proud. He can’t get too wrapped up in the periphery – the Saints need to break into the win column – but I’m sure he’ll feel a little something leading his own team onto the field Sunday.