Klint Kubiak and Joe DeCamillis Presser - 11.6.26

Klint Kubiak (0:00)

99 Booker is going to be out, Porter is questionable. Take any of your questions.

SPEAKER_2 (0:04)

What have you seen from Darian this week in terms of trying to get ready and get back on the field?

Klint Kubiak (0:09)

Very intentional, you know, he's working really hard to get back. He's made improvements every day.

SPEAKER_2 (0:15)

Obviously, when we talked about what this game means for you guys, but just from a schematic standpoint, what have you seen from San Francisco as you get ready for this? And how much has the experience that you have and some players have there helped?

Klint Kubiak (0:27)

Yeah, they're, you know, they're top offense in the league, you know, extremely well coached, great talent everywhere. You know, that experience was very meaningful for me, but you know, a couple of years removed from that. And on Sunday, it's a players game.

SPEAKER_3 (0:41)

How do you prepare for a linebacker like Fred Warner, who's so smart and feels like he can be everywhere?

Klint Kubiak (0:46)

He's the best in the league. So, you know, he's the most physical, smartest, most athletic guy that you'll see. So, you know, have a great challenge with him.

SPEAKER_2 (0:55)

It seems adding a guy mid season to potentially prepare for somebody that you really haven't seen on tape with the team, how difficult is that?

Klint Kubiak (1:03)

You know, you go back and watch what he's done at other places, but, you know, I think it's very well-known. Number 99 is a heck of a player, you know, excellent one of the best in the league at his position and, you know, upgraded their defensive line quite a bit.

SPEAKER_3 (1:18)

Andrew said that he felt like the run blocking took a step forward against the Reds because where did you see improvements?

Klint Kubiak (1:25)

Well, you saw improvements in the production, so the production's got to continue to improve, and that's a group effort.

SPEAKER_4 (1:31)

Darrell Lutters was named a captain.

SPEAKER_5 (1:34)

What have you seen from him for him to earn that, representing the special teams?

Klint Kubiak (1:37)

Yeah, he's been just a guy that has worked very hard since he's been here. We're really happy to get him when we did, and he's been a great addition to our team as a corner, as a special teams player, as a teammate. And obviously, he's going back to play his old team, so, you know, excited for him to be a captain.

SPEAKER_2 (1:52)

Speaking of special teams, you got the kickoff return for Touchdown last week, but Dylan does so many other things on special teams. What does he bring to you guys just in general, not just from the kickoff return standpoint?

Klint Kubiak (2:02)

I think just an overall professionalism, you know, the way that he goes about his work. You know, when you are professional the way that he is and you're intelligent, then people start following his lead, you know, and want to have the same success. And how do you do it? Well, look at his example, look at Max's example, look at Kirk's example, the way they work and the way they prepare and the way they take care of their bodies, those are great examples of guys that have played a long time. So Dylan goes after them and then he starts making plays.

SPEAKER_2 (2:31)

One of the keys to his breakout is the fact that he felt trust from this coaching staff as soon as it came in. I guess how did he earn that from you guys?

Klint Kubiak (2:38)

Yeah, it's simple, it's just his silent tape, you know. So he's been producing and he deserves the opportunities.

SPEAKER_5 (2:44)

Are you anticipating Ashton to get a bigger workload in terms of running the ball up to Sunday?

Klint Kubiak (2:50)

I just know both guys are going to play and Dylan.

SPEAKER_4 (2:55)

You've talked about all the competition on the roster so far throughout the season and as that has continued to play out, what are you really hoping to see from the guys who are competing for roles in practice?

Klint Kubiak (3:07)

From the practice squad players?

SPEAKER_4 (3:08)

From just the general roster as a whole?

Klint Kubiak (3:12)

Yeah, well, it's a long season and you got to make sure your practice is continuing to have that competitive edge, going good on good in the competitive period situationally. You just got to make sure in November you're climbing and you're getting better as a team.

SPEAKER_3 (3:26)

A few of the guys have talked about expecting this to be a pretty special atmosphere. Is there anything that you all are doing to prepare them for that while also not making the game bigger than it is?