On if he needs to limit Favre's throws:
"We are monitoring that and some of that is also talking to him about the things he's done early in camp, later in camp, to the pattern that he's had to be most successful in. We are definitely conscious of that and trying to learn as much about that as possible, and taking all of that stuff into account as we get the prep that we need, while also making sure that he's as physically prepared as he can be."
On Favre's first two practices:
"It's been a whirlwind for him and there is a lot of new information going in. We're associating it and we're progressing quickly. I think the insulation schedule is actually helpful because he's getting it in segments as opposed to, 'we're going to do first, second, third down, two minute, red zone all in one practice.' Now you're looking at a lot of different areas that you have to focus on. We'll move into the red zone this evening (Sunday), then tomorrow be able to review a lot of that stuff and tie it together."
On if Favre is still making errors with formations:
"There were a couple in terms of the ball handling where he went one way and the back went the other way. We're 25 plays into it, so there's going to be some of that. There are a lot of years from a different system that you're countering."
On how Favre can improve the defense by facing him in practice:
"We do face some strong-armed quarterbacks, so having that pressure on them and understanding that you have to defend the whole field and really being forced to defend the whole field I think is always good.
"What we are trying to do offensively, not just with the players, but with the scheme is to constantly pressure all of the elements of the defense, so you're making sure that you're hitting on the perimeter. You've got the inside stuff covered, short, intermediate, deep and now you have the full field that you force them to defend and that's always the goal. You never want them to sit back and be able to say, 'we can take away X, Y, and Z, it's not going to happen.' When you have to deal with all of the different options, you better be sound, or else you're going to give up some plays."
On how it affects the chemistry of the offensive line with a new quarterback who improvises:
"You never go into a meeting coaching the variations. You go in coaching what you expect to happen, what the plan is, and then if things change, then you do have rules. For example, on any given scramble, the receivers always have scramble rules where they fit. Same thing with the defense based on the coverage, you have scramble rules. (If) the play breaks down, and this is where the receivers are flowing, this is how you should flow. It's really consistent with the offensive line, if things break down you try to understand the pattern of the quarterback. 'Where does he like to release to?' Some quarterbacks always scramble to throw, some quarterbacks scramble to run. Sometimes it's based on whether they break right or break left, (and) what they are going to do. Each guy is a little bit different. The line and understanding what the pattern is, just like the receivers, and he's working out the differences in routes or adjustments."
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On why Favre has not been participating with the two-minute drill at the end of practice:
"Yeah, that's going to come. For us, it's been first and second down today. Last night was more third down emphasis. This afternoon will be red-zone emphasis. We'll just build in. There's a lot of concepts that carry over from two down to a minute. The mechanics and cadence are a little bit different so instead of throwing it all on the wall and seeing what sticks, it's more targeted."
On if he wants to rest Favre in the two-minute offense
"No, that's really not part of it. The thinking was go segment by segment. Get those plays down, and then build segment by segment, because I think it's easier to learn that way. That's the way we learn during the week."
If Favre expressed any soreness:
"Yes. I think the first couple days of camp, everybody gets sore, when they get older. I get sore sometimes getting out of bed. It's just a natural progression of things."
