Dattitude with Jim Derry

What's it like to cover high school sports and writing stories about thousands of games and state championships over the course of a 45-year career? Well, there's only one person who can answer that, and the GOAT of prep writers – Robin Fambrough – is here. The Hall of Famer joins host Jim Derry on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 396) presented by Evangeline Securities to talk about her career that brought her from Kentucky to Louisiana. She also goes through some of the top moments from her 34 years at The Advocate. Jim also talks about the Saints first day in pads at training camp and an injury to tight end Juwan Johnson. Gabe Henderson is here to talk about the 2026 class of Pro Football Hall of Fame candidates, including Drew Brees.

Just one week into the start of New Orleans Saints training camp, and already there is plenty of interest and debate on who will win the QB1 race: Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler. Also, we discuss who might be the primary backup behind running back Alvin Kamara, who turned 30 years old this past Friday. Will it be Cam Akers? Kendre Miller? Clyde Edwards-Helaire? Devin Neal? It's time to get feisty on a Mano E Monday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 395) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry also gets a little fired up discussing comments made by podcaster Bill Simmons and his “buzz” from around the NBA that the Pelicans might move. Lastly, Gabe Henderson is here to share his personal odds on whether the Saints could have a 10-win season and what he might do if he is incorrect.

You know training camp is beginning to get into full swing when you see your first fight. That's what happened Thursday when wide receiver Brandin Cooks got into it with some of the defensive backs. Is it a big deal? And what about the quarterback battle between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler? Do those practice completion percentages mean anything? Host Jim Derry has a wide variety of topics for Times-Picayune and Advocate Saints editor Zach Ewing on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 394) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim and Zach also preview how Fridays might look in the fall on Dattitude. Also, Gabe Henderson is here to share his thoughts on QB practice completion percentages and offer is best bet of the weekend.

So this is how the 2025 season starts for the New Orleans #Saints? On Tuesday, safety Tyrann Mathieu, who also played at LSU and St. Augustine High School, retired from football. The team quickly turned around and are close to signing veteran Julian Blackmon to replace him. Is that enough? What else can happen? New Orleans radio icon Eric Asher is here with host Jim Derry to offer his input on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 393) Podcast presented by Evangeline Securities.

There are many more questions than answers when it comes to the 2025 New Orleans Saints, but the good news is we can begin to turn that corner with the start of training camp on Tuesday. We dive into what those questions might be with Times-Picayune and Advocate sports columnist Jeff Duncan on Monday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 392) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry also has some thoughts of his own and takes plenty of comments from the “Dat Family” before and after Jeff's segment. Now that Tyler Shough has signed his deal, is the anointed one at quarterback over Spencer Rattler? Who is going to step up at running back behind Alvin Kamara and wide receiver behind Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed? What about on defense? Can Alontae Taylor be a No. 1 cornerback?

With just 4 days remaining until the start of Saints camp, it's time for the expert to join our show to answer some of the big questions: Can the offensive line actually be one of the team's strengths? Who will step up behind Alvin Kamara at RB? Is Rashid Shaheed ready for the next step? What about Bryan Bresee on defense? WWL Radio football analyst Mike Detillier joins host Jim Derry to discuss all these topics and more on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 391) presented by Evangeline Securities. Mike also will offer a prediction for the NFC South and what he thinks about the odds to win the SEC. Also, he discusses the importance of LSU's opener against Clemson on Aug. 30. Gabe Henderson is back, and he talks UFC in New Orleans and his best value plays in college football.

With just 6 days remaining until the New Orleans Saints open their 2025 training camp, despite the low expectations, most fans are excited about new Coach Kellen Moore and all the changes that are set for this season. But what should we expect? Is a losing season – or even a 4- or 5-win type of campaign OK if there's improvement each week? Host Jim Derry has fun with WDSU-TV sports anchor Fletcher Mackel on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 390) presented by Evangeline Securities, as the pair breaks out the crystal ball. Also, Jim picks Fletcher's mind on the Pelicans and if the odds seem low for 2025-26. Will Willie Green make it through the season as coach? Will Zion Williamson not only stay healthy but take the next step in his career as a veteran? What are the chances of the playoffs?

Before we can talk about what the Saints might do in the immediate future, we want to take a look at the past and see if there are any similarities for the starting point of Coach Kellen Moore. The past five coaches to start a season as the team's head coach – Dennis Allen in 2022, Sean Payton in 2006, Jim Haslett in 2000, Mike Ditka in 1997 and Jim Mora and 1986 – all were very different. Is Moore like any of those guys? Can he do anything similar to what Payton and Haslett did in finishing 10-6 with multiple playoff games? Host Jim Derry is ready to ask Saints historian Jim Rapier, who just happens to be a former Times-Picayune sports writer. It's all fun looking back on Monday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 389) presented by Evangeline Securities, and Gabe Henderson has a very unusual fact to present when it comes to the potential signing of quarterback Tyler Shough and his fellow second-round draft picks.

We're back! And following our summer break, we're diving right into the most important questions Saints fans have just 11 days away from the start of training camp. Those include: Who will win the starting quarterback job? Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler? And will the winner be a long-term solution, or will the team be back in the same boat next year? What about depth at running back behind Alvin Kamara? And is there enough at wide receiver? Host Jim Derry brings on our local expert to answer those questions, as Louisiana's “Beat Writer of the Year,” Luke Johnson, joins Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 388) presented by Evangeline Securities. Gabe Henderson also is back from his vacay to weigh in on the Saints and offer his thought of the day.

Once again, LSU has done its thing thus far in the College World Series, but there's still a long way to go. Can the Tigers get past Arkansas on Wednesday night and avoid playing a do-or-die game Thursday to make the CWS championship bracket? Why is that extra important for LSU? Host Jim Derry gets answers from WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 387) presented by Evangeline Securities. Doug also has ideas on Kade Anderson, Bear Jones and Jay Johnson, among other Tigers. Also, the duo will spend some time talking about where the Saints are just one month before camp begins, and why Doug is ecstatic over the breath of fresh air Coach Kellen Moore has brought. Lastly, Jim has a mini-farewell before summer vacation begins for Dattitude. NOTE: The show will take a break and return on Friday, July 11.

The LSU Tigers were dominating on Saturday night in their College World Series opener vs. Arkansas. Well, maybe we should say pitcher Kade Anderson was dominating. Can Anthony Eyanson do something similar Monday night vs. UCLA, and how important is it the Tigers remain in the winners' bracket? Host Jim Derry has a nice chat with Advocate and Times-Picayune LSU beat writer Koki Riley on Monday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 386) presented by Evangeline Securities. They'll also talk about an interesting stat in which the Tigers are nearly unbeatable if they score a certain amount of runs, and is Coach Jay Johnson about to step into Skip Bertman territory? Jim also has thoughts on the importance of the Saints signing running back Cam Akers and whether he will play a role for this team. Lastly, Gabe Henderson has a few things he wants to talk about and his opinion on Akers, who is a former Houston Texan.

While the outlook from media pundits on the upcoming season for the New Orleans Saints is a bit bleak, the fans seem to be relishing in the fact that at least it's different. And with a new regime under Coach Kellen Moore and a new quarterback – either Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler – there is plenty to be positive about. Host Jim Derry brings in FOX-8's Garland Gillen for his take on both the Saints and LSU, which enters their quest for College World Series Title No. 8, on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 385) presented by Evangeline Securities. We know Tigers fans will secure another Jello Shot Challenge at Rocco's in Omaha, but will the pitching be the key for Coach Jay Johnson? Can the hitting follow up with a similar performance as they did in the Super Regionals last weekend? Lastly, Gabe Henderson has some thoughts on the incredible Stanley Cup Finals and the College World Series.

Who will be the primary backup to Alvin Kamara in the RB room, and is Spencer Rattler taking the lead on Tyler Shough during Saints minicamp? Meanwhile, LSU baseball is on their way to Omaha as they will try for their eighth national championship. It's a jam-packed Wednesday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 384) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim shares his experience from the Super Regionals in Baton Rouge this past Sunday, and Gabe Henderson also has thoughts on the College World Series.

While the current state of the New Orleans Saints quarterback room is up for debate, what isn't is the standing of the franchise if one were to put together a list that encapsulates this entire century to date. It's not if the Fleur de Lis are in the top 10, but where? And are they top 5 with Drew Brees, Aaron Brooks and Derek Carr? Jim Derry and Gabe Henderson have some fun with their first “Dat List” on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 383) presented by Evangeline Securities. Interestingly, their lists are very similar except in a few spots. They go into detail on their top 12 and have fun interacting with the live audience. Also, we ask a nearly impossible question: “How could a baseball team possibly go 59-0 through an entire season?” Luckily, there is someone who can answer that question, and it's LSU-Shreveport coach Brad Neffendorf, who just guided the Pilots to a perfect season and a NAIA World Series. He shares his thoughts and experiences from the past few months and some vignettes.

So it didn't quite go as smoothly as fans of the LSU Tigers baseball team would have hoped in the Regionals, but it worked out in the end and the team is two wins away from Omaha and the College World Series. How will they fare in the Super Regionals against West Virginia, and what are the keys to victory? LSU beat writer for The Times-Picayune and The Advocate, Koki Riley, joins host Jim Derry on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 382) presented by Evangeline Securities, as they also rehash Monday's victory over Little Rock. Jim also talks to Loyola second baseman Brandon Mooney, who might have been the best college baseball player no one heard of this season. Oh, and the Wolf Pack's – and his – underdog story is well worth the listen. In Jim's unofficial ‘Last Word,' he celebrates a very special 40th anniversary for Saints fans.

It's tough to put into words just how unlikely LSU's loss to Little Rock was on Sunday night, but let's just say if it were to happen again Monday, it would be historic. Can Coach Jay Johnson and the Tigers turn up the focus and get rolling quickly, and is Sunday (June 1) a microcosm of other problems for this team or simply an anomaly? We get into it on Monday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 381) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry chats with Times-Picayune and Advocate sports columnist Scott Rabalais. If LSU wins this one, what do they need to do to get past West Virginia in the Super Regionals and back to Omaha? Lastly, Gabe Henderson has a strong opinion on the silliness of the way they choose home teams in regionals, and Jim shares his thoughts on LSU-Shreveport winning the NAIA World Series with a perfect 59-0 record. He also finishes the show with a segment on the Saints and how Coach Kellen Moore can win over the QB room.

It didn't seem to take long for Coach Kellen Moore to make common sense of his offensive line situation: Move Taliese Fuaga to right tackle and Trevor Penning to left guard, and then let the ninth-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Kelvin Banks, play his native left tackle. Is that a permanent solution? It's one Jim Derry has been advocating since Banks was picked a month ago. It's also the lead topic on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 380) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, Jim shares the news about LSU-Shreveport making college baseball history at 58-0 and how they can finish it off, along with big brother LSU opening the Baton Rouge Regional on Friday afternoon. Lastly, Gabe Henderson is here, and The “Last Word” offers a belated Happy 90th Birthday to former Coach Jim Mora.

So, Aaron Rodgers says he wouldn't consider playing for the Saints. Interesting, because to our knowledge no one here wants him – neither the team nor the fans. The biggest question on this hypothetical is: Can you imagine the circus that has-been would bring here? Let's have a little fun with it on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 379) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry brings in local radio icon Eric Asher for a chat, as the duo also discusses the state of the QB race between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler. And what's the ceiling for wins in 2025? Lastly, Gabe Henderson and Jim have their own rankings for where this QB room ranks in the NFL, and then get into an interesting debate on just how good Bears QB Caleb Williams was in his rookie season and how much better he'll be – or won't be – under new Coach Ben Johnson.

The first official set of OTAs under new Saints coach Kellen Moore is in the books, and there as one might expect, there are as many questions as answers. Will Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler be QB1, and does either have a leg up in the early going? What about the lineup along the offensive line? Will Kelvin Banks be at tackle or guard, and the same question goes for Trevor Penning? What about the depth at running back and wide receiver? Host Jim Derry gets into it right away and later asks Saints editor Zach Ewing on a Friday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 378) presented by Evangeline Securities. Gabe Henderson is here to preview an upcoming segment called the “Dat List,” and Jim's “Last Word” proves you can teach an old dog new tricks, but you can't get him to stop saying, “Get off my lawn!”

Two local college baseball teams have lofty goals: One is used to being here, and the other is looking to make school history. LSU heads into the SEC Tournament as the 'Top Cat,' while Loyola is on the way to Idaho for its first-ever NAIA World Series. Tigers beat writer Koki Riley and Loyola baseball coach Jeremy Kennedy are here on a Wednesday episode of Dattitude (Ep. 377) presented by Evangeline Securities. Gabe Henderson will chime in, and Jim will start (and end) the show with a little Saints talk.

It's still 2 months away from the start of NFL training camps, but many of the "experts" in sports media have already labeled 2025 a disaster in the making for the New Orleans Saints. (Jim Derry is one of them.) Are the predictions premature, or is it common sense with a QB room of Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener? That's the theme of another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 376) presented by Evangeline Securities. Gabe Henderson also is here to weigh in, and we also discuss whether LSU-Clemson is a must-win for the Brian Kelly, Garrett Nussmeier and the Tigers in the opening weekend of college football play. In “The Last Word,” Jim goes back in time … like way back … to the time of DeLoreans and Doc Brown, as something big happened 40 years ago on this date.

The NFL released their 2025 schedule on Wednesday, and we found out when and where the new era of the New Orleans Saints will begin. The answer is Coach Kellen Moore will first take the field at the Caesars Superdome on Sept. 7 against Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals, and in fact, the team will play the first half of its home schedule by the time Week 6 is done. Just how tough is it? Well, the Saints will play their first three games against the NFC West, including a trip to Seattle in Week 3, before heading to the other side of the country the following week to play Super Bowl contender, Buffalo. The Saints won't face a division foe until Week 8, and the middle of the schedule is tough. How will they navigate through, and are we ready for (way too early) predictions? Times-Picayune and Advocate sports columnist Rod Walker is with host Jim Derry on a special Thursday edition of Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 375) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim's “Last Word” offers where expectations on Tyler Shough should be by pointing out quarterbacks not drafted in the first round since 2014.

The official release of the 2025 NFL schedule doesn't come until Wednesday evening, but as always, there are plenty of leaks and rumors to talk about for the New Orleans Saints? We ask: Is it better for a rookie head coach in Kellen Moore and rookie quarterback in Tyler Shough to play the easiest parts first, or does it matter? That's what we get into first on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 374) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry asks for thoughts from the Dat Family. Jim also says brings in local podcast host David Grubb for his expertise on the Pelicans picking seventh in the NBA Draft and whether there's a possibility of moving up. Will GM Joe Dumars make some other moves, and what's the outlook for Coach Willie Green? Gabe Henderson also has thoughts on the NBA Lottery, and in Jim's ‘Last Word,' he chastises Major League Baseball for waiting until the death of Pete Rose to let him back into the game.

A vast majority of Saints fans who wanted Derek Carr gone got their wish this past weekend when the 34-year-old QB abruptly retired. Now what? Well, there's no question the team is entering a rebuilding era, although General Manager Mickey Loomis and company don't want to call it that. How long will the honeymoon period last for both Coach Kellen Moore and his rookie quarterback Tyler Shough? And will they bring in a veteran to help in a QB room that is the only one without an NFL victory? Indeed, there's plenty to discuss on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 373) presented by Evangeline Securities, including the interesting timing of WHEN Carr and the team announced the move. Also, we hear from Shough, Moore and No. 1 pick Kelvin Banks after a weekend of rookie minicamp, and Gabe Henderson is here to help fill us in on the cap situation and what free-agent QBs are available. In “The Last Word,” Jim wonders if the ump who tossed LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson was a little quick on the trigger Sunday afternoon.

I was wrrrr. Wrrrr. I was wrrr. Wrrrrrong. There. I said it. As soon as the news was out Saturday morning that Derek Carr had retired from football, Jim Derry went into the back of the pantry and took out the blow torch to thaw out his crow for a po-boy and a party with his Dat Family. What other way should we start the weekend other than with a special weekend edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 372) presented by Evangeline Securities? The host says “common sense” never left, and of all the scenarios, no one really saw retirement coming. Meanwhile, commenters had a wide range of things to say – from well wishes to those who are ecstatic Carr is gone. We also ask the question: “Who starts now? Tyler Shough? Spencer Rattler? An unnamed veteran?”

With the Dallas Cowboys trading for wide receiver George Pickens late Tuesday night, it got us thinking: How many options out there do the New Orleans Saints have if they want to bring in a veteran wide receiver? Keenan Allen? Amari Cooper? The newly released Gabe Davis? That's our lead topic on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 371) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry asks for thoughts from the Dat Family, and they have plenty of them. Jim also says the spotlight on this weekend's rookie camp won't just be on quarterback Tyler Shough, but where Coach Kellen Moore and his staff will start off with first-round pick Kelvin Banks. Oh, and we look forward to seeing linebacker Danny Stutsman and a couple others. To finish it off, Man vs. Machine has a pick in one of Wednesday's NBA playoff games, and in the ‘Last Word,' we talk about the best college baseball team in Louisiana – yep, LSU. Nope, not that LSU. Rather, the LSU that's 51-0. (Head north, young man.)

The only thing clear about this cloudy offseason standoff between the New Orleans Saints and quarterback Derek Carr is that no one – maybe not even the players involved – know the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Who will tell it first? Is either or both sides ready to move on, or are they simply playing an expensive game of chicken? Who better to ask than a raving band of Who Dats? We did that on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 370) presented by Evangeline Securities? Also, Gabe Henderson is back to chat and to offer his pick of the day in 'Man vs. Machine,' and in Jim's Extra Point, he has proof even the Saints themselves are trying to forget the past 18 months and strike it from the history books. (OK, maybe we exaggerate a little.)

It has been one week since the New Orleans Saints chose quarterback Tyler Shough with the 40th pick of the NFL Draft. It seems as if ever since, the media has already anointed him as the starter for the team's opener on Sept. 7. In other words, the same “experts” who said the Saints would not restructure Derek Carr's contract and would let him go are now saying Coach Kellen Moore will choose Shough and bypass Spencer Rattler, and at the same time dismiss Carr for real this time. What's true, and what isn't? What make sense, and what doesn't? Host Jim Derry spends asks Garland Gillen on FOX-8 on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 369) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, Jim and Garland talk “way too early” over/under win totals, and Jim's “last Word” looks back 47 years to the May 3, 1978 flood.

There isn't a single fan of the New Orleans Saints who doesn't have an opinion on the Derek Carr saga. Will we ever find out the truth? Does it matter? Will he playin 2025, and if not, who takes his place: second-round draft pick Tyler Shough or last year's backup Spencer Rattler? How about a spirited debate on the subject? Well, that's what we get on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 368) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry and ESPN Radio host Matt Moscona share their differing opinions, as do the involved Dat Family. The duo also talks about whether LSU actually has the No. 1 portal class, as Sports Illustrated has suggested. Also, Gabe Henderson has something to say about Taysom Hill, and has his daily best bet in ‘Man vs. Machine.' In his ‘Last Word,' Jim looks back 10 years to NOLA.com's first-ever live draft show when the Saints took Andrus Peat and Stephone Anthony in the first round. (Stephone Who?)

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and things started wonderfully for the New Orleans Saints with the selection of Texas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks. But then … on Friday with the 40th pick, the team reached to draft Tyler Shough of Louisville as the third quarterback chosen. The big question is not necessarily about Shough, as it is “Did this team know about Derek Carr's problems all along and still restructure his contract – and mortgage the immediate future? Whatever the truth may be, host Jim Derry has his take in ‘Derry's Dime,' and a plethora of commenters follow suit on a Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 367) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, Gabe Henderson shares his thoughts on the talk of the weekend, and that's Shedeur Sanders falling to the fifth round. Gabe also tries to stay hot with his pick of the day in 'Man vs. Machine,' Lastly, on ‘The Last Word,' Jim begs the PGA to change the date of the Zurich Classic, or the people New Orleans will keep on not giving a rat's patoot.

Finally. We have finally made it to NFL Draft Day 2025. Of course we have a plethora of questions. Is it a sure thing for the Titans and Cam Ward at No. 1? Will the Jaguars and Bears make some sort of move before the thing starts? Who will the Saints go with at No. 9? Jim Derry has the Dat Crew together, as he, Gabe Henderson and Zach Ewing do their own mock draft and then explain each pick on a special Thursday episode of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 366) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also preview Thursday night's live draft show, where all of our Saints Insiders will be with us from team headquarters to update what's going on.

It's NFL Draft Eve, and all the “experts” have changed their tune anywhere from five to 15 times. What does Mock 5.3 say the Saints will take on Thursday night? Who cares? But it's looking more likely it won't be Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart at No. 9. Host Jim Derry wants to have some fun with the situation, so he brings in local radio icon Eric Asher on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 365) presented by Evangeline Securities. The duo also will talk about who they think makes the most sense for this franchise and all of its needs (what about Tyler Warren, Armand Membou, Will Campbell or Mykel Williams?) … And who will still be available when they pick? Will they live up to the latest rumors they will trade back up bottom of first round for a QB? Gabe Henderson also has his draft thoughts, and tries to get back at AI in ‘Man vs. Machine.' In his ‘Last Word,' Jim has a tribute for former ESPN play-by-play announcer Mike Patrick, who passed away on Tuesday.

At least one major NFL “expert” has backed off of the possibility of Shedeur Sanders being picked at No. 9 in the first round of Thursday's NFL Draft. So what does that mean? A defensive lineman like Jalon Walker? An offensive tackle like Armand Membou or LSU's Will Campbell? What about tight end Tyler Warren? WWL Radio NFL and Draft analyst Mike Detillier shares his expertise with host Jim Derry on Monday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 364) presented by Evangeline Securities, and Jim asks Mike for his thoughts on the continuing Derek Carr saga. Also, it's a modified ‘Mano E Monday,' so the Dattitude Family has plenty to say – especially on Carr. Gabe Henderson is back to see if he can stay hot in ‘Man vs. Machine,' and Jim's ‘Last Word' is on the poor wittle New York Yankees having “no good deed going unpunished.”

It's less than 1 week from the moment we'll hear Commissioner Roger Goodell go to the podium in Green Bay and say “With the ninth pick of the NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints select …” The big question is what name will come out of his mouth after that lead in? Will it be a quarterback, like Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough or Jalen Milroe? Is it necessary because of all the rumors swirling around current quarterback Derek Carr. What makes sense, and what doesn't? Host Jim Derry spends most of the show talking about this with WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 363) presented by Evangeline Securities, and of course Jim has ideas of his own. He also ends the show with by honoring in ‘The Last Word' former Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk, who officially retired Thursday.

On Friday afternoon, one of the world's leading NFL reporters, Ian Rapoport, made a shocking announcement that Saints quarterback Derek Carr has a shoulder injury that could require surgery, a story that was later confirmed by The Times-Picayune's Matthew Paras and Jeff Duncan. And if said surgery was needed, it could end Carr's season before it even begins. That's a whole lotta couldas and wouldas and maybes. What's true? What makes sense? What does the average Who Dat think? That's how host Jim Derry spent most of his show on a Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 362) presented by Evangeline Securities. And there were plenty of opinions from the peanut gallery. Gabe Henderson also shared his thoughts on the subject, and made his pick in another 'Man vs. Machine' segment, as Man tries desperately to improve its winning percentage. On ‘The Last Word,' Jim pays tribute to former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy, who died Saturday night.

The moment of truth in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is coming quickly for the New Orleans Saints. Will it be offense and Shedeur Sanders, Tyler Warren or a lineman? Maybe it will be cornerback or defensive line? Whatever the answer, a bigger question is: Can this Saints team without hitting a home run at No. 9? Host Jim Derry brings in his old friend, Larry Holder of The Athletic for a discussion on these topics on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 361) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim also has a Man vs. Machine pick of the day that involves the New Orleans Pelicans in their penultimate game of the year Friday vs. the Miami Heat. Speaking of the Pelicans, in his new “The Last Word” segment, Jim shares his thoughts on whether Willie Green should stay or go as the team's head coach.

Even for the most casual of golf fans, there's nothing like The Masters. The world's greatest tournament begins Thursday, and both Scott Rabalais and Uncle Big Nick are here to share their thoughts. So is it Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy or the field? And who's the longshot to watch? Host Jim Derry is goes through it on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 360) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he begins and ends the show with more rumors on the potential of Saints draft picks. (Shedeur Sanders chatter is picking up even more.) Also, Gabe Henderson is here for his take on the ridiculousness of the game officials in the NCAA national championship this past Monday. And, of course, Man vs. Machine. Jim wraps it up with the debut of a new segment, aptly named “The Last Word.”

If there are 860 mock drafts out there, one might be able to find 100 different names being linked to the New Orleans Saints for the upcoming NFL Draft. OK, well maybe 100 is a bit of an exaggeration, but there are a whole bunch. Should we believe any of them? Jim Derry will spend plenty of time on the subject on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 359) presented by Evangeline Securities. Yep, that means the live show will be centered around the comments from viewers and listeners. Oh, and of course Gabe Henderson will have his pick for the NCAA men's national championship game in the 'Man vs. Machine' segment, and Jim thinks Kelvin Sampson's coaching performance Saturday vs. Duke was an all-timer.

Newsflash: We have changed the percentage of the Saints drafting a quarterback in the first round from 0.0 to, well, higher than zero. What's the new percentage the team would ponder making a move if Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart were available? That's the lead for Jim Derry this Friday morning on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 358) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he asks the viewers and listeners what they think. (And, as usual, they have plenty of opinions.) What about the dominating performance by LSU and Kade Anderson on Thursday night in Norman, Okla., as the Tigers blanked the Sooners, 2-0? Jim and Gabe Henderson talk about whether that can continue this weekend, and they preview the Men's Final Four. What will Gabe do in our revamped ‘Man vs. Machine' best bet of the day segment?

We're 3 weeks away from the start of the NFL Draft, and what else is there to do than to talk mocks and potential surprise moves? And we have some doozies here for you, including a sky-high trade for the Saints to move to No. 1 and grab quarterback Cam Ward. Host Jim Derry is having some fun on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 357) presented by Evangeline Securities with WDSU-TV sports director Fletcher Mackel, who also has a scenario in which the team takes quarterback Jaxson Dart in the first round. Jim and Fletcher also talk a little about the Pelicans misfortunes, and on Wednesdays with Gabe Henderson he has something to say about the NBA MVP race, which isn't much of a race. Lastly, we Jim is getting a little peeved with the Machine, but Gabe still makes his best bet of the day in our ‘Man vs. Machine' segment.

Tush Push debate, Saints draft talk, NCAA March Madness and LSU women and Yankees bats on Ep. 356 by Jim Derry

Are “media outlets” stirring the pot when they keep talking about the Saints potentially trading wide receiver Chris Olave, or is it just click bait? What about Derek Carr? Host Jim Derry has his thoughts (well, duh), and he brings on FOX-8 sports reporter Garland Gillen to hear what he thinks, as well, to close another week of Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 355) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim also will talk about the LSU women in the Sweet 16, some craziness in the NCAA men's tournament, and Gabe Henderson his here for another 'Man vs. Machine' best bet of the day. (Is Gabe the man or the machine?)

The Saints signing guard Dillon Radunz from the Titans sort of flew under the radar, but could it mean the team will look more now at a skill player in the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft. And more specifically, it could mean there's more of a chance a skill player – like Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan or Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty – could be a possibility in the first round of the draft. Or maybe we're just thinking too much. What does Advocate and Times-Picayune Saints editor Zach Ewing think? Host Jim Derry asks on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 354) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also talk a little about the LSU women making another Sweet 16 and more bracket talk from the NCAA men. Lastly, on Wednesdays with Gabe Henderson he has a rant about the “little brother” mentality from some at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and we see if he can do better in the ‘Man vs. Machine' pick of the day segment.

In the search for help on offense, the New Orleans Saints have turned to a familiar face, as late last week they brought back wide receiver and former first-round pick Brandin Cooks. Is he worth a 2-year, $13 million contract? Jim Derry asks the viewers and listeners on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 353) presented by Evangeline Securities and takes comments throughout the show on 'Mano E Monday.' Gabe Henderson and I also will chat about the LSU women facing Florida State on Monday evening in the PMAC as they try to get to the Sweet 16 for the third straight season. (Both teams are in the top 6 in scoring.) Lastly, we talk NCAA Men's Tourney (so far a snoozefest). and our new segment is live: 'AI vs. Gabe.'

We are 5 weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft, and we're trying to figure out what direction the New Orleans Saints might go. Do they need an offensive lineman to shift things around and find a starting left guard, or have they already made enough moves in free agency to fill the holes? Will Clapp? Landon Young? Nick Saldiveri? That's just one of the topics for host Jim Derry and his guest, Times-Picayune and The Advocate sports columnist Rod Walker on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 352) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also discuss whether the Pelicans should move on from Coach Willie Green in the offseason and whether Zion Williamson can get back to form in which he plays 70 or so games per season. Lastly, with the NCAA Tournament in full swing, Jim asks Rod if Will Wade is leaving McNeese a special moment before he departs for North Carolina State, and how long of a run the LSU women can have. And we finish the show with a new segment in which we ask A.I. for its sports bet of the day. (We probably shouldn't ask it to do this live …)

The Saints just gave tight end Juwan Johnson a 3-year, $31 million contract. Ummm, why? Is he really worth that? Is that the going rate for a tight end these days? Host Jim Derry gets into it quickly on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 351) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, a certain well-known ESPN draft dude has a ridiculous mock out there – at least when it comes to the Black and Gold, so we expose the absurdity. (Maybe Jim is just jealous of this guy's hair?) It's the day before the (real) start of the NCAA Tournament, so we are joined by the most underrated college expert on the planet, and that's CBS Sportsline's Thomas Casale, who shares his best bets and potential upsets. And on Wednesdays with Gabe Henderson, we have NCAA trends that might serve as a warning on who to stay away from with your Final Four picks and whom our listeners should be targeting.

The Saints have had quite a bit of news since we last left you just before Mardi Gras, including the restructuring of several veterans' contracts (yes, Derek Carr, among others). So what now? Is Mickey Loomis playing his usual game of kicking the can down the road, or is there actually light at the end of this deep, dark tunnel? Host Jim Derry is raring to go Monday on the Season 5 premiere of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 350) presented by Evangeline Securities. and he's bringing in the big gun, WWL Radio's Mike Detillier to share opposing sides of thought. Jim also answers queries and comments from those who watched the show live on what normally is “Mano E Monday,” and has a little fun in debate with Gabe Henderson. Also, we get into a little talk on LSU basketball and baseball, as well as introducing a March Madness contest with listeners.

We have been asking the question for months, and finally we're within days or – at most – a couple of weeks – of the answer: Will Derek Carr be the quarterback of the New Orleans Saints on Opening Day 2025 in September? Is there any better question to discuss on the Season 4 finale of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 349) presented by Evangeline Securities? Host Jim Derry takes dozens of comments and questions from interested viewers and listeners and brings in WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton to discuss it and to share how impressed they are thus far with new coach Kellen Moore. Jim also has Wednesdays with Gabe Henderson to discuss the Carr situation and how the team could possibly handle his salary and potential moves toward the cap hurt. Lastly, Jim shares some personal information and some great family news and gives a little preview to his upcoming ride in the Krewe of Endymion on Saturday.

5-12 and 14-43. That's where we currently are with our major sports franchises, as the New Orleans Saints just finished off their most unsuccessful season in 20 years, while the New Orleans Pelicans remain last in the NBA's Western Conference. What are the biggest questions, and can we find the answers? Host Jim Derry turns to local radio and media expert David Grubb on Monday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 348) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim also answer queries and comments from those who watched the show live on what normally is “Mano E Monday.” There's a lot of talk on how long Zion Williamson might be here, as well as Pels coach Willie Green. And for the Saints, of course we need to talk more about quarterback Derek Carr and the potential scenarios he might have with the team. However, we also explore possibilities for Demario Davis, Cameron Jordan, Alvin Kamara, Taysom Hill and Tyrann Mathieu and the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft.

Just about every NFL fan on the planet knows the New Orleans Saints are in cap hell and football purgatory. While there is no easy way out, the No. 1 question for this team is clear: Do you stick with Derek Carr at quarterback, or do you “tank,” cut Carr and eat his salary and most likely go with either Spencer Rattler or a cheap free agent? Currently, only new Kellen Moore and General Manager Mickey Loomis likely know the answer to that, but that doesn't mean host Jim Derry and The Athletic's Larry Holder can't offer their best guesses about it on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 347) presented by Evangeline Securities. After Jim and Larry discuss the pressing question, Jim asks viewers and listeners for their thoughts and gets into a spirited debate with Gabe Henderson on the overall future of the Saints and whether they can win in the near future. Oh, and whether they should even think about winning.

Has there been any more controversial player among Saints fans than quarterback Derek Carr? So many want to move on from him, while others think he is the only chance this team has to win in the near term. Is winning even important in 2025? A bigger and better question is how does new coach Kellen Moore feel, and what are the options for Carr at this point? For answers, host Jim Derry turns to The Times-Picayune and The Advocate beat writer Luke Johnson on Monday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 346) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim also answer queries and comments from those who watched the show live on what normally is “Mano E Monday.” To finish off the show, Gabe Henderson is back from vacation and is ready to chime in on the whole Carr / Spencer Rattler / find a free agent debate, while members of the “Dattitude family” tell us why they think – or don't think – Rattler has the tools to be a legitimate NFL quarterback.