New Orleans Saints

Jim Derry, the host of the "Datitude" podcast for NOLA.com, joined Sports Talk. Derry evaluated the Saints' new-look offensive line after drafting LT Kelvin Banks Jr. ninth overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. Derry also shared his thoughts on rookie QB Tyler Shough, DT Bryan Bresee, and RB Devin Neal.

Bobby and Steve heard from Saints head coach Kellen Moore after Thursday's OTA practice session. Coach Moore shared his thoughts on the Saints' OL, wide receiver room, and rookie running backs.

Mike and Bobby recapped the Saints' Thursday OTAs practice session. Bobby evaluated New Orleans' young quarterback room. The guys discussed the Saints' new-look offensive line, highlighting Trevor Penning's shift from right tackle to left guard. They also reviewed Greg Cosell's comments about Saints second-year WR Bub Means.

Mike and Bobby reviewed Greg Cosell's comments about Saints second-year WR Bub Means. The guys broke down Means' opportunity in the black-and-gold's wide receiver room this season.

Mike and Bobby discussed the Saints' new-look offensive line, highlighting Trevor Penning's shift from right tackle to left guard. The guys emphasized the importance of "continuity" up front. Bobby also praised Saints OL coach Brendan Nugent.

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints have one of the younger QB rooms in NFL history, but there will be no Aaron Rodgers coming to save the day. That's mostly because the Saints weren't interested, but also because he made sure to say he wasn't, either. Jeff and Steve kick off today's episode by diving into that subject, some takeaways from the first session of OTAs and thoughts on the OL shuffle. Can Trevor Penning really hack it at guard? We're going to find out.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Hendrix, a Saints beat reporter for NewOrleans.Football, joined Sports Talk. Hendrix shared his thoughts on the Saints' new-look offensive line, cornerback depth, wide receiver group, and running back room. Hendrix also reviewed Vegas' preseason projection for New Orleans.

Greg Cosell, a senior producer for NFL Films, joined Sports Talk. Cosell evaluated the Saints' 2025 rookie class, highlighting LT Kelvin Banks Jr., QB Tyler Shough, and RB Devin Neal. Cosell also shared his thoughts on Saints DE Chase Young, DB Alontae Taylor, and WR Rashid Shaheed.

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints QB room has four intriguing, young names – but how will it all shake out? We break down the injury to Jake Haener and hear from UDFA Hunter Dekkers for the first time. What's the first impression? We'll also dive into our takes on the early returns in the QB battle between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler, as well as why we don't see a veteran QB coming into the picture any time soon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve and Jeff crack open the sound bank to break down the QB battle between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler, how Tyler Shough is feeling as he fights for the top spot, him settling into his new digs with the Saints, and more!

Bobby and Steve dole out some closing thoughts on the Saints first big of OTAs open to the media.

This hour, Bobby and Steve discuss the merits of the Saints possibly bringing in Aaron Rodgers to lead the Black & Gold before welcoming in Jason La Canfora, Audacy NFL Insider and host of the Audacy Original podcast "In the Huddle", on what the Saints are looking to do this season, if Aaron Rodgers could actually end up in the NFC South, and what unassuming NFL team might make some serious noise this season?

Bobby and Steve break down the likelihood that Aaron Rodgers ends up in the Big Easy and if so, what could that look like?

Bobby and Steve hear from Saints head coach Kellen Moore on the 3rd Day of the first week of OTAs where coach talks about Rattlers growth heading into Year 2, why Penning is getting a trial run at guard instead of tackle, when we could see Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau, and a lot more!

This hour, Bobby Hebert and Steve Geller break down the latest from the Saints OTAs where members of the media were finally able to see the Black & Gold back in action as we discuss the Saints WR room needing some fresh blood with some roster spots open, what the Saints OL might look like come September, and a whole lot more!

Bobby and Steve circle back on the offensive line which might be a strength for this Saints squad next season, what might be best for Trevor Penning could be playing inside, what the receiving core for the Saints beyond Olave and Shaheed might look like as the Saints will certainly need some more pass catchers, and more!

Bobby and Steve give their breakdown of the Saints open session of organized team activities so who looked good, where do the Saints need some work, the new lineup the Saints will have on their offensive line, Jake Haener will be missing some time with an injury so could we see Hunter Dekkers step up to be QB 3, and more!

This hour, Bobby and Steve continue on their trek around the NFC South stopping in Atlanta with D. Orlando Ledbetter, Falcons beat writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, on how the Falcons are building to contest the Bucs, and Nick Carboni, Panthers pregame host on WFNZ in Charlotte and Sports Director for WCNC TV, on the big leap that Bryce Young and Dave Canales are ready to take!

Bobby and Steve welcome in Panthers pregame host on WFNZ in Charlotte and Sports Director for WCNC TV, Nick Carboni, to discuss how the fans in NC are feeling about Bryce Young, the decision to go for Tet McMillan with the 8th overall pick, before switching to the defensive side grabbing a couple of All-SEC pass rushers to cause some chaos, how the Panthers defense might be the best side of the ball for this team, and a whole lot more!

Bobby and Steve are joined by D. Orlando Ledbetter, Falcons beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, on the Falcons doubling down on their pass rushing woes by investing heavy this past draft into the position, where the QB position lies behind Penix Jr. as Kirk Cousins is still on the team, and much more!

Bobby and Steve call up JC Allen, Tampa Bay reporter for Bucs Gameday and host of The Sick Podcast - Pirate Parlay, to help us out with a look around the NFC South on the Bucs, who should we be keeping an eye out on this offseason, Baker is settling in nicely following the footsteps of the great Tom Brady, and more!

Bobby and Steve connect with Jeff Duncan, Columnist for the Times-Picayune/NOLA.com, to discuss how the team can only go as far as their QB will take them and that QB will be someone who doesn't have a lot of time in the league, the QB competition between Shough and Rattler and who might be ahead already, the cornerback room has had some big changes recently so what does that unit look like, the possibility that new blood leading the Saints could bring about new life to some floundering players, and more!

This hour, Steve Geller and Bobby Hebert take a crack at the 2025 Saints schedule, what a good season or bad season could look like, game by game breakdowns, how the Saints might fair in the NFC South as they finished dead last year, and a whole lot more!

Bobby and Steve discuss the constant hope that many Saints fans are holding onto that the Saints tank this year in order to draft Arch Manning out of Texas next year but he might not be there in the draft, any hardcore Saints fans might wanna take a road trip to Buffalo for the "experience", and the guys continue breaking down the schedule game by game!

Bobby Hebert and Steve Geller break down the schedule, the outlook the Saints should have in their first year under new head coach Kellen Moore, Tyler Shough's past matchups against Brock Purdy, the inclement weather games the Saints might be facing this year, and more!

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints are finally kicking off OTA season, and that means … golf? Yep, we'll hear from Saints GM Mickey Loomis and head coach Kellen Moore from the team's annual celebrity golf event, dive in one why the Saints aren't looking at the veteran QB market (at least right now), OTA attendance, Alvin Kamara's trip to Africa and a lot more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve and Cullen connect with Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter, and WWL digital content producer, to break down his way-too-early 53-man roster projections under the first year of the Kellen Moore era, if Kendre Miller could climb to RB2 or fall off the team, why we might see lot more tight ends than previous years, where the strength of the WR core falls on the backs of, why someone like Jordan Howden might be cut, and if we may see yet another punter and kicker competition.

Steve and Cullen crack open the sound bank to hear from Cedrick Wilson Jr., Saints WR, who is looking to cement a roster spot this offseason, has some experience with Kellen Moore, and more!

Mike connects with Mike Triplett, writer covering the Saints for New Orleans dot football, to break down the Saints finally facing the music with a rebuild, the future for recent 9th overall pick Kelvin Banks Jr., the Saints are betting on Chase Young again and he is much more slated to produce for them, what is the biggest remaining hole the Saints need to fill this offseason, and more!

This hour, Steve and Cullen discuss the Packers updated changes to the wording used in their Tush Push Ban that will be proposed in the next Owners meeting and the new playoff seeding changes that could reshape how division winners fare in the postseason before hearing from Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore, and Saints QB Spencer Rattler about the Saints QB room, QB competition, and more!

Steve and Cullen hear from Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore, on his views on the veteran presence around this QB room, using the lack of primetime games as motivation, entering phase 3 of the offseason program, and more!

Steve and Cullen break down yet another big ticket item on the docket for this week's NFL owners meeting where a proposal from Detroit could change the way the playoffs are seeded for the better for the NFL, but for the worse for the NFC South.

This hour, Steve and Cullen break down some audio from Saints legend Drew Brees spoke from his Surge Entertainment location on all things Saints including the QB battle, Saints schedule release, and Derek Carr's retirement as as well as audio from the Saints Hall of Fame Golf tournament with the likes of Mickey Loomis, on his reaction to the lack of primetime action the Saints have this year, and a whole lot more!

Steve and Cullen hear from Saints Executive VP and General Manager, Mickey Loomis, on the Saints schedule release, where the team is at in the offseason, and possibility they add some extra experience to this Saints QB room.

Steve and Cullen hear from Saints legend Drew Brees on the Saints QB room, if chasing a vet is on the table, the reaction to Derek Carr's retirement, the Saints 2025 schedule, and more!

Loomis comments on Saints' schedule that's void of prime time games, Saints QB slot, and looking forward to next season..."At every position, we're always looking where we can improve."

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints had a busy week even before the 2025 schedule was officially released. Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today's episode by breaking down some tryout signings, including a fascinating young QB Hunter Dekkers, before diving into the primetime snub for the Saints this year and what it means around the league. We'll also go in on the Saints 2025 schedule release video, complete with Bobby Hebert, which left some room for improvement. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve, Mike, and Hoss broke down the Saints' official schedule for the 2025 season. The guys highlighted New Orleans not getting a primetime game before previewing the Saints' matchups. They also discussed New Orleans' late-season matchups against the NFC South.

Mike, Steve, and Hoss interviewed ESPN anchor Stan Verrett about the Saints' offseason. Verrett shared his thoughts on head coach Kellen Moore, quarterback Tyler Shough, LT Kelvin Banks, and the Saints' team-building philosophy. Verrett also explained how the NBA should change its schedule to avoid competing with football.

From 'Stinkin' Truth Podcast' (Subscribe Here): Mark Schlereth and Mike Evans talk about Derek Carr's retirement and what it means for the Saints. Is it rebuild time in New Orleans? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary Saints quarterback Drew Brees joined Sports Talk. Brees reaffirmed his support for Derek Carr after he retired from pro football. He broke down the Saints' QB competition, adding that New Orleans should add a veteran to their young quarterback room. Brees celebrated Alvin Kamara's incredible career with the black-and-gold and stressed the importance of building an offensive line.

From 'The Best Football Show' (subscribe here): Brian Baldinger reacts to the NFL news over the weekend. Which included Saints QB Derek Carr announcing his retirement and the NFL announcing a big time rivalry to open the 2025-26 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints invested their highest pick in a QB since Archie Manning, but who exactly is Tyler Shough? The name is built for puns, but Jeff and Steve break down what they learned after chatting with him for the first time in person, how he handled his first media scrum and a lot more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Duncan, a columnist for The Times-Picayune, joined Sports Talk to recap the Derek Carr offseason "saga" and review the Saints' rookie minicamp. Duncan shared his thoughts on QB Tyler Shough and LT Kelvin Banks Jr. He also projected "breakout" players for New Orleans in 2025.

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The bombshell dropped Saturday morning: Derek Carr is retiring due to his shoulder injury, a wild ending to a saga with more twists and turns than a midday soap opera. So what happened? Jeff and Steve break it all down in this special, live edition of Inside Black & Gold. Is there a massive weight that's been lifted, or is that just us? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike spoke to Mike Hoss, the voice of the Saints, about Derek Carr's retirement from pro football after 11 years in the NFL. After the Saints lost the veteran quarterback, the guys previewed what's next for New Orleans' roster. They also reviewed the financial ramifications of Carr's decision. Dr. David Elias, an orthopedic surgeon for OrthoLA, joined Sports Talk to discuss Carr's career-ending shoulder injury. Dr. Elias explained how Carr's labral tear and degenerative rotator cuff damage caused the veteran quarterback to retire. Mike listened to Kellen Moore's press conference about Derek Carr's retirement. Coach Moore also gave an update from the team's rookie minicamp. Mike and Hoss recapped the timeline of Carr's shoulder injury and broke down the Saints' minicamp.

Mike and Hoss recapped the timeline of Derek Carr's career-ending shoulder injury and broke down the start of the Saints' minicamp.

Mike listened to Kellen Moore's press conference about Derek Carr's retirement. Coach Moore also gave an update from the team's rookie minicamp.

Dr. David Elias, an orthopedic surgeon for OrthoLA, joined Sports Talk to discuss Derek Carr's career-ending shoulder injury. Dr. Elias explained how Carr's labral tear and degenerative rotator cuff damage caused the veteran quarterback to retire.

Mike spoke to Mike Hoss, the voice of the Saints, about Derek Carr's retirement from pro football after 11 years in the NFL. After the Saints lost the veteran quarterback, the guys discussed what's next for New Orleans' roster. They also reviewed the financial ramifications of Carr's decision and criticized the free-agent quarterback market.

Dan Gill is joined by Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter and WWL digital content producer to quickly break down the news regarding Saints QB Derek Carr retiring from the NFL.