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From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints just landed their biggest draft class in a decade and the highest drafted QB since Archie Manning. Will this be the class that turns things around after four straight playoff misses? On the latest, WWL Radio-fueled edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak is joined by WWL sports director Steve Geller and SportsTalk producer Charlie Long to break down all nine picks, hot takes on Tyler Shough and Kelvin Banks, our favorite picks, the 11-man UDFA class 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
From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints just landed their biggest draft class in a decade and the highest drafted QB since Archie Manning. Will this be the class that turns things around after four straight playoff misses? On the latest, WWL Radio-fueled edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak is joined by WWL sports director Steve Geller and SportsTalk producer Charlie Long to break down all nine picks, hot takes on Tyler Shough and Kelvin Banks, our favorite picks, the 11-man UDFA class 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 Geller, Jeff Nowak, and Charlie Long break down what it could mean that the Saints ended up using all 9 of their picks without moving anywhere on the board, and the full list of who the Saints selected!
On today's show, with the wrapping up of the 2025 NFL Draft, Steve Geller, Jeff Nowak, and Charlie Long break down all of the Saints selections, some of the surprises and key players the Saints picked up along the way, the UDFAs that are making their way to the Big Easy as the Saints continue building for the future, and later on, Sam Bruchhaus, former Tulane linebacker and Sumer Sports Senior NFL Analyst & Data Scientist, drops by to recap the Saints draft and how the analytics values their 9 selections.
Steve Geller, Jeff Nowak, and Charlie Long break down what it could mean that the Saints ended up using all 9 of their picks without moving anywhere on the board, and the full list of who the Saints selected!
On today's show, with the wrapping up of the 2025 NFL Draft, Steve Geller, Jeff Nowak, and Charlie Long break down all of the Saints selections, some of the surprises and key players the Saints picked up along the way, the UDFAs that are making their way to the Big Easy as the Saints continue building for the future, and later on, Sam Bruchhaus, former Tulane linebacker and Sumer Sports Senior NFL Analyst & Data Scientist, drops by to recap the Saints draft and how the analytics values their 9 selections.
This hour, Jeff Nowak and Charlie Long preview the 3rd day of the 2025 NFL Draft, discuss how they feel about the New Orleans Saints draft picks so far, recap Tyler Shough's first interview as a Saint, and discuss Shedeur Sanders not being picked in the first 2 rounds.
This hour, Jeff Nowak and Charlie Long recap Jonas Sanker first interview as a Saint and discuss who the Saints should target in the next rounds.
On today's show, Jeff Nowak and Charlie Long preview the 3rd day of the 2025 NFL Draft, discuss how they feel about the New Orleans Saints draft picks so far, recap Tyler Shough and Jonas Sanker's first interviews as Saints, discuss Shedeur Sanders not being picked in the first 2 rounds, and talk about who the Saints should target in the next rounds.
This hour, Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter and WWL digital content producer, and Charlie Long, sports reporting genius, break down the first day of draft action, who rose, who fell, which teams killed it, which teams did NOT, the QB class this year and the drop-off between Cam Ward compared to other QBs, before welcoming in Justin Melo, who covers the NFL for The Draft Network, to break down the first night of action in the 2025 NFL Draft, and a whole lot more!
This hour, Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter and WWL digital content producer, and Charlie Long, sports reporting genius, break down the first day of draft action, who rose, who fell, which teams killed it, which teams did NOT, the QB class this year and the drop-off between Cam Ward compared to other QBs, before welcoming in Justin Melo, who covers the NFL for The Draft Network, to break down the first night of action in the 2025 NFL Draft, and a whole lot more!
In a "meat and potatoes" style draft, everyone is more or less pleased with the Saints selecting OT Kelvin Banks in the the first round. Charlie Long pops in to give us the color
On today's show, Scoot talks about Trump's push to promote American procreation, Shannon Sharpe being accused of sexual assault, Earth Day, and celebrity odd couples. Also, Charlie Long comes on to talk about the new GM of the New Orleans Pelicans.
Charlie Long talks with Scoot about the New Orleans Pelicans new general manager Joe Dumars
On today's show, Jeff Nowak and Charlie Long break down the latest from the Pelicans as the Birds look towards the future with a solid lottery draft pick this June before welcoming in with Ross Jackson, host of Locked On Saints and reporter for LouisianaSports.net, to discuss the Saints offseason changes and where their eyes may be as the draft is about 7 weeks away. Later on, the guys hear from Rohi Ponnaiya, betting analyst for Covers.com, to tell us about how the March Madness favorites are looking as the brackets will soon be set... and quickly busted. After that, we call up Voice of the Saints, Mike Hoss, to preview how the Superdome is spending its time away from the Saints, and what a successful year one under Kellen Moore could look like. Cullen Steele drops in for Triple Option as the gang covers Auburn's old basketball roster, Fanduel is setting lines for college football's opening action next season, and the biggest Nepo baby the NBA has ever seen continues his saga. Finally, the guys hear from Chessa Bouche, sports reporter for Louisiana First News, on how the Lady Tigers are looking to win their 2nd title in 3 years but aren't that emotionally invested in the SEC Tournament before the big dance, and much, much more!
Jeff Nowak and Charlie Long break down a not-so-boring offseason surrounding the Saints with none other than Ross Jackson, Host of Locked on Saints & reporter for LouisianaSports.net, to discuss the Saints coaching staff that is almost entirely brand new, what was the buzz coming out of the combine for players that the Black & Gold might be looking towards, if the Saints could look to bring back Paulson Adebo, and much more!
Jeff Nowak and Charlie Long break down a not-so-boring offseason surrounding the Saints with none other than Ross Jackson, Host of Locked on Saints & reporter for LouisianaSports.net, to discuss the Saints coaching staff that is almost entirely brand new, what was the buzz coming out of the combine for players that the Black & Gold might be looking towards, if the Saints could look to bring back Paulson Adebo, and much more!
Steve Geller and Charlie Long open up this final Saints gameday of the season with the the latest surrounding the Saints head coaching position and the guys take a look at who will NOT be suiting up for the final action of the season.
This hour Steve Geller and Charlie Long take a look at the current draft order as the Saints sit with the 10th overall pick in a year filled with horrible teams leaving the Top 10 absolutely packed compared to last year. The guys also open up the sound bank to hear from Deuce McAllister, Saints radio color analyst, on why the team is ignoring any talk of "tanking", and we hear from rookie QB Spencer Rattler in his 6th start, and Charlie tells us why the Saints should be keeping multiple guys on Bucs WR Mike Evans whose got his eyes on another record setting year.
On today's show, Steve Geller and Charlie Long welcome us into our final Saints gameday of the year as the 5-11 New Orleans Saints travel to Tampa Bay to take on a red hot Bucs squad looking to cement their 4th straight NFC South title. The guys discuss looking ahead for the Saints as the rumor mill continues printing big names that could be making their way to the Big Easy to be the next Saints HC, and we go over the final injury report of the year for the team as the Saints continue to turn towards Spencer Rattler and 2nd and 3rd string guys to take the field today. Later on, the guys hear from Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter and WWL digital content producer, on the disappointment that is Kendre Miller's second season in the NFL, Charlie tells us all about Baker Mayfield getting hot at the best time, and much, much more!
Steve Geller and Charlie Long open up the Week 16 finale as the Saints prepare to take on the Green Bay Packers in chilly Lambeau Field on Monday Night Football as the Packers are getting players back while the Saints are running it down with the rooks, before hearing from John Kuhn, former Packer player and Packers sideline reporter, on the Packers playing down to the level of their opponents and we hear from Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler on what his measure of success can be against Green Bay, and much more!
Halfway there, Steve Geller and Charlie Long hear from head coach Darren Rizzi what has jumped out at him about the Packers and how the team can look to keep things close in a game where everything is against the Black and Gold, before hearing from Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter and WWL digital content producer, who is calling in from freezing Lambeau Field in Wisconsin who tells us about how frigid the conditions are creating a game that is just shy of being an infamous "snow game", and the guys discuss what Spencer Rattler can do to make sure the Saints offense starts off on the right foot.
On today's show, Steve Geller and Charlie Long live from Rouses get us ready to rock for the Saints taking on the Green Bay Packers in some frigid weather at Lambeau Field with temperatures looking to be in the high 20's to low 30's but alas, reports are we are not in store for a snow game... the silver lining is that that gives the Saints a much better shot at pulling off an upset as the Packers look to punch their ticket to the postseason with a win. The guys also discuss the Saints injuries as the team is relying on a lot of rooks in key positions and the Packers are getting back some big names before diving into the Saints sound bank to hear from quarterback Spencer Rattler about what he can do in his first cold weather NFL start, and we hear from head coach Darren Rizzi on what the team to can do to help bolster Rattler's 4th start for the Black & Gold. We also connect with Saints sideline reporter and WWL digital content producer, Jeff Nowak, who helps us make sense of the weather up north and tells us what we should expect to see from the Saints offense tonight.
Steve Geller and Charlie Long wake up the city this morning as the Saints prepare to take on the Giants at MetLife Stadium where the weather will give the team a nice preview of that MNF bout in a few weeks against the Packers and looking towards today's battle, and who is inactive and who is making the return today.
This hour, Steve Geller and Charlie Long open up Saints gameday previewing the Black & Gold's trip to the Big Apple to take on the New York Giants, how the weather will be at MetLife Stadium where things will feel a little frisky, the inactives we know of and who we are expecting to return as Kendre Miller is coming back to hopefully help the team out down this home stretch, before hearing from Mark Schlereth, Audacy NFL Insider, who joined Charlie and Mike Detillier earlier this week to discuss how this Giants team AND organization are an ugly mess right now and the G-Men might be being led by a new HC and GM, and we close things out hearing from Cam Jordan on his Walter Payton Man of the Year Nomination.
On today's show, Steve Geller and Charlie Long start off our Saints gameday previewing the Saints Week 14 matchup against the undermanned and without confidence Giants so can the Saints come out of the Big Apple with a bounce back W? Steve and Charlie also take a look at inactives for both sides with Malik Nabers looking to be a GTD and the Saints getting Kendre Miller back from IR for the second time this season and in the absence of Taysom Hill, Miller will need to step up in the Saints run-game before hearing from Audacy NFL Insider, Mark Schlereth, who joined Charlie and Mike Detillier earlier this week to discuss the dysfunctional debacle in New York... the "clown show" New York Giants and we give a huge congratulations to Saints DE Cam Jordan who was nominated for Walter Payton's Man of the Year. Later on, the guys dive into who rocking blue today could cause trouble for this Saints squad and we get together with Saints sideline reporter and WWL digital content producer, Jeff Nowak, on how the weather is up at MetLife Stadium and how even though the Giants are without confidence and undermanned, this isn't a free space in Bingo.
On today's show, Steve Geller and Charlie Long get together taking a look at a packed weekend of sports that started off with a bang yesterday as the Lions continue to make the case that the NFC playoff will run through Detroit, Kim Mulkey is taking names on those who left early in LSU Women's Basketball crazy comeback against Stanford at the P. Mac, and the Pels snap their losing streak with a huge win last night before calling up Audacy NFL Insider and host of the Audacy Original podcast "1st & Pod", Patrick Peterson, joins the guys to go over what the Saints can do to come out of New York with a huge W against the "clown show" Giants. Later on, we hear from Tulane Green Wave Football HC, Jon Sumrall on their plan for stopping Army in the AAC title game later tonight and Audacy NBA Insider, Nick Friedell, drops by to tell us what the Pelicans may do going forward with trade rumors in the air like snow.
This hour, Steve Geller and Charlie Long sound off on an incredibly Thursday of sports with a TNF game for the history books, LSU Women's Basketball mounts a huge comeback against Stanford, and the Pelicans and Herb Jones put the clamps on Devin Booker as they roll past the Suns 126-124 turning the car around following that 9-game losing streak, before we welcome in Patrick Peterson, Audacy NFL Insider and host of the Audacy Original podcast "1st & Pod" to discuss the Lions making a plan and sticking with it, the future of the NCAA as NIL takings an even stronger hold, and we hear from head coach Darren Rizzi as they prepare for a huge bounce back game against a team that some have called a "clown show".
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This hour, Steve Geller and Charlie Long discuss how the bout against the Carolina Panthers is the Saints' "life raft" game, Derek Carr saying he'll be a "psychopath" when he's back on the field, and Cam Jordan saying that, in his mind, the Saints are going 11-6.
On today's show, Steve Geller and Charlie Long talk about the Saints' injury lists ahead of their game against the Carolina Panthers, if the Saints will make any moves before Tuesday's trade deadline, and more. Then, Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter, joins the show to set the scene from Carolina.
This hour, Steve Geller and Charlie Long talk about Saints running back Kendre Miller's unfortunate string of injuries, and if the Saints will make any moves before Tuesday's trade deadline. Then, Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter, joins the show to set the scene from Carolina.
Steve Geller and Charlie Long discuss the Saints looking to get right today with their big bout against the Chargers out in LA, the injuries on both sides with the Saints getting healthier while the Chargers are getting more and more beat up so who will be on the field for those Bolts later today, before opening up the sound bank to hear from Saints star running back, Alvin Kamara, on his new contract that could keep New Orleans as his only spot in his career, what the team can do to turn things around, and why he wanted to stay in New Orleans, and Kool-Aid McKinstry on how this defense can be more vocal and accountable for one another and rise above the terrible performance they've put up the last few weeks as the team looks to rise out of their 5-game losing skid.
On today's show, Steve Geller and Charlie Long discuss the Saints looking to right the ship in Los Angeles against the Chargers, a team hit hard by the injury bug that had previously been hanging around this New Orleans squad. We also hear from Alvin Kamara on his big contract extension that could keep New Orleans as his only spot in his career, what the team can do to turn things around, and why he wanted to stay in New Orleans, and Kool-Aid McKinstry on how this defense can be more vocal and accountable for one another and rise above the terrible performance they've put up the last few weeks. Later on, Charlie and Steve break down some of the games already in progress before hearing from Demario Davis on fixing the Saints run defense, the arguments against the Saints about a "lack of effort" and how the team can turn things around before calling up Saints sideline reporter an WWL digital content producer, Jeff Nowak, live from SoFi Stadium to preview the Saints players coming back in time for this key matchup, and the biggest things the Saints can do to come out of Week 8 with a W.
On today's show, Steve Geller and Charlie Long start Saints game day over at Rouses in the CBD previewing the massive list of injuries striking both teams, who we could see step up in the absence of a lot of this Saints O-line, and if the Saints run game can be established using other playmakers so that Alvin Kamara isn't burnt out by Week 8. Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter and WWL Digital Content Producer, calls in from KC, to discuss the unbelievably long list of injuries that BOTH teams are dealing with tonight, what the weather will be like in the open Arrowhead Stadium, and how the Saints can lessen Kamara's usage so he doesn't overheat. Later on, Steve and Charlie break down how Derek Carr has looked in his 17 total performances against the Chiefs in his career before hearing from the main man on how it feels to play in Arrowhead, dealing with the monsters in KC's defense, and finding where Chris Jones is at all times. We also hear from new face to the Black & Gold, veteran center, Connor McGovern, on his return to the field when he was close to retiring, how he is already familiar with the Saints coaching staff, and his experience in the Saints new West Coast offense.
This hour, Steve Geller and Charlie Long are live from Rouses in the CBD, previewing the huge MNF matchup with the Saints against the 2-time reigning champs, the Kansas City Chief, as both teams are absolutely hammered with injuries, who might step up and who might not, the new lineup the Saints may have tonight as the O-line changes once again due to injuries, and who could finally take some of the weight off of Alvin Kamara who has been a one-man wrecking crew for this Saints run game. Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter and WWL Digital Content Producer, calls in from KC, to discuss what the team can do in preventing Chris Jones from destroying the Saints and what the Saints can do to lessen some of the weight on AK's shoulders?
On today's show, Steve Geller and Charlie Long cap off "Atlanta Hate Week" while we preview the Saints/Falcons NFC South matchup in which both teams share a lot more similarities than you think, the importance of the Saints defensive front getting after Falcons QB Kirk Cousins who has not remotely looked 100% or comfortable just shy of a year removed from tearing his Achilles and how on the other side the Saints O-line has prepared for playing without Erik McCoy and Cesar Ruiz. Later on, we hear from Deuce McAllister on how the Saints can "throw the kitchen sink" at Cousins to make him uneasy, the almost dead-even history between these two franchises, and Taysom Hill is returning but can he slot right back in or will the run game still be Alvin & Friends?
Steve Geller and Charlie Long start off the show revisiting the injury report throughout the weeks, what lineup we may see in our starting O-line, as well as how vital this game is for the Saints defensive line with Kirk Cousins looking incredibly stiff and unable to really move outside the pocket not even a full year removed from his Achilles injury, and we dive into what the Saints can do to make sure that the Falcons get in a hole and don't get up.
This hour, Steve Geller and Charlie Long sound off on Week 2 of Saints football as the Black & Gold look to battle a serious contender in the Dallas Cowboys on the road over in Dallas where the Cowboys are solid, before diving into the key players on the Cowboys defense that will certainly test both the Saints O-line and WR core, against the likes of Micah Parsons and Trevon Diggs and how they are changing their gameplan from their game against Cleveland to match the Saints newly minted Kubiak led offense.
On today's show, Steve Geller and Charlie Long preview the Saints vs. Cowboys as the Black & Gold look to make a clear statement that they belong in that end of the year conversation against a Dallas team that has been unstoppable when playing at home, we hear audio from Derek Carr on what Micah Parsons and the Cowboys pass rush brings to a "still-finding-themselves" Saints O-line with Dallas also building a rookie O-line group against the Saints Chase Young-led defensive front. Later on, we recap Blake Grupe's incredible performance last weekend and how if this game does come down to a game winning FG, both squads feel very confident in their guy, and we hear Deuce's Keys to a Saints win as he says New Orleans needs to be a serious bully today.
This hour, Steve Geller and Charlie Long give their 'First Takes' on the New Orleans Saints second preseason game against the San Franscico 49ers. We also hear from Deuce about what he wants to see from Derek Carr and the Saints offense, and Jeff Nowak checks in LIVE from Levi Stadium in San Francisco.
On today's show, Steve Geller and Charlie Long give their 'First Takes' on the New Orleans Saints second preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers. We hear thoughts from both Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler, the two studs battling for the 2nd string quarterback position. And we hear from Deuce about what he wants to see from Derek Carr and the Saints offense, and Jeff Nowak checks in LIVE from Levi Stadium in San Francisco.
This hour, Steve Geller and Charlie Long give their 'First Takes' on the New Orleans Saints second preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers. Also, we hear thoughts from both Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler, the two studs battling for the 2nd string quarterback position.
This hour, Steve Geller and Charlie Long previews the Saints' first preseason game against Arizona, the battle for the backup QB position between Heaner and Rattler, and Foskey has appointing Chase Young into a mentorship role
Steve Geller, Charlie Long, along with Jeff Nowak preview the Saints' first preseason game against Arizona. They take a look at the Saints Defensive Line, and what to look out for from the Arizona Cardinals.
Steve Geller and Charlie Long preview the Saints' first preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals
Steve Geller and Charlie Long talk about the ongoing battle for the Saints backup QB position between Heaner and Rattle will have to be sorted out in the preseason.
This hour, Steve Geller and Charlie Long brings on Jake Madison, Locked On Pelicans Podcast Network, to break down the possibilities of what may happen with Brandon Ingram and the Pel's.
Full Show 7-5-2024: On today's show, Steve Geller and Charlie Long talks about the winners and losers of the NBA Draft, whats's going to happen with Pel's Brandon Ingram, and Paul Skenes amazing rookie run. Eric Edholm, Eric Edholm, lead draft writer for NFL Media, joins the show to predict some of his NFL teams' MVP's. Jake Madison, Locked On Pelicans Podcast Network, joins the show to help sort out the possibilities of what may happen with Brandon Ingram and the Pel's.
This hour, Steve Geller and Charlie Long talk about big names opting out of the MLB Homerun Derby for All-Star Weekend, what's going to happen with the Pel's Brandon Ingram, the winners and losers of the NBA Draft, and the LSU Tiger's latest pickups.