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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.

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.

One last day for us on Radio Row ahead of #SuperBowl 59, and host Jim Derry once again will talk to media experts from the national and local scenes. First, ESPN SportsCenter anchor Hannah Storm discusses her thoughts on the big game (and we'll ask about New Orleans sports), Kyle Turley has some comments, and The Athletic's Larry Holder will talk about the State of the #Saints on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 342) presented by Evangeline Securities. Caesars Sportsbook lead oddsmaker Craig Mucklow also will be here to talk about the odds, and Jim will have many other guests.

In Hour 4 we were joined by Larry Holder from The Athletic covering the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During Hour 4 Larry Holder from The Athletic joined the show continuing to tee up Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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So it's been a pretty quiet couple of days on the coaching front – does that mean the Saints HC job belongs to Kellen Moore? Are we even sure he wants it, and if so how much room will he have to revamp things right away? Jim Derry asks these questions and more to The Athletic's Larry Holder, and the duo also takes an early look at Super Bowl LIX on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 339) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, what do we think the Saints would do at quarterback if Moore is the next coach? After Larry departs, Jim has another spirited conversation with Gabe Henderson on whether the Saints should “tank” to raise their stakes in the 2026 NFL Draft and beyond as the cap space situation gets better. Can you say Arch Manning? (Or not.)

Larry Holder and Nick Kosmider of the Athletic join Hoge & Jahns today before the Chicago Bears coordinator presser. Tune-in as the experts discuss their opinions on the Bears latest hires.https://youtu.be/1XZAQrhGMMo?si=a8AscIjwk3B02oNl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We have spent a couple weeks pondering who could be the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Did we gloss over Kellen Moore a bit too quickly? Now that it looks like the Dallas Cowboys might be settling on Brian Schottenheimer, Moore suddenly has become one of the favorites to land the job with Mike McCarthy and Joe Brady. What do we think? Jim Derry brings in The Athletic's Larry Holder to see where his head is, and to get his picks for Sunday's NFL conference championship games on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 336) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, Jim, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick keep on keeping on with their pick' em contest, as they have game picks and prop bets for both NFL conference championship games this weekend.

With six wild-card playoff games on tap, the NFL is set to begin the playoffs with its three MVP candidates taking center stage in Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and Saquon Barkley. Who will advance to the Divisional Round, and where will the upsets come from? Jim Derry asks The Athletic's Larry Holder on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 331) presented by Evangeline Securities, as they also will talk about the Saints coaching search. They will dive into the latest odds on who it might be, as a new name has entered the top 3 along with favorites Aaron Glenn and Joe Brady. Jim also will have a few words about Thursday's CFP semifinals game and give his pick for Friday's Ohio State-Texas game. And Gabe Henderson has a gripe to get off his chest about comparisons of Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman to LSU coach Brian Kelly.

We are now T-minus 2 days until the future of the New Orleans Saints can begin to be shaped which will be almost immediately after the 2024 season finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Who will the new coach be? Who will be making that decision? Which players will be sent packing? So many questions, and it's time to start trying to figure out answers. Host Jim Derry does that with NFL beat writer for The Athletic, Larry Holder, on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 327) presented by Evangeline Securities. Oh, and does the game at the Bucs mean anything at all this Sunday? Gabe Henderson also joins the show for final thoughts on this past week of college football quarterfinals, and a look ahead to the semifinals next week, as Texas will face Ohio State and Penn State plays Notre Dame. Lastly, Jim looks back on the tragedy in his hometown and how it affected the Sugar Bowl.

If the Who Dats were looking for a Christmas present from their favorite professional sports team, they should enter Monday Night Football with a realistic attitude. As in, “Can Spencer Rattler play with something to prove 2 weeks in a row?” “Can the reserves getting a chance to shine punch their ticket for the future?” And then the most important one at least in the near term: “Can the Saints keep it close on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field?” We'll find out – at least somewhat – at Green Bay, and we'll preview the game, as host Jim Derry asks viewers and listeners what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 325) presented by Evangeline Securities on a holiday edition of ‘Mano E Monday.' Also, we are joined by The Athletic's Larry Holder for Saints / NFL talk and predictions for Monday's game. Gabe Henderson joins the show for a look at this past weekend of college football playoffs and the upcoming Elite Eight in the bowl games.

Of course, the 4-8 New Orleans Saints will face the 2-10 New York Giants this Sunday, but we have more important questions than how these teams matchup against one another. The first one is, while we are pretty sure there will be big changes for the Saints in the offseason, do we really know who will be making them? Will it be Mickey Loomis? Does Gayle Benson have other ideas? Jim Derry asks The Athletic's Larry Holder for his thoughts, as they get into a deep discussion about what could happen when the middle of January rolls around and the season is over, and they do it on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 319) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim also has plenty to say on how Lions coach Dan Campbell could have turned a sure victory into a loss Thursday night at Ford Field against NFC North-rival Green Bay. Also, that style of football might be fun for the casual fan because it's different and it reminds them of playing Madden Football, but it's just plain stupid (and psycho).

As bad as this season has been, it might be hard for some to believe the New Orleans Saints haven't lost a football game since Nov. 3. And they can finish off a month-long homestand in style Sunday against Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. Will Who Dats still have visions of a Merry Rizzmas in their heads after this one is over? Can the Alvin Kamara, Taysom Hill and the Saints running game blow past a porous Rams run defense? What about Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua against the Black and Gold's 30th-ranked pass defense? Jim Derry has asks The Athletic's Larry Holder what he thinks, as the duo previews Sunday's game on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 315) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim also reviews Tulane's loss to Memphis and what that might mean in regards to the Wave's American Athletic Conference championship game meeting with Army, and we also preview Week 13 in the NFL.

For the first time in nearly 2 months, it has been a fun week for the New Orleans Saints and their fans after beating up on the Atlanta Falcons with interim coach Darren Rizzi. What does the team do for an encore this week, as former Saint Jameis Winston comes to town? Jim Derry has plenty of questions, and he looks for answers from The Athletic's Larry Holder as the duo previews Sunday's game on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 311) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also answered questions from the live audience throughout the show. And what about LSU vs. Florida and Tulane heading to play Navy for their toughest game since losing to Oklahoma. We touch on the Pelicans back at home against the Nikola Jokic-less Denver Nuggets, and we make picks for the top games in the NFL for Week 11.

For the first time in 28 years, the New Orleans Saints have an in-season coaching change, as Darren Rizzi will go into his first game against the (of all teams) Atlanta Falcons? What is the history of interim coaches and their debuts? Jim Derry answers that question, and he brings in The Athletic's Larry Holder to ponder whether Rizzi could make a run at the fulltime gig on a permanent basis. We also preview Sunday's game on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 307) presented by Evangeline Securities, and we answer questions from the live audience throughout the show. It's also a day to take a look at LSU's chance against Alabama on Saturday, as some ask whether the Tigers now have a coaching advantage with Brian Kelly over Kalen DeBoer. Lastly, what are the top games in the NFL for Week 10, and do we see any upsets coming?

It has been 6 straight weeks of misery for the New Orleans Saints, but the immediate future looks bright with the likely return of starting quarterback Derek Carr against a team in much worse shape than they are: NFC South rival Carolina. In the grand scheme of things, though, how much happier will Who Dats be if they improve from 2-6 to 3-6? Could this potentially be the start of a run with games at home the next 2 weeks vs. Atlanta and Jameis Winston's Cleveland Browns? We'll talk amongst ourselves on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 302) presented by Evangeline Securities. The Athletic's Larry Holder joins host Jim Derry, who also holds his weekly segment, “Wednesdays with Gabe Henderson.” Jim also touches on the Pelicans, who have now dropped two games in a row, and Tulane's Halloween game at Charlotte.

We have had time to cool down from the Saints' second consecutive blowout loss at home, and now the team is preparing for a trip out west to play the Los Angeles Chargers. Do we still have any hope for this team, or are you rooting for it to end as soon as possible? The future of Dennis Allen, the contract extension for Alvin Kamara, the potential return of Derek Carr … Yep, there's plenty to talk about on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 298) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry will chat about it with The Athletic's Larry Holder, as well as “Wednesdays with Gabe Henderson.” Also, Jim will tell you how you – the listener – can be a guest on Friday's special Episode No. 300, and he will give you a brief preview of the New Orleans Pelicans' season opener Wednesday night at home against the Chicago Bulls.

In case you have been living under a rock and missed it, Broncos coach Sean Payton returns to the Caesars Superdome on Thursday night to face his old team that he once led to a Lombardi Trophy. So the question is: Are you Who Dats going to boo him or cheer when he is announced? Maybe a more important question is: Will Dennis Allen's defense show up on a short week after getting blasted by an average Tampa Bay team just 4 days ago? In other words, Jim Derry has plenty of questions for The Athletic's Larry Holder on Thursday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 296) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, the duo will make their picks for the game, and Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick's best bets of the week will be revealed, as well as a plethora of comments from our “Dattitude Family” throughout the previously live show.

Last week at this time, we were talking about the New Orleans Saints potentially taking over the NFC South early. They still have a huge opportunity this week against the rival Atlanta Falcons, but with the 2-time defending Chiefs on the docket next week, this becomes even more important. Is this a Bijan Robinson vs. Alvin Kamara game? Jim Derry and The Athletic's Larry Holder will preview it and make their pick on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 286) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also will take a look at some of the weekend's top NFL matchups.

September or not, very few thought the New Orleans Saints would host a game that could determine early control of the NFC. But that's where we are in Week 3 as the Philadelphia Eagles come to town. As they do each Friday morning, Jim Derry and The Athletic's Larry Holder preview the game on Dattitude (Ep. 282). They also will take a look at some of the weekend's top NFL matchups.

Hey Who Dats, we've made it! Opening Day for the New Orleans Saints is Sunday, and the biggest question is not whether they will defeat the Carolina Panthers, but rather: Is this a must win? We know it's Week 1, but have you seen the schedule for the 5 weeks that follow? Yikes. Also, as we have done for the past three seasons, on NFL Fridays, we preview the biggest games in the NFL and share our predictions. Jim Derry has our Friday friend, The Athletic's Larry Holder, join us for the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 275) presented by Evangeline Securities to lend his expertise. Also, we hear from plenty of listeners who were part of the live show, and Jim and Larry finish it off by offering their picks for the AFC and NFC championship games, as well as who will play in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans in February and who will hold the Lombardi Trophy. (Spoiler alert: Both pick the same two teams to make it and the same team to win. Uh oh.)

Hey Saints fans, it's time to wrap up our annual NFL Division Previews and Predictions with a look at the NFC South, and our main questions are: Can the Saints can surprise many pundits by winning the division? Will the defending champ Tampa Bay Bucs do it again? What about the favorite Atlanta Falcons? Are Falcons gonna Falcon? Jim Derry and The Athletic's Larry Holder get into it on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 273) presented by Evangeline Securities. They will preview each team in depth and offer their predictions at the end of the show. Also, Jim says it's a bit too early to hate on LSU coach Brian Kelly, but Sunday's loss to USC sure was one giant disappointment for the Tigers. On “Wednesdays with Gabe Henderson,” we talk about the instant social media reactions … and overreactions.

In our continuing series on previewing the NFL division by division, it's time for part 7 of 8, as we look at the NFC North. Jim Derry and Larry Holder preview the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings and make our predictions on Dattitude (Ep. 272) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim also reviews Tulane's dominating 52-0 win over SLU, and Gabe Henderson joins the show to lookahead to LSU vs. USC and the first full weekend of college football action, including Clemson at Georgia and Notre Dame at Texas A&M.

The New Orleans Saints are just a few days away from the preseason finale – their only home exhibition game – Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. The good news is key players like Alvin Kamara, Taliese Fuaga, Juwan Johnson and Pete Werner are back on the field. However, the DNP list remains long. Before we get to Part 6 of our third annual NFL team-by-team previews and take a look at the NFC West, we'll talk about the home team for an extended period of time. Then we'll ask if anyone can unseat Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers. It's the usual Friday suspects on Wednesday this week, as The Athletic's Larry Holder joins host Jim Derry on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 269) presented by Evangeline Securities. And if there is a surprise, would it be Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams, Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks or Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals?

The New Orleans Saints are set to play preseason game No. 2 on Sunday, and it's likely the starters will see a decent amount of time. But beyond the major concerns of all those who are missing time in practice, there are other questions: Does Trevor Penning still have a leg up at right tackle? Will Spencer Rattler do as well playing with the 1s and 2s? How much does he share time with Jake Haener on Sunday? Is the defense really THAT good? Does the Justin Simmons signing with Atlanta make it so the Saints can make other moves? We'll ask these questions before we get to Part 5 of our third annual NFL team-by-team previews, looking at the NFC East. Can Dak Prescott put the offense of the Dallas Cowboys on his shoulders, and how big a deal is the CeeDee Lamb situation? The roster of the Philadelphia Eagles might be the best in the NFL, so why did they flounder last season? Jim Derry is back with his Friday partner Larry Holder and their NFC East crystal ball on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 267) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also ask if Jayden Daniels can make football fun again for fans of the Washington Commanders and whether Daniel Jones and the New York Giants can avoid the cellar.

The New Orleans Saints open their preseason on Saturday, and we still don't have much of a clue on how much the starters will play. Will Derek Carr even play at all? How will the team get through with only six healthy receivers? Will Trevor Penning shake off tough camp? We'll ask these questions before we get to Part 4 of our third annual NFL team-by-team previews, looking at the AFC South. Will CJ Stroud be able to repeat his Rookie of the Year performance, and can the Houston Texans continue their rise from nowhere in 2022 to 2023 to again this season? Can Anthony Richardson make a healthy return and help Coach Shane Steichen and the Indianapolis Colts have another winning season? Jim Derry is back with his Friday partner Larry Holder and their AFC South crystal ball on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 264) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also ask if Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars can overcome a brutal schedule – especially the start – and whether the Tennessee Titans can avoid the cellar.

There's some breaking camp news for the New Orleans Saints on Friday morning, including the release of a quarterback and the signing of two wide receivers. Does this mean Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler have locked up spots and one of the two will be the backup to Derek Carr in 2024? What's up with the injuries to the receiving corps? Time to get up to speed on what's going on with the Black and Gold, and then there's Part 3 of our third annual NFL team-by-team previews, looking at the AFC North. Will Lamar Jackson be able to put together another MVP-like performance, and will the addition of running back Derrick Henry be enough to push the Baltimore Ravens over the top? Can Joe Burrow stay healthy and give the Cincinnati Bengals a chance to go from worst to first in the division? Jim Derry is back with his Friday partner Larry Holder with their AFC North crystal ball on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 261) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also ask if the Cleveland Browns can win again with defense and – maybe – a healthy Deshaun Watson and Nick Chubb? And is the year Mike Tomlin has his first-ever losing season with the Pittsburgh Steelers?

The New Orleans Saints have wrapped up their third day of training camp, and there is plenty to talk about including how the offensive line depth chart is looking, running back Kendre Miller's hamstring injury, whether Spencer Rattler or Jake Haener has a leg up in the quarterback race and the defense is looking good to start. And then there's Part 2 of our third annual NFL team-by-team previews, looking at the AFC West. The obvious question is if any team can challenge Patrick Mahomes at the back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Will Sean Payton's Denver Broncos take a step forward with Bo Nix at quarterback? Jim Derry is back with his Friday partner Larry Holder with their AFC West crystal ball on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 258) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also ask if Los Angeles Chargers new coach Jim Harbaugh has given enough help to Justin Herbert and if the Las Vegas Raiders can be a surprise.

The time has come for us to begin our third annual NFL team-by-team previews, but this year we're doing it a bit different. Instead, we're going to do them division by division each Friday, and we're opening here with our first of an eight-part series and the AFC East. Will Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills claim their fifth consecutive division title? Will Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins crack through and win it for the first time in 16 years? What about Aaron Rodgers – will he stay healthy? – and the New York Jets? And then there's the New England Patriots … um, no. Jim Derry is not alone with his previews this season, as he is joined by Larry Holder with previews and predictions on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 255) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also will talk about the news of the day that New Orleans Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk is out for the season, and Jim shares his thoughts on Tiger Woods missing another cut in a major.

In HOUR TWO of the Sports Hangover, Larry Holder of the Athletic joins the show, and we look ahead to an important summer league for the Pelicans.

We have spent most of the late spring and early summer talking about the potential for the New Orleans Saints' new offense under Klint Kubiak. But what about Dennis Allen's defense? They were not good last season against the run and had virtually no pass rush. Will they be better? Can they find depth on the defensive line, and is this the last year for Hall-of-Famer to be defensive end Cameron Jordan? Jim Derry talks to his old friend, Larry Holder of The Athletic, on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 248) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also offer their early top surprise picks in the NFL and potential disappointments, as well as Jim's and Larry's Super Bowl predictions (which they reserve the right to change before September). Lastly in the ‘Extra Point,' Jim looks back 33 years to when LSU baseball started its run in becoming the premier program in the country and Skip Bertman became a legend, as they won their first national championship over Wichita State.

Seth and Sean dive into Larry Holder from the Athletic's column on how WR groups stack up and why it presents a nerdy case that Nico Collins could be the best WR in the AFC.

Podcast of Inside New Orleans with Eric Asher Presented by McAlister's Deli 4-6pm on 106.1The TicketListen live @ www.ericasher.com The I-Heart Radio TuneIn Radio or 106.1 The Ticket Apps or www.theticket1061.com Podcast of the show is available on Anchor, Apple I-Heart Spreaker Spotify, Google & other podcasting platforms or at www.theticket1061.com Topics: Saints LSU Pelicans & more Guests Christopher Dodson of Clutch Points Jim Derry of nola.comMike Scarborough of TigerBait.com Larry Holder of The Athletic

In the second hour of "After Further Review," Matt teams up with Larry Holder to provide a detailed recap of the first round of the NFL Draft within the NFC South. This segment likely dissects each team's selections, discussing the impact of their picks on the divisional landscape and how they address key needs or bolster strengths. Holder and Matt might analyze the strategies behind each team's choices and speculate on how these players will fit into their respective teams' plans for the upcoming season.Following the NFC South recap, the show delves into some of the biggest surprises in draft history. One standout moment discussed is the Atlanta Falcons' unexpected selection of Michael Penix Jr. as the 8th overall pick. Matt and likely Holder explore the ramifications of such a surprising pick, including its potential impact on the team's future and how it compares to other shocking draft moments in NFL history.After the draft surprises discussion, Steve Worthy of Fore Kids joins the show, likely providing insights into golf-related topics and perhaps discussing any upcoming events or developments in the golfing world. This segment could cover a range of topics related to golf, from tournament updates to player performances and industry news.To round off the hour, Musso takes the spotlight with "Tigers in the Pros," where he highlights former LSU Tigers who have found success in the professional ranks. This segment likely showcases notable achievements, standout performances, and current news related to LSU alumni playing in various sports leagues. Musso's segment provides a glimpse into how LSU's athletic program continues to produce talent that excels at the professional level.

Jayden Daniels continues to follow the lead of Joe Burrow, and although he won't be picked No. 1 in Thursday's opening of the 2024 NFL Draft, he almost certainly will be taken at No. 2 by Washington Commanders or at 3 by the New England Patriots. What kind of pro will the Heisman Trophy-winner be? That's a lead topic for host Jim Derry, who brings on his old pal Larry Holder of The Athletic to talk about it on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 228) presented by Evangeline Securities, Also, do the New Orleans Saints have it in them and stick to the script of drafting a tackle at No. 14, such as Olu Fashanu or JC Latham? And will they make a move to fill in the void in the third and fourth rounds? Jim opens the show with a couple of anecdotes and shares a prediction on the Pelicans' do-or-die Play-In game against the Sacramento Kings – a game they will have to play without Zion Williamson out. He finishes the show with his ‘Extra Point,' which focuses on yet another “they did what?!?” moment for the Saints in a past draft – this time when they selected cornerback Alex Molden over Hall of Fame running back Eddie George in 1996.

Podcast of Inside New Orleans with Eric Asher Presented by McAlister's Deli 4-6pm on 106.1 The TicketListen live @ www.ericasher.com The I-Heart Radio or TuneIn Radio App or www.theticket1061.com Podcast of the show is available on Anchor, Apple I-Heart Spreaker Spotify, Google & other podcasting platforms or at www.theticket1061.com Topics: Saints, LSU vs Iowa, Pelicans, NFL & more Guests Bryan Lazare of TigerBait.com Larry Holder of The Athletic

Super Bowl LVIII will be played on Sunday, which means it's time for our final picks show of the football season, which just so happens to be the Season 3 finale of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 208). As he has for the past 5 months, The Athletic's Larry Holder joins show host Jim Derry to talk about the big game. No spoiler alerts on their picks, but each has detailed reasons why they are on a certain side. And Jim announces two prop bets he thinks are incredible value and must be looked at. Also on the show, we discuss the Saints' imminent hiring of Klint Kubiak as offensive coordinator, and Jim finishes the show with a tribute for his dad, Jim Derry Sr., who passed away last weekend in Florida.

In Jeff Duncan's weekend column, he says the New Orleans Saints “are all in” on quarterback Derek Carr, and they plan to restructure the contract with their “ride or die” to make it so they are married to him throughout at least the 2025 season. Whether you like it or not, there are more good reasons to do this than not. We go through the reasons with The Athletic's Larry Holder on Friday's the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 207), and we discuss whether this is one of the reasons why the Saints have waited to hire a new offensive coordinator. Will it be Klint Kubiak or Brian Griese? Staying inside the building with Ronald Curry? And what about Super Bowl LVIII? Is there an early read on the game? How have the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers made it? Certainly not by coaching like it's a game of “Madden NFL” like Dan Campbell did last week in the NFC championship game. Are we giving up on Lamar Jackson's chances to make a Super Bowl?

The Athletic senior NFL writer Larry Holder joins Bernie to preview Sunday's AFC and NFC Championship games.

It's very likely New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen has his job riding on who the team's next offensive coordinator will be. With that, there are plenty of candidates, but on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 206), we have narrowed the top three choices to Ronald Curry, Jon Gruden and Klint Kubiak. What are the plusses and minuses for each? And what about the choices for head coach in Atlanta in Carolina? Are Raheem Morris and Dave Canales going to keep Saints fans up at night, or are they in line with some of the teams' past hires? What's up in the NFC South? Lastly, what do we think about Sunday's NFC and AFC championship games? Are the lines spot on, or do we expect an upset? Dat host Jim Derry and The Athletic's Larry Holder will talk about it all on this jam-packed episode.

While eight NFL teams are preparing for a shot at their respective conference championships, the New Orleans Saints have already begun to plan for the 2024. That plan opened a couple of days ago with General Manager Mickey Loomis announcing Coach Dennis Allen was staying for a third season, while the team would move on from Pete Carmichael and look for another offensive coordinator. Jim Derry and The Athletic's Larry Holder are here to discuss on the weekly Friday episode of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 205). They'll also offer their picks for all four playoff games this weekend in the Divisional Round, and will the duo agree as much as they did last week? (Let's hope not.)

There are only so many ways one can beat a dead horse. Or chop dead wood. Whatever the case, we here at the Dattitude Podcast wonder how the New Orleans Saints become successful following the lack of respect the players obviously have for Coach Dennis Allen. But on Ep. 204, we talk about that and more with The Athletic's Larry Holder, who covered this team for more than a decade and now covers the NFL. He'll also share his picks for all six playoff games this weekend, and shockingly, he and host Jim Derry agree on five of six picks. What's the game to look for, who has the upper hand in the race for the Lombardi Trophy, and what is the best bet of the weekend? Well, duh, you have to listen to find out.

Jim Derry is promising to be more positive in 2024. The New Orleans Saints certainly will test that New Year's resolution on Sunday when they host the Atlanta Falcons in a game that could see the winner being crowned NFC South champion. OK, maybe that's a bit far-fetched, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would also need to lose to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in Charlotte. But remember, we're staying positive on this show. Or (spoiler alert) at least until we give our predictions. Larry Holder of The Athletic is back for his regular Friday spot, and he joins the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 202) to share his thoughts on not only the Saints chances Sunday, but also the other three divisions up for grab: the AFC East and South, as well as the NFC East.

Larry Holder joins the pod to talk about his history covering Sean Payton and what the analytics have to say about Russell Wilson's performance this year.

Bernie visits with The Athletic senior NFL writer Larry Holder. Larry looks at some of the quarterback play around the NFL including Sean Payton chewing out Russell Wilson, the Saints staying alive in the NFC South race, and Joe Flacco continuing his resurgence in Cleveland.

It has been a long time since the fan base of the New Orleans Saints has been as outwardly negative as they are right now. And the ironic thing is it comes with the team in the middle of a chase for an NFC South championship with three teams tied at the top of the division. What gives? Why do so many Who Dats think the team should just lose the rest of the way? What do they think that would accomplish? Would Coach Dennis Allen and his staff be forced to exit stage left? Would a higher draft pick come in and help be a savior? Or would it be more of the same? As he usually does, Jim Derry weighs in on the situation and gives his take ahead of the game vs. the New York Giants – a team with a worse record whose fans have a completely different feeling. And also on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 198), The Athletic's Larry Holder makes his weekly Friday appearance to share his thoughts on the Black and Gold, as the duo also previews Sunday's game and goes through some of the big matchups in Week 15 of the NFL.

It has been more than a calendar month since the New Orleans Saints won a football game, but they still find themselves in the heart of the NFC South race with a game they SHOULD win Sunday against division-foe Carolina, who has won just once all season. But these Saints continue to create more questions for their fans than answers, and the oddsmakers see this game a little differently than they would have seen it just a few weeks ago. (And they keep “choppin' wood.”) Quarterback Derek Carr is in concussion protocol for the third time this year and has a rib injury, yet Coach Dennis Allen has not said whether it will be Carr or Jameis Winston starting on Sunday. Does it matter? These are all top topics of conversation on Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 196) for host Jim Derry and The Athletic's Larry Holder, as the duo will go through comments and questions from listeners and share their thoughts on the matchup. They each will wrap up the show with their predictions for this game and for other top contests in the NFL for Week 14. Spoiler alert: One of them is playing the role of “King of Wishful Thinking.”

Tune-in as we preview Sunday's Patriots - Saints game and discuss the key matchups to watch. We offer analysis of the gameday inactives as well as any late breaking news leading up to the game. Plus, get a Saints perspective with guest Larry Holder from The Athletic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.