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Arif and James are back to preview the Saints game with John Sigler of the Saints Wire on USA Today. We go over what makes a good rival, karama, and the sustainability of blitzing. Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our logo and merchandise designs! You can follow him @drawplaydave and visit his main comic page here:
Saints Wire reporter Crissy Froyd discusses the New Orleans Saints biggest questions heading into the final preseason game, Derek Carr and the quarterbacks, plus gives insight on the NFC South.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast host Ryan Abraham welcomes in Tulane Green Wave sideline reporter Maddy Hudak to give USC fans some insight into the Trojans Cotton Bowl opponent. Maddy is a Tulane graduate that provides insights from the field for all of the Green Wave football games. She also covers the New Orleans Saints for The Saints Wire and is a regular on sports radio in the Crescent City. We talk to Maddy about the incredible turnaround for Tulane, from going 2-10 last season to 11-2 this year, giving the Green Wave their first major bowl bid since 1939. Maddy talks about what head coach Willie Fritz did to reverse his team's fortunes, including making a very late offensive philosophical shift over the summer after the team didn't look as good as he wanted moving the ball in the spring. They also talk about some of the star players for Tulane including running back Tyjae Spears who lead the Green Wave with 212 rushes for 1376 and 15 touchdowns, averaging an impressive 6.5 yards per carry. Quarterback Michael Pratt has also shined in this new offense, completing 64.5% of his passes while throwing for 2776 yards, 25 touchdowns and five interceptions. He is also the second leading rusher on the team with 10 rushing touchdowns on the ground. If you have a question for Ryan and Chris you can drop them an email at podcast@uscfootball.com. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Thanks to Trader Joe's for sponsoring the Peristyle Podcast! Make sure you check out USCFootball.com for complete coverage of this USC Trojan football team. 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
Today Maddy Hudak of Saints Wire and 104.5 ESPN joins Phillip Jordan to preview the New Orleans S_aints. Phillip and Maddy discuss: - How things are different with the Saints now - Latest on Michael Thomas and Jameis Winston - Replacing Terron Armstead at left tackle - Defense even better? - Reasonable expectations Follow Phillip Jordan on Twitter @PJordanSEC Follow Maddy Hudak on Twitter @MaddyHudak_94 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phillip-jordan03/message
Jess continues his opponent preview series in the fourth of six installments. In this edition of the show, he talks to Natalie Miller or Panthers Wire and Saints Wire managing editor John Sigler to discuss the 2021 season, offseason and outlook for 2022 of the Cardinals' first two NFC South opponents, the Panthers and the Saints. This was recorded before the Baker Mayfield trade happened.
This is the fourth of six 2022 Cardinals opponent previews and the first of two about the Cardinals' NFC South opponents. Jess talks to Panthers Wire writer Natalie Miller and Saints Wire managing editor John Sigler to discuss the 2021 season, offseason and 2022 outlook for the Panthers and Saints, whom the Cardinals face in Weeks 4 and 7. This show was recorded before the Baker Mayfield trade happened.
The New England Patriots look to get to 2-1 this weekend when they take on the New Orleans Saints. Who better to chat with than John Sigler, the managing editor of Saints Wire at USA Today? Mark and John dive into this game and try to push that boulder up the hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former UL & NFL WR James Butler joined Scott for the 7:00 hour. Happy with a Saints win, Butler still had a bone to pick with some doubter. Plus, Maddy Hudak of "The Saints Wire" joined the guys for a segment to discuss the biggest surprises from New Orleans week 1 win, Twitter friendships, and more.
Saints Wire editor John Sigler and host Ryan O'Leary give their takes on the team's quarterback competition between Taysom Hill and Jameis Winston, the loss of Michael Thomas and the debut of rookie QB Ian Book. Also, is preseason star Marquez Callaway a legit fantasy sleeper this season?
Interview with Saints Wire contributor and CO-Host on ESPN NOLA and Who Dat Confessional Maddy Hudak --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tjay8/support
Essa semana, no seu We Dat Podcast, falamos sobre a disputa entre os atuais quarterbacks do Saints. Jéssica Laíse, Leonardo Mendonça e Gabriel SD recebem o editor do The Saints Wire, John Sigler para essa conversa sobre quem será o substituto de Drew Brees em 2021. Nossas redes sociais: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Saints Wire editor John Sigler poured some cold water on the theory that the Super Bowl champion Bucs are poised to rule the NFC South this season. That topic got the guys thinking: Where exactly do the Saints fit in the NFL's pecking order for 2021? Are they really a middle-of-the-pack team? The guys discuss, while wrapping up their thoughts on the offseason and looking ahead to the summer.
At first, Houston defensive end Payton Turner to the Saints at No. 28 overall in the draft felt like a head scratcher. But with a couple days to digest and study the team's newest first-round pick, Saints Wire editor John Sigler sees plenty to like. The guys discuss the Saints' 2021 draft class, including head coach Sean Payton's decision to take a flyer on Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book in the fourth round.
NFL Draft Weekend is officially here, and if you're like me, it feels like Christmas.Don't miss a special New Orleans Saints Draft episode of Black and Gold Rush. Host Rachel Jones and The Saints Wire's Maddy Hudak take one more look at the Saints' top positions of need on offense and defense and analyze the increasing possibility of the Saints trading up from No. 28. After all, they have eight draft picks to work with. What kind of players are the Saints looking for in 2021?Maddy Hudak is originally from San Mateo, CA, but her mom is from New Orleans, and Maddy remembers first seeing the magic of the Saints when they came to volunteer after Hurricane Katrina. You'll also hear her unique career story - from psychology to legal studies to sports writing.LISTEN FOR THESE QUOTES(4:55) "My dad was my soccer coach, and he's really interested in the mental side of things, the football IQ side of football. We're both very analytical in that way, so I found that was a good thing to discuss with my dad, being that there were no sons in the family."(6:42) "If nothing else, I would l like to serve as a tale of A) it's never too late to change your mind on what you want to do and B) if you think you have an idea of what the five years out of your college experience are going to look like, please don't have that set in stone."(10:48) "The more that you do mock drafts, one thing I've learned is don't pigeonhole yourself on one player."(12:02) "While the Saints normally don't draft based on need, the pandemic has put everyone in an unprecedented situation where there's no real ability to retain key talent at positions of need. So their two big positions of need are cornerback and linebacker."(15:18) "If you're a Saints fan, you have to know the Saints do not ever have a set place that they are picking."(19:59) "To have eight picks, with a lot of them in the 3rd or 4th round - those are actually picks that people would be interested in getting - that's just so much capital to work with."(23:07) "What sticks out to me the most is (Zaven Collins) is a linebacker who has the tracking abilities of a safety."(24:12) "If I could have my dream pick - and it still included a cornerback - then it would be Zaven Collins."(29:25) Random RoundCONNECT WITH US / LINKS MENTIONEDMaddy Hudak Twitter2021 NFL Mock Draft - The Saints Wire - Maddy Hudak's first round picks for every team2021 NFL Draft - The Saints Wire - Seven rounds of Saints mock draft picks, with tradesWho Dat Confessional Podcast on YouTubeRachel Jones TwitterRachel Jones InstagramSUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW“Black and Gold Rush is awesome and authentic, and I can't wait for more.” It's easy - scroll to the bottom on Apple Podcasts, tap to rate out of 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then let me know what you loved most about the episode!
Saints Wire editor John Sigler discusses his team's final 7-round mock draft, and two prospects in particular they targeted with Day 1 trades. The guys also give their final predictions for what the Saints do with pick No. 28 overall!
Former New Orleans Saints GM Randy Mueller joins this episode of Black and Gold Rush with the NFL Draft just three days away! Mueller was thrilled to "be back in Saints world" - what he called one of the best times in his career, though it only lasted two years.Mueller shares his insights on many topics from his 30+ years in football, from drafting the Saints' all-time leading rusher Deuce McAllister in 2001 and how mock drafts played a role, to what the Who Dat Nation is all wondering - where the Saints will go with the 28th overall pick in 2021. Mueller also gets candid about how things ended for him in New Orleans and shares advice for others when life gets turned upside down.Tune in Thursday, April 29, for a special NFL Draft edition of Black and Gold Rush with The Saints Wire's Maddy Hudak!LISTEN FOR THESE QUOTES(3:40) "At age 17, I packed up my belongings and goofy looking permed hairdo and went over to to the Seahawks facility and worked for $44 a week and ended up 20 years later, I was the boss."(7:10) "I've always been able to use these mock drafts as a tool. And when I say mock drafts, it's anybody's mock drafts, I don't care if it's a guy on the street, if it's a guy from another team, if it's a media guy, I welcomed all of our people to collect these drafts and bring them into our draft room."(15:02) "My philosophy has always been if you tell me exactly what you want, we'll find it, that's not a problem, we'll find exactly the right fit. So I think it's all about fit."(21:01) "I have Trevor Lawrence at the top, he has all all the boxes checked. He's a big strong dude who can make all the throws. I think the biggest question I have about him is learning an NFL offense and processing it at a higher rate of speed than he's ever had to do before at Clemson. And then I have Zach Wilson rated second behind him. Zack does so many things inside the pocket and outside the pocket and does more level 2 and level 3 quarterback tasks than any of the ones for me in this year's draft. The other three guys, for me all have some questions."(23:44) "Picking as late as they do 28, here's what I would say, I would say they'd be less inclined to fill a specific need and more inclined to pick the best player available. Nobody stacks their board the same. So the Saints pick at 28 will probably get somebody on their board that they rank in the top 20."(27:43) "The two short seasons I spent in New Orleans were the best of my professional life. It was awesome. And it was mainly because of the fans."(32:58) "Whether it's doing podcasts, whether it's writing, whether it's doing anything you like, just try to stay in as many lanes as you can so you have options. And really, it's all about options. That's what our world is, right? It's about timing and options."(34:38) Random Round CONNECT WITH US / LINKS MENTIONEDRandy Mueller TwitterMueller Football AdvisingThe Football GM on Apple PodcastsThe Draft Chronicles Part I: The Value of Mock DraftsThe Draft Chronicles Part II: The Draft is a crap shoot, right?Deuce McAllister reflects on being drafted by the Saints 20 years ago todayRachel Jones TwitterRachel Jones InstagramSUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW“Black and Gold Rush is awesome and authentic, and I can't wait for more.” It's easy - scroll to the bottom on Apple Podcasts, tap to rate out of 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then let me know what you loved most about the episode!
The Russell Wilson craze has hit New Orleans, with mayor LaToya Cantrell making her own person pitch on social media. Meanwhile, a workout video of Drew Brees and his weight sled has gone viral. The guys discuss all the latest drama in the return episode of the Saints Wire podcast for the 2021 season.
This wasn't the fairytale ending that Drew Brees wanted in what is widely expected to be the final season of his Hall of Fame career. His two fourth-quarter interceptions crushed the Saints in their 30-20 loss to the Buccaneers, who are headed to the NFC Championship at Lambeau Field. The Saints enter an earlier-than-planned offseason with their future at the quarterback position at the fore. The guys discuss Brees, the Saints' latest playoff failure, and start to look ahead to 2021. The 2020 season finale of the Saints Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with sports betting advice for the NFL playoffs from the Sportsbook Wire.
Are you ready for Round 3? The Saints silenced all the Bucs hype back in Week 1, and then embarrassed Tom Brady and Co. in their Week 9 rematch, 38-3. Now the 2nd-seeded Saints and the 5th-seeded Bucs meet in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Can the Saints extend their dominance over the Bucs for four more quarters? Does Brady have the Bucs in position to pull the upset and possible end Drew Brees' final Super Bowl run? The guys give their takes on the matchup and also discuss the good and the bad from the Saints' win over the Bears in the wild-card round. Episode 20 of the Saints Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with sports betting advice for the NFL playoffs from the Sportsbook Wire.
At -480 odds, the Saints are the heaviest favorite to advance through the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. The Saints will host the Bears, who at 8-8 backed their way into the NFC's seventh and final spot thanks to Arizona's loss to the Rams. The Sunday playoff game means star Saints running back Alvin Kamara, who last week tested positive for COVID 19, could be cleared in time to play. The Saints also hope to have a healthier Michael Thomas back in the fold. Is this the start of Drew Brees' final playoff run before retirement? The guys tackle all of those topics and more! Episode 19 of the Saints Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with sports betting advice for the NFL playoffs from the Sportsbook Wire.
Saints running back Alvin Kamara put on a show on Christmas Day, scoring six touchdowns in a 52-33 rout of the Vikings. The guys react to AK's monster day, discuss the underrated Saints-Vikings rivalry, and contemplate a three-team Week 17 parlay that would give the Saints the NFC's No. 1 seed. Episode 18 of the Saints Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.
Suddenly looking to snap a two-game skid, the Saints get an important Christmas Day game against the Vikings with plenty on the line. Can the Saints get back in the race for the NFC's top seed, and clinch another NFC South crown in the process? The guys break down the matchup, along with their top takeaways from last week's hard-fought loss to the Chiefs. Episode 17 of the Saints Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.
The Saints got knocked off by rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, losing control of the NFC's first-round bye in the process. It's led fans to weigh all kinds of conspiracy theories, like did Saints head coach Sean Payton lose that game on purpose in an effort to motivate his team? Host Ryan O'Leary and Saints Wire editor John Sigler get into all of that while discussing Taysom Hill's uneven performance, and where the team stands now in the NFC pecking order. Episode 16 of the Saints Wire podcast is powered by the USA Today Sports Media Group, with a fantasy segment from The Huddle and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.
The Saints, now 3-0 with Taysom Hill starting at quarterback, are the first team to clinch an NFL playoff berth. Now all eyes shift to Drew Brees and his impending return. Will the Saints give Brees' future successor one more start against the floundering Eagles? Host Ryan O'Leary and Saints Wire editor John Sigler discuss the QBs, Dennis Allen and his dominant defense, and former Saints' coordinator Gregg Williams, who was fired by the Jets a day after making a bondheaded call that cost the team its first win of the season. Episode 15 of the Saints Wire Podcast is powered by USA TODAY Sports and includes fantasy football smart plays from The Huddle.com, and sports betting advice from USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire.
The Broncos tried to beat the Saints without a quarterback, and the result was New Orleans improving to 9-2. The Saints are in sole possession of first place in the NFC. Host Ryan O'Leary and Saints Wire editor John Sigler discuss what now looks like a two-team race between the Saints and Packers for the NFC's first-round bye, Taysom Hill's second start, and an interesting two-game stretch against the Falcons and Chiefs. Episode 14 of the Saints Wire Podcast is powered by USA TODAY Sports and includes fantasy football smart plays from The Huddle.com, and sports betting advice from USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire.
Taysom Hill sure put on a show in his first career start for the Saints, passing for 233 yards and rushing for two scores in a win over the Atlanta Falcons. Host Ryan O'Leary and Saints Wire editor John Sigler break down Hill's performance and discuss topics on Alvin Kamara's usage, Drew Brees' potential return, the NFL's tradition of Lions and Cowboys games on Thanksgiving Day, and the Saint's Week 12 road game against Denver. This podcast is powered by USA Today Sports and includes fantasy picks of the week from The Huddle, and sports betting advice from the Sportsbook Wire.
The Saints will have to turn to Jameis Winston or Taysom hill as starting quarterback Drew Brees heals from multiple fractured ribs and a collapsed lung. Host Ryan O'Leary and Saints Wire editor John Sigler discuss what the Saints might do in the interim. Will Winston fill the Brees role? Will we see more of the Taysom Hill package? The guys give their takes on that and this week's rivalry game against the Falcons. This podcast is powered by USA Today Sports and includes fantasy advice from The Huddle, as well as a sports betting pick of the week from The Sportsbook Wire.
This much is clear: Drew Brees, Sean Payton and the Saints own Tom Brady's Buccaneers. Host Ryan O'Leary and Saints Wire editor John Sigler put Sunday night's epic beatdown into perspective and look ahead to the Saints' push for the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Powered by USA TODAY Sports with fantasy advice from The Huddle and the sports betting pick of the week from The Sportsbook Wire.
Ryan O'Leary and Saints Wire editor John Sigler discuss the Michael Thomas trade rumors, coach Sean Payton trolling Mike Florio on Twitter, the NFC playoff picture, and potential Saints targets at next week's NFL trade deadline. With fantasy football advice from The huddle, and sports betting picks of the week from The Sportsbook Wire.
The Saints star wide receiver, Michael Thomas, is coming off a 1-game suspension for reportedly fighting with a teammate at practice and mouthing off to coaches. Saints Wire editor John Sigler tells host Ryan O'Leary why he isn't concerned by the story. (With fantasy football advice from The Huddle, and sports betting tips of the week from The Sportsbook Wire.)
The New Orleans Saints did what they always do on Sunday: Shut down the opponent's top running back. Host Ryan O'Leary and Saints Wire editor John Sigler discuss the Saints' amazing defensive streak, an improved passing attack, and what could be a neutral-site game coming up in Indianapolis due to Hurricane Delta.
Drew Brees has not looked like his Hall of Fame self through three weeks this season. Host Ryan O'Leary and Saints Wire editor John Sigler discuss the QB's sudden lack of aggression through the air, and share concerns over the Saints' underperforming defense. Is this 1-2 Saints start just par for the course, or is it cause for concern?
Drew Brees is struggling, Michael Thomas is injured and the Saints are 1-1 on the season after getting thumped by the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football. Host Ryan O'Leary and Saints Wire editor John Sigler discuss the current state of the Saints, and look ahead to this week's showdown with Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.
Host Ryan O'Leary and Saints Wire editor John Sigler discuss the Saints' blowout win over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the season opener, and John gives the latest on the Michael Thomas injury. The guys also give their thoughts on coach Sean Payton's concerted effort to tack on another touchdown on the game's final drive.
With the Saints closing in on a contract extension with RB Alvin Kamara, and the Buccaneers possibly losing WR Mike Evans to a soft tissue injury, Tom Brady and Co. could have their hands full in the Superdome on Sunday's 2020 season opener. With host Ryan O'Leary and Saints Wire editor John Sigler.
Host Ryan O'Leary and Saints Wire managing editor John Sigler weigh in on the Alvin Kamara contract situation, and discuss what could be an offensive juggernaut in New Orleans this season.
Ryan O' Leary hosts the Saints Wire Podcast beginning September 3