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The New Orleans Saints have shipped out on the road for the first time in the 2025 season. Can they change the narrative? In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the latest on key injuries for both sides, particularly on the New Orleans offensive line. We'll also hear from the legend Drew Brees on what he's seen from Spencer Rattler, check in with a Seahawks insider Jen Mueller on what to expect out at Lumen Field and then pick some X-factors that could swing the matchup. 

SEGMENT 1: Injury report latest ... what's the fallout

SEGMENT 2: Drew Brees on Spencer Rattler ... a lot to like

SEGMENT 3: Seahawks insider breaks down Week 3 matchup

SEGMENT 4: Picking x-factors for Week 3 showdown

SEGMENT 4

The New Orleans Saints are 0-2 and headed out west to face the Seahawks, can they turn an extended stay into a turnaround like they did in 2019? On this mailbag edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive into the live mailbag to answer viewer questions. Topics include: 

- Why are the Saints extending their stay in Seattle ahead of Week 3?

- What are the consequences/fallout of Vernon Broughton injury

- Juwan Johnson's leap was very intentional

And a lot more.

Another week, another New Orleans Saints loss in a familiar fashion -- but this one felt a bit different. In the latest episode of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller sound off after a 26-21 Saints loss to the Mac Jones-led 49ers. Who stood out and who fell flat? We'll also break down Spencer Rattler's day, hear from coaches and players and more. 

SEGMENT 1: Reacting to another close loss ... what's the takeaway?

SEGMENT 2: Spencer Rattler is playing well enough to win. What's everyone else doing?

SEGMENT 3: Picking duds from Saints-49ers ... 3rd and long and over and over again

SEGMENT 4: Picking studs from Saints-49ers ... big-boy TDs are good to see

No surprise, but injuries are a massive storyline again as the New Orleans Saints head into the weekend, but for once it's the other team that has the biggest questions to answer. On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down the latest injury updates and expectations for Saints-49ers, and dive in on just where the concern level should be about Taliese Fuaga's injury. We'll also hear from 49ers insider Evan Giddings, then break down the biggest X-factors that could swing this Week 2 showdown at the Superdome. 

SEGMENT 1: Injury report breakdown ... where are we on Fuaga's knee?

SEGMENT 2: 49ers insider breaks down what Saints should expect in Week 2 ... the Mac attack

SEGMENT 3: It's not a must-win for the Saints, but they'd better find a way

SEGMENT 4: Breaking down Week 2 X-factors: Shut down CMC, or else

The New Orleans Saints are still waiting on several key players battling injuries, but exactly how concerning are they? On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the latest on injuries to Chase Young, Taliese Fuaga and others, as well as which young safety will be taking over for Julian Blackmon before diving into Mickey Loomis' takes from Week 1 and what stood out in the film review for the week. 

SEGMENT 1: Injury report breakdown ... Taliese Fuaga's knee is concerning

SEGMENT 2: Mickey Loomis takes ... what the GM thought of Rattler's day & more

SEGMENT 3: Film study takeaways ... Devaughn Vele & Juwan Johnson are the red zone answer

Well, that sure was something. The New Orleans Saints kicked off their season with a loss for the first time in 7 years, but it was a wild game that included 13 accepted penalties and a nearly spectacular grab to tie the game as the clock ran out. So what are the biggest takeaways? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down who stepped up and who fell flat in the season-opener, weigh in on Spencer Rattler's performance and hear from coaches and players, including Kellen Moore's decision to play it safe, and why that might be holding the team back. 

COLD OPEN: Julian Blackmon's injury is a major issue. What happens now?

SEGMENT 1: Diving deep on Spencer Rattler's day and Kellen Moore's decisions

SEGMENT 2: Picking stock down players from Saints-Cards: 3rd down defense is a problem

SEGMENT 3: Picking stock up players from Saints-Cards: Juwan Johnson didn't catch the ball, but his impact was still clear

This year’s New Orleans Saints squad isn’t getting much credit from prognosticators around the NFL. Will Kellen Moore’s krewe start proving everyone wrong in Week 1? We break it all down on the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast. Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down the latest injury updates, including a concerning calf issue for Chase Young, go behind enemy lines with a Cardinals insider, then break down the biggest X-factors for the matchup. 

SEGMENT 1: The Rundown: Chase Young injury could be a major problem

SEGMENT 2: Behind enemy lines: Cardinals Insider gives the lowdown

SEGMENT 3: Week 1 X-factors: Can Spencer Rattler deliver the goods this time?

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It's officially Week 1 of the NFL season, and you know what that means: INJURY REPORT SEASON is here! So what all went down on the first Saints injury report of the season? Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak broke it all down in this driving home edition of Inside Black & Gold, with insight on Alontae Taylor's return to practice, Chase Young's departure with a calf issue and takeaways from what QB Spencer Rattler had to say to the media ahead of his Week 1 start. 

The New Orleans Saints have been busy, and every move points to one clear thing: This is a team in rebuild mode. In this SportsTalk-fueled edition of Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline Jeff Nowak and Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss break down the latest moves, including the cut of J.T. Gray, and what that means for the team. We'll also hear exclusive interviews with new Saints WRs Devaughn Vele and Trey Palmer, and Hoss had a chance to sit down with the specialists Blake Grupe and Kai Kroeger ahead of the season opener. 

The regular season is right around the corner and the New Orleans Saints have their official QB1 with Spencer Rattler, but did they get it right? In the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on the latest news and what the QB decision means for Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough. We’ll also dive in on some new additions on the trade and waiver markets, and give our biggest takeaways from cutdown day on both offense and defense, with insight from Kellen Moore and DC Brandon Staley. 

SEGMENT 1: The Rundown: Did Saints improve enough with 4 new additions?

SEGMENT 2: QB Takeaways … Spencer Rattler is QB1, was it the right call? + What’s next for Tyler Shough

SEGMENT 3: Saints Roster Breakdown: What are the biggest takeaways on offense?

SEGMENT 4: Saints Roster Breakdown: What are the biggest takeaways on defense

The New Orleans Saints finally have a starting quarterback and his name is Spencer Rattler. It's only smooth sailing from here, right? In this SportsTalk-fueled edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak teams up with Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss to dive in on the QB1 decision and what it means for Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough, then we break down all the roster cuts, IR and PUP moves that came down over the past two days. Will there be more moves to come?

SEGMENT 1: Diving in on the QB decision. Was it the right call?

SEGMENT 2: Roster cuts, offense: No big surprises, but good storylines

SEGMENT 3: Roster cuts, defense: Saints finally cut bait with underwhelming draft picks

SEGMENT 4: Final thoughts on special teams, do the Saints have a starting caliber punter?

The New Orleans Saints have officially wrapped up their preseason, but an official QB1 decision? Not quite yet. In the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down their final thoughts on the QB battle between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough, then break down the players who stepped up big and who fell flat in the preseason finale. We'll also break down the first 14 cuts as the team walks its way down to a 53-man roster, with the toughest decisions yet to come. 

SEGMENT 1: Breaking down the first 14 roster cuts. Here's what to know. 

SEGMENT 2: Pencils Down in QB1 Battle. Who's Coming Out on Top?

SEGMENT 3: Picking duds from Saints-Broncos

SEGMENT 4: Picking studs from Saints Broncos

The New Orleans Saints brought in the big-bodied WR they desperately needed, but was the price too steep? On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak dives in on the trade for Devaughn Vele with insight from now-Broncos head coach Sean Payton, Kellen Moore and a Broncos beat writer. We’ll also break down the latest in the battle between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough, and lay out the three big things we’re watching for in Saturday’s preseason finale.

SEGMENT 1: Who is Devaughn Vele? Diving in on new Saints WR

SEGMENT 2: Sean Payton, Kellen Moore weigh in on new Saints WR 

SEGMENT 3: QB1 Watch: Kellen Moore Says Tyler Shough & Spencer Rattler are still competing, but is it true?

SEGMENT 4: 3 Points for Preseason Finale, Here’s What We’re Watching For

In a live mailbag edition, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive into the mailbag to answer live viewer questions: 

- Pick a starting QB, who ya got? 

- What's the breakdown of the RB room? Does Devin Neal have a spot?

- Expectations for Saints-Broncos?

- Is there a win in the first four games of the season?

That and a lot more! 

Week 2 of the preseason is in the books, but we still don't have an answer as to who the New Orleans Saints starting quarterback is. Will a clutch drive to clinch a tie be enough to put Spencer Rattler over the top? On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller unpack what went down Sunday at the Caesars Superdome and where Rattler and Tyler Shough stand heading into the preseason finale. We'll also break down the players who stepped up and who fell flat in the matchup as we inch closer to cutdown day. 

SEGMENT 1: Spencer Rattler won the day, but did he win the Saints QB battle?

SEGMENT 2: Picking duds from Saints-Jaguars: OL is becoming a legitimate concern

Segment 3: Picking studs from Saints-Jaguars: the Who Dat Nation finally meets the real Mason Tipton

The New Orleans Saints are officially done in California, at least as far as training camp practices are concerned. So what all went down out in Irvine? And how about that joint practice with the Rams? On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak catches up after a busy day out in Carson with the Rams as he readies to head back to Louisiana. We'll break down the latest in the QB battle, Juwan Johnson and Chase Young's big days and we'll hear the top takes from Saints legends Deuce McAllister and Bobby Hebert after Thursday's session. 

SEGMENT 1: Saints QB Battle Notes ... It's still neck and neck, and that's a win for Shough

SEGMENT 2: Deuce & Bobby's top takes ... defense dominates as Chase Young shines

SEGMENT 3: Top takeaways after 10 days in Irvine, how concerning are these injuries?

The New Orleans Saints' preseason opener is in the books, so what are the biggest questions? On this mailbag edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller take on viewer questions after Week 1 of the preseason, starting with a big one: Do you feel better or worse about the Saints' win total after what we saw on Sunday?

We'll also dive in one big performances for both UDFA Torricelli Simpkins III and RB Velus Jones Jr., and whether they're set up to land a spot on the roster, the discourse around Tyler Shough and Shedeur Sanders, an an extended road trip early in the season? 

The New Orleans Saints preseason opener is in the books, so what all has changed after a loss to the Chargers that doubled as Tyler Shough's debut? In the latest edition of the WWL Radio original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller weigh in on what they saw in the QB battle, then dive in on who stepped up big and who fell flat as the games FINALLY got rolling in the 2025 season.

SEGMENT 1: QB Battle Breakdown, weighing Tyler Shough vs Spencer Rattler

SEGMENT 2: Picking duds from Saints-Chargers, the welcome has been worn out for one player

SEGMENT 3: Picking Studs from Saints-Chargers, is the LB room the best on the team?

The New Orleans Saints are out in California and they've named Spencer Rattler as the starter for the preseason opener against the Chargers, but how close is the QB battle to actually giving us an answer at the most important position? In the latest edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak gives us the low-down on a couple of impressive days for both Rattler and Tyler Shough out in California, and what steps forward we've seen from the rookie. We'll hear from both QBs and Kellen Moore, then dive in on some more standouts from another high-energy scrimmage. 

SEGMENT 1: Spencer Rattler is QB1 vs the Chargers, but what does that mean? 

SEGMENT 2: Notes from Irivine: RB battle is the biggest thing to watch in preseason opener

There's simply too much going on these days to hit it all in one episode! Here's a mailbag edition of Inside Black & Gold recorded after Sunday's scrimmage. Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller answer viewer questions as training camp rolls on. 

We've also got an important question: Who are some of the most underrated Saints players of all time who ARE NOT in the Saints Hall of Fame? 

We'll also talk QBs, scrambling vs running and a lot more

The New Orleans Saints are 10 practices deep into their training camp slate, so who’s made the strongest first impression? On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down what they saw in Sunday’s 126-play scrimmage and the latest in the QB battle, chat 1-on-1 with Saints OL coach Brendan Nugent, then pick stock up, stock down for a host of Saints players vying for roster spots. 

SEGMENT 1: Saints Camp Day 10 Breakdown: 126 plays!!! 

… The New Orleans Saints had their busiest day of training camp, one that featured an offense-defense scrimmage with 126 called plays. So what stood out? Jeff and Steve break down the day with their latest thoughts on the QB battle, how Davon Godchaux looks to be a game-changer in the run game, why mustaches mean war for Danny Stutsman and a lot more.

SEGMENT 2: 1-on-1 with Saints OL coach Brendan Nugent

… The New Orleans Saints have a lot of moving parts on the OL, but they’ve brought back a familiar face to lead that group. So what does Brendan Nugent think of this year’s OL room? We get his takes on Trevor Penning, his coaching style and a lot more. 

SEGMENT 3: Saints Stock Watch: Who’s Rising and Who’s Falling After 10 Practices?

… The Saints are 10 practices into the 2025 training camp slate and opinions have definitely been formed. But who is on the upward trajectory and who is falling flat? Jeff and Steve break it down to close out the show. 

The New Orleans Saints are getting specific with their drills, but things still seem slow going for the offense. In this latest "driving home" edition of Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down a change in the QB pecking order (at least for the day), some steps forward for Tyler Shough and thoughts on a defense that still seems a step ahead as we close out the second week of camp. 

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Another fun day of New Orleans Saints practice, and another driving home edition of Inside Black & Gold. Sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down a wild day that ended on an untimed down and a walkoff TD from Jake Haener, while the QB battle is coming into focus: Spencer Rattler is ahead, and the gap seems to be getting wider. We'll also break down some of the standouts during the high-energy indoor session, good injury news for Juwan Johnson, high praise for the young tackles and more hype for Kool-Aid McKinstry. 

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Day 7 of New Orleans Saints training camp is in the books, so what stood out? Join WWL Saints Sideline reporter Jeff Nowak on this drive home edition (it's exactly what it sounds like) for a quick recap of what we saw in another padded practice. Juwan Johnson is hurt, and yes, that's a big concern, Davon Godchaux is strong and the Saints are lucky? Maybe. let's dive in. 

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We’re four full practices in at New Orleans Saints training camp, so what’s stood out? On the latest episode of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down the top notes from the action so far and recap the QB battle, then chat 1-on-1 with WR Rashid Shaheed before handing out some Week 1 superlatives. Let’s do it. 

SEGMENT 1: Saints Camp Notes, Days 1-4: Here’s What Stood Out
… Four New Orleans Saints training camp practices in the books, so what are the major takeaways? Jeff and Steve recap the QB battle to this point – still wayyy too close to call – then share their top notes ahead of the first padded practice of the season, scheduled for Monday.

SEGMENT 2: 1-on-1 with Saints WR Rashid Shaheed: Bulked Up & Ready 
… What’s up with Rashid Shaheed? The New Orleans Saints speedster is healthy, bulked up and ready to roll, and he chatted 1-on-1 with Jeff and Steve after another sweltering training camp practice. 

SEGMENT 3: Saints Camp Superlatives: Picking Winners for Days 1-4
… Remember those high school yearbook superlatives? We’re picking them for the first four days of training camp. Here’s what we’ve got. 



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New Orleans Saints training camp has officially kicked off, so what are the early takeaways? On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak dives into his notebook to break down the first two days, including a slow-starting QB battle and one big fight. Jeff and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller also chat 1-on-1 with Saints RT Taliese Fuaga, who's brimming with confidence heading into Year 2. 

SEGMENT 1: QB Battle has a lot of room to grow

Tyler Shough vs Rattler vs ... Jake Haener? Only time will tell, but there's certainly a lot of room to grow as the Saints try to decide who will be starting Week 1. We'll dive into Jeff's top notes from the first two days, which includes one big fight and one big concern. 

SEGMENT 2: 1-on-1 with Taliese Fuaga

What's new with Taliese Fuaga? The 2024 first-rounder is headed back to the right side and is confident as ever, but what is his advice for this year's first-rounder Kelvin Banks? That and a lot more in this exclusive interview. 

SEGMENT 3: Jeff & Steve take on SportsTalk

Jeff calls in to chat with Steve and Charlie Long on SportsTalk to break down the top topics of the first two days of camp, including the QB competition, and why perfect might be the enemy right now, a tough start for Charlie Smyth, where the RB2 race is headed and a lot more. 

It's an emergency pod! On this quick, SportsTalk-fueled edition of Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak joins Mike Detillier on WWL Radio to break down the pre-training camp press conferences and the stunning retirement of Tyrann Mathieu on the eve of camp. 

It's a two-for-one! On this latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive into the mailbag to answer live viewer questions, like: 

- Are fans fully supporting Tyler Shough at this point?

- What do we think about the Saints new jerseys and helmets?

- When could Taysom Hill get back into action? 

And a lot more! 

New Orleans Saints training camp is FINALLY here, what will you be watching? On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down the latest news with Tyler Shough, practice times and a new veteran DL, then we hear from former Saints LB Scott Shanle on the QB battle, camp routines and a lot more, followed by a Saints edition of “would you rather” that you won’t want to miss.

SEGMENT 1: The rundown: Tyler Shough Finally Signed; Saints Sign New Vet & More

… The New Orleans Saints have their rookie QB under center, but why was it a question in the first place? We’ll touch on that, along with: 

- Shough’s sitdown with Jon Gruden

- New helmets, with jerseys on the way

- Jonathan Bullard signed. Here’s what to know

- New camp practice times

And more!

SEGMENT 2: Saints Training Camp is (Finally) Here; Scott Shanle is Back to Break it Down

… It’s always a great day when Scott Shanle rolls on through. We chat with the former Saints linebacker and Super Bowl champion about the QB competition and when he wants to know the starter, his high expectations for rookie linebacker Danny Stutsman and a lot more. 

SEGMENT 3: Would You Rather, Saints Camp Edition: This Time … It’s Hot

… What better way to get ready for camp than with a Saints-themed game of would you rather? Jeff & Steve hit important topics like the QB competition, which players we want most to see have blowup seasons, some NFC playoff hypotheticals, just how badly we want to troll the Falcons and a lot more. 

New Orleans Saints training camp is right around the corner, so let's catch up with this SportsTalk-fueled interview edition of the WWL Radio original podcast Inside Black & Gold. Join Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak as we chat with Locked on Saints host Ross Jackson, Saints RG Cesar Ruiz and Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss.   

SEGMENT 1: Is Tyler Shough's contract a real concern & more with Ross Jackson

The 2025 training camp for the New Orleans Saints is less than a week away, and Tyler Shough's contract -- along with the majority of the league's second-round picks -- remains a very big question. Will he hold out? What are the other camp preview items we're excited about? Ross Jackson, host of Locked on Saints, joins Jeff Nowak to break it all down.

SEGMENT 2: 'Sky is the limit' for Saints talented OL, Cesar Ruiz says

It's always a good time to chat with a lineman, right? Saints RG Cesar Ruiz calls into SportsTalk to chat with Mike Detillier and Charlie Long about his offseason bike giveaway, his expectations for the new-look OL, his new head coach and a lot more. 

SEGMENT 3: Who will be the breakout players of 2025 camp? With Mike Hoss

The Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss joins Jeff Nowak and Charlie Long to talk Chris Olave -- should he wear a Guardian cap? -- potential breakout candidates, sleepers and more. 

And we're back ... sort of. As the New Orleans Saints inch closer to training camp, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak (fresh off vacation) dials in to chat with WWL Sports Director Steve Geller and producer Charlie Long on this SportsTalk-fueled edition of the Inside Black & Gold podcast. We'll dive in on: 

- New additions we're excited to see in action

- The biggest question mark on the team

- Saints in France? 

- Alvin Kamara's offseason hijinks & more

As mentioned in previous episodes (and this one) we're taking a few weeks off as our hosts get some R&R, but we'll be back with full episodes mid-July as we ramp into training camp. Who dat, thanks y'all! 

We're deep into the New Orleans Saints offseason, so what better time to drop a whole mess of hot takes on your head? In the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down the latest news, then dive into a lightning round of time questions. Let's do it. 

SEGMENT 1, the cold open: Latest Saints signings, goodbye camp darlings

SEGMENT 2: Lightning Round, Saints offense

• Any more splash signings on offense?
• Chalk it up: Name on sure W
• Totals combined for Olave-Shaheed, over/under 145 catches, 2100 yards
• Who leads the Saints in TD catches this year
• Alvin Kamara over/under 999.5 rushing yards
• Pick one: Devin Neal, Marcus Yarns, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Cam Akers
• How many games will Taysom play
• Kellen Moore … a hat guy or a visor guy

SEGMENT 3: Lightning round, Saints defense

• Any more splash signings on defense?
• Chalk it down: Name one sure L
• Which player do you want with you during the zombie apocalypse? … how about just a regular Fallout-style apocalypse?
• Who leads the Saints in sacks this year
• Who is CB2 … Yiadom or Riley
• Better rebrand: Tyrann or Cam?
• Which Saints player should have a nickname?

Deven Johnson is back alongside Jeff Nowak for our latest mailbag episode, a long-time coming as he hit the pre-minicamp break. We've got some Blake Grupe card-collecting tidbits, Juwan Johnson and Kendre Miller takes, some potential surprise cuts and a lot more. 

SEGMENT 1 - Where should the Saints have the sights set for Kendre Miller?

Topics: 

- Blake Grupe side quest

- What are realistic expectations for Kendre Miller

- How much do you hate the black helmets?

- Should Saints stay committed to Chris Olave? How about Guardian caps?

SEGMENT 2: If the Saints don't feature Juwan Johnson this year, they never will

Topics: 

- Brandin Cooks expectations ... less is more

- Will Juwan Johnson finally be a featured TE

- Alontae Taylor's attitude is a major selling point; how much should they pay him?

- Surprise cuts???

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The New Orleans Saints have a host of questions to answer in the 2025 season, but which players have the most on the line? In the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak is rejoined by guest host Deven Johnson to break down the top names on both sides of the ball – can Spencer Rattler own the moment? We’ll also get great insight from former Saints linebacker Scott Shanle, who talks Alontae Taylor, Kendre Miller, what Kellen Moore needs to do to win the offseason and more. 

SEGMENT 1: Saints with Most on the Line, Defense: Can Alontae Taylor Take Control?

… The New Orleans Saints have a brand new defense, but who fits best and who steps us as the team leader? Deven Johnson gives us his list of the top three players with the most to prove, starting with a former first round pick. 

SEGMENT 2: Saints with Most on the Line, Offense: Can Spencer Rattler Own the Moment?

… Who’s the quarterback? That’s a good question, and that’s where we’ll start on the offensive side of the ball with the player facing the highest stakes this season. Spencer Rattler, your time is now, don’t blow it. 

SEGMENT 3: 1-on-1 with Scott Shanle: On Kendre Miller, Alontae Taylor & an old young guy in Kellen Moore

… What does former Saints linebacker and Super Bowl champ Scott Shanle think of the Saints offseason so far? He’ll give us insight on one of his favorite plays in Alontae Taylor – show him the money? – what Kendre Miller has to prove, why he’s ready to take the over on wins and a lot more. 

The New Orleans Saints know they have a star WR in Chris Olave, but they need to find out whether he can stay on the field. On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak dives in on the latest RB news, we hear from Chris Olave on how he’s worked back from his concussion issues, then Jeff chats with WRs coach Keith Williams to hear what he’s seen from his two star wideouts, how he landed on Kellen Moore’s staff this season and a lot more. 

SEGMENT 1: The Rundown: Saints Sign Cam Akers. Are they Done Making Moves?

… The New Orleans Saints have a suddenly packed RB room, but what should the expectations be for Cam Akers? We dive in on that subject and look at the rest of the RB depth chart before hearing about Alvin Kamara’s relocated offseason program (ahem, random Twitter trolls).

SEGMENT 2: Chris Olave vs Concussions is the Story of the Season

… When it comes to Chris Olave the conversation is rarely about talent, it’s about whether health will allow him to actually take advantage of it. We hear what the star WR had to say during minicamp and how Jeff sees the WR room shaping out (what you see is what you get). 

SEGMENT 3: Interview: Saints WRs Coach Talks Olave, Shaheed & Why He Stuck With Kellen Moore

… What does Saints WRs coach Keith Williams think of his WR room? We’ll get his insight on Chris Olave – and an elite nickname – what Rashid Shaheed’s biggest area of growth will be this season, and why 

The New Orleans Saints finished up their minicamp, and they did it a bit earlier than expected. On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller break down their biggest takeaways from the week of practices, why head coach Kellen Moore decided to call off the final day and plan a trip to California, who stood out and who saw their stock rise as we get ready for the full camp in July. 

SEGMENT 1: Saints Minicamp Takeaways: The QB Battle is For Real

… What stood out at Saints minicamp? For one thing, Kellen Moore is well on his way to the title of “players coach.” Case in point: He cancelled the final day of practice and took the team on a golf outing. He’s also bringing them out to California for 10 days during camp. We’ll break that down, and also what stood out during the actual practices – and one of those things is a QB battle that’s very much legit. 

SEGMENT 2: Stock Up Players from Saints Minicamp: A Monster Year for Rashid Shaheed?

… There are limited opportunities to make an impact this time of year, but which Saints players helped their stock climb during this week’s practices? Two WRs definitely impressed, as did a young DB and a pair of depth players who could be in line for bigger roles. Let’s break it down.

The New Orleans Saints are finally set to kick off mandatory minicamp, but which position battles should we be watching most closely? In the latest edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the top battles we’ll be keeping an eye on for both offense and defense. We’ll also dive in on some free agent visits and who could be a good fit, then ask a big question: Should the Saints pay Alontae Taylor before a contract year?

SEGMENT 1: The Rundown: Should Saints Still Be Bringing in Free Agents?

… The New Orleans Saints have had several free agent visits, the latest being Gabe Davis. But should they really be interested? We’ll dive in on who has come to town and what that means, then talk about Alontae Taylor, a player who is getting high praise from Kellen Moore and could be in line for an extension this offseason. But should he be?

22:47 - SEGMENT 2: Position Battles, Offense: QBs Can Make Mistakes + Who Steps Up at RB?

… There’s the big obvious position battle at the quarterback position, but what comes after? We’ll dive in on RB, a big-bodied wide receiver, Trevor Penning or bust at left guard and a lot more. 

40:40 - SEGMENT 3: Position Battles, Defense & Special Teams: The DL is One Massive Question Mark

… There’s not much settled along the New Orleans Saints defensive line right now, and that makes even figuring out a true competition difficult. But where do things stand? We’ll dive in on that subject, a CB2 question and another year of dueling specialists. Strap in. 

The New Orleans Saints are mostly running it back in the tight end room. Is that a sign that Kellen Moore has high hopes for the veterans in the room? On this SportsTalk-fueled edition of Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller hear from TEs Juwan Johnson and Foster Moreau and lay out expectations, we’ll also dive in on the QB battle and who really has the edge, and hear from Trevor Penning on how the former first-round pick is embracing – and even encouraging – his move to guard. 

SEGMENT 1: SportsTalk Special: Kellen Moore Appears Bought In on Foster Moreau & Juwan Johnson

… The New Orleans Saints didn’t make any earth-shattering moves at tight end, and that looks to be because head coach Kellen Moore is bought in on both the veterans in Juwan Johnson and Foster Moreau. In this segment we’ll hear from both players and the head coach, dive in on expectations for Juwan (consistency!) and what Foster Moreau had to say on Derek Carr’s retirement.

SEGMENT 2:  If Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler Tie in QB Battle, Who Wins?

… Jeff and Steve close out the episode by going in on the QB battle with an assist from a caller (Jimmy!). Who really has the edge in the QB battle? We’ll also dive in on the Saints’ checkered QB history of the past half-decade, how Trevor Penning is embracing his move to guard and why the Saints suddenly have names on their practice jerseys.

The New Orleans Saints have been busy over the last month and new head coach Kellen Moore has been front and center for all of it, but what does that mean? In this SportsTalk fueled edition of Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak calls in to chat with cohost and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller about expectations for the final OTA session and minicamp, how the culture is building in the new Saints era, and we’ll also lay out some important changes coming for the pod this year. 

SEGMENT 1: Time To Share Some IB&G Updates: We’re Not ******* Leaving

… Inside Black & Gold isn’t going anywhere, but there will be some important changes as we head into Year 4 of the podcast. Jeff Nowak breaks down what listeners should know, what changes you could see coming soon and how you can continue to help us grow the pod. 

5:36 - SEGMENT 2: SportsTalk Special: What Saints Position Battles Should We Be Watching? 

… We’re ready to dive into the final OTA session and minicamp, so what position battles will we be watching? Believe it or not, specialists might be the most interesting – and obviously quarterbacks. Jeff chats with Steve Geller and Charlie Long about practice, Derek Carr’s retirement now official (and Kool-Aid McKinstry taking full advantage), how Kellen Moore’s offseason messaging seems to be landing and a lot more. 

The New Orleans Saints have four intriguing, young signal-callers in the QB room right now, but how will it all shake out as the offseason rolls on? In the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on the latest buzz (or non-buzz) surrounding Aaron Rodgers, takeaways from the first OTA session, first impressions of Hunter Dekkers, early returns in the QB battle between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler and a lot more.  SEGMENT 1: The Rundown: Aaron Rodgers Says No to Saints (eyeroll) & First OTA Takeaways … 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.  SEGMENT 2: All-in on Saints 4 QBs: Here’s Where Things Stand & Dekkers’ First Impression … 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. SEGMENT 3: 4 Big Questions to Answer at Saints OTAs: Can Kendre Miller Get it Right This Time? … We’ve got two more sets of OTAs and a mandatory minicamp to go in this stage of the offseason, but what are the biggest questions we’re looking to get answered? We’ll start off with probably the biggest and most frustrating: Can Kendre Miller FINALLY get this thing right, and where does he stand in the RB pecking order? We’ll hit on that and a host of other topics to close out the show.  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

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

The New Orleans Saints are set to kick off OTAs this week, so what better time for a way-too-early 53-man roster projection? In the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller go position by position to set a baseline for this year’s fascinating Saints roster. They’ll also preview the first set of OTAs this week, dive in on what Kellen Moore and Mickey Loomis had to say this week and a lot more.  SEGMENT 1: The Rundown: Saints Don’t Plan to Add a Veteran QB … Yet … 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. SEGMENT 2: Early Saints 53-Man Roster Projection, Offense: Big Questions at Key Positions … Is it ever really too early to try to project the New Orleans Saints’ 53-man roster? Of course it is, but that won’t stop Jeff and Steve from breaking it down to establish a baseline as we get closer and closer to training camp. The QB battle will be fascinating, as will the skill positions. Who backs up Alvin Kamara? How do things shake out along the OL? Will familiar receivers be shown the door? Let’s dive in.  SEGMENT 3: Early Saints 53-Man Roster Projection, Defense: Times, They Are a Changin’ … The New Orleans Saints are overhauling the defensive scheme in 2025, but will that mean sweeping changes on the roster, too? Jeff and Steve close out the pod by breaking down the defensive side of the ball, including major question marks along the defensive line. Oh, and another punter and kicker competition? You bet! 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