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A podcast from the expert team of writers and columnists covering the New Orleans Saints for NOLA.com and the Times-Picayune/Advocate newspaper. Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Luke Johnson, Zach Ewing and more give you the latest news and their insights from the Saints world and the NFL at large.

Episode Date
How the Saints could reinvent their offense in 2026
Jun 11, 2026
Surprise! Alvin's back – plus Saints players with the most to prove in 2026
Jun 04, 2026
The burden on Saints QB Tyler Shough is getting bigger. Can he handle it?
May 29, 2026
Saints OTAs: What we're watching, preparing for overreactions
May 27, 2026
Tyler Shough: Sophomore jump or slump? And other early 2026 Saints predictions
May 20, 2026
Way-too-early Saints 2026 game-by-game predictions
May 15, 2026
Saints schedule drop: Rumors, best and worst case & Paris game buzz
May 13, 2026
Truth or drama? Tyrann Mathieu calls out Saints over Alvin Kamara
May 06, 2026
Now what? The Saints' remaining offseason to-do list
May 01, 2026
Saints draft deep dive: Breaking down the new additions
Apr 29, 2026
Final thoughts before Saints' 2026 draft: Mickey Loomis, our top picks and more
Apr 23, 2026
Jeff Duncan's MOCK DRAFT and risk/reward with Jordyn Tyson
Apr 17, 2026
Mock draft No. 2: Is Caleb Downs an obvious choice for Saints?
Apr 15, 2026
Eight guys we'd consider for the Saints at No. 8 in NFL draft
Apr 10, 2026
Who will the Saints take at No. 8? First Saints Insider mock draft
Apr 08, 2026
What we learned about the Saints at the NFL owners meetings
Apr 01, 2026
Talking Saints NFL Draft scenarios — 1 month to go
Mar 25, 2026
Do Saints consider this a BAD draft? And what's up with Cam Jordan?
Mar 18, 2026
It's NOT 'ETN': Travis Etienne signs with Saints as New Orleans turns the page
Mar 13, 2026
Saints splash the pot in free agency (Monday reaction)
Mar 11, 2026
Free agency preview: Are the Saints set to do something BIG?
Mar 06, 2026
What did NFL combine tell us about Saints draft prospects, free agency?
Mar 04, 2026
Saints NFL combine to-do list: Is Alontae Taylor leaving?
Feb 25, 2026
Todd Graves and Saints ownership in the future
Feb 20, 2026
Breaking down a possible Chris Olave contract extension
Feb 13, 2026
What could the Saints get for Derek Carr? Offseason begins now
Feb 11, 2026
Drew Brees gets his due, the Rashid Shaheed trade and Super Bowl picks
Feb 06, 2026
One reason these Saints are different than the past 5 years
Feb 04, 2026
Super Bowl week with the Saints: Vive le France, Drew Brees and Tyler Shough
Jan 30, 2026
Setting up the Saints' offseason: The Demario Davis question, and following the Patriots model
Jan 28, 2026
The missing chunk plays: How the Saints stalled in 2025, and what comes next
Jan 21, 2026
Just how good was the Saints' rookie class? Best in the NFL?
Jan 16, 2026
Did the Saints get it right with Kellen Moore? One year later
Jan 14, 2026
Making a Saints offseason to-do list
Jan 09, 2026
Mickey Loomis, Kellen Moore and renewed optimism
Jan 07, 2026
How does the story end for Saints?
Jan 02, 2026
Are the Saints playing the best football in the NFC South?
Dec 31, 2025
Tyler Shough vs. Cam Ward could be challenge for Saints
Dec 26, 2025
Examining Chris Olave's value, contract potential
Dec 23, 2025
Saints must learn to handle being favorites vs. Jets
Dec 19, 2025
Could Tyler Shough win Rookie of the Year?
Dec 17, 2025
How the Saints can sustain success vs. Panthers
Dec 12, 2025
Why Tyler Shough's value exceeds his numbers
Dec 10, 2025
Saints aim to turn NFC South upside-down
Dec 05, 2025
Saints receiver talk: Vele's breakout and the Olave question
Dec 03, 2025
Kellen Moore's play-calling has struggled. How do Saints turn it around?
Nov 28, 2025
Kicker talk, Alvin Kamara uncertainty and reasons to be thankful
Nov 26, 2025
Can Saints take advantage of wounded Falcons?
Nov 21, 2025
The Gayle Benson interview and what it means
Nov 19, 2025
Saints bye week report card: Offense, defense, coaches, rookies
Nov 14, 2025
Getting way too optimistic after Saints' win at Carolina
Nov 12, 2025
The one Saints player who should get more run vs. Carolina
Nov 07, 2025
Saints trade deadline: Our reaction and report card
Nov 05, 2025
Tyler Shough is getting his final exam first for Saints vs. Rams
Oct 31, 2025
Tyler Shough QB switch: The timing, the expectations and the consequences
Oct 29, 2025
Why the Saints could beat the Buccaneers this weekend
Oct 24, 2025
Thinking on Mickey Loomis, waiting on Tyler Shough
Oct 22, 2025
How will Saints deal with Dennis Allen? Bears preview, predictions
Oct 17, 2025
Historic slow starts, trade possibilities and rankings 2024 QBs
Oct 15, 2025
Two in a row? Saints take aim at Patriots
Oct 10, 2025
What should we take from Saints' win over Giants?
Oct 09, 2025
Is this the week for a win? Saints vs. Giants preview, predictions
Oct 03, 2025
How long does Spencer Rattler get? And other quarter-pole questions
Oct 01, 2025
Do you believe in miracles? Saints travel to Buffalo
Sep 26, 2025
Was Saints' Kellen Moore overconfident coming in?
Sep 24, 2025
Can Saints stand up to Seahawks' pressure?
Sep 19, 2025
Is Spencer Rattler this good? Is Cesar Ruiz this bad?
Sep 17, 2025
Can Saints take advantage of Niners' injuries? Preview, breakdown, picks
Sep 12, 2025
What we learned from rewatching Saints-Cardinals
Sep 10, 2025
Can Saints start Kellen Moore era with a win? Saints-Cardinals picks, predictions
Sep 05, 2025
How many Alvin Kamara yards? And other 2025 Saints over/unders
Sep 03, 2025
Spencer Rattler named starting QB, 53-man roster set
Aug 26, 2025
A new WR and Spencer Rattler's big chance in final preseason game
Aug 22, 2025
Saints QB race drags on ... plus preseason winners and losers
Aug 20, 2025
Who starts for Saints against Jaguars in preseason?
Aug 15, 2025
Impact of Saints' OL injuries, and Tyler Shough's surge
Aug 13, 2025
A Saints preseason game with consequences
Aug 08, 2025
A shift in Saints' QB rotation, rookie class impressions and heading to Cali
Aug 05, 2025
A spirited practice, a bad day for a QB and Saints camp superlatives
Jul 31, 2025
Saints' first day in pads opened our eyes
Jul 29, 2025
First-week impressions from Saints training camp
Jul 25, 2025
Tyrann Mathieu's retirement and the Saints' new chapter
Jul 23, 2025
Saints defense was awful in 2024; what's reasonable for 2025?
Jul 17, 2025
Saints have new helmets! And expectations for offensive positions.
Jul 10, 2025
Who will break out for the Saints in 2025?
Jul 02, 2025
Are the Saints REALLY the worst team in the NFL?
Jun 25, 2025
Our early 53-man Saints roster projection
Jun 18, 2025
Who's winning the Saints' QB battle? Minicamp takeaways
Jun 13, 2025
Gabe Davis, Asante Samuel and how the Saints should finish the offseason
Jun 11, 2025
June 4: Chase Young, Alontae Taylor and the Saints' new defense
Jun 04, 2025
May 28: Ranking the 2025 Saints' best and worst position groups
May 28, 2025
May 23: Kellen Moore, Spencer Rattler and healthy receivers: OTA takeaways
May 23, 2025
May 21: Which Saints players would be best at flag football?
May 21, 2025
May 15: Saints 2025 schedule off-the-cuff predictions
May 15, 2025
May 13: The Saints' brand-new QB room, and hopes for 2025 NFL schedule
May 13, 2025
May 7: What to watch from new-look Saints at rookie minicamp
May 07, 2025
May 2: How do the Saints fill their remaining holes?
May 02, 2025
April 30: The draft, Derek Carr and what it means for the Saints
Apr 30, 2025
April 23: Saints Insider, April 23: Our final NFL mock draft
Apr 23, 2025
April 18: The 9 players we'd consider for the Saints at No. 9
Apr 18, 2025
April 15: Breaking down the Derek Carr injury situation
Apr 15, 2025
April 9: Should Saints trade up to take Ashton Jeanty?
Apr 09, 2025
April 4: Saints' best- and worst-case scenarios in NFL draft
Apr 04, 2025
April 2: Is it crazy for the Saints to draft a quarterback?
Apr 02, 2025
March 26: Are the Saints and LSU's Will Campbell a match?
Mar 26, 2025
March 19: What to like and dislike about Saints' offseason so far
Mar 19, 2025
March 14: Should the Saints sign Cooper Kupp?
Mar 14, 2025
March 12: Why haven't the Saints turned over their roster more?
Mar 12, 2025
March 6: Most likely path to the Saints getting under salary cap
Mar 06, 2025
Feb. 27: Inside Saints' decision to keep Derek Carr
Feb 27, 2025
Feb. 21: Reaction: Brandon Staley is Saints' defensive coordinator
Feb 21, 2025
Feb. 19: The Saints' four options with Derek Carr
Feb 19, 2025
Feb. 13: Kellen Moore press conference reaction
Feb 13, 2025
Feb. 11: Live reaction as Saints hire Kellen Moore as head coach
Feb 11, 2025
Does anyone want this Saints job? Kellen Moore is new favorite
Jan 29, 2025
Saints might have last open job; are they waiting on Joe Brady?
Jan 24, 2025
Jan. 22: Saints coaching search updates – Jets, snow and social media
Jan 22, 2025
Jan. 17: Make your pick: Aaron Glenn, Mike McCarthy or Joe Brady?
Jan 17, 2025
Jan. 13: Reacting to Mickey Loomis' press conference
Jan 13, 2025
Jan. 8: Early opinions of the Saints' coaching search
Jan 08, 2025
Jan. 3: What happens immediately after Saints play Bucs?
Jan 03, 2025
Dec. 27: The Saints' problem with young players
Dec 27, 2024
Dec. 20: Saints need a Christmas miracle in Green Bay
Dec 20, 2024
Dec. 18: Derek Carr's injury changes everything for the Saints
Dec 18, 2024
Dec. 13: Jake Haener vs. Jayden Daniels. What could go wrong?
Dec 13, 2024
Dec. 11: Haener, Rattler or an injured Carr? Breaking down Saints' QB situation
Dec 11, 2024
Dec. 6: The Saints player who might break out vs. Giants
Dec 06, 2024
Dec. 4: Saints who were a BIG deal on National Signing Day
Dec 04, 2024
Nov. 29: Saints have a shot to stay relevant. Can they take it?
Nov 29, 2024
Nov. 27: The moment Derek Carr needs, and other Saints' wishes
Nov 27, 2024
Nov. 20: Rizzi Magic is real; is it here to stay?
Nov 20, 2024
Nov. 15: Storylines abound for Saints vs. Browns
Nov 15, 2024
Nov. 13: Is the Rizzi bump sustainable for the Saints?
Nov 13, 2024
Nov. 8: How will Saints change in Darren Rizzi's debut?
Nov 08, 2024
Nov. 6: Big changes on Airline Drive. Where do the Saints go from here?
Nov 06, 2024
Nov. 1: Are Panthers the antidote for Saints' losing streak?
Nov 01, 2024
Oct. 30: On Dennis Allen's future with the Saints
Oct 30, 2024
Oct. 25: Taylor Swift puns and a Saints-Chargers breakdown
Oct 25, 2024
Oct. 23: Was Alvin Kamara's contract extension the SMART thing to do?
Oct 23, 2024
Oct. 16: Sean Payton returns with Saints in crisis mode
Oct 16, 2024
Oct. 15: Mickey Loomis says to 'look beyond results' so what's the problem?
Oct 15, 2024
Oct. 11: It's Rattler time for Saints in crucial game vs. Bucs
Oct 11, 2024
Oct. 9: Rattler vs. Haener: Which QB should Saints choose?
Oct 09, 2024
Oct. 4: Saints look to reverse narrative vs. Chiefs
Oct 04, 2024
Oct. 2: On Saints' close-game luck and Davante Adams
Oct 02, 2024
Sept. 27: Saints-Falcons a showdown in every sense
Sep 27, 2024
Sept. 25: How do the Saints replace Erik McCoy?
Sep 25, 2024
Sept. 20: Can Saints keep their swagger vs. Eagles?
Sep 20, 2024
Sept. 18: Just how good ARE the Saints?
Sep 18, 2024
Sept. 13: Can the Saints shock the Cowboys?
Sep 13, 2024
Sept. 11: Saints' challenges: A storm, then the Cowboys
Sep 11, 2024
Sept. 6: Will the Saints take care of business against Carolina?
Sep 06, 2024
Sept. 4: Saints' best/worst case scenarios and NFL picks
Sep 04, 2024
Aug. 30: Bold predictions for the 2024 Saints
Aug 30, 2024
Saints finalize 53-man roster: Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker react live
Aug 28, 2024
Aug. 23: Whose roster spot is on the line vs. Titans?
Aug 23, 2024
Aug. 21: Good news, bad news from Saints training camp
Aug 21, 2024
Aug. 16: Fuaga's injury, Simmons' insult and previewing Saints-49ers
Aug 16, 2024
Saints Insider, Aug. 13: Is it time to replace Trevor Penning?
Aug 14, 2024
Saints Insider, Aug. 7: Is Justin Simmons about to become a Saint?
Aug 08, 2024
Saints Insider, Aug. 5: How concerning are mounting camp injuries?
Aug 06, 2024
Saints Insider, Aug. 2: Who's winning the backup QB battle?
Aug 05, 2024
Aug. 1: With Saints in pads, what have we learned?
Aug 01, 2024
July 22: Saints Insider training camp preview episode
Jul 22, 2024
July 17: Ranking our NFC playoff contenders and pretenders
Jul 17, 2024
July 12: Which players on contract years should the Saints re-sign?
Jul 12, 2024
New Orleans vs. Everybody: Are Saints disrespected nationally?
Jul 09, 2024
July 2: Which Saints are in line for a breakout season?
Jul 02, 2024
June 27: Ranking the most important Saints for 2024
Jun 27, 2024
Saints Insider, June 21: Can Derek Carr pass for 22 touchdowns? And more over/unders
Jun 21, 2024
June 19: Projecting the Saints' 53-man roster
Jun 19, 2024
Saints Insider, June 14: Breaking down Alvin Kamara's contract dispute
Jun 15, 2024
Saints Insider, June 11: Marshon Lattimore, Alvin Kamara at crossroads as minicamp opens
Jun 11, 2024
Saints Insider, June 4: Reasons to love (and hate) this Saints offseason
Jun 04, 2024
Saints Insider, May 31: What was it like to cover Drew Brees?
May 31, 2024
Saints Insider, May 29: OTA takeaways on Taysom Hill, Jake Haener, more
May 29, 2024
Saints Insider, May 24: Who are the Saints' best building blocks?
May 24, 2024
Saints Insider, May 22: Do the Saints have a plan for their offensive line?
May 22, 2024
Saints Insider, May 16: Game-by-game predictions for Saints schedule
May 16, 2024
Saints Insider, May 14: What should Saints hope for in their 2024 schedule?
May 14, 2024
Saints Insider, May 8: Discussing Derek Carr's comments on health, draft and more
May 08, 2024
Saints Insider, May 3: What's next for Saints offseason?
May 03, 2024
Saints Insider, May 1: NFL Draft recap: Saints grades, favorite picks
May 01, 2024
Saints Insider, April 23: Our final NFL mock draft, picks 1-14
Apr 23, 2024
Saints Insider, April 19: Possibilities for the Saints' second-round pick
Apr 19, 2024
Saints Insider, April 17: So the Saints need a tackle. Which one should they take?
Apr 17, 2024
Saints Insider, April 12: Is this the year the Saints finally trade back in the draft?
Apr 12, 2024
Saints Insider, April 10: Could the Saints draft defense in Round 1?
Apr 10, 2024
Saints Insider, April 5: Are the Saints good at drafting or not?
Apr 05, 2024
Saints Insider, April 3: NFL mock draft, version 1.0
Apr 03, 2024
Saints Insider, March 28: Why the new NFL kickoff rule may benefit Saints
Mar 28, 2024
Saints Insider, March 20: Chase Young to have surgery. What's the risk/reward?
Mar 26, 2024
Saints Insider, March 13: On Michael Thomas' exit, and the Saints in free agency
Mar 13, 2024
Saints Insider, March 6: Who are the 'Saints kinda guys' in this NFL draft?
Mar 06, 2024
Saints Insider, Feb. 29: Ranking the best Saints offseasons in the past 25 years
Feb 29, 2024
Saints Insider, Feb. 26: Why the Saints may approach this combine differently
Feb 26, 2024
Saints Insider, Feb. 21: What should be top priority for the new offensive staff?
Feb 22, 2024
Saints Insider, Feb. 15: Training camp in California and Derek Carr's first Mardi Gras
Feb 19, 2024
Saints Insider, Feb. 7: Saints set for massive offensive overhaul
Feb 07, 2024
Saints Insider, Feb. 2: Restructuring Derek Carr's contract — what's it mean?
Feb 02, 2024
Saints Insider, Jan. 31: New Orleans' OC search in the NFL's big picture
Jan 31, 2024
Saints Insider, Jan. 25: How bad is Saints' salary cap situation? (and OC search update)
Jan 25, 2024
Saints Insider, Jan. 19: Digging into first offensive coordinator candidates
Jan 19, 2024
Saints Insider, Jan. 17: Confident Mickey Loomis embarks on crucial offseason
Jan 17, 2024
Saints Insider, Jan. 12: With change all around them, Saints must nail the offseason
Jan 13, 2024
Saints Insider, Jan. 10: Did this team have an MVP? And is Jon Gruden worth it?
Jan 11, 2024
Saints Insider, Jan. 5: Can Saints finish off Falcons, sneak into playoffs?
Jan 05, 2024
Saints Insider, Jan. 3: Will 2024 be better for Saints than 2023? It starts with Falcons
Jan 03, 2024
Saints Insider, Dec. 29: Trip to Tampa Bay is really, truly a must-win
Dec 30, 2023
Saints Insider, Dec. 27: Does Dennis Allen need to beat Bucs to keep job?
Dec 27, 2023
Saints Insider, Dec. 19: Suddenly hot Saints headed to crucial clash with Rams
Dec 20, 2023
Saints Insider, Dec. 13: Are Saints' locker room issues real or overblown?
Dec 13, 2023
Saints Insider, Dec. 8: Carr or Winston? And what happens if Saints lose to 1-11 Panthers?
Dec 08, 2023
Saints Insider, Dec. 6: Fallout of an ugly atmosphere in the Superdome
Dec 06, 2023
Saints Insider, Dec. 1: Would anyone dare pick Saints to beat Lions?
Dec 01, 2023
Saints Insider, Nov. 29: How hot is Dennis Allen's seat?
Nov 29, 2023
Saints Insider, Nov. 24: With Saints at a crossroads, Falcons stand in the way
Nov 24, 2023
Saints Insider, Nov. 22: What will it take to get Saints fans to buy back in?
Nov 22, 2023
Saints Insider, Nov. 17: Examining the Saints' stretch run, starting with huge game at Atlanta
Nov 17, 2023
Saints Insider, Nov. 15: Bye week report cards and injury updates
Nov 15, 2023
Saints Insider, Nov. 10: Can Saints stand up to Vikings blitz?
Nov 10, 2023
(corrected version) Saints Insider, Nov. 8: What to make of beating Bears, and midseason report cards
Nov 09, 2023
Saints Insider, Nov. 3: A new kind of pressure for Saints vs. Bears
Nov 03, 2023
Saints Insider, Nov. 1: Is the offensive improvement for real?
Nov 01, 2023
Saints Insider, Oct. 27: Is Indianapolis the place the Saints put it all together?
Oct 27, 2023
Saints Insider, Oct. 25: Amid chaos and criticism, will the Saints change?
Oct 25, 2023
Saints Insider, Oct. 17: Dire situation on a short week before Saints face Jaguars
Oct 17, 2023
Saints Insider, Oct. 13: Offensive line changes coming before Saints visit Texans?
Oct 13, 2023
Saints Insider, Oct. 11: Are Saints really back on track?
Oct 11, 2023
Saints Insider, Oct. 6: Preview, predictions for pivotal game at Patriots
Oct 06, 2023
Saints Insider, Oct. 4: The Saints need change fast. But where and how can they get it?
Oct 04, 2023
Saints Insider, Sept. 29: Who starts at quarterback vs. the Buccaneers?
Sep 29, 2023
Saints Insider, Sept. 27: Is Jameis Winston ready for the moment?
Sep 27, 2023
Saints Insider, Sept. 22: Saints at Packers, keys to the game and predictions
Sep 23, 2023
Saints Insider, Sept. 20: Will Saints have to keep winning ugly? Can they?
Sep 21, 2023
Saints Insider, Sept. 13: Was the Saints' aerial attack a sign of things to come?
Sep 13, 2023
Saints Insider, Sept. 8: Week 1 is here! Full breakdown, picks for Titans at Saints
Sep 08, 2023
Saints Insider, Sept. 6: NFL picks and why the Saints have so little buzz
Sep 06, 2023
Saints Insider, Sept. 1: Any more moves before the regular season?
Sep 01, 2023
Saints Insider reaction: Jeff Duncan's takeaways from surprising 53-man roster
Aug 29, 2023
Saints Insider, Aug. 28: Who's getting the final spots on the 53-man roster?
Aug 28, 2023
Saints Insider, Aug. 24: Demario Davis is fired up. Should you be too?
Aug 24, 2023
Saints Insider, Aug. 22: Decisions, decisions a week from NFL cutdown day
Aug 22, 2023
Saints Insider, Aug. 18: Hurricanes, and uncertainty, following the Saints
Aug 18, 2023
Saints Insider, Aug. 14: Derek Carr needed one drive to make it all feel different
Aug 14, 2023
Saints Insider, Aug. 9: Where training camp could move, plus what's up with Jameis
Aug 09, 2023