Steve and Jeff hear what Saints DE and born to be on the air star, Cam Jordan, who dropped by ESPN yesterday to discuss the Saints incredibly young QB room, what he has seen in Spencer Rattler so far, the guys cover what a winning season will look like for the team and the players, and more.
Steve and Jeff discuss how the Saints made some moves adding extra beef and camp bodies to key positions, the rumor that Tyler Shough is waiting to sign a contract until it is fully-guaranteed, so should he get the deal he wants?
Steve connects with Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter and WWL digital content producer, the new guys rocking Black & Gold, the Saints Hall of Fame 2025 class as well as some more recognitions for fellow Saints legends, the Saints having no joint practices this camp/preseason, and more!
Steve and Bobby discussed Saints head coach Kellen Moore's decision to cancel the team's final mandatory minicamp practice. They reviewed Coach Moore's comments about the offseason process, and Bobby emphasized his confidence in Coach Moore. The guys heard from Coach Moore after Thursday's team-building exercise.
Steve and Bobby heard from Saints head coach Kellen Moore about his decision to cancel the team's final mandatory minicamp practice session.
Bobby and Mike responded to a WWL listener about Saints running back Kendre Miller. Bobby criticized Miller's lack of impact at the team's minicamp practices. The guys discussed New Orleans' interest in free agent running back Cam Akers.
Rene Nadeau, a writer for Crescent City Sports, joined Sports Talk. Nadeau celebrated Pete Jenkins' work with the annual Louisiana Line Camp in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Nadeau recapped the team's two minicamp practice sessions under first-year head coach Kellen Moore. Bobby compared Coach Moore to Sean Payton.
Bobby and Steve heard from Saints RB Alvin Kamara after the team's mandatory minicamp practice session. Bobby praised Kamara's wisdom as a leader on the Saints' offense.
Bobby and Mike recapped the Saints' second mandatory minicamp practice session. Bobby highlighted New Orleans' quarterback battle, saying second-year signal caller Spencer Rattler won the day. He also criticized the Saints' defense for their lack of takeaways at practice. Saints color analyst Deuce McAllister joined Sports Talk to review the team's mandatory minicamp practices. Deuce emphasized the importance of the Saints' kicking game.
Saints color analyst Deuce McAllister joined Sports Talk to review the team's mandatory minicamp practices. Deuce emphasized the importance of the Saints' kicking game. He also discussed Rashid Shaheed's role in the return game, Chris Olave's status as a WR1, and the Saints' local products at safety.
Bobby evaluated the Saints' wide receivers at the team's minicamp practice sessions.
Bobby and Jeff shared their thoughts on Saints third-year CB Alontae Taylor ahead of his upcoming "contract season." Bobby explained what impresses him about Taylor's game.
Bobby and Jeff discussed the importance of new Saints DC Brandon Staley building the team's defense from the ground up. The guys also heard from veteran Saints S Tyrann Mathieu.
Mike and Bobby discussed the Saints' special teams battles at the team's mandatory minicamp. Bobby expressed his confidence in New Orleans' special teams unit.
Bobby evaluated the Saints' rookie defensive backs: cornerback Quincy Riley and safety Jonas Sanker. He also praised new tight end Jack Stoll and shared a criticism of quarterback Spencer Rattler.
Former Saints Super Bowl champion LB Scott Shanle, the Saints' pregame and postgame analyst, joined Sports Talk to preview the team's upcoming mandatory minicamp practice sessions. Shanle praised first-year head coach Kellen Moore's leadership throughout the New Orleans' OTAs. Shanle also shared his thoughts on the Saints' quarterback battle, their running backs, star defensive back Alontae Taylor, and Trevor Penning's shift inside to left guard.
Steve and Jeff heard from Saints TE Foster Moreau after the team's final OTA practice session. Moreau praised the team's young quarterbacks.
Jeff interviewed Saints TE Juwan Johnson after the team's final OTA session on Thursday. Steve and Jeff projected an enhanced role for Johnson in head coach Kellen Moore's offense. They also heard Coach Moore share high praise for TE Foster Moreau.
Steve and Bobby discussed the Saints' extended quarterback battle at the team's OTA practice sessions. The guys also shared their expectations for head coach Kellen Moore's first season at the helm. Steve and Bobby spoke with Mike Hoss about Coach Moore and the Saints' wide receivers.
Mike Hoss, the voice of the Saints, joined Sports Talk to recap the team's three weeks of organized team activities. The guys praised first-year head coach Kellen Moore for leading strong practice sessions. They questioned the reliability of Saints WR Chris Olave due to his concussion history and evaluated the team's wide receiver room.
Bobby, Mike, and Steve discussed the Saints' final OTA practice session, highlighting the team's continued quarterback battle, TE Juwan Johnson, and their running back room. Bobby praised first-year head coach Kellen Moore for having the team "organized" in practice. The guys reviewed Coach Moore's positive comments about third-year DB Alontae Taylor. Bobby also criticized a text from a WWL listener about the Saints' "paw paws" on defense.
Bobby criticized a text from a WWL listener about the Saints' "paw paws" on defense. He shared his thoughts on veteran LB Demario Davis ahead of the 2025 season.
Bobby, Mike, and Steve reviewed Saints head coach Kellen Moore's positive comments about third-year DB Alontae Taylor. They questioned New Orleans' reported interest in free-agent CB Asante Samuel Jr. The guys also evaluated the Saints' secondary and run defense.
Jim Derry, the host of the "Datitude" podcast for NOLA.com, joined Sports Talk. Derry evaluated the Saints' new-look offensive line after drafting LT Kelvin Banks Jr. ninth overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. Derry also shared his thoughts on rookie QB Tyler Shough, DT Bryan Bresee, and RB Devin Neal.
Bobby and Steve heard from Saints head coach Kellen Moore after Thursday's OTA practice session. Coach Moore shared his thoughts on the Saints' OL, wide receiver room, and rookie running backs.
Mike and Bobby recapped the Saints' Thursday OTAs practice session. Bobby evaluated New Orleans' young quarterback room. The guys discussed the Saints' new-look offensive line, highlighting Trevor Penning's shift from right tackle to left guard. They also reviewed Greg Cosell's comments about Saints second-year WR Bub Means.
Mike and Bobby reviewed Greg Cosell's comments about Saints second-year WR Bub Means. The guys broke down Means' opportunity in the black-and-gold's wide receiver room this season.
Mike and Bobby discussed the Saints' new-look offensive line, highlighting Trevor Penning's shift from right tackle to left guard. The guys emphasized the importance of "continuity" up front. Bobby also praised Saints OL coach Brendan Nugent.
From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): 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 ...
John Hendrix, a Saints beat reporter for NewOrleans.Football, joined Sports Talk. Hendrix shared his thoughts on the Saints' new-look offensive line, cornerback depth, wide receiver group, and running back room. Hendrix also reviewed Vegas' preseason projection for New Orleans.
