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 sign...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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 ...
Jun 21, 2025•48 min
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 Mo...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr
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...
Jun 16, 2025•43 min
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 Tak...
Jun 12, 2025•55 min
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...
Jun 09, 2025•56 min
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 ...
Jun 07, 2025•44 min
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 ...
Jun 05, 2025•23 min
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 S...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 28 min
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....
May 27, 2025•34 min
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. To learn more about listener data and our pr...
May 27, 2025•29 min
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 Le...
May 27, 2025•25 min
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. S...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 22 min
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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit h...
May 20, 2025•18 min
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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...
May 20, 2025•32 min
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/adcho...
May 20, 2025•32 min
The New Orleans Saints schedule is here, and it included a pretty clear primetime snub. So, what gives? In the latest edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller break down the latest news and notes, including a new young QB signed to the roster, then make their picks for all 17 games, as well as which QB we expect to be starting them. Let’s dive in. Follow along with Jeff’s game-by-game predictions here: https://www.audacy...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 24 min
The New Orleans Saints had a busy week even before the 2025 schedule was officially released. Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s episode by breaking down some tryout signings, including a fascinating young QB Hunter Dekkers, before diving into the primetime snub for the Saints this year and what it means around the league. We’ll also go in on the Saints 2025 schedule release video, complete with Bobby Hebert, which left some room for improvement. To learn more about listener data and o...
May 15, 2025•27 min
How do we see the Saints’ 2025 season going now that the full schedule has been released? Jeff and Steve dive in with some insight from the legend Drew Brees and an important caveat: We’re projecting Spencer Rattler as QB1 in Week 1. But why? We’ll break that down as well as a brutal first month of the season that could set the deck for how the rest of 2025 plays out. Follow along with Jeff’s game-by-game predictions here: https://www.audacy.com/wwl/local-sports/saints/saints-2025-game-by-game-p...
May 15, 2025•28 min
We’re moving on to the second half of the New Orleans Saints’ 2025 schedule, and we think that could also be the start of a new QB era with the Falcons headed to town. We’ll break down the final seven games that still have the Saints in the mix, but just barely. Here’s how we expect things to finish out in Year 1 of the Kellen Moore era. Let’s just say there’ll be some room for improvement. Follow along with Jeff’s game-by-game predictions here: https://www.audacy.com/wwl/local-sports/saints/sai...
May 15, 2025•29 min
The Saints’ rookie class took the field for the first time at minicamp, and Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough caught eyes. In the latest episode of Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller detail minicamp highlights like rookie lineman Kelvin Banks’ multi-position skills and tryout WR Donovan Peoples-Jones’ new contract. They discuss Shough’s first media appearance, offensive coordinator Kellen Moore’s three-way QB competition, and the chance ...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 7 min
The New Orleans Saints invested their highest pick in a QB since Archie Manning, but who exactly is Tyler Shough? The name is built for puns, but Jeff and Steve break down what they learned after chatting with him for the first time in person, how he handled his first media scrum and a lot more. 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
May 12, 2025•19 min
The New Orleans Saints rookie class got on the field for the first time over the weekend, and we got a sneak peek of Tyler Shough and all the newest in black & Gold. Jeff and Steve break down what stood out in the limited session, including Tyler Shough’s day, Kelvin Banks lining up all over the line, a couple of inactives and more. We’ll also talk about tryout WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, who since recording has now signed a 1-year deal to stick with the Saints. To learn more about listener da...
May 12, 2025•20 min
Kellen Moore didn’t mince words: The New Orleans Saints will have a competition to decide their next starting quarterback, and it’ll include rookie Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler AND Jake Haener. But just how realistic is that, really? Jeff and Steve close out the episode by breaking down what Kellen Moore had to say, our expectations for the QB competition, what will be the most important pieces in it and whether a veteran QB could still end up in the mix. To learn more about listener data and o...
May 12, 2025•29 min
The bombshell of the offseason landed over the weekend: Derek Carr is retiring from the NFL. So where do the Saints go from here? In a special, live edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down what it all means, what head coach Kellen Moore had to say out at Saints rookie minicamp, then dive into the live viewer mailbag to take the temperature of the Who Dat nation following the stunning news....
May 10, 2025•50 min
The bombshell dropped Saturday morning: Derek Carr is retiring due to his shoulder injury, a wild ending to a saga with more twists and turns than a midday soap opera. So what happened? Jeff and Steve break it all down in this special, live edition of Inside Black & Gold. Is there a massive weight that’s been lifted, or is that just us? 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://p...
May 10, 2025•25 min
What do y’all think of the stunning Derek Carr retirement news? Jeff and Steve close out the show by diving into the live viewer mailbag. Where do things go from here? Will Taysom Hill follow suit into retirement? We’ll dive into those topics and a lot more. 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
May 10, 2025•25 min
The New Orleans Saints’ full rookie class will be on the field this week in black & gold, so what should we expect? In the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down their expectations for the 9-man draft class and which UDFAs have the best shot to make the roster. We’ll also dive in on the latest Derek Carr updates and hear WWL Radio’s exclusive interview with the legend Drew Bree...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 16 min
The news keeps trickling in on the Derek Carr front, and it seems like the offseason saga is inching closer to a resolution. But what will that be? The guys hear and react the latest report from Jane Slater of the NFL Network, then roll through several other topics including: - Cam Jordan Day (yes, that’s a thing) - Tyler Shough hitting all the right notes - Jersey numbers assigned - Schedule release coming soon & more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...
May 08, 2025•30 min
The legend Drew Brees dropped in on WWL Radio this week and broke down a variety of topics with Mike Detillier and Steve Geller, including the Saints 2025 draft class, thoughts on new head coach Kellen Moore, Tyler Shough, Derek Carr, the retirements of his bookend tackles and a lot more. 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
May 08, 2025•17 min
