Early Saints Free Agency Reactions: Chase Young Deal a Strong Value

Free agency season is officially here and the New Orleans Saints got off to an early start. On today’s episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller break down some early moves, including an extension for Chase Young and a host of restructures, including QB Derek Carr, what it all means and takeaways from a meet-and-greet with the new coaching staff. Note: podcast was recorded early Tuesday afternoon prior to extension for Juwan Johnson and signing of Justin Reid SEGMENT 1: Early Saints FA Takeaways: Restructure Mission Complete, Extensions Next … The New Orleans Saints made an early splash with a contract extension for Chase Young and a host of restructures, but where do things land as free agency kicks off? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller weigh in on some of the early moves and departures, expectations and more as the offseason hits high gear. Note: Extensions for TE Juwan Johnson (3/30M) and the signing of S Justin Reid came after recording. SEGMENT 2: What to Make of Saints Restructuring Derek Carr. Let’s Weigh In. Another day, another segment checking the temperature on Derek Carr – and it’s never cold. The Saints restructured Carr’s deal, effectively linking him with the team for at least one more year, and fans had strong feelings about it. But what does it really mean? Let’s break it down.  SEGMENT 3: Meet the Staff: Saints New Coaches an Intriguing Group, Led by Staley … The New Orleans Saints introduced more than two dozen new coaches this week, and there’s a lot to take in. Steve and Jeff close out the show by diagnosing what to expect from Brandon Staley’s scheme, why college coaches seem eager to jump to the NFL 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