IB&G Power Hour: Saints Have to Fix The Draft to Fix The Team

The New Orleans Saints have a lot of things to fix, but it’s all going to start with the draft. On the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller take over the SportsTalk mics for a power hour podcast to break down the draft struggles from 2018 to 2022 and what has to change. We’ll also hear from a Lions insider who says Aaron Glenn is “destined” to be the next Saints head coach, Dan Campbell’s gambles and a lot more.  SEGMENT 1: Just How Bad Have Recent Saints Drafts Been? Let’s Dive In … The New Orleans Saints need to turn the draft around to turn the team around, but just how rough has it been in recent years? Jeff and Steve kick off this power hour edition by breaking down how the tough drafts from 2018-’22 stack up with the elite drafts of 2016-’17. Is it as simple as drafting better players? SEGMENT 2: Lions Insider Talks Aaron Glenn’s HC Credentials, Playoff Showdown & More … The New Orleans Saints have a lot of names on their head coaching radar, but Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is the clear front-runner. But why? Will Burchfield, Lions reporter for 97.1 the Ticket calls in to break down what he’s seen from Detroit’s DC, why he sees Glenn as destined for the Saints head coaching job, and the mood around the team as they head into a playoff run as the NFC’s No. 1 seed.  SEGMENT 3: What Makes The Saints Head Coaching Job Attractive?  … The New Orleans Saints are one of several head coaching jobs available, but are they the least attractive. Jeff makes an argument for why it’s not, and we dive into calls and texts to close out the episode. Oh, and Taysom Hill QB1? It might be worth talking about.  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