Saints Confidence Meter: Where the hype is real — and where to pump the brakes

James Skrmetta joins Nick Underhill to break down the state of the Saints. - Is the offseason optimism warranted? - Can the defense pick up where it finished? - Will Kellen Moore and the offense figure out how to start fast? 00:00 Intro 01:25 James Skrmetta joins the show 02:30 Will Tyler Shough live up to the hype? 10:35 Will Kellen Moore figure out how to start fast? 22:35 Will Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson become a top duo? 33:10 Will the run game become a strength? 38:40 Will the defense's success carry over from the end of 2025? 45:20 Will Jonas Sanker and Quincy Riley take a step forward? 57:15 Will swapping Demario Davis for Kaden Elliss pay off? 01:08:00 What will the pass rush look like beyond Chase Young? 01:15:50 How much will special teams improve? 01:20:35 Will the Saints win nine or more games? 01:32:40 What could keep the Saints from winning the NFC South? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices