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The Saints made some interesting cuts and moves on the way from 81 players to 53. Also, the team's first-round pick, Jordyn Tyson, is on IR, and RB Devin Neal is out for the season. We asked the Dat Family what they think on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 536) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also look ahead to LSU's opener vs. Clemson and Tulane at Duke.

The #Saints starters have almost solely been on the sideline for the first 2 preseason games. It will be a similar situation for the final game Friday vs. Dallas? Right move? Who is going to win the kicker and QB2 battles? Let's talk to Saints editor Zach Ewing on Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 535) presented by Evangeline Securities. Our crew also will make out picks for the AFC and NFC South.

There was almost nothing to like from the #Saints on Saturday in their worst preseason loss in 30 years. Zach Wilson? Awful. Spencer Rattler? Head-scratching. The defense? Horrendous. Is this a throwaway game or a sign of things to come? We asked Who Dats what they thought on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 534) presented by Evangeline Securities.

Last week, we said it's only August and not to worry about the #Saints injuries. Well, one week later we almost can field a team with the list of walking wounded. How long will these injuries linger, and is there something more we should be worried about? We chat on Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 533) presented by Evangeline Securities as the Saints prep for the Los Angeles Rams in preseason game No. 2. Jim, Zach, Gabe and UBN also offer their predictions in the NFC North and AFC North.

Few are surprised #Saints first-round draft pick Jordyn Tyson is on the shelf with a hamstring injury, but how bad is it? What's the level of concern among Who Dats? That's the lead on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 532) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also review the Saints' loss to the Jaguars on Saturday with impressive performances from Trey Palmer and Bub Means. Oh, and is Zach Wilson making a move on Spencer Rattler?

We have heard plenty this week that the #Saints offense is way behind the defense. Our response is: It's August … Chill out. We'll talk about it and other camp updates on Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 531) presented by Evangeline Securities, as the Saints prep for the Jacksonville Jaguars in their first preseason game. Jim, Zach, Gabe and UBN also offer their predictions in the NFC West and AFC West.

Drew Brees had Who Dats across America crying like babies with his epic Hall of Fame speech Saturday. We'll re-live it and maybe show a picture or two of Dat Family members who were in Canton on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 530) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, the New Orleans #Saints lose another key piece, as backup OL Dillon Radunz is out for the season. Level of worry is ...?

The greatest player in the history of the New Orleans #Saints enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend, and we'll look back on his career with NOLA.com Saints editor Zach Ewing. What are your favorite Brees memories? We'll also have Saints camp updates on Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 529) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim, Zach, Gabe and UBN also offer their predictions from the NFC East and AFC East in 2026.

The New Orleans #Saints and WR1 Chris Olave agree to a 4-year extension that places him in the top 10 among all pass catchers in contracts. Was it a good deal? And those high hopes for WR Ja'Lynn Polk? Gone in a hurry when team places him on retired/reserved list. Let's talk about it on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 528) presented by Evangeline Securities.

The New Orleans #Saints have opened training camp for 2026, and while General Manager Mickey Loomis is optimistic, already the team is dealing with its first major injury. DL Bryan Bresee likely is out for the season with a torn ACL - how will this affect plans going forward? NOLA.com's Zach Ewing is here for Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 527) presented by Evangeline Securities.

We wrap up our 5-week series of picking our 15 Most Important #Saints in 2026 with the top 3: Tyler Shough (duh), Chase Young and Erik McCoy. We also ask the audience, who was the most underrated player on our entire list? Let's get to it on our last Mano E Monday before the start of training camp on Dattitude (Ep. 526) presented by Evangeline Securities.

Less than one week from today, the 2026 New Orleans #Saints will be on the field to start training camp. What are realistic expectations? Is this the beginning of the end of 'football purgatory?' Let's ask the expert! WWL Radio football analyst Mike Detillier is here for Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 525) presented by Evangeline Securities.

WR Chris Olave, RB Travis Etienne and LB Kaden Elliss are atop Part 4 of our 5-week series announcing our 15 Most Important #Saints in 2026. What order would you put them in? And are you ready for some trivia with our Saints historian Jim Rapier? It's another Mano E Monday on Dattitude (Ep. 524) presented by Evangeline Securities.

The debate seems to be over: Alvin Kamara almost surely will return to the New Orleans Saints. But how will it work now that AK41 is making less money and will be the team's RB2? Let's get into it with WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton on Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 523) presented by Evangeline Securities.

LG David Edwards, S Justin Reid and LT Kelvin Banks headline Part 3 of our 5-week series announcing our 15 Most Important #Saints in 2026. That's how we spent most of our Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 522) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also shared our thoughts on the Seahawks sale of $9.6 billion - with a B!

Erik McCoy. Julian Blackmon. Alvin Kamara. Chase Young. Now, Jordyn Tyson. There are more, but is there a specific member of the New Orleans #Saints 'injury-prone' list they can't do without? That's the lead topic with NOLA.com Saints editor Zach Ewing on Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 521) presented by Evangeline Securities.

RT Taliese Fuaga, S Julian Blackmon and rookie WR Jordyn Tyson headline Part 2 of our 5-week series announcing our 15 Most Important #Saints in 2026. What do you think of this group, and what order would you put them in? Time to talk on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 520) presented by Evangeline Securities.

It might seem like an easy question to some, but let's dive into what the numbers say and figure out who we think is the best quarterback in the NFC South. #Saints Tyler Shough? Bryce Young? Baker Mayfield? Michael Penix? We ask the newly crowned 'Sportscaster of the Year,' Fletcher Mackel of WDSU-TV on Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 519) presented by Evangeline Securities.

We begin our 5-week series announcing our '15 Most Important Saints in 2026,' and we begin with EDGE Carl Granderson, TE Juwan Johnson and CB Kool-Aid McKinstry. Did we get it right? What order would you put them in? Let's talk about it on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 518) presented by Evangeline Securities.

It's one month until the New Orleans #Saints report for camp, so what are our top questions? Will Tyler Shough progress in Year 2? Will Alvin Kamara be here? How do the rookies look so far? We're back! We have plenty to say on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 517) presented by Evangeline Securities, including a major announcement that will affect the future of the show.

In our last show before vacation, let's make some way-too-early #Saints predictions for win totals, Tyler Shough, Chris Olave, Jordyn Tyson and Travis Etienne. NOLA.com's Zach, Gabe and UBN will be here for Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 516) presented by Evangeline Securities. And Jim wants to know why a certain Saint blocked him.

We all know Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson will be the top receiving options for the #Saints and Tyler Shough. But who's behind that? DeVaughn Vele? Ja'Lynn Polk? Oscar Delp? Let's ask local radio icon Eric Asher on Wednesday's edition of Dattitude (Ep. 515) presented by Evangeline Securities.

It seems like all the talk for #Saints fans at running back the past month or so is whether Alvin Kamara will be here. Do we forget about lead back Travis Etienne? What can he do for this team in his first year? We asked the Dat Fam on a Mano E Monday Dattitude (Ep. 514) presented by Evangeline Securities.

It sounds simple. Alvin Kamara is older, and with Travis Etienne in the fold, just give him fewer reps, and he'll be his former, younger self. Will it work? Is it really that easy? What's best for the #Saints? Let's ask NOLA.com's Zach Ewing on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 513) presented by Evangeline Securities.

Saints getting younger and faster, as Alvin Kamara shows up at OTAs. Lester Ricard on Ep. 512 by Jim Derry

As wide receiver Chris Olave and the New Orleans #Saints work on a longtime extension, he could be a partner for Tyler Shough for quite some time. That could be great news for Who Dats, and that's the lead topic on Mano E Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 511) presented by Evangeline Securities.

The New Orleans #Saints have wrapped up their first week of OTAs, so what are the storylines thus far? How does Tyler Shough look? No. 1 pick Jordyn Tyson? NOLA.com's Zach Ewing is here for his usual Friday segment on Dattitude (Ep. 510) presented by Evangeline Securities.

Derek Carr has been gone from the New Orleans #Saints for more than a year, and he's finally opening up about what he would have done differently. We'll talk about that on the Wednesday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 509) presented by Evangeline Securities with Jim's old friend and Saints historian Jim Rapier. We'll also chat with Newman Greenies ace Christian Sauska about a very improbable run to a state baseball championship.

The New Orleans #Saints clearly have a strategy to get younger, and they're very unapologetic about it. Is it going to be tough for fans to let go of all-time greats such as Alvin Kamara, Cam Jordan and Taysom Hill? It's Friday, so NOLA.com's Zach Ewing is here for Dattitude (Ep. 508) presented by Evangeline Securities. We'll also talk about Coach O's return to the LSU Tigers.

The New Orleans Pelicans hired a new coach, so the question is: Who is Jamahl Mosley? What can he bring to the team? Also, has Taysom Hill played his final down for the New Orleans #Saints ... maybe the #NFL? David Grubb is here for Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 507) presented by Evangeline Securities.

The New Orleans Saints have just one primetime game in 2026, although the other 3 teams in the weak NFC South each have 3. What's up with that? And what's the story of the Saints-Falcons MNF game this year? Let's discuss it on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 506) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also talk to the Saints International Fan of the Year, John Silva, and local baseball coach Todd Buster, who has some news to share on a special fundraising event.

The New Orleans #Saints schedule is out for the 2026 NFL season, and while it starts really tough, there also are some breaks in there, as well. Let’s break it down with Zach Ewing of NOLA.com on Friday’s Dattitude (Ep. 505) presented by Evangeline Securities, as we also take comments and questions from the audience.

The New Orleans Saints will officially find out all the whos, whens and wheres of their 2026 #NFL schedule on Thursday, including a game in Paris against the Pittsburgh Steelers. We talk about the best-case and worst-case scenarios with Devin 'Hold the Mayo' Snow on a special Dattitude (Ep. 504) presented by Evangeline Securities. (Who’s more 504 than Devin?)

The New Orleans #Saints and the rest of the #NFL are right in between the end of the 2025 season and the beginning of the 2026 campaign and release of the schedule this week, it's time to focusing solely on the future. What's the ceiling for the Saints in 2026? That's the hot topic on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 503) presented by Evangeline Securities, as it's just us and the Dat Family today.

We'll get our first look at the newest #Saints, as Jordyn Tyson, Christen Miller and the rest of the rookie class steps onto the practice field in Metairie for the first time. Will there be any surprises? What should we expect? We'll talk to our Friday friend, Zach Ewing of NOLA.com on Dattitude (Ep. 502) presented by Evangeline Securities, as we hear comments and questions from the audience.

For the first time in quite some time, New Orleans #Saints all-time running back Alvin Kamara spoke publicly. Did he say anything about his own future with the Black and Gold, and did his former teammate, Tyrann Mathieu, shed some light on the situation? That's the lead topic on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 501) presented by Evangeline Securities.

It's a special episode, so today's Saints talk will be more than what the Black and Gold has done in the #NFL Draft and in free agency. Ex-ESPN anchor and New Orleanian Stan Verrett - along with football analyst extraordinaire Mike Detillier - are here on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 500) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also hear from the Dat Regulars in the audience, along with Zach Ewing, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick, who help us celebrate the 500th show.

Under the radar, the New Orleans #Saints may have changed the landscape on their defense a bit by bringing in Tyree Wilson, Martin Emerson and Anfernee Jennings. Let's ask Times-Picayune sports columnist Jeff Duncan on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 499) presented by Evangeline Securities. We'll also get Jeff's thoughts on the Saints' draft and ask for his Kentucky Derby picks.

Over the past few days, Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson has begun to shoot up the odds chart when it comes to who will go at No. 8 in the #NFL Draft. And who owns the eighth pick? Oh, that would be the New Orleans #Saints. Do we believe in the odds? Let's ask FOX-8 Sports' Garland Gillen, on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 496) presented by Evangeline Securities.

The New Orleans #Saints are one week from the NFL Draft, but are the choices any clearer for them at No. 8? Will they even stay at No. 8? If not, do they move up or down? We ask our draft partner, NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing, on a special Thursday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 495) presented by Evangeline Securities.

With a little more than a week until the #NFL Draft, the vibes surrounding the New Orleans #Saints are mostly positive. Their brothers next door wearing the uniforms of the New Orleans Pelicans? Not so much. Can this change for the better, soon? Let's ask Saints columnist and Pelicans color analyst John DeShazier on a special Tuesday Dattitude (Ep. 494) presented by Evangeline Securities, and you can hear the comments and questions received from the audience.

There are so many mock drafts out there, but when it comes to the New Orleans #Saints, are any of them worth their weight in papier maché? We ask NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 493) presented by Evangeline Securities, and Jim has a pretty big (and cool) announcement. Also, the LSU baseball team has a huge series on the road at Oxford vs. Ole Miss this weekend.

With a plethora of options at wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft and that being a huge need for the New Orleans Saints, would the team consider taking two pass-catchers early? We ask the audience on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 492) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also talk about the insane finish to the LSU-Tennessee baseball series on Sunday, and why Geno Auriemma's actions during the Women's Final Four make him a jackweed.

Did All-Time New Orleans Saints DE Cam Jordan tell us the state of his chances of coming back to the Black and Gold with a cryptic tweet he issued Thursday? If so, what impact would it have on the Saints? Let's ask NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 491) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also announce special plans for our live NFL Draft show.

Now in his second year as New Orleans Saints coach, should we expect Kellen Moore to be able to put whatever stamp he feels necessary with the No. 8 pick of the 2026 NFL Draft and beyond? It's Mano E Monday on Dattitude (Ep. 490) presented by Evangeline Securities, so let's ask the audience for their take. We'll also go through some of the comments directed toward Jim's take on LSU's rehiring of Will Wade as men's basketball coach.

Will Wade is returning to the LSU men's basketball program just 4 years after his firing in Baton Rouge. Is this the right move, and does LSU have an endless supply of cash? Let's ask NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 489) presented by Evangeline Securities. And by the way, what the heck happened to Paul Skenes on MLB's Opening Day?

Former second overall pick Zach Wilson has been picked up by the New Orleans Saints, so the big question is: What does this mean for the future of Spencer Rattler? Let's dive into it with WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 488) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, we'll go over some of the NFL's latest rules proposals.

With Tyler Shough, Chris Olave and now Travis Etienne as the stalwarts on offense for the New Orleans Saints, what pieces will fill in the rest? Let's go through the options as we asked the audience on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 487) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also talk about how dominating the LSU women were in the NCAA Tournament's first two rounds and one of the greatest athletes ever to don a Tigers uniform.

Who's next for the New Orleans Saints in NFL Free Agency? A cornerback? A wide receiver? A defensive end? We talk to our old friend, Larry Holder of The Athletic, on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 486) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also chat a bit about the LSU women opening the NCAA Tournament today in Baton Rouge, and 'Dat Date' in sports history in 2017.

With all the offensive signings for the New Orleans Saints thus far – and lack of re-signings on the other side of the ball – is that a signal the team is thinking defense at No. 8 in the upcoming NFL Draft? Let's ask NOLA.com Saints editor Zach Ewing on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 485) presented by Evangeline Securities. We'll also share our thoughts on the NCAA men's bracket and LSU women's basketball.