Inside Black & Gold | A New Orleans Saints podcast

It's finally here! The Saints and Lions are set to face off in a Week 1 showdown up at Ford Field. Are you ready? In this crossover edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and Sports Director Steve Geller take over the airwaves to break down the latest news, notes and analysis heading into Week 1. We'll also chat with Lions insider Ben Raven from MLive.com, then break down the X-factors we expect to swing the matchup.  

The New Orleans Saints' first injury report is here, so what stood out? On this driving home edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the news and notes from Wednesday's practice and the initial injury report of the season. We'll also hear notes on team captains, Detroit Lions prep, thoughts on young WRs and more. 

In this WWL Radio-fueled edition of Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak shares some thoughts on the passing of coworker and friend Mike Detillier, then chats with WWL host Newell Norman as we get ready for a Week 1 showdown between the Saints and Lions on Sunday. 

The New Orleans Saints' "bonus week" is in the books. So what all stood out? In this driving home edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the latest injury and signing news and notes from two days of practice, and also dives in on comments from Saints coordinators on a few key players.     

The cuts are in and the New Orleans Saints' initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season is here. So what are the biggest takeaways? On this live edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive deep on each position, some surprising IR stashes, our biggest depth concerns, an impressive RB situations and a lot more.  COLD OPEN: Welcome in & quick takeaways from preseason finale SEGMENT 1: Breaking down the offense ... what's the strongest position? SEGMENT 2: Breaking down the defense ... are there moves coming to address CB depth?

The New Orleans Saints have one practice and a preseason finale left for players to make their impressions before cutdown day. So who is safe, and who still has work to do? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down his final 53-man roster projection as well as the latest injury news for a team that seems to have way too much of it. SEGMENT 1: The Rundown ... injuries and IR trips keep piling up SEGMENT 2: 53-man roster projection, offense SEGMENT 3: 53-man roster projection, defense & special teams

The New Orleans Saints are back from California, and they'll want to erase the memory of that final day, because it didn't go so great at SoFi Stadium. In this latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down whose stock is up, and whose is trending downward after Week 2 of the preseason. We'll also break down the Saints' trade for RB Zamir White and the signing of Daniel Carlson, a veteran leg who is set to shake up the kicker battle, big-time. SEGMENT 1: The rundown ... what do additions of Zamir White and Daniel Carlson mean for the roster? SEGMENT 2: Picking stock down players from Saints-Rams SEGMENT 3: Picking stock up players from Saints-Rams

The New Orleans Saints' final joint practice is in the books, this time with the L.A. Rams on the opposing sideline. So what stood out? On this latest quick edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak dives into the top takeaways from the day out in Woodland Hills with an assist from Saints great and WWL Radio color commentator Deuce McAllister.

One joint practice (and at least a dozen fights) down, and one to go? So what have we learned about the New Orleans Saints so far out in California? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down what he's learned so far about the Saints heading into Week 2 of the preseason, what the fallout will be from extended injury absences for Jordyn Tyson and Alvin Kamara, and we'll also play out 1-on-1 interview with Saints second-year TE Moliki Matavao. SEGMENT 1: The Rundown ... what's the fallout from Tyson, Kamara injuries SEGMENT 2: The Rundown, part 2: Saints-Cowboys more boxing match than practice SEGMENT 3: 1-on-1 with Moliki Matavao SEGMENT 4: Here's what we're watching for the rest of the way in Cali

The New Orleans Saints dropped their preseason opener to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but that's hardly the story. The defense balled out in the first half and Zach Wilson stole the show. But what does it mean? In this late-night, live edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down the game, pick studs and duds and answer viewer questions live. Let's do it! SEGMENT 1 - picking stock up players from Saints-Jaguars SEGMENT 2 - picking stock down players from Saints-Jaguars SEGMENT 3 - Live Mailbag!

It took a bit longer than anyone hoped, but the New Orleans Saints' offensive playmakers delivered BIG-TIME in their joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In this driving home edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak shares his biggest takeaways from the offensive explosion for the Saints vs the Jags, we'll hear Bobby Hebert's takeaways on the defense and the latest injury updates, and we'll play for you a 1-on-1 interview from earlier in the week with Saints second-year DB Jayden Price, who will have a big role in this Saturday's preseason opener. SEGMENT 1: The offense finally got rolling, and it was beautiful SEGMENT 2: Bobby Hebert gives the lowdown on the defense SEGMENT 3: 1-on-1 with Saints DB Jayden Price SEGMENT 4: Jordyn Tyson injury looms large

The New Orleans Saints head into their first joint practice with a lot of questions. Can the offense start to find the answers against a different defense? In this latest 'driving home' edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down some of the action from Tuesday and Wednesday's training camp practices (Days 10 and 11) and previews the highly anticipated joint practice set for Thursday in Metairie.

It's almost time for New Orleans Saints preseason football. But who will be available to play? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on the fallout from the latest run of injuries, including another ACL tear and an ominous sounding hamstring issue for Cam Jordan. We'll also break down the latest news and notes from around Saints camp, and then play three exclusive interviews with rookie WR Bryce Lance, safety Julian Blackmon and LG David Edwards. SEGMENT 1: The rundown ... Terrion Arnold visit, injury impacts and more SEGMENT 2: 1-on-1 with rookie WR Bryce Lance SEGMENT 3: 1-on-1 with safety Julian Blackmon SEGMENT 4: 1-on-1 with LG David Edwards

Day 8 of New Orleans Saints training camp is in the books, and there's a lot to cover. In this latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down why Cesar Ruiz is suddenly getting second-team center reps, injuries to watch, Tyler Shough's growing connection with Tyler Shough, a floundering kicker battle and a lot more.

Day 7 of New Orleans Saints training camp is in the books, and it was another day highlighted by a big moment for Barion Brown. Can he keep living up to the hype? On this driving home edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down his top takeaways from the past two practices at Saints camp, who and what stood out, how the offense has progressed and what happened in the first two sets of 2-minute drills.

The first week of New Orleans Saints training camp practices are in the books, so who helped their case the most? In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down the latest news and notes after Day 5 of Saints camp and the first padded practice, which included a surprise retirement and a stifling defense. We'll also break down the stock up players and chat 1-on-1 with Saints WR Devaughn Vele. SEGMENT 1: The rundown, part 1 ... Polk retires; WRs arrive; pressure, pressure, pressure SEGMENT 2: The rundown, part 2 ... what stood out in 1V1s SEGMENT 3: Catching up with Saints WR Devaughn Vele SEGMENT 4: Stock up players ... who's helped their case the most so far?

The pads are on! And with it, came some much needed offense at New Orleans Saints training camp. In this driving home edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down his top takes from another hot day in Metairie, which featured some 1-on-1 drills, big plays from Barion Brown and a lot more.

The long-awaited Chris Olave contract extension has finally landed, and it's a big one. On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak dives in on Olave's big deal and why it had to happen. We'll also dive in on "no chip" Alvin Kamara, the fallout of Bryan Bresee's injury, Taysom Hill's big announcement and we'll chat 1-on-1 with Saints edge rusher Chase Young after the first two days of the 2026 training camp. SEGMENT 1: Chris Olave's big deal and Bryan Bresee injury fallout SEGMENT 2: AK's says there's no chip, but are we buying it? SEGMENT 3: 1-on-1 with Chase Young SEGMENT 4: Odds & ends: Charlie Smyth's outlook at Taysom reflection

Day 1 of New Orleans Saints training camp is in the books, and it didn't lack for news. In this driving home edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down his biggest takeaways from the day, what Bryan Bresee's season-ending injury means for the defense, Chris Olave's hold-in, Jordyn Tyson's and Kendre Miller's returns and a lot more.

It's finally time! The New Orleans Saints are set to kick off their 2026 training camp. So what are we watching for? On this SportsTalk-fueled edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak joins the Cajun Cannon Bobby Hebert and color analyst Deuce McAllister to dive in on comments from Saints GM Mickey Loomis and head coach Kellen Moore, expectations for Chris Olave's long-awaited extension, optimism around this year's team, Tyler Shough's leadership and a lot more. We'll also be joined by Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss. Who Dat!

The New Orleans Saints' 2026 training camp is fast approaching, and we now know Alvin Kamara will be a big part of it. So how will things shape up in the new tandem with AK and Travis Etienne? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller hear Deuce McAllister's take and dive in on what the ideal backfield split could be. We'll also hear from renowned trainer Todd Durkin for an inside look at last week's Saints passing retreat and what he saw from Tyler Shough, then we'll dig in on the real number for Chris Olave when it comes to contested catches. SEGMENT 1: What's the 'magic number' for Kamara-Etienne touches in new tandem? SEGMENT 2: Todd Durkin shares insight from Saints passing retreat SEGMENT 3: What's the real deal with Chris Olave's contested catch numbers?

New Orleans Saints training camp is less than two weeks away, and don't worry, we've got news! On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down the latest in Saints land, how Tyler Shough's leadership is shining through during the receiver retreat out west, and we'll also dive into a live mailbag. But first: Jeff reacts to the big news with Alvin Kamara's reworked deal to stay in black & gold. SEGMENT 1: Alvin Kamara's reworked deal, what does it mean? SEGMENT 2: Tyler Shough's leadership and an Olave snub? SEGMENT 3: What will the Saints do with their QB sneak game? Let's dive in SEGMENT 4: Live mailbag!!!

The New Orleans Saints have their full offseason workout program in the books, so let's hand out some superlatives. In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller hand out accolades like 'workout warrior,' 'pressure player,' 'future captains' and a lot more. We also chat 1-on-1 with Saints rookies Christen Miller and Bryce Lance, and break down the latest news, including Cam Jordan's return to the NFL's top 100. SEGMENT 1: The rundown ... Cam back into top 100, camp dates announced & a kicker battle SEGMENT 2: 1-on-1 with Christen Miller & Bryce Lance SEGMENT 3: Saints workout superlatives ... let's hand 'em out

New Orleans Saints minicamp is in the books and there's a lot of ground to cover between now and the start of camp. So what stood out? On this SportsTalk-fueled edition of Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak, WWL Sports Director Steve Geller and Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss break down their top takes from the practice field in Metairie. We also chat exclusively from new Saints Hall of Famers Terron Armstead and Mark Ingram, and get the lowdown from NOLA.com columnist Jeff Duncan. SEGMENT 1: Top takes from Saints minicamp; what Tyler Shough had to say SEGMENT 2: Saints HOF Terron Armstead joins the show! SEGMENT 3: Saints HOF Mark Ingram joins the show! SEGMENT 4: How the Saints RB and WR rooms are shaping up. Depth and Alvin Kamara. SEGMENT 5: Jeff Duncan gives us his top takes after minicamp

He's back! Saints defensive end Cam Jordan has officially re-signed with the New Orleans Saints for Year 16. So how will this shake up the defense? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak dives in on the big news. We hear from Cam Jordan himself, a take from the Cajun Cannon Bobby Hebert and dissect the move from all angles. We'll also break down the top news and notes from Day 1 of Saints minicamp, where we saw a pair of rookies back in action after missing time due to injuries, and a lot more. SEGMENT 1: Cam Jordan is back. Here's what we think. SEGMENT 2: Saints minicamp notes, welcome back, rooks

The New Orleans Saints' final set of OTAs is in the books, so what stood out? On the latest, SportsTalk-fueled edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, we'll hear from Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller, breaking down the biggest news and notes from the day's action, including an update on a still-unsigned Cam Jordan.

The New Orleans Saints have had a busy first two weeks of OTAs, so what are the biggest takes? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on the latest news, why Alvin Kamara's surprise arrival might not help his case and we'll chat 1-on-1 with Saints TEs coach Chase Haslett. We'll also close out the show by playing "buy or sell" with 12 hot takes from the early offseason action. SEGMENT 1: The rundown, Part 1 ... OTA news, open joint practice & WR to watch SEGMENT 2: The rundown, Part 2 ... The Alvin Kamara situation is about a lot more than money SEGMENT 3: 1-on-1 with Saints TEs coach Chase Haslett SEGMENT 4: Buy or sell ... what stands out after two weeks of OTAs

The second set of OTAs is in the book for the New Orleans Saints, at least so far as the practice open to the media, and this one sure didn't disappoint. On this driving home edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak dives in on Alvin Kamara's surprise appearance and what it means (let chaos reign). We'll also break down the attendance with the Saints' top three draft picks on the mend, and then some notes from the day of practice. SEGMENT 1: Alvin Kamara ... a guy who knows how to play to a crowd SEGMENT 2: Taking attendance ... Jordyn Tyson still held back SEGMENT 3: Practice notes ... Tyler Shough is DEALING

The New Orleans Saints are on the practice field, and that means it's prime overreaction season. So let's have at it. On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down all the news that came out of the first OTA session last week and our biggest overreactions at this stage of the offseason. Do the kid gloves need to come off for Jordyn Tyson? We'll break down that and more, and also chat with Jonas Sanker about his new role as the star DB, center Erik McCoy on last year's injury and we chat with new Saints CB Martin Emerson Jr. SEGMENT 1: The rundown, part 1 ... are the Saints playing it a little too safe with Jordyn Tyson? SEGMENT 2: The rundown, part 2 ... Chris Olave gives update on extension talks; Jonas Sanker breaks down star role SEGMENT 3: In depth with new CB Martin Emerson Jr. SEGMENT 4: OTA overreactions ... big-time Sanker numbers?

The first edition of Saints OTAs are in the books and with them came a few revelations, most notably second-year safety Jonas Sanker getting the first crack at taking over the star role in Brandon Staley's defense. On this SportsTalk fueled edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller break down their biggest takeaways from the first sliver of the Saints buildup to the 2026 season.

The New Orleans Saints officially kick off OTAs this week, and that means the first look at a host of position battles that could play out through training camp. So what are we watching? In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down all the potential competitions on both sides of the ball and what they could mean for several players and key positions. SEGMENT 1: Alvin Kamara ... the BananaBaller (and a few more notes) SEGMENT 2: Roster battles, offense ... depth, depth and more depth SEGMENT 3: Roster battles, defense ... will we finally see some young players win out?

The New Orleans Saints will have a brutal start to their schedule in 2026, but can they still find enough wins to get to the playoffs? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller go game-by-game to break down each Saints opponent and give our record predictions ... Spoiler: We're looking for double-digit wins. We'll also break down the latest updates from Mickey Loomis on Alvin Kamara, Cam Jordan and Taysom Hill, and chat with former Saints LB and Super Bowl champ Scott Shanle. SEGMENT 1: The rundown ... what Mickey Loomis had to say about AK, Cam & Taysom SEGMENT 2: Scott Shanle shares his takes on the Saints 2026 schedule, Domecoming reunion SEGMENT 3: 2026 schedule breakdown, Weeks 1-8 ... surviving a brutal start SEGMENT 4: 2026 schedule breakdown, Weeks 9-18 ... winning the NFC South?

New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp is in the books, and so is our first introduction to Jordyn Tyson and the rest of the draft class. So what are the big takeaways? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on the two days of practice, what we saw from Tyson and whether his absence on Saturday is cause for alarm, and who else stood out in Metairie. We'll also hear the latest from Kellen Moore on the outlook for Alvin Kamara, and hear from several Saints rookies, including Lorenzo Styles Jr., Oscar Delp and Alan Herron. SEGMENT 1: The rundown, part 1 ... schedule release thoughts, Kamara latest SEGMENT 2: The rundown, part 2 ... a sign of things to come for Jordyn Tyson? SEGMENT 3: The interviews ... let's hear from Styles, Delp & Herron SEGMENT 4: Odds & ends ... Barion Brown's big plays, Bryce Lance's outlook & more

Alvin Kamara's future with the New Orleans Saints has been one of the big topics of the offseason, and the Saints' all-time leading rusher finally shared his thoughts on the subject. So what does it all mean? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on AK's comments on the state of the team and offseason additions. One thing is clear: AK wants and plans to be back, but will the team agree? We'll also chat with former Saints RT and Super Bowl champion Jon Stinchcomb about the Saints' draft haul and preview the upcoming rookie minicamp. SEGMENT 1: Alvin Kamara speaks, and here's what to know SEGMENT 2: John Stinchcomb breaks down Saints draft picks, team outlook SEGMENT 3: Saints rebuilt depth the key to newfound optimism SEGMENT 4: Rookie minicamp preview ... here's what we're watching for

The 2026 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and that means getting wayyyyy ahead of ourselves as we look toward the upcoming Saints season. In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down his way too early 53-man roster projection for next season and which positions will feature the biggest questions. We'll also break down the latest on some veteran free agent signings and hear Saints GM Mickey Loomis' latest comments about Cam Jordan and Alvin Kamara. SEGMENT 1: The rundown ... what to make of Martin Emerson Jr. SEGMENT 2: The rundown ... Loomis has interesting comments on Cam and AK SEGMENT 3: 53-man roster projection ... offense SEGMENT 4: 53-man roster projection ... defense Check out the full 53-man roster projection here: https://www.audacy.com/wwl/local-sports/saints/saints-way-too-early-53-man-projection-here-s-where-things-stand-after-2026-nfl-draft

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the book for the New Orleans Saints, and they didn't waste ANY time getting a lot faster. In this WWL Radio-fueled edition of the Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break it all down after a wild 72 hours of draft action that included eight picks, three new WRs and a blindsiding trade for a recent top-10 pick. We'll also chat with Dalton Wasserman of the Preferred Walk-On podcast and takes from our new coworker Mario Jerez before detailing the 10-man UDFA class and a lot more. Let's do it. SEGMENT 1: Here are the picks. Don't blink -- you'll miss 'em SEGMENT 2: Mickey Loomis' draft breakdown ... and why you should be very confident in Jordyn Tyson SEGMENT 3: Hearing from Dalton Wasserman, Mario Jerez and Christen Miller SEGMENT 4: Breaking down Saints UDFA class a post-draft veteran signing

NFL Draft Week 2026 is officially here. Are you ready? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, New Orleans Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller do their best to sort out the last-minute draft takes, like if Jordyn Tyson's late rise is for real or just a smokescreen? We'll also chat with NFL draft analyst Justin Melo for prospect insight before breaking down mock draft 3.0, a 7-round edition predicting all eight Saints draft selections. SEGMENT 1: The rundown ... is the Jordyn Tyson hype for real? SEGMENT 2: Fact or fiction ... NFL Draft takes edition SEGMENT 3: Draft analyst Justin Melo breaks down key prospects SEGMENT 4: Mock draft 3.0 ... this time it's all 7 rounds

The New Orleans Saints are the kings of the draft day trades, but they've only ever gone one direction with Mickey Loomis at GM. Could that finally change this year? In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down their annual trade mock draft, with Steve trading up and Jeff (gasp) trading down (and things get a bit wild in this one). We also break down the latest news and what Bryan Bresee's 5th year option means for his future before listening to our 1-on-1 interview with new Saints TE Noah Fant. SEGMENT 1: Bryan Bresee's 5th year option & Saints dig deep on WR class SEGMENT 2: 1-on-1 with Saints TE Noah Fant SEGMENT 3: Steve trade mock ... going up SEGMENT 4: Jeff trade mock ... going down

The New Orleans Saints have a lot of questions to solve, but they don't seem to be in any particular hurry to provide the answers. In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on what we learned from Kellen Moore at the annual NFL owners meetings, including the latest on Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave. We also share our exclusive interviews with new Saints QB Zach Wilson and LB Kaden Elliss before making our picks for who will be the new team captains in 2026. SEGMENT 1: What we learned from Kellen Moore at owners meetings + more international vibes SEGMENT 2: We chat with Zach Wilson + what to make of the signing SEGMENT 3: 1-on-1 with Saints LB Kaden Elliss SEGMENT 4: Picking the new captains ... who steps up into new leadership roles?

It's officially pro day circuit time, so what are the biggest takeaways from LSU's pro day and how could we have just watched the Saints' top draft pick? On the latest, jam-packed edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down what we saw out in Baton Rouge and chat exclusively with Saints DE Chris Rumph and new LG David Edwards before breaking down our picks in mock draft 2.0. SEGMENT 1: The rundown ... is little Nuss back? How about Mansoore? SEGMENT 2: Latest on Cam Jordan and we chat with Saints DE Chris Rumph SEGMENT 3: Exclusive with David Edwards ... is he exactly what this OL has been missing? SEGMENT 4: Mock draft 2.0 ... is CB the answer?

The New Orleans Saints didn't wait around, filling most of their major needs with big-time free agent signings. So what's left to do? In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down their thoughts on a big-ticket free agency, talk about a possible Alvin Kamara, Travis Etienne tandem operation and then re-rank the Saints' remaining needs. We also sit down 1-on-1 with Etienne as he leans in on a Louisiana homecoming. SEGMENT 1: Saints Rundown ... big deals and Banana Ball QBs SEGMENT 2: Takeaways from sitdowns with Saints free agents SEGMENT 3: 1-on-1 with new Saints RB Travis Etienne SEGMENT 4: Re-ranking Saints needs after first wave of free agency

Wow. What a Day 1 of NFL free agency for the New Orleans Saints. In this special edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the flurry of activity from the day, including a pair of team leaders in Demario Davis heading out of town, but also some massive wins with Travis Etienne and David Edwards filling big holes for the Saints. Let's break it down. SEGMENT 1: Here are all the moves from a wild day of free agency SEGMENT 2: SportsTalk special ... let's discuss

EDITOR'S NOTE: There will be dated information in this podcast. We endeavored to get it out as quickly as possible to avoid that, but there's only so much we can do. We'll have an additional episode once the dust settles to catch up on the following: DEPARTURE - LB Demario Davis to Jets SIGNINGS - DT John Ridgeway - P Ryan Wright - RB Travis Etienne It's officially here: The storm before the NFL free agency storm storm. In this latest, live edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down what to know for the New Orleans Saints as the NFL's "legal tampering" period opens, what the Saints have done so far, who will be hitting the market, who are some of the top targets and more. We'll close out with a live mailbag, so make sure to get your comments/questions in the chat! SEGMENT 1 - Rundown! Getting ready for NFL free agency SEGMENT 2 - Mike Ginnititi of Spotrac breaks down salary cap, FA thoughts SEGMENT 3 - live mailbag & early FA reactions

The pro scouting combine is in the books, so what all has changed for the New Orleans Saints with the start of free agency looming? In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on a host of topics coming out of or from around the combine. Does anyone actually want Derek Carr? Then we'll break down mock draft 1.0, with a pair of elite edge rushers falling right into the Saints' lap at No. 8. It couldn't possible be that simple, right? SEGMENT 1: Saints rundown ... Here's all the biggest news from combine week SEGMENT 2: Steve's mock draft 1.0 ... 2 rounds, offense and defense SEGMENT 3: Jeff's mock draft 1.0 ... 3 rounds (live), big names to fill big holes

It's the offseason, which means it's salary cap season for the New Orleans Saints. In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller dive in on the latest news surrounding the team -- good vibes, finally -- before setting a roadmap for how the Saints can clear all the cap space they need, extend veteran players and sign some big-name free agents at multiple key positions. We also get insight from Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.football on NOF's new cap calculator and Saints' biggest needs heading into 2026. SEGMENT 1: The rundown .... Why Saints and the city like each other again SEGMENT 2: Saints insider Nick Underhill breaks down keys to offseason (via SportsTalk) SEGMENT 3: Offseason road map ... balancing the budget and landing big FA names

The New Orleans Saints have been setting up a potential game Paris, and it's finally happening. In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on what the trip means for the team and the league, the latest on assistant coach interviews and more offseason news. Then we'll dive in on a Senior Bowl exclusive mock draft ... all 7 rounds and one big trade. SEGMENT 1: The rundown (part 1)... Saints in Paris, Steelers interviews SEGMENT 2: The rundown (part 1)... checking in with Mickey Loomis & Jeff Ireland SEGMENT 3: Senior Bowl mock ... a lot of options (but not many elite ones)

The New Orleans Saints have some important thing in place heading into the 2026 offseason, but what are the biggest needs? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on the latest news and why an Alontae Taylor contract extension might be tough to land. We'll also break down what to expect at this week's Senior Bowl with The Draft Network's Justin Melo before going position-by-position to rank the Saints' biggest needs as draft season starts to heat up. SEGMENT 1: The rundown ... Thoughts from the conference title games + a numbers game for Alontae Taylor SEGMENT 2: Justin Melo previews the Senior Bowl SEGMENT 3: Ranking positions of need heading into 2026 draft season

The New Orleans Saints have a lot of offseason questions, but who gets the big paydays? In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down which impending free agents should be landing new contracts and just how pricy will a Chris Olave extension be? We'll also break down the latest from the NFL playoffs and several former Saints still in the action, as well as the Saints' recent history of drafting players from the Senior Bowl. SEGMENT 1 (cold open): These NFL playoffs are all about former Saints SEGMENT 2: The rundown: Saints 2025 schedule ended up a lot more difficult than it looked SEGMENT 3: Saints Senior Bowl Draft history, the good, bad and the ugly SEGMENT 4: Who gets paid ... and just how costly will Chris Olave's extension be?

We're officially into the offseason on WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold, so here we have a clips episode! We'll hear Mike Hoss's chat with Saints center Erik McCoy and then dive in on rookie class rankings, draft outlook and more as Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak joins WWL Sports Director Steve Geller on SportsTalk.

The New Orleans Saints' 2025 season is offiicially over, and that meant a marathon press conference with GM Mickey Loomis and head coach Kellen Moore to break down, well, just about everything. On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down all the top quotes from the head coach and GM, ranging from Tyler Shough's development and how that impacts the timeline to salary cap and draft assets, the future for young stars and aging veterans and a lot more. SEGMENT 1: On Tyler Shough, QB development & fan optimism SEGMENT 2: On potential staff changes, veteran players & OL concerns SEGMENT 3: On salary cap, hidden gem? & draft assets/strategy