Inside Black & Gold | A New Orleans Saints podcast

The New Orleans Saints head back on the road needing badly to rediscover their winning formula. Will that come in New York against one of their former starting QB in Jameis Winston? In this live, SportsTalk takeover edition of Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on the latest news and notes, break down what needs to happen for a Saints win and chats with Giants insider Pat Traina. SEGMENT 1: Latest news & injury breakdown SEGMENT 2: Giants insider breaks down Week 6 matchup SEGMENT 3: Saints sound bank ... frustration setting in + where are the scrambles? SEGMENT 4: X-factor breakdown for Week 6

The New Orleans Saints have a lot to handle ahead of their Week 6 showdown with the Giants, and that includes a less-than-satisfied owner who just turned up the heat. In this driving home edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down what Gayle Benson said and what it means for the Saints brass if things don't shape up. We'll hear Kellen Moore's reaction, and break down the latest injury and film notes before the road trip. SEGMENT 1: Injury breakdown SEGMENT 2: Reacting to Gayle Benson's speech SEGMENT 3: Film notes from Week 5

The New Orleans Saints fell flat again in the Caesars Suprdome, this time to the vaunted Vikings defense in a game where the offense simply couldn't get anything done. But what went wrong? In this live edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller react after the game that drops the Saints to 1-4 and with the season's cliff nearing as they go on a two-game road swing, including a trip to Paris. SEGMENT 1: Saints fans are frustrated, and we don't blame them SEGMENT 2: Stock down from Saints-Vikings ... the plan didn't arrive SEGMENT 3: Stock up in Saints-Vikings ... turnovers really do change games SEGMENT 4: LIVE MAILBAG!!!

The New Orleans Saints might just have their backs against the wall as the unbeaten Vikings roll into town. Can they respond? In this live, SportsTalk takeover edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dissect the Week 5 matchup with insight from QB Tyler Shough, head coach Kellen Moore and others. We'll also hear from Vikings insider Will Ragatz, pick X-factors and break down the latest injury updates ahead of Sunday's showdown at the Caesars Superdome. SEGMENT 1: Yes, shame can be a powerful motivator + injury latest SEGMENT 2: Inside access with Vikings reporter Will Ragatz SEGMENT 4: James calls in + can we run the ball more? SEGMENTS 5/6: Saints sound bank ... hearing from Tyler Shough and Brandon Staley claps back SEGMENT 7: X-factors for Saints-Vikings

The New Orleans Saints have a short week before they get a chance for a much-needed bounceback game against the Minnesota Vikings, but will they have the key pieces they need to do that? In this driving home edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the initial injury report, what head coach Kellen Moore had to say about Chris Olave's absence and the other names on the list, including a pair of players returning from IR. We'll also break down some film notes on where all the pressure was coming from in Week 4 and why the Saints need to seriously consider getting more creative with CJ Donaldson. SEGMENT 1: Injury report breakdown SEGMENT 2: Saints film notes

The New Orleans Saints again landed on a national stage with a chance to make a statement, and they made one in all the wrong ways. In this live edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on what went wrong in the Saints' ugly loss to the Falcons on Monday Night Football and the 20th anniversary of the Domecoming, and where things go from here. We'll pick studs and duds and also answer viewer questions live to close out the show. SEGMENT 1: Were the Saints really not prepared in ugly loss to Falcons? SEGMENT 2: Picking stock down players from Saints-Falcons SEGMENT 3: Picking stock up players from Saints-Falcons SEGMENT 4: LIVE MAILBAG!!!

The New Orleans Saints are (finally) back in primetime. Can they prove to the NFL world that they belong in the spotlight more often when they face off with the Falcons? In this live, SportsTalk takeover edition of Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller talk about the emotions around the 20th anniversary of the Domecoming, how Saints injuries could affect the matchup, chat with Falcons insider Daniel Flick, pick X-factors and more. SEGMENT 1: Injury report breakdown ... can the run game survive Etienne's injury? SEGMENT 2: Falcons insider breaks down what Saints should expect in Week 4 SEGMENT 3: Saints sound bank, part 1: MNF and a Domecoming to remember SEGMENT 4: Saints sound bank, part 2: How concerned are we about the LT spot? SEGMENT 5: Breaking down X-factors for Week 4

The New Orleans Saints looked to have full control of their showdown against the Raiders in Week 3, but then the wheels came off. So what went wrong? In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller pick apart what went wrong in the 35-27 loss that featured more controversial calls and no-calls, a blown 11 points second half lead and four turnovers to end the game. We'll pick stock up and stock down players before answering viewer questions live. SEGMENT 1: Time to vent ... what happened? And how mad should Saints fans be at the refs SEGMENT 2: Injury fallout ... these ones could hurt SEGMENT 3: Picking stock up players from Saints loss to Raiders SEGMENT 4: Picking stock down players from Saints loss to Raiders SEGMENT 5: Live mailbag!!!

The New Orleans Saints are the talk of the town after their upset of the Ravens, but can they keep the good times rolling when the surprising -- and familiar -- Raiders land at the Caesars Superdome? In this live, SportsTalk takeover edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller dive into the matchup and what the Saints need to do to capitalize on surging enthusiasm in the fanbase. We'll also break down the injury report, chat with Raiders insider Hondo Carpenter, hear from Tyler Shough, Kellen Moore and Pete Werner, and lay out the X-factors that could swing the matchup. SEGMENT 1: Time for Saints to make the fans happy + injury report breakdown SEGMENT 2: Raiders insider breaks down what Saints should expect in Week 3 SEGMENT 3: Saints sound bank, part 1 ... is the Tyler Shough hype for real? SEGMENT 4: Saints sound bank, part 2 ... on the Superdome atmosphere and HC parallels SEGMENT 5: Breaking down X-factors for Week 3

The New Orleans Saints finally return to the Caesars Superdome for their home opener in Week 3, but could a few injury situations put a damper on things? In this driving home edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the initial injury report, which includes RB Travis Etienne, who was limited with a hamstring injury, and three DNPs. We break that all down, hear an exclusive interview with new starting LT Asim Richards, then dive into the note from last week's film review with some insight from LB Pete Werner. SEGMENT 1: Week 3 injury report breakdown SEGMENT 2: Film notes ... is Pete Werner playing as confidently as he ever has? (He says yes)

The New Orleans Saints found another rally. This time out in Baltimore, and this time they found the winning plays to pull off the upset of the Ravens. Did the Saints just put the NFL on notice? In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller react to the big win and the fallout of losing Kelvin Banks to injury. We'll break down who stepped up and who fell flat in Week 2, before answering viewer questions live. SEGMENT 1: A win we all neededSEGMENT 2: Fallout from Kelvin Banks' injurySEGMENT 3: Picking stock up players from Saints-RavensSEGMENT 4: Picking stock down players from Saints-RavensSEGMENT 5: LIVE MAILBAG!!!

The New Orleans Saints didn't get off to the start that they'd hoped in the 2026 season, but a roaring comeback that fell just short against the Lions gives reason for optimism. Can they keep that rolling in Week 2 against a high-powered Ravens offense? We'll break it all down in this live edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold, with Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller taking an in-depth look at what New Orleans needs to do to come away with a win in Baltimore. We'll also head behind enemy lines with intel from Ravens insider Cordell Woodland and break down the factors we expect to swing the matchup. SEGMENT 1: Saints-Ravens injury breakdown ... a lot of big questionsSEGMENT 2: Ravens insider joins the showSEGMENT 3: Is a 'poor man's Josh Allen' a complimentSEGMENT 4: Sound bank, X-factors & more

The New Orleans Saints might finally be getting some key pieces back when they face off with the explosive Baltimore Ravens in Week 2, but will it be enough? In this driving home edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the latest updates from the injury report and dives into his notes from the film review of Week 1. We'll also hear a chunk of the interview that Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss did with WR Devaughn Vele. SEGMENT 1: Injury report breakdownSEGMENT 2: Hoss goes long with Devaughn VeleSEGMENT 3: Week 1 film review notes

The New Orleans Saints fell to the Lions in their season-opener, but it was anything but simple. We saw a 400-yard passing game, a bizarre overturned TD, a 21-point rally and a failed 2-point attempt to win the game. FOOTBALL IS BACK. And in this live edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down their top takes from a wild day at Ford Field, we'll pick stock up and stock down players, debate exactly what is a forward pass, then dive into the live viewer mailbag. Are you ready? SEGMENT 1: On bad calls and 2-point attempts SEGMENT 2: Picking stock up players from Saints-Lions SEGMENT 3: Picking stock down players from Saints-Lions SEGMENT 4: Live mailbag!!!

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 upSEGMENT 2: 53-man roster projection, offenseSEGMENT 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-RamsSEGMENT 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 injuriesSEGMENT 2: The Rundown, part 2: Saints-Cowboys more boxing match than practiceSEGMENT 3: 1-on-1 with Moliki MatavaoSEGMENT 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-JaguarsSEGMENT 2 - picking stock down players from Saints-JaguarsSEGMENT 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 beautifulSEGMENT 2: Bobby Hebert gives the lowdown on the defenseSEGMENT 3: 1-on-1 with Saints DB Jayden PriceSEGMENT 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 moreSEGMENT 2: 1-on-1 with rookie WR Bryce LanceSEGMENT 3: 1-on-1 with safety Julian BlackmonSEGMENT 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, pressureSEGMENT 2: The rundown, part 2 ... what stood out in 1V1sSEGMENT 3: Catching up with Saints WR Devaughn VeleSEGMENT 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 falloutSEGMENT 2: AK’s says there’s no chip, but are we buying it?SEGMENT 3: 1-on-1 with Chase YoungSEGMENT 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 retreatSEGMENT 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 inSEGMENT 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 battleSEGMENT 2: 1-on-1 with Christen Miller & Bryce LanceSEGMENT 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 saySEGMENT 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 watchSEGMENT 2: The rundown, Part 2 ... The Alvin Kamara situation is about a lot more than moneySEGMENT 3: 1-on-1 with Saints TEs coach Chase HaslettSEGMENT 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 crowdSEGMENT 2: Taking attendance ... Jordyn Tyson still held backSEGMENT 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 roleSEGMENT 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 depthSEGMENT 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 & TaysomSEGMENT 2: Scott Shanle shares his takes on the Saints 2026 schedule, Domecoming reunionSEGMENT 3: 2026 schedule breakdown, Weeks 1-8 ... surviving a brutal startSEGMENT 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 & HerronSEGMENT 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 knowSEGMENT 2: John Stinchcomb breaks down Saints draft picks, team outlookSEGMENT 3: Saints rebuilt depth the key to newfound optimismSEGMENT 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 AKSEGMENT 3: 53-man roster projection ... offenseSEGMENT 4: 53-man roster projection ... defenseCheck 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 ’emSEGMENT 2: Mickey Loomis’ draft breakdown ... and why you should be very confident in Jordyn TysonSEGMENT 3: Hearing from Dalton Wasserman, Mario Jerez and Christen Miller SEGMENT 4: Breaking down Saints UDFA class a post-draft veteran signing