NewOrleans.Football: Saints Podcast

Nick and Mike reflect on the Saints' recent performances. - Who will finish as the second-leading rusher? - What is Chris Olave's value? - Season-long positives and negatives Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Saints HC Kellen Moore spoke the media Friday afternoon. Here's what you missed: - Roster moves: WR Devaughn Vele to IR, K Charlie Smyth signed to active roster - Injury report: RB Alvin Kamara, RT Asim Richards, RG Cesar Ruiz OUT. Several questionable. - Alvin Kamara's timeline for return from injury - Possibility of mid-week signings contributing by Sunday - Importance of building culture and camaraderie early - Thoughts on Jets' QB Brady Cook - Respect for Jets' HC Aaron Glenn - Excitement for final home game - Evan Hull's potential flashed quickly in practice after adversity early in career - Signing RB Nyheim Hines - Bringing in running backs who were not in camp with the team Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Saints coordinators and DE Cam Jordan spoke to the media Thursday. Here's what you missed. STC Phil Galiano: - K Charlie Smyth energizes the locker room - Interaction with Smyth prior to game-winning field goal - Difference between a 66-yard field goal and a 62-yard field goal DC Brandon Staley: - Chase Young's impact since returning from injury - Overuse of the word "generational" during the draft process and Young's past success/bright future - Working hard to improve Young's get-off - Success in short-yardage situations from all three levels of the defense - Rookie CB Quincy Riley's growth and understanding of applying techniques - LB Demario Davis's love for the game and durability have helped him excel in year 14 - Impact of Davis's intelligence on the rest of the linebackers - Impressions of the safeties since starter Justin Reid has been out with injury OC Doug Nussmeier: - Learning about new running backs Audric Estime and Evan Hull with Alvin Kamara and Devin Neal injured - Respect for the Jets' defense - Steepness of the learning curve for tackles - Maturity of rookie QB Tyler Shough and LT Kelvin Banks Jr. Jordan: - Thoughts on the final home game of the season and the crowd against Carolina - Motivation to keep playing and taking contact - Not having a contract before the end of the season for the first time - Interior defensive line's presence in short yardage situations Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Saints HC Kellen Moore, QB Tyler Shough and TE Juwan Johnson spoke to the media Wednesday as attention turns to Week 16 against the Jets. Here's what you missed. Moore: - RB Devin Neal, WR Devaughn Vele both ruled OUT, several others missed or limited in practice - Respect for Jets HC Aaron Glenn from previous meetings - Kelvin Banks Jr. has been very steady at LT - Shough's growth in late-game situations - QBs using slides to protect themselves from hits - Going back to the QB draw at the end of the game after a failed previous attempt - Thoughts on pure progressions Shough: - Fitting charity events and other responsibilities into preparation schedule - Growth in relationship with the coaching staff since arriving - Relationship with Johnson dating back to being roommates at Oregon in 2019 - Working on scout team as the backup is leading to success as the starter - Impressions of Banks Jr. - Process of getting up to speed with backups following an injury to a starter - Respect for Jets and Glenn from pre-draft visits - Chris Olave's focus and mindset to make plays late in the game against Carolina after a quiet start Johnson: - Reflecting on relationship with Shough and excitement about his development - Shough's journey and exposure to different environments leads to success in tough situations - Making sure to celebrate touchdowns with teammates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Nick and Mike evaluate the state of the Saints with three games remaining. - Are you buying Tyler Shough's play? - Will Saints get by without Devin Neal and Devaughn Vele? - How should the Saints approach free agency? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Saints HC Kellen Moore, S Jonas Sanker and RB Audric Estime spoke to the media Monday morning after a win against the Panthers. Here's what you missed: Moore: - Chase Young's focus allowed him to bounce back from injury - Each QB's path is different, but many quarterbacks benefit from starting as the backup - Tyler Shough's exposure to the entire roster as the scout team QB before becoming the starter has helped practice squad players and backups step up in games late in the season - The run game has helped open up the middle of the field in the passing game - Execution has improved in situational moments like third down, red zone, two-minute drills, etc. - Importance of WR Chris Olave resetting each play mentally and not allowing a mistake to define a game - Thoughts on RBs Audric Estime and Evan Hull stepping up in place of Devin Neal - Execution of crucial screen pass late in the game Sanker: - Thoughts on DE Chase Young's performance - Mood after the win - LB Demario Davis inspires young defenders on and off the field Estime: - Getting the opportunity to show pass-catching ability - Awareness to get into route faster on late check down reception - Contributing to a divisional comeback win is a dream come true - Confidence in K Charlie Smyth - Young players stepping up and creating a culture has stood out during losing season - Thoughts on Shough Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick, Mike and Kevin react to the Saints' 20-17 win against the Panthers. - Tyler Shough becoming a "win because of" QB - Is it time to stop scripting plays? - How many more games will the Saints win? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick and Mike discuss where the Saints fall in the current NFC South landscape. - Should we only evaluate the Saints since turning to Tyler Shough? - Could the Saints have competed for the division if Shough started sooner? - What if Drew Brees came out of retirement in 2021? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Saints HC Kellen Moore spoke to the media Friday afternoon for the final time before the Saints host the Panthers Sunday afternoon. Here's what you missed. - RB Alvin Kama (knee/ankle), RT Asim Richards (ankle) ruled OUT - S Justin Reid (knee) QUESTIONABLE - Safety depth stepped up in the absence of Reid - Creating positive habits is more important than focusing on draft position - Keeping players engaged by using a variety of clips and keeping meetings tight - Using high school and college clips as teaching points to focus on fundamentals - Importance of having a plan and trusting the training staff to prevent injuries - Response to OC Doug Nussmeier's comments about the Boise State vs. Idaho rivalry Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Saints STC Phil Galiano, DC Brandon Staley and OC Doug Nussmeier held their weekly media availability Thursday afternoon. Here's what you missed. Galiano: - The starting kicker position is being evaluated one game at a time - Starting fast against Tampa Bay with a well-executed kickoff return - Explanation of situational punting near midfield - Thoughts on WR Mason Tipton's growth and ability as a kick returner Staley: - LB Demario Davis and DE Cam Jordan echoing key philosophies, such as the importance of "silent tape" - Maintaining consistent messaging during a challenging season instead of looking for quick fixes - Lessons learned from installing systems at other stops, importance of creating a connection with the players - Pride, preparation and mentality in short-yardage and fourth-down situations - Hammering fundamentals and technique with defensive backs Nussmeier: - Thoughts on RB Devin Neal's progress - TE Juwan Johnson has adapted well to scheme change - Memories of coaching against Kellen Moore in college - Running with the QB helps balance the run game Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Saints HC Kellen Moore, QB Tyler Shough, RB Devin Neal and DE Cam Jordan spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon. Here's what you missed. Moore: - RB Alvin Kamara, S Justin Reid and RT Asim Richards did not practice, several others limited - Identifying why the team has played better recently: cleaner football, turnovers and early-down execution - Importance of playing well in divisional games - Thought's on Shough's confidence - Lack of concern about Shough's age as a rookie - Reflecting on being a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2010 - The defense has been able to benefit from the offense's recent success while improving on their end as well Shough: - Confidence fluctuates, but preparation breeds high confidence - Learning how to prepare in the NFL has been an area of growth - Biggest lesson as a rookie has been figuring out the NFL schedule and how to approach it - Thoughts on praise from LB Demario Davis - Handling criticism and whether or not it can be used as motivation - Being smart about when to take hits and when to go down Neal: - Saints physicality and willpower led to success in rainy game at Tampa Bay - Shough's scrambling ability helped open up the run game - Winning and finishing strong is more important than playing spoiler for another team Jordan: - Defense is resilient if nothing else - Resilience shows the team's passion for playing football despite being out of the playoff race - Thoughts on the young defensive backs - Having the opportunity to ruin a rival's playoff chances brings joy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Nick and Mike discuss their expectations for Tyler Shough and the Saints in the final quarter of the season. - Can Tyler Shough continue to elevate the offense? - Is it time to buy stock in Devin Neal? - How many more games will the Saints win? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Saints HC Kellen Moore, DE Carl Granderson and WR Mason Tipton spoke Monday after returning from a win at Tampa Bay. Here's what you missed: Moore: - Recapping "resilient" and "complimentary" win against Tampa Bay - Tipton's opening kickoff return was an important spark - Win at Tampa exemplifies why the team brought in players who have faced adversity - Thoughts on rookie QB Tyler Shough and rookie RB Devin Neal's performances - Shough's growth managing protection has been an important development - Impact of stopping the Bucs on multiple fourth downs - Explanation of why the clock stopped after the Saints declined a Bucs penalty - The team never got a good look at RB Audric Estime's third down run that was ruled short and chose not to challenge the play - Opportunity to finish the season strong - Leaning on the run game - K Charlie Smyth has an opportunity to bounce back after missing a field goal in Tampa Bay - Excitement of working with Neal Granderson: - Defense taking pride in putting the offense in positions to succeed - Confidence gained from shutting down the Bucs' offense - The defense sets the tone during the week and feeds off of each other during games Tipton: - Approach to returning kickoffs - Thoughts on Shough and Neal - Momentum from winning a divisional game on the road Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick, Mike and Kevin react to the Saints' win against the Bucs. - Tyler Shough puts the team on his back - Devin Neal and other rookies impress - How should fans feel about winning? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick and Mike discuss the recent buzz surrounding Saints QB Tyler Shough. - What should the Saints add first to help Shough? - What is the Saints best position group? - What changes could instill confidence in the last five games? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Saints HC Kellen Moore spoke to the media Friday before the team travels to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here's what you missed: - WR Chris Olave is QUESTIONABLE - RB Alvin Kamara, RT Taliese Fuaga, S Justin Reid ruled OUT - QB Tyler Shough's age and experience provides a high level of adaptability for a rookie - Shough's communication skills and leadership have stood out, especially since becoming the starter - Confidence in the safety room with Reid out - Shough has grown in managing pressure Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Saints LB Demario Davis and all three coordinators spoke to the media Thursday afternoon. Here's what you missed: Davis: - Thoughts on being nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award - Background in community service - Himself and Cam Jordan passing the torch to younger players to serve the community DC Brandon Staley: - Reaction to Davis's nomination for the award - Giving S Terrell Burgess another shot after missing 2024 due to injury - Kool-Aid came into the league prepared to excel at the NFL level - Quincy Riley's ball skills were among the top in the draft - Importance of having S Julian Blackmon in camp despite season-ending injury - LB Isaiah Stalbird's role was created to suit his skillset, as opposed to Stalbird filling an existing role - Impact of Demario Davis and Pete Werner on the LB room OC Doug Nussmeier: - A combination of factors must improve to get the run game going - Tyler Shough's ability to play out of structure and the need to make plays within structure STC Phil Galiano: - Thoughts on K Charlie Smyth's debut - P Kai Kroeger had a bounce back game against Miami - Decision to start Smyth over practice squad K Cade York Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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