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A podcast from the expert team of writers and columnists covering the New Orleans Saints for NOLA.com and the Times-Picayune/Advocate newspaper. Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Luke Johnson, Zach Ewing and more give you the latest news and their insights from the Saints world and the NFL at large.
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The NFL free agency negotiating period opens Monday, and the Saints Insiders are here to preview what New Orleans might do in terms of bringing in new players. First, the Saints may be preparing to part ways with some or all of Cam Jordan, Demario Davis and Alvin Kamara — is it wise to do such a big locker room overhaul? And then it's time to talk new players. We hit on the following possibilities and more: Travis Etienne, Kenneth Gainwell, Zion Johnson, David Edwards, Keenan Allen, Asante Samuel Jr. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflfreeagency #nflfreeagency2026 #nfloffseason #salarycap #nfltraderumors #nfldraft
Upon return from the NFL scouting combine, Matthew Paras and our Saints Insiders talk about what was said, what they heard and what it means, both for the Saints in the NFL draft and in free agency. Speaking of which, the Saints have until Monday to re-sign franchise icons Demario Davis and Cam Jordan and other pending free agents before they can begin formal discussions with other teams. We'll play a game of: Will they stay or will they go? We also discuss news about the Saints not going to the Hall of Fame Game and touch on league-wide news and what it means for the Saints. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflcombine #nfldraft #nflfreeagency #nfltraderumors
The New Orleans Saints are with the rest of the NFL world in Indianapolis this week for the NFL Scouting Combine, where draft prospects are just part of the circus. Free agent discussions are heating up, and Alontae Taylor's recent social media posts suggest he might be on his way out of New Orleans. Our Saints Insiders discuss the posts and give our to-do list for the Saints at the combine as they prepare for free agency and the draft. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nfloffseason #nflcombine #nflfreeagency #nfldraft
Raising Cane's founder Todd Graves recently said in a TMZ interview that he was interested in becoming an NFL owner, and the New Orleans Saints specifically came up with the Louisiana native. Our Saints Insiders discuss the comments as they relate to the present, the future, Gayle Benson's tenure and more on this episode. Also, the NFL Scouting Combine starts next week in Indianapolis. We discuss which prospects should interest the Saints and what to watch for as far as news coming out of the combine. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflnews #toddgraves #raisingcanes #nflcombine #nfldraft #nflpodcast
One of the New Orleans Saints' most important decisions this offseason will be whether to extend the contract of wide receiver Chris Olave — and when, and for how much. The Saints Insiders break down the situation, including Olave's concussion history paired against his record of consistent production when he's been on the field. We also talk about how the Saints haven't had to make this call with many first-rounders lately, how that could change going forward and how it affects New Orleans' salary cap situation. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfloffseason #nflfreeagency #nflcontracts
With the Super Bowl over, the New Orleans Saints and other NFL teams can officially begin to make offseason moves. First, the Saints must decide what to do with impending free agents on their roster — Cam Jordan, Demario Davis, Alontae Taylor — and the possibility of Derek Carr's return, which the quarterback hinted at over the weekend. The Saints have Carr under contract, so if he does un-retire, they'd be able to trade him. Where might he go, and what might the Saints get in return for him? We discuss all that and more on this episode of the Saints Insider. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nfloffseason #superbowl #nflfreeagency
The Saints Insiders are back with a pre-Super Bowl episode, and with hearty congratulations to Drew Brees, who was selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday night. We talk about Brees' place in NFL and Saints history, plus: • Tyler Shough finishes second in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting • Klint Kubiak's turn in the spotlight • Second-guessing the Rashid Shaheed trade: Was it the right thing to do? • Super Bowl keys and predictions #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #halloffame #profootballhalloffame #drewbrees #nflawards #nfl #superbowl #superbowllx #superbowlpicks
The New Orleans Saints had a couple of coaches receive interviews for jobs on the Pittsburgh Steelers staff, but none left. That gives the Saints a level of continuity they haven't had in years. Is it a sign of good things to come in 2026? Our Saints Insiders discuss. Also on this episode: • What we learned from the Senior Bowl • Klint Kubiak to Las Vegas/which new coach intrigues us most • Lack of diversity in NFL head coaches/what can or should be done • 18-game schedule. Is it still happening? • International games. What's next and how to make it more fair. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #superbowl #superbowllx #nflfreeagency #nfldraft
The New Orleans Saints aren't playing in Super Bowl LX, but they'll have quite a presence next week in San Francisco anyway. First, the team could get news that it's playing a game in Paris next season. Then, quarterback Tyler Shough makes the media rounds on Radio Row and is up for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. And finally, Saints legend Drew Brees finds out if he's a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Our Saints Insiders break down that and more of what they'll be watching during Super Bowl week. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #superbowl #superbowllx #superbowlweek #nflawards #halloffame #drewbrees
The New Orleans Saints have plenty of holes to fill even after an optimistic finish to the 2025 season. With the Super Bowl matchup set up between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, our Saints Insider crew discusses how the Patriots in particular — a last-place team that found its quarterback the year before — provide a model the Saints could attempt to emulate. We also discuss the Saints' free agents, leading with Demario Davis and his comments about testing his market around the NFL, and what they should prioritize as they attempt to build around Tyler Shough. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #superbowl #superbowllx #patriots #nflfreeagency #nfldraft
Even with an optimistic finish to the 2025 season, the New Orleans Saints lagged well behind the NFL in one specific category: Explosive plays, which are defined as pass plays of 16-plus yards or run plays of 12-plus yards. The issue improved with Tyler Shough at quarterback, but it feels like there's still plenty of room to grow. Our Saints Insiders examine what caused the issue, why Shough improved it and some possible answers from this offseason in a wide-ranging discussion. Plus, we offer thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons hiring Kevin Stefanski and the NFC and AFC championship games this weekend. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nfloffseason #nflplayoffs #nflquarterbacks
The Saints Insiders are back with a look at the New Orleans Saints' 2025 draft class, which produced a potential franchise quarterback in Tyler Shough, a left tackle of the future in Kelvin Banks and several possible defensive starters. ESPN ranked the Saints' rookies as the NFL's most productive. Just how good are they, and could they get better? We answer those questions, go through the class and also give our thoughts on the NFL divisional playoffs in this episode. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflplayoffs #nfloffseason #nfldraft #nflrookies
With the NFL coaching carousel in full spin — nine openings, big names like John Harbaugh and Mike Tomlin — this episode of Saints Insider looks back at a year ago, when the New Orleans Saints were in that position. They wound up with Kellen Moore. Where does that rank among 2025 hires, which resulted in everything from strong Super Bowl contenders to the No. 1 pick in the draft? What did Moore do well, and what needs to be improved? And ultimately, does it look like the Saints got this right, one year later? #saints #neworleanssaints #nfl #nflcoaching #coachingcarousel #nflplayoffs #whodat #whodatnation
Despite a strong finish to the 2025 NFL season, the New Orleans Saints have a busy offseason ahead of them. There are plenty of different paths they could take and plenty of holes that need to be filled. On today's episode of Saints Insider, we take a look at how we'd approach their to-do list, with some ideas on: • Contract extensions • Coaching changes • Decisions on popular players • Free agency • The 2026 NFL Draft We also give our initial thoughts and picks for the NFL playoffs. Here's Jeff Duncan's to-do list at NOLA.com: https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/jeff-duncan-to-do-list-for-the-new-orleans-saints-offseason/article_1462292a-6bbb-4b29-8954-6ff75f4abe2f.html #saints #neworleanssaints #nfl #nfloffseason #nflfreeagency #nflplayoffs #whodat #whodatnation
The New Orleans Saints held their after-season press conference with general manager Mickey Loomis and head coach Kellen Moore on Wednesday (link to full conference below), and our Saints Insiders react to it on this episode. Among the topics discussed: • Tyler Shough and building around a young QB • More leeway in salary cap/free agent additions • What to do with the legends: Cam, Demario, Taysom and Alvin • Any potential coaching staff changes #saints #whodat #neworleanssaints #whodatnation #nfl #nflplayoffs #nfloffseason #nflfreeagency #football
The New Orleans Saints play their 2025 season finale Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, and our Saints Insider crew is here to break it down. We'll analyze the matchups in the game, the significant injuries the Saints are dealing with and the stakes of this game, which is plenty meaningful even though both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention. Can the Saints win their fifth in a row to end the season? We'll make our predictions, too. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #falcons #atlantafalcons #riseup #nfl #nflweek18 #nfldraft #nflplayoffs #football
The New Orleans Saints play their season finale Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons in a game between two eliminated teams but still potentially a lot to play for. There are plenty of implications, starting with the idea that these teams — not the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are vying for the division title — are actually playing the best among NFC South teams. Also, it's one more chance for Tyler Shough to make his NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year case and possibly our last chance to see several Saints players in the black and gold. We'll discuss it all on this episode of the Saints Insider. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #riseup #falcons #atlantafalcons #nflweek18 #nflplayoffs
The New Orleans Saints ride a three-game winning streak into their Week 17 visit to the Tennessee Titans. It's a game between two teams eliminated from NFL playoff contention, but it's an interesting matchup of two teams with momentum — and rookie quarterbacks. Can Tyler Shough continue his momentum in the Offensive Rookie of the Year race? Will the Titans challenge the Saints' surging defense? Our Saints Insiders break down the matchup and offer their keys to the game and predictions. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #titans #tennesseetitans #nfl #nflweek17 #nfldraft #nflquarterbacks #football #fantasyfootball
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave had a career day in Sunday's victory over the New York Jets, catching 10 passes for 148 yards and two touchdowns. That brings into focus the discussion around Olave — is he a No. 1 receiver? Can he stay healthy? — and the decision facing the Saints this offseason, the last Olave will have under contract with the team. Is an extension coming? What would that take from the Saints' end? This holiday edition of the Saints Insider tackles those questions. Also, we examine Brandon Staley's defense with a little point-counterpoint: Is the Saints' defensive performance a sign of things to come, or just a product of a soft schedule and favorable situations? #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflweek17 #chrisolave #football #fantasyfootball
The New Orleans Saints have won two games in a row and improved their outlook for the future since Tyler Shough took over as starting quarterback. Now comes a new challenge: The Saints are nearly a touchdown favorite against the New York Jets on Sunday in their home finale. How does the team handle that role and all of their success? Are injuries finally going to catch up to the Saints? And what should we expect of the first Aaron Glenn-Kellen Moore matchup? Our Saints Insiders answer those questions and offer keys to the game and predictions in this episode. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #jets #nyjets #nfl #nflweek16 #football #fantasyfootball #footballpicks
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