Saints Insider (NOLA.com)

It's only nine days until the New Orleans Saints kick off the 2024 season against the Carolina Panthers, and we're not here to be meek.
In this episode of the Saints Insider podcast, Times-Picayune columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker, beat writer Luke Johnson and host Zach Ewing give their BOLD predictions for the 2024 Saints, featuring:

• Taysom Hill, Taysom Hill and more Taysom Hill
• Chase Young will have HOW many sacks?
• What happens with Marshon Lattimore?
• A bizarre prediction for the Saints' first two games

Plus, our college football predictions for the new season.

#saints #geauxsaints #nfl #nflpicks #nflpredictions #saintsnation

The New Orleans Saints are expected to move their 2024 training camp to Southern California, as reported by Jeff Duncan on Thursday morning. The Saints Insider crew of Luke Johnson, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing react to the news and break down the pros and cons.

Also:

• Mardi Gras floats take aim at Derek Carr, and he responds

• Klint Kubiak builds out his offensive staff

• An early free agency primer

Much discussion has been given to the New Orleans Saints' first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft — and rightfully so. But what about the team's second-round pick, No. 45 overall?

Our Saints Insider team of Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras, Jeff Duncan and Zach Ewing breaks down why that pick is almost as crucial as the first-rounder and what the Saints might do with it.

Could it be a wide receiver? A run-stuffing defensive tackle? Or will the Saints turn elsewhere? And perhaps this is the spot most likely for one of Mickey Loomis' regular draft day trades.

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Michael Thomas is expected to be released by the Saints in the coming days, and our Saints Insider crew, including Jeff Duncan — whom Thomas insulted on social media upon news of his release breaking — react to his brilliant and then frustrating tenure in New Orleans.
Duncan, along with host Zach Ewing, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras, also dive into:
• What's next for the Saints in what has thus far been a quiet free agency period
• Potential targets for the Saints in free agency
• Reaction to free agency moves and trades around the NFL
• Are the Falcons rightfully the favorites in the NFC South?
#saints #nflfreeagency #nfloffseason #falcons

Everything has gone right for the New Orleans Saints through two weeks of the NFL season. Now they return home to face the Philadelphia Eagles, with a crowd that will have the Superdome rocking like it hasn't in years.
But is it all too much? Too much hype, too much success too fast? Our Saints Insider crew of Times-Picayune beat writers Matthew Paras and Luke Johnson, columnist Jeff Duncan and host Zach Ewing break down the matchup from all perspectives, give our keys to the games and finally our predictions for one of the NFC's biggest games of the week.
#saints #eagles #whodat #flyeaglesfly #nfl #nflweek3

On the surface, it might seem like an NFL Week 11 game between two bad teams. But there are plenty of intriguing reasons to watch the 3-7 New Orleans Saints take on the 2-7 Cleveland Browns.
Our Saints Insider crew — Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras and columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker — breaks it all down in this preview episode, including:
* Whether Darren Rizzi can prove it wasn't just an interim bump
* How the Dome might react to a team that won again
* The impact of Erik McCoy's return
* Oh yeah, Jameis Winston is here
*  Keys to the game and predictions — can Jeff Duncan snap his NINE-GAME losing streak?

#saints #whodat #browns #nfl #nflweek11 #jameiswinston

The New Orleans Saints have several players entering the 2024 season in a contract year, i.e., the final year of their current contract. They range from role players to possible stars on one-year prove-it deals.
Given their usual salary cap restraints, the Saints will have to make tough decisions on these six players, and in turn the players could earn huge paydays — or a ticket out of town — based on their performance in 2024.
Our Saints Insider crew of Luke Johnson, Jeff Duncan, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing break down six of those players entering their contract year in this episode.

#saints #nfl #nfloffseason

The New Orleans Saints exit their bye week at 5-5 and facing a division showdown with the Atlanta Falcons; however, even talk of a late-season run to the postseason is met with shrugs and complaints from a fan base that doesn't see a lot of progress from their team.
Saints Insider experts Jeff Duncan and Matthew Paras join host Zach Ewing to discuss the issue on a pre-Thanksgiving episode, as well as a look at injuries to key Saints players Derek Carr, Marshon Lattimore and Michael Thomas and possible changes we could see made during the bye week.

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0:00 Intro
1:28 Carr, Thomas, and Lattimore Injury Update
3:15 Who has to step up
8:15 Fans want Jameis
13:49 How to get the fans back on board
18:10 Bye week changes
22:30 Thanksgiving food takes

Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras record the latest Saints Insider episode live from Southern California, where the New Orleans Saints have wrapped up their first week of training camp, including three practices in full pads.
So what have we learned? Is the defensive line dominant, or the offensive line just that bad? Who has stood out, and what's the latest on camp injuries?
#saints #nfl #nfloffseason #saintsnation

The New Orleans Saints have lost six straight games, a skid that has transformed them from the NFL's darlings after two games to one of the worst teams in the league.
Luckily for them, they face the consensus worst team in the league this week, the Carolina Panthers. Even better, they return starting quarterback Derek Carr from injury and show every sign of being able to get back to winning ways.
But can they? A cluster of injuries to defensive backs and the Saints' general malaise are legitimate reasons for concern. Our Saints Insider crew breaks the game down from every angle, gives you our keys to victory and ultimately, our predictions for Saints at Panthers.
#saints #saintsnation #whodat #panthers #keeppounding #nfl #nflweek9

Our Saints Insider crew of Rod Walker, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing goes through the NFL Draft, pick by pick until the New Orleans Saints' turn at No. 14. Who will we take first overall? What big trade is coming? And ultimately, who is left for the Saints to choose from?

With the draft two days away, we also offer our final thoughts and predictions for draft day.

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#nfldraft #saints #nfloffseason #mockdraft

If the New Orleans Saints can beat the Los Angeles Rams this Sunday, they would be back in the thick of the NFC playoff picture, and interim coach Darren Rizzi would take a step toward consideration for permanent status.
If they lose, December is going to be almost meaningless in the standings — and possibly for Rizzi, too.
So can they take advantage? They'll have to stop a potent Rams attack and take advantage of a potentially leaky defense.
Our Saints Insider crew breaks down the game and offers predictions.
#saints #whodat #saintsnation #rams #ramshouse #nfl #nflweek13

The Saints Insider podcast is back with Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing. In this episode, the crew discusses:

 
• Takeaways from LSU's pro day
• Dennis Allen's comments on Ryan Ramczyk's injury and impact on Saints' offensive line
• NFL rule changes, including a new kickoff that could prove to be an advantage for the Saints
• What rule changes we'd make if we were commissioner for a day.

The New Orleans Saints finally have their completed, overhauled offensive coaching staff this week, led by new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. What should they focus on first during the offseason? And what might the Saints learn at next week's NFL combine toward that goal? Our Saints Insider crew of Luke Johnson, Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker and Matthew Paras break it down on this episode.

#saints #nfl #nfloffseason

The Saints Insider crew of Zach Ewing, Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson and Rod Walker is back for the final weekend without NFL football. We talk breaking news on Tre'Quan Smith's injury, whether there are any roster moves yet to come before the Titans game, take a look at our season preview concept — and give some college football predictions, just for fun.

Join host Zach Ewing and Saints Insider experts Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras as they break down and preview the New Orleans Saints vs. the Chicago Bears in NFL Week 9. The Saints are the biggest favorites they've been in the Dennis Allen era, so they're expected to win easily. Can they rise to the occasion?

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The New Orleans Saints have lost two games in a row by razor-thin margins. The Kansas City Chiefs have made a habit of winning close games in their 4-0 start (not to mention the whole "back-to-back Super Bowl champion thing").
So can the Saints find a way to change that narrative and win on Monday Night Football at Arrowhead Stadium? One thing is for sure: It'd be the biggest win in the Dennis Allen era.
Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and Zach Ewing gets you ready for the matchup with:
• Which injured players may return and what it means
• How the Saints can deal with Chris Jones and the Kansas City defensive line
• Can New Orleans limit Travis Kelce's impact, given the Chiefs have injuries to other playmakers?
• Keys to the game and predictions
#saints #saintsnation #whodat #chiefs #chiefskingdom #nfl #nflweek5 #mnf

The New Orleans Saints' problems seem to have compounded during this 10-day break in between games. A few days before the season resumes with a trip to face the Indianapolis Colts, our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Zach Ewing breaks down the situation — why the Saints have made no obvious changes and what we might expect for a team in dire need of good news.

The New Orleans Saints take on the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in an NFL Week 8 game that's — stop us if you've heard this before — crucial for the Saints as they try to keep their season on track. Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Zach Ewing breaks down the matchup and makes our predictions.

The New Orleans Saints' search for a new offensive coordinator continues. Is it time to panic? Who are the remaining candidates, and who's the favorite?
Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing answers those questions. We also look at head coaching hires in the NFC South, how the Saints might be approaching this week's Senior Bowl and Michael Thomas' latest social media missives.

The New Orleans Saints head off to Irvine, California, for three weeks of training camp starting Wednesday. Before our Saints Insider crew follows them west, we're here to preview the camp, including:

• Whether going away for camp is an advantage
• Top position battles to watch
• Klint Kubiak's offensive install
• Dennis Allen is trying to change his ways
• How much has the defense slipped?
• Alvin Kamara's contract situation, offensive line, final free agents and more

#saints #nfl #nfloffseason #nfltrainingcamp #hardknocks

The Saints Insider crew is back to dissect the NFL Draft. Our crew of Luke Johnson, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and Jeff Duncan give our report card grades for the New Orleans Saints and discuss how much the team was able to fill its needs with its seven picks, starting with first-round offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga and ending with five Day 3 picks. We'll go through pick by pick with Fuaga, second-round pick Kool-Aid McKinstry and surprise quarterback selection Spencer Rattler and then talk about lottery tickets late in the draft and among undrafted free agents.

0:00 Jeff Duncan on "A Life Impossible"/Introduction

13:33 First round: Taliese Fuaga

23:29 Second round: Kool-Aid McKinstry

33:07 Surprise: Spencer Rattler

44:02 Favorite Day 3 picks

53:02 Undrafted free agents

57:13 Saints sign DB Will Harris

 #saints #nfldraft #nfloffseason

The Saints Insider crew provides a complete breakdown of Sunday's game between the New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans, as well as a discussion on possible offensive line changes that could be coming. The Saints are 3-2 and looking to move two games above .500 for the first time in two years. Luke Johnson, Rod Walker, Jeff Duncan and Zach Ewing preview the game and give their predictions on what will happen Sunday in Houston.

The New Orleans Saints are in Los Angeles for joint practices with the L.A. Chargers before the teams play a preseason game Sunday night. We give you what our team in California has learned and what to watch for in the game — including whether Hurricane Hilary might change the time and what Marshon Lattimore's status is after an injury in Friday's practice.

The New Orleans Saints open up the 2024 season on Sunday at the Superdome against the Carolina Panthers. We'll finally get to see Klint Kubiak's new offense in action, an invigorated pass rush and the start of a season that is pivotal to the future of the Saints franchise.
Our Saints Insiders — Luke Johnson, Jeff Duncan, Matthew Paras and Zach Ewing — break down the game in all facets and then give their Week 1 predictions. Will the Saints get a much-needed win against Carolina? Or can the Panthers pull the upset?
#saints #saintsnation #nfl #nflweek1 #panthers #keeppounding

Everything about the 2024 New Orleans Saints seems to come to a crisis point Thursday night, when the Denver Broncos visit the Superdome.
With the team riding a four-game winning streak and playing a half-dozen backups on offense, here comes the franchise's most successful coach, Sean Payton — on the same night legendary quarterback Drew Brees goes into the Saints Hall of Fame.
Can the Saints deal with the noise? How do they find ways to improve with all of the injury problems enough to get a crucial win?
Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and host Zach Ewing breaks it all down and finally offers predictions for Thursday Night Football.
#saints #whodat #saintsnation #whodatnation #broncos #broncoscountry #nfl #nflweek7 #tnfonprime

It's the New Orleans Saints' biggest rivalry and their biggest game of the year to this point, a Week 12 visit to the Atlanta Falcons. Both teams have middling records, but the winner will be in the driver's seat for the NFC South and a spot in the NFL playoffs.
Saints Insider host Zach Ewing and experts Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras break down the matchups on offense and defense and give their keys to the games and predictions for the latest iteration of Saints-Falcons.

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This isn't a list of the best New Orleans Saints players, or the most talented or most valuable. It's a list of the most important for the Saints' 2024 fortunes.

We had three Saints Insiders — beat writers Matthew Paras and Luke Johnson and columnist Jeff Duncan — rank their top 10 "most important Saints," then made a composite ranking.

On this episode of Saints Insider, those three, along with host Zach Ewing, give their thoughts on each of these Saints and why they could make or break the Black and Gold in the upcoming season.

INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS

Matthew Paras: 1. Derek Carr; 2. Klint Kubiak; 3. Taliese Fuaga; 4. Alvin Kamara; 5. Marshon Lattimore; 6. Trevor Penning; 7. Cam Jordan; 8. Chris Olave; 9. Paulson Adebo; 10. Chase Young

Luke Johnson: 1. Carr; 2. Kubiak; 3. Fuaga; 4. Lattimore; 5. Jordan; 6. Penning; 7. Kamara; 8. Olave; 9. Young; 10. Tyrann Mathieu

Jeff Duncan: 1. Dennis Allen; 2. Carr; 3. Fuaga; 4. Taysom Hill; 5. Carl Granderson; 6. Kendre Miller; 7. Kubiak; 8. Alontae Taylor; 9. Young; 10. Lattimore 

#saints #nfl #nfloffseason

Saints beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras return from Indianapolis and join host Zach Ewing for a post-NFL combine discussion.
Included:
• Is it possible the Saints finally trade down in a draft?
• Who are the best fits for what Mickey Loomis and Jeff Ireland look for? In other words, the "Saints kinda guys" in this draft.
• Will the first-round pick definitely be a lineman or receiver?
• With the league year starting, who will the Falcons end up with at quarterback? What other free agency stories are you watching?

The New Orleans Saints travel to face the Atlanta Falcons in a game that will help decide the course of the NFC South. It'll also decide who takes the lead in an all-time series that's tied 55-55, and of course it'll decide the latest bragging rights between two fierce rivals. The game is full of interesting matchups that are made more complicated by injury concerns on both sides. Our Saints Insiders — beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras, columnist Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing — break it all down, give our keys to the game and predict the final score. #saints #whodat #whodatnation #saintsnation #falcons #riseup #nfl #nflweek4

Saints Insider is back with a look back at the New Orleans Saints' victory over the Chicago Bears — it's good to escape, but the same worries keep popping up — a look at some challenges the Saints will get from the Minnesota Vikings and a midseason report card. See what grades Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker and Luke Johnson give the Saints' offense, defense and coaching staff midway through the 2023 season.

With starting quarterback Derek Carr expected to miss at least the next two games, the New Orleans Saints will need to turn to rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler or second-year pro Jake Haener for some crucial games against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos.
Our Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune Saints beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras and columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker — examine the issue and give their opinions on whom the Saints should choose. There's also discussion of some of the underlying problems the Saints have in other areas no matter who plays quarterback as they try to turn their season around.
#saints #whodat #whodatnation #saintsnation #nfl #nflweek6

New Orleans Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi is off to a flying start, winning his first two games. Is this just a two-game blip, or can he sustain momentum through the end of the season? And more pertinently, is he a candidate for the Saints' full-time job?
Our Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune beat writers Matthew Paras and Luke Johnson, columnist Jeff Duncan and editor Zach Ewing — put on the Rizz in this episode, with a singing performance from Luke included.
Also discussed in this episode:
• Will we see this version of Taysom Hill again?
• Without his top receivers, Derek Carr is spreading the love
• Concern levels over Erik McCoy's re-injury
#saints #whodat #saintsnation #whodatnation #nfl #nflweek12 #nflcoaches

After a disheartening 26-9 loss to Tampa Bay, the Saints are 2-2, and their boat seems to be taking on water fast. They need to turn things around fast, but head coach Dennis Allen says they won't be making any coaching or drastic personnel changes at this point. So what can they do? Saints Insider host Zach Ewing and experts Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker and Luke Johnson discuss the issue, along with much more on the latest Saints Insider podcast.

The Saints Insider podcast is back for just one episode on this short week — but it's an important one. Join Luke Johnson, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing as they react and review the Saints' victory over the New York Giants, break down the Saints' playoff chances and look forward to Thursday Night Football in Los Angeles. It's Saints vs. Rams, a game that will mean a great deal to both teams' playoff chances, and we offer analysis and our predictions.

The New Orleans Saints face the New York Giants on Sunday, and while they're technically still alive in the chase for the NFL playoffs, it's getting to the point in the season where focus goes to individual performances and looking toward the future.
To that end, we have an offensive player who may be in line for a big game against the Giants. Also in this preview episode:
• Could Cam Jordan finally win NFL Man of the Year?
• Drew Lock's strengths and weaknesses
• Why this game might go by quickly
• The impact of cold weather
• Keys to the game
• Predictions

#saints #whodat #saintsnation #nfl #nflweek14 #giants

Eight practices into New Orleans Saints training camp, we can start to make some conclusions about what we've seen. The Times-Picayune's Saints Insiders Luke Johnson and Rod Walker are here to do just that, talking about the under-the-radar players they've been most impressed with, the backup quarterback battle between Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener and the most intriguing storylines from camp thus far. Live from Southern California, it's the Saints Insider. #saints #saintsnation #nfl #nfltrainingcamp

The New Orleans Saints' starting quarterback is truly up in the air for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with Derek Carr back at practice Friday after injuring his shoulder but Jameis Winston taking most of the reps this week. Our team of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Zach Ewing tries to make sense of the situation — and whether it will matter against the Bucs, a divisional opponent the Saints defense has dominated over the past several seasons.

The New Orleans Saints play their first preseason game of 2024 on Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals, but much of the talk the past couple of days at training camp has centered on free-agent safety Justin Simmons, who is visiting the team and may sign a contract to bolster the Saints' secondary. Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras break down the chances Simmons signs with New Orleans, what he would bring to the team and much more on this episode of Saints Insider, including:

• Which camp injury is the most concerning

• Which quarterback will start against Arizona

• How much Chase Young will play in the preseason

• Why the punter battle might be more interesting than the kicker battle

#saints #saintsnation #nfl #nfltrainingcamp #nflpreseason

The Saints signed defensive end Chase Young to a unique contract that offers some protections to both sides and allows New Orleans to hope to capitalize on the former No. 2 pick's potential. The news that he's having neck surgery complicates matters, but maybe it's still a risk worth taking.

Our Saints Insider team of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing dissect the deal and whether it makes sense for the Saints.

Also in this episode:

• Cedrick Wilson's role

• The backup quarterback situation and why the Saints didn't pursue Justin Fields

• Which pro days are we keeping an eye on?

The New Orleans Saints' search for an offensive coordinator is into its second week, with six known candidates still on the board and possibly others to come. Meanwhile, the Saints must again perform salary cap gymnastics to become compliant with NFL rules. Where are they most likely to cut? What to do with players such as Marshon Lattimore, Andrus Peat and Zack Baun as well as big contracts like that of Derek Carr all represent key decisions.
Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing have a wide-ranging discussion about both topics, as well as our predictions for Chiefs vs. Ravens and Lions vs. 49ers on NFL conference championship Sunday.
#saints #nfl #nflplayoffs

0:00 Saints OC Search
10:13 How close are the Saints to hiring an OC?
15:06 Decision time coming on key players
26:49 Salary cap gymnastics again
30:46 Balancing cost, age and production.
37:50 Conference Championship Sunday.

One offseason can turn around the fortunes of a franchise in a hurry, as evidenced by last year's Houston Texans. The New Orleans Saints need one now, and they have four good ones in their own recent history. Our Saints Insiders — Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing — relive those and how they can replicate it this year.

Also on the docket:

• Saints move closer to salary cap relief

• Marshon Lattimore trade talk

• Saints players grade the franchise through the NFLPA survey

Jeff Duncan column on best Saints offseasons: https://www.nola.com/sports/jeff_duncan/history-shows-the-saints-are-overdue-for-a-big-offseason/article_f663c698-d6a7-11ee-bc47-6f05518cd105.html

A full preview of the Tennessee Titans at New Orleans Saints in NFL Week 1 at the Caesars Superdome, as the Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Zach Ewing breaks down the game, the injury report and gives our predictions for the first game of the Derek Carr era in New Orleans.

The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday to snap a seven-game losing streak in Darren Rizzi's debut as interim head coach. Was that an outlier result based on the energy that naturally comes with change? Or is Rizzi building something more sustainable?
Our Saints Insider crew of Times-Picayune columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker, beat writer Luke Johnson and host Zach Ewing breaks it down, and also examines the following:
• Erik McCoy's expected return and the bump it gives the offense
• Whether Marquez Valdes-Scantling can be a WR1
• Jameis Winston's return — won't be boring!

#saints #whodat #saintsnation #nfl #nflweek11

With mandatory minicamp in the rearview mirror and training camp in California up next, our Saints Insiders of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing take a swing at projecting New Orleans' 53-man roster when the regular season begins in less than three months.
Who wins the big battles at wide receiver and linebacker? Any surprise cuts or additions? And who of the past two draft classes could be at risk. We discuss it all on this week's Saints Insider.
#saints #nfl #nfloffseason

The New Orleans Saints are playing it coy with their decision on a starting quarterback. They haven't officially ruled out starter Derek Carr, who left Sunday's win over the Giants with a broken hand and concussion. Could Carr actually play this week against Washington? If he doesn't, what are the cases for his backups, Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler? Our Saints Insider crew breaks down the situation, makes their prediction on who will play — and also offers thoughts on Bill Belichick's agreement to become the coach at North Carolina and what it could mean for the Saints' search. #saints #whodat #saintsnation #commanders #nfl #nflweek15

The Saints (5-4) and Vikings (5-4) meet in a key NFC game in NFL Week 10, and the Saints Insider crew is here to break it down. Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing analyze the game from every different angle, including the Vikings' super-high blitz rate, Derek Carr's options, the Vikings offense under Josh Dobbs and more. Then we give our predictions for the final on Sunday.

The New Orleans Saints are 5-6 after a dispiriting loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, and with the 8-3 Detroit Lions coming to town Sunday for NFL Week 13, Saints fans are extremely restless with head coach Dennis Allen, quarterback Derek Carr and much more about their team.
However, general manager Mickey Loomis has given Allen and the roster a vote of confidence. So what are the chances changes might actually be coming? What about a late-season turnaround?
Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing will discuss that, injuries to wide receivers and more in this episode.

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The New Orleans Saints turn to rookie Spencer Rattler at quarterback against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's a tough spot for the Saints, who are on short rest, facing a team with extra rest, and are starting Rattler behind an injury-riddled offensive line.
Can they win? How would they win?
Our Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras, columnist Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing — discuss the matchups on the field, the choice of Rattler to replace injured Derek Carr and then make our predictions as the Saints try to snap a three-game losing streak.
#saints #whodat #whodatnation #saintsnation #bucs #nfl #nflweek6

The NOLA.com Saints crew is back after New Orleans' 26-24 preseason victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Luke Johnson, Rod Walker and Jeff Duncan offer their takeaways from the Saints' win, plus why Derek Carr's brief performance was so cathartic for Saints fans and what to expect from the team's joint practices this week with the Los Angeles Chargers.

With the New Orleans Saints announcing Thursday that Drew Brees would enter the team's Hall of Fame this fall, our Saints Insiders — Jeff Duncan, Matthew Paras, Rod Walker and host Luke Johnson — use this episode to remember Brees. We talk about how Brees was behind the scenes, what covering his games was like — and we play the what-if game with the end of Brees' career. This is the first of many Hall of Fames for Brees. Come take a walk down memory lane with us.

The NFL schedule will be released Wednesday night. Our Saints Insider crew of Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras, Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing discuss the possibilities for the Saints' opening opponent, what they should want in their schedule and more.

Also on this podcast:
• Whether trying Tali Fuaga at left tackle is an experiment or a sign of something permanent
• Other takeaways from rookie minicamp
• Jared Goff's new deal and where Derek Carr fits in the QB salary hierarchy

#saints #nfl #nfloffseason #nflschedule

No matter how you define "breakout" — from a bench player to start, a starter to a standout, a standout to a Pro Bowler — every team has players it hopes will take a big step in their career.

That's certainly true for the 2024 New Orleans Saints, who have one of the NFL's oldest rosters and need young players to improve. In today's episode, our Saints Insider staff of Luke Johnson, Jeff Duncan, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing talk about six candidates to be the Saints' 2024 breakouts.

See who we chose and let us know your picks for the Saints' 2024 breakout candidates.

The New Orleans Saints will take on the Washington Commanders on Sunday at the Superdome in a game that doesn't lack for storylines.
• It's Jake Haener's debut as a starting quarterback
• It's Jayden Daniels' return to Louisiana after winning the Heisman at LSU
• It's Marshon Lattimore's return to the Saints
• It's a revenge game for Saints defensive lineman Chase Young
• And Darren Rizzi (3-1 as interim coach) continues to try to make his case for the permanent job.

How will things go? And what's most important in deciding this one? Our Saints Insider crew of Matthew Paras, Luke Johnson, Jeff Duncan and Zach Ewing breaks it down.

#saints #whodat #saintsnation #nfl #nflweek15 #commanders #httc

The New Orleans Saints gave star running back Alvin Kamara a 2-year contract extension, securing his future in New Orleans through the 2026 season with $22 million guaranteed. Was the move worth it for the Saints, or are they just rewarding a franchise player for his past service?
Also in this podcast:
• Light at the end of the Saints' injury tunnel
• What does Marquez Valdes-Scantling add?
• The defense's problems might not be solvable
• Big picture: A win over the Chargers could spark a hot streak

#saints #whodat #saintsnation #chargers #nfl #nflweek8

The New Orleans Saints have executed a trade during the NFL Draft for 16 of the past 17 years, so why would this one be any different?
Well, for one thing, the Saints may trade BACK in the first round for the first time since 1997. Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing discuss that possibility, as well as whether the Saints might again trade up — and what the return would be on any of those deals.
We also take a look at the teams to keep an eye on who draft before the Saints — and might well determine whether a trade happens again.
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In the latest episode of the Saints Insider podcast, experts Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker and Luke Johnson take a look back at the Saints' victory over the Carolina Panthers, how similar it was to the opening win against the Tennessee Titans and how the Saints can get out of the rut of needing to win ugly. We also break down just how good this defense is, examine the Saints' depleted running back room and look ahead to Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, with New Orleans hoping to move to 3-0.

The Saints Insider podcast is back with a look at various offseason NFL power rankings that have been published across the country — most of them placing the New Orleans Saints in the bottom quarter of the league.

Add that to a recent ESPN story that ranks the Saints' talent under the age of 25 as the third-worst in the NFL, and you have an emerging pattern: Not many around the country think the Saints can accomplish much in 2024.

Are they being underrated, or is those dire projections accurate? Our team of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing dissect the situation and give where they would rank the Saints in NFL power rankings.

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The New Orleans Saints have lost four straight games after a red-hot start, and there's plenty of blame to go around. But general manager Mickey Loomis told WWL radio this week that he stands behind head coach Dennis Allen and that fans should "look beyond the results" to evaluate a team.
But something is clearly wrong in New Orleans. Is it coaching after all? Injuries? Bad luck? Players who have quit?
It's time to take a deep dive into what's ailing the Saints as they prepare for the Denver Broncos on a short week.
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It's the day before Thanksgiving, so our Saints Insider crew is ready to make holiday wish lists for various members of the New Orleans Saints.
This episode includes:
• The best Thanksgiving side dish (wait till you hear Jeff Duncan's weird choice)
• Darren Rizzi's path forward
• The moment Derek Carr needs
• Klint Kubiak and making adjustments
• Improving the pass rush, short- and long-term
• Forcing more turnovers

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All coverage of the New Orleans Saints' draft possibilities seems centered on offensive players, particularly offensive linemen. Is there any chance they take a defensive player in the first round?

Our Saints Insider team of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing discusses that possibility, including what prospects would interest the Saints and if there's any scenario in which a defensive pick is a good idea in the first round.

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The New Orleans Saints play their NFL regular-season finale Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18 at the Superdome. The Saints must win and get some help to make the playoffs, and our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Rod Walker and Zach Ewing break it all down, dissecting the game on both sides of the ball, giving an injury update and analyzing the mentality of the New Orleans players.
We also give our predictions for Saints vs. Falcons and whether the Saints will make the playoffs.

The Saints Insider podcast is back with a full preview of Saints vs. Lions in NFL Week 13. New Orleans has lost two straight and has fans full-throated in their frustration. Now the Saints face a Detroit team that's 8-3 and enjoying its best season in decades. Chances for an upset seem slim.
Our team of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing will break it down and make their picks at the end of the show. Will anyone be crazy enough to take the Saints?

0:00 Intro
3:29 Injury updates
8:21 When Saints have the ball
17:56 When Lions have the ball
23:04 Blake Grupe injury update
24:03 Keys to game
29:36 Predictions

The New Orleans Saints have an off day from training camp Tuesday, so the Saints Insiders are here to break down what's been going on in Southern California. In this episode, Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras break down:
• How Spencer Rattler is making the backup QB battle a real competition
• Why Chris Olave might turn into a national star in Year 3
• Whether the offensive line is improving
• How concerned they are about the rash of Saints camp injuries
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The New Orleans Saints received a double dose of bad news Thursday during and after their most recent training camp practice, with rookie offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga leaving practice with a back injury and Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons, whom the Saints courted in free agency, signed instead with the Saints' hated rival and the NFC South favorites, the Atlanta Falcons.

All of that provides a backdrop to preseason game No. 2, which sees the Saints travel to face the San Francisco 49ers.

Saints Insiders Luke Johnson and Jeff Duncan discuss the Fuaga and Simmons situations and dive into what they expect to see from the Saints in the Bay Area in this episode of Saints Insider, live from California.

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Our Saints Insiders are back after New Orleans' first loss of the season, a 15-12 setback to the Philadelphia Eagles. Beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras and columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker break down:

• The loss of Erik McCoy and how much it costs the Saints going forward
• What the Saints will do to replace McCoy
• Cam Jordan's reduced snap count
• Was the Eagles loss an aberration or a sign of concern?

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The Saints Insider podcast returns after New Orleans' third consecutive loss, a 33-28 setback to the Detroit Lions that came in front of a crowd that was half Lions fans and half Saints fans that booed mercilessly early in the game. So what next? Can the Saints still turn this around? And what happens if they don't? We break down the problems and whether any solutions are on the horizon with host Zach Ewing, beat writer Luke Johnson and columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker.

The New Orleans Saints held their first open practice of OTAs this week, and our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing break down what they saw.
One big question: Are the Saints showing us what they plan to do on the much-maligned offensive line, or are they just trying different rotations to see what works? We break that down, answer the Marshon Lattimore question, discuss Taysom Hill's ever-changing role and more.
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The New Orleans Saints have the NFL record for point differential without having a winning record through four games. Are they just unlucky, or is poor execution in close games a repeated problem?
And what about help from the outside? Several reports have the Saints listed as one of star receiver Davante Adams' preferred trade destinations. Should the Saints do the deal? Could they get him? What would it cost?
Our Saints Insiders — Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and Zach Ewing — tackle these topics, as well as turn an eye toward Monday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, on this episode of the Saints Insider.
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The New Orleans Saints are back in town and wrapping up training camp this week before their final preseason game Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.
Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing go through some reasons for optimism and reasons for pessimism they've gained through camp — good new for the Saints and bad news for the Saints.
We cover:
• Pass rush
• Offensive line
• Taysom Hill
• Depth at running back and wide receiver
• New offensive scheme
And much more.

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With Derek Carr likely out for the rest of the season with his broken hand, the New Orleans Saints likely will turn to Spencer Rattler to start the final three games. What does that audition mean for Rattler's future? Is Jake Haener done in New Orleans? And what does Carr's injury mean for next year and beyond?
Our Saints Insider crew of Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras and columnists Rod Walker and Jeff Duncan break down the revolving door at quarterback and how the franchise can move forward.
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Who will the New Orleans Saints take at No. 14 in the first round of the 2024 NFL mock draft? We'll run through a computer-simulated mock draft of the first 13 picks and then make our selection for the Saints.

Will it be an offensive lineman like J.C. Latham, Taliese Fuaga or Olu Fashanu? Georgia tight end Brock Bowers? A receiver or defensive end? Our Saints Insider team of Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras, Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing also take a look at the Saints' second-round pick and the possibility of another New Orleans draft day trade.

Luke's full mock draft: https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/saints-nfl-mock-draft-who-does-new-orleans-take-at-no-14/article_37348c10-ebad-11ee-9f95-93ebb15439f9.html

The New Orleans Saints have returned from Los Angeles, where they only had to deal with a tropical storm, an earthquake and the Chargers, whom they beat 22-17 to improve to 2-0 in the preseason. The NOLA.com crew talks about what they learned from the week with the Bolts, plus what to look forward to this week with joint practices against the Texans canceled and roster cutdown day exactly seven days away.

The Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Zach Ewing and new addition Matthew Paras break down the New Orleans Saints' performance against the Indianapolis Colts, whether the offensive improvement is sustainable, why the defense is suddenly showing some warts ... and break down the best and worst among Halloween candy.

The New Orleans Saints have two emphatic victories in two weeks of the NFL season. Our Saints Insider team of beat writer Luke Johnson, columnists Rod Walker and Jeff Duncan and host Zach Ewing takes stock of how much they've risen in the NFC ranks, what they expect going forward and more. Included in this episode:

• Explaining why the Saints' offense has been unstoppable
• Giving the O-line its flowers
• Ticket prices for Eagles game skyrocketing
• Adjustments opponents will start to make
• Just how good is the NFC South? 

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The NFL kicks off Thursday night, and the New Orleans Saints are in action Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. The Saints Insider crew has a first look at that game, the crazy Jake Haener suspension news, plus our league-wide picks, injury updates and a look at why the Saints are one of the NFL's forgotten teams when it comes to national pundits.

The New Orleans Saints have their initial 53-man active roster set for the 2024 season. Our Saints columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker break down who made the cut — and some of the more surprising names who didn't, and how this could all change before the first game Sept. 8.

The Saints Insider crew of host Zach Ewing and expert Rod Walker and Jeff Duncan are back to preview the New Orleans Saints at New England Patriots, a pivotal game for both struggling teams in NFL Week 5. We'll break down both teams' offensive struggles, the injury reports and give our predictions for Sunday's game.

NOLA.com Saints experts Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker join host Zach Ewing for an episode the day before the New Orleans Saints must cut their roster down to 53 players. We've got our full roster projections, plus reaction from the Saints' preseason finale against the Houston Texans and other news and notes.

With news breaking that Ronald Curry is done with the New Orleans Saints, it now appears nearly the team's entire offensive staff will change for the 2024 season. Our Saints Insider crew of Luke Johnson, Jeff Duncan and Matthew Paras breaks it down.

Plus:

• A happy Saints anniversary

• Which New Orleans places will get the next ticket to Canton?

• Super Bowl predictions

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The New Orleans Saints approach their first preseason game, Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, and there are plenty of storylines to follow. We'll tell you what to watch for in the KC game, plus dive into Jeff Duncan's scoop that the Saints could move future training camps and what to make of Jameis Winston's struggles.

The New Orleans Saints beat the Tennessee Titans 16-15 on Sunday to open the 2023 NFL season behind 305 yards passing from Derek Carr and a mediocre rushing attack. Was that a sign of things to come? We also look ahead to Monday Night Football against the Carolina Panthers, who have beaten the Saints up the past two years in Charlotte, give our general NFL Week 1 impressions and ask: Are the Saints going to have to put grass in the Superdome?

The Saints Insider podcast is back with host Zach Ewing and Saints experts Jeff Duncan and Matthew Paras. In this episode, we talk about the Saints' finishing seven-game stretch, starting with an NFC South showdown at the Atlanta Falcons after the bye week. And considering how poorly the Saints have played at times, does it even matter long-term? Also: Bye week report cards for the defense, coaches and rookies, and a glance at the NFC playoff picture.

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis held his end-of-season press conference Wednesday, and the Saints Insider crew is here to discuss their takeaways. Loomis portrayed a lot of energy and enthusiasm the day after firing three offensive coaches, including offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael, and he offered a passionate defense of head coach Dennis Allen.
Rod Walker, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing break it all down, discussing how much benefit of the doubt Loomis deserves and what direction he might take the coordinator hire.

Eight NFL teams are changing head coaches, including two in the NFC South, but the New Orleans Saints are sticking with Dennis Allen. That puts quite a bit of pressure on Allen and the front office to nail the offseason. What does that look like? What will the Saints prioritize? And will some big-name players be out the door? Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing dive into the issue, including the draft situation, salary cap options, staff changes and more. We also offer our updated NFL playoffs and Super Bowl picks.

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Various sportsbooks have set over/under totals for various New Orleans Saints' players statistics in the 2024 season. Our Saints Insider team of beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing take a crack at some of them here, including:

• Derek Carr over/under 3,450.5 yards and 21.5 touchdowns
• Alvin Kamara o/u 650.5 yards, 6.5 touchdowns
• Chris Olave o/u 1,125.5 yards
• Chase Young o/u 7 sacks
• Saints o/u 7.5 wins

Let us know what you think in the comments.

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The New Orleans Saints calmed choppy waters with a 34-0 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday. An elite defense led the way, and the offensive line improved. But at 3-2 and facing a trip to Houston this week, yo-yoing back to a poor performance could bring back uncertainty about the coaching staff and worries about the offense.

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With two New Orleans Saints practices open to the media in the books, the Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing tackle some takeaways from OTAs:

• Who benefits the most from Klint Kubiak's new offense
• How the same defense can change the way it prepares, too
• What Taysom Hill's new role will include — and what it won't
• Has Jake Haener already won the QB2 job?
• Weekly progress report on the offensive line

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Derek Carr is hurt, and Jameis Winston likely will start for the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. What is your level of faith in him? Our Saints Insider experts Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Zach Ewing give their take on that, plus exactly what the heck happened in the fourth quarter in Green Bay, the offensive line woes — and also how Sean Payton's new team gave up 70 points and whether Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are REALLY dating or just putting on a show. Hey, this is a full-service operation.

With college football wrapped up in National Signing Day, the latest episode of Saints Insider takes a look at the six New Orleans Saints players who were five-star recruits coming out of high school.
Can you guess the six along with our experts? After that, we go through those six one by one and see whether they've met expectations — or whether the jury is still out.
Also on this episode:
• Moves we expect the Saints to make this week
• Taysom Hill reflection
• The Saints who were the LEAST heralded coming out of high school
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The New Orleans Saints visit the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field for Monday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers. That would be tough for any team in December.
But this is a Saints team with Spencer Rattler and a bunch of backups on offense with not much left to play for against a Packers team that can clinch a playoff spot.
Add it all up, and the Saints are underdogs of a historic level. How can they compete? We break it down on this episode of Saints Insider, along with comments on Chris Olave's return to practice and Clyde Edwards-Helaire's return to Louisiana.
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The New Orleans Saints have an older roster compared to most of the NFL, and their salary cap problems are well-documented.

With that in mind, our Saints Insider crew of Rod Walker, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing tried an exercise on today's show: What if you had to draft Saints players based on their value for the next four years? Age, contract status and production were all considered, and we ended up with our top 12 Saints players for the next four years.

Let us know what you think of our Saints future draft and what you would have done differently.

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There's lots at stake in the NFL regular-season finale for the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons on Sunday: Both teams could still win the NFC South with a win, the Saints still have a chance at a wild-card berth — and their draft position ranges anywhere from No. 9 to well into the 20s based on the outcome as well.
With that in mind, host Zach Ewing and Saints experts Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras break down what went right for the Saints at Tampa Bay last week, what might carry over and just everything that's at stake. We also answer this question: Will 2024 be better for the Saints than 2023 was?

The New Orleans Saints have requested their first three interviews for their offensive coordinator job. Who are they, and what can they tell us about the direction the Saints will go with their offense? And how attractive is the Saints job compared to the other offensive coordinator jobs around the NFL?

Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing break it down and offer their predictions for who might be next. We also discuss a couple of notable — but painful — anniversaries in Saints history and offer our NFL Divisional Playoffs predictions.

Rod Walker's conversation with Tommylee Lewis: https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/ex-saints-wr-tommylee-lewis-reflects-on-the-no-call/article_cece9abe-b69e-11ee-9cbe-c3d1fbe8e147.html

Saints roundtable, Part I: https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/what-should-saints-look-for-in-a-new-offensive-coordinator/article_32904454-b707-11ee-94e4-afc9a1567279.html

The Saints have set a 53-man roster that includes undrafted free agent rookies at kicker and punter, with Bradley Roby and Jaylon Smith both cut. NOLA.com expert Jeff Duncan stops by to talk about what it all means and what could change between now and opening day against the Titans.

The New Orleans Saints finish up their preseason schedule Sunday at home against the Tennessee Titans, and so it's the final time for players to impress the coaching staff to make the 53-man roster. 
Our Saints Insider crew of Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras, Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing breaks down what to watch for in the Titans game, touching on:

• The plan at quarterback
• The competition for the final starting spot at safety
• Could the Saints really go with Charlie Smyth at kicker?
• Final roster battles to watch

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Our Saints Insider crew of Luke Johnson, Jeff Duncan, Matthew Paras and Zach Ewing break down the top six offensive tackles available in the NFL draft, their strengths, weaknesses, style of play and the chances they're available when the Saints pick at No. 14

We dissect:
• Notre Dame's Joe Alt
• Penn State's Olu Fashanu
• Oregon State's Taliese Fuaga
• Alabama's JC Latham
• Washington's Troy Fautanu
• Georgia's Amarius Mims

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0:00 Introduction
2:31 How certain the Saints will take an OT?
3:35 Difficulty in evaluating tackles
7:57 NFL draft giveaway
8:32 Olu Fashanu, Penn State
16:31 Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State
22:48 Is Andrus Peat still a possibility in free agency?
25:53 Joe Alt, Notre Dame
29:26 Troy Fautanu, Washington
33:45 JC Latham, Alabama
41:01 Amarius Mims, Georgia
46:12 Final thoughts/verdict

The New Orleans Saints have five offensive linemen listed on their injury report, suffered a frustrating loss Sunday and have just three days to prepare for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who play Thursday Night Football at the Superdome. Our insiders, led by Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker and Luke Johnson, dissect just how bad things are for the Saints and why (some of us) think there's still some hope for this week with our Jaguars-Saints predictions.

The New Orleans Saints must win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in NFL Week 17 to keep their playoff hopes alive. What are the chances of that happening? Maybe not so good, according to our Saints Insider crew of host Zach Ewing and experts Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras. We’ll break down the game from every angle and give our predictions for the Saints’ Waterloo.

The New Orleans Saints have their 2024 NFL schedule, and our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing is here to break it down.

Is a front-loaded schedule as big of a deal as it seems for the Saints? What are the most important games? We'll take our first crack at predicting a winner for all 18 games and seeing where the Saints end up in 2024.

(To see video as we hold cards with our predictions, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVW2nTAiLsI)

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