NewOrleans.Football: Saints Podcast (NewOrleans.Football)

-- Mike vs. Nick: Who can draft the better roster?

--Would you rather have Derek Carr at $30M per year or Trevor Lawrence, Dak Prescott, or Tua Tagovailoa at $50M a year?

-- If the Saints win the NFC South and make the playoffs, will Derek Carr get an extension?

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--What should the NFL think about Klint Kubiak and his staff?

--Which matchups matter most in Saints at Bucs?

--Could Clyde Edwards-Helaire find a future in New Orleans?

--Would the best of bad options be to run it back next year with Rizzi and Carr?

--In Hindsight for a 2024 redraft, what do you think the Saints do?

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--Will cornerback injuries derail the Saints in a different way?

--Would you dare start Taysom Hill or Juwan Johnson as your fantasy TE based on the matchup?

--Which matchups matter most in Saints at Panthers?

--How does this team fix its depth issues in the offseason without doing a full rebuild?

--If Dennis Allen remains the head coach next season does there need to be a scapegoat like Pete Carmichael was last offseason?

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--How will the Saints answer questions at right tackle?

--Is Alontae Taylor the most improved player of camp?

--How concerned are we about Alvin Kamara and A.T. Perry's injuries?

--Who has the edge during the kicker battle?

--Who will win the safety battle?

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-- Which position do Saints draft best and worst?

-- Should offensive tackles and edge rusher strategies change?

-- A closer look at Penn State OT Olu Fashanu

-- If the Saints miss on a big need in the draft, which position could a cheap vet fill?

-- Could the mini-rebuild become a total rebuild with a bad draft class?

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-- Can any late-round picks or UDFAs push for a significant role?

--Where should Alvin Kamara rank among running backs?

--Are the cornerbacks the most talented group on the Saints?

--Will there be any designed runs for Derek Carr in the Kubiak offense?

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-- How do we feel about where Lattimore and Kamara are right now?

--Who stood out for better or worse at day one of Minicamp?

--Who is the OTA/Minicamp MVP so far?

-- Is no news good news for the offensive line?

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-- What do we honestly expect to see from Spencer Rattler?

-- How good would Rattler have to be to keep the starting job permanently?

--What concerns us most about Saints’ injury report this week?

-- Do you still have to sit Mike Evans when matched up against Marshon Lattimore?

--What other matchups matter most in Bucs at Saints?

-- If Kendre Miller plays vs. Bucs, how many touches would you like to see him get?

--When will the Saints begin to do consistently well without Taysom Hill?

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--What are the pressure points that could break the season? 

-- If you had $5 million to spend and could add one to one position, which position would that be?

-- What is your heat index on the team after seeing all the summer camps higher, lower or the same?

-- What is the best way for Klint Kubiak to maximize the tight ends?

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--Who needs a big performance most in this game to make the 53-man roster?

--Which injured players return is most important?

--Could the Saints really "sneak" a player onto the practice squad?

--Is Dennis Allen bluffing or does Kendre Miller really might not make the roster?

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--How do we think the secondary will shake out?

--What were our favorite picks of Day 3?

--What (UDFA) stood out the most?

--What is the Saints’ biggest need post-draft?

--Who was more to blame last year, Carr or the O-line?

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--Willie Snead talks about his favorite moments during his time with the Saints

--Nick and Mike go through their wildest moments covering the Saints

--Who would you pencil in to have a career year and who do you see regressing?

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--If healthy how would the 2024 Saints have fared against NFC playoff teams?

--Which realistic coaching candidate will signal a change in the front office’s philosophy?

--How have the Saints continued to miss on defensive ends in the draft?

--What problems from the past 3 years do you think coaching candidates will diagnose in their interviews?

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--Is it fair to question Dennis Allen's job security?

--Injury update following Thursday night's loss to Denver

--Who should start at quarterback when the Saints play at Chargers?

--Who are three players we have up and three we have down?

--Should the Saints use this season to begin a reset?

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--Eagles reporter Brooks Kubena talks Kellen Moore, Zack Baun, CJ Gardner-Johnson and more

--Pros and cons of an 18-game NFL season

--Saints kicker Blake Grupe talks offseason plans and coaching changes

--If hired, would Kellen Moore hire Bobby Slowik as offensive coordinator?

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--Darren Rizzi wins another game. Is Rizzi Watch on?

--When do we start taking this team seriously again?

--Is Derek Carr really playing his best football?

--Who is the player of the game?

--Who are three players we have up and three we have down?

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--Erik McCoy gives his thoughts on the new offense and reflects on last season

--Grading Saints offseason: Is ESPN’s Grade too harsh?

--What did ESPN think of the direction the Bucs, Falcons and Panthers took this offseason?

--Which defensive player would be able to cross over to play offense for the Saints?

--Which players in the Saints 2025 free agent class do you see the Saints resigning and which players do you see walking next offseason?

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--How close to tanking should the Saints get, if it all?

--What changes have stood out most in Darren Rizzi’s first week?

--What do we care about most in Falcons at Saints?

--Who will lead the Saints in receptions and receiving yards from here on out?

--Will anything be worse on the field as a result of Dennis Allen’s absence?

--How many games does Darren Rizzi have to win to be the permanent head coach?

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-- What did we learn at the Saints Hall of Fame golf tournament?

-- Who has the best chance of making the Pro Bowl / All-Pro team?

-- Could the Saints make a run if their offensive line is top 15 or better?

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-- Which Saints players do you think can play in the NBA?

-- What are we looking for most at Rookie Minicamp?

-- Thoughts on the Saints releasing Kellen Mond and Tommy Kramer?

-- What backup QB is most and least likely to play in the regular season?

-- What will be our favorite camp battle to watch? 

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--How much better did this game make us feel about the offensive line?

--How do we feel about Chase Young right now – and how much better does he make us feel about the pass rush?

--What worried us most coming out of Sunday's game?

--How much does Juwan Johnson's return help the offense?

--What do you predict Taysom's (Passing/Rushing/Receiving) stats to be for the 2024 season?

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--Is Week 1 against Carolina a must-win game for the Saints?

--What would it take for Derek Carr to exceed 4,150 yards this season?

--Would you start Trevor Penning in this game?

--How will the Saints approach the safety position besides Tyrann Mathieu in Week 1?

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-The Saints' pursuit of Justin Simmons and where things stand

-What is the most unproven position on the roster?

-Breaking down the wide receiver depth chart

-A look at the camp Alvin Kamara is having

-More

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-- What's the latest on Lattimore?

-- Who else is having a good camp?

--What has worked during camp?

-- Any updates on the punter and kicker battles?

-- Which preseason game do you think we will see the most starters getting playing time?

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--Should the Saints be more willing to part ways with players a year too early instead of hanging on until the very end?

--What is the top area of concern heading into camp?

--Has anything that has happened this offseason change our level of confidence going into the season?

--Is it possible that we see more offensive starters in preseason games?

--Who is most likely to be a double-digit TD scorer in 2024?

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-- What's left on the 'hope scale' for the Saints?

-- What did we learn from the last 3 weeks of quarterback play?

-- Who is the player of the game?

-- Three players we have up and three we have down

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--What's the latest on the backup quarterback battle?

--How has Derek Carr looked through 8 practices?

--Is Bresee flying too far under the radar?

--Is Rashid Shaheed on your fantasy radar?

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--How much should the Saints keep from their offense? 

--How quickly can the Saints build the trenches to reach Kellen Moore's vision?

--What are the realistic expectations for the ceiling and floor of the upcoming season?

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--Who is set to return from injury this week and can they make a difference?

--How much will the Saints miss Paulson Adebo and what will the secondary look like going forward?

--Does getting to 3-5 change the outlook of the season?

--Who are realistic candidates if the Saints choose to sell or buy at the trade deadline?

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- James Hurst on what led to his retirement

- Final draft predictions, best and worst-case scenarios for Saints draft

- Should the Saints change their "trade up" philosophy this year?

- Biggest headache for the Saints: Falcons draft Dallas Turner or Malik Nabers

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-- Thoughts on Andrus Peat signing with Raiders and was he a good first-round pick for Saints

-- Are the Saints not spending money on anyone outside of Chase Young?

-- Which Drew Brees-led offense was the best?

-- Any surprise cuts we may see during or at the end of camp

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--Which receiver outside of Olave, Shaheed and Wilson will make an impact?

--Are there any other position battles or lineup decisions we’re still eager to learn more about on Sunday?

--Who’s generating the most fantasy buzz for the Saints after Week 1?

--Which NFC teams will make the playoffs?

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--Where will Derek Carr, Chris Olave and Demario Davis rank?

--How concerning is the aging Saints roster?

--Butterfly Effect: What if William Jackson didn't concuss Taysom Hill in 2021?

--If you could play any position in the NFL, where are you lining up at? 

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--How has Mason Tipton evolved during camp?

--What did Chase Young look like during the team period and how is his recovery?

-- Who is the camp MVP so far?

--Who stood out during 1-on-1 drills?

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-- How did Kool-Aid McKinstry look in his second start?

-- Breaking down Mickey Loomis’ comments

-- Does the return of Kibodi and Mims mean Kendre Miller is back to square one with the staff after most recent injury?

-- With 9 other teams 2-5 or worse how bad off are the Saints long term?

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--Where do Saints rank among NFC South teams as they stand today?

--Can the Saints fix their big-play problem on defense?

--Can fantasy managers trust Taysom Hill through the rest of the season?

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--Which Saints make you feel best about 2025?

--Which matchups matter most in Rams at Saints?

--Let's project Alvin Kamara’s final numbers

--How strong is the Saints' pull factor for new signings and top head coaching candidates going into next season?

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-- What did we see from Dennis Allen and Klint Kubiak?

--Which players stood out most for better or worse at OTA 3?

-- What did we learn about the guys who haven't been at OTAs?

-- Where do we think Chris Olave is heading into the 2024 season?

-- Who benefits more from being in the Klint Kubiak system? 

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-Which injured Saints could return this year?

--Which matchups matter most in Raiders at Saints?

--Should fantasy managers stay away from Kendre Miller?

--What does Spencer Rattler need to show Sunday to convince Saints not to draft a QB in 2025?

--Do you expect any front office changes to come with the coaching change this offseason, and if so, what specifically do you expect?

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--Does Joe Brady dropping out impact the Saints' coaching search?

--How much of a disadvantage is it for Derek Carr to be changing coordinators again?

--Does Dave Ziegler and Klint Kubiak leaving signal anything?

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--What are we most eager to see at training camp?

-- Injury updates going into camp 

-- What should we expect to hear from Mickey Loomis and Dennis Allen's press conference? 

-- Besides Derek Carr, what player being a pro bowler all but guarantees the Saints a playoff spot?

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--Which matchups matter most in Browns at Saints?

--Which Saints pass catcher would you start in fantasy?

--Do we expect an uptick in usage for Taysom Hill?

--How likely is it that Derek Carr is the Saints starting quarterback next season?

--What should the Saints target in the first two rounds of the draft?

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-- Was the change in offensive coordinator bigger than we thought?

--- Did Dennis Allen figure something out about preparing his team for the season?

-- Who are the three players we have up after this game and three we have down?

-- Who is the player of the game?

-- Can the offensive line protect Derek Carr against Cowboys defensive line?

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-- Who starts in Week 1 at right tackle?

-- Who plays safety next to Tyrann Mathieu?

-- Who are the top 3 receivers if Rashid Shaheed isn’t ready yet?

--Who is winning the kicker battle?

--Has anyone played their way on or off the 53-man roster for us in the past week?

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-- How much did the Snow affect the Saints' coaching search?

-- If caught in a snowstorm which Saints player would give you the most hope?

-- If Darren Rizzi is hired as Saints head coach can he hire a good staff?

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--Who was the most surprising keep and most surprising cut?

--Will A.T. Perry increase his numbers this season after being on the bubble?

--What do you think about Dennis Allen's approach to the backup QB spot?

--Do you think Kendre Miller will be ready come Week 5 against Kansas City?

--What stood out with the Saints' practice squad moves?

--If you were in Mickey Loomis' position would you trade for Trent Williams?

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--Do you feel better, worse or the same about the direction of the team?

--Cowboys let Mike McCarthy go. Is he an option for the Saints?

-- Is aiming for 10 wins still a noble goal?

--Will Mickey Loomis ever explore utilizing a volume draft where the Saints walk away with 10+ players?

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-- Was the Saints’ injury report more good news or bad news on Thursday?

-- What gives you more confidence right now, the Saints’ offense or defense?

-- Who will be the next Saints player to score a touchdown outside of Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, Alvin Kamara and Taysom Hill?

-- How concerning is the Saints’ upcoming schedule with three games in 11 days?

-- What percentage do you give the Saints to land Davante Adams?

-- What has led the Saints to become a team that finds a way to lose close games?

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-- Thoughts on the unofficial depth chart

-- How good do we feel about Olave making the next step?

-- Which position group do you feel better about since the start of camp?

--Which players do you think will raise their stock in preseason game number 1?

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--Will the starting offense look better?

--Will Trevor Penning figure it out or is it too late?

--What to make of Spencer Rattler's performance?

--Who shined on the defense?

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--Kellen Moore gets his offensive staff in place

--NFL salary cap set to be raised by at least $22 million

--Can Brandon beat anyone's combine time 40 time?

--Why wouldn't Carr accept a trade to a better situation?

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--How can Spencer Rattler build on last start?

--What's the latest injury update?

--Any Saints skill players worth playing in fantasy?

--Breaking down Mickey Loomis' comments

--What matchups matter the most?

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--Can the Saints make it work with the patchwork offensive line?

-- Do the Saints need Davante Adams?

--Should we be alarmed by the Saints’ lengthy injury report?

--Who needs to be the player of the game for the Saints to win?

--Why did AT Perry fall so fast? Is there any connection to how he fell in the draft?

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-- How did the Saints’ run defense get this bad?

-- Which matchups matter most in Saints at Giants?

-- Could Kendre Miller play a big enough role to become fantasy-relevant?

-- Do you foresee Jeff Ireland sticking around next season?

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--What actually happens at the combine?

--Outside of Derek Carr should we expect any surprise veteran cuts?

-Do the staff hires raise or lower your expectations for the season or is it too early?

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--Do we expect the Saints to land the plane and get Kellen Moore?

--How do the Saints prevent another Zack Baun from happening?

--Realistically how far off are the Saints from 10 wins?

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-- Which matchups matter most for the Saints in this game?

-- Are we giving Tyrann Mathieu enough credit for turning back the clock to start this year?

-- Is Rashid Shaheed a boom-or-bust player?

-- What did we think of how the Saints reacted and moved on from their first big setback?

-- Does the fact that Alvin Kamara is playing hurt already prove the Saints should pay him or is it proof of why it’s not smart to pay older running backs?

-- Over/Under 10.5 touches for Taysom Hill vs Atlanta

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--Ranking the head coach openings and where the Saints fit?

--Which free agents are most likely to re-sign with the Saints?

--What do we expect to hear from Mickey Loomis when he addresses the media?

--Will the new head coach have a strong influence over restructures and the cap for 2026?

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-- What are the realistic hopes and worst-case scenarios for Payton Turner?

-- What do we expect the two-deep to look like across the offensive line?

-- Which Saints game do you want to see week 1 when the schedule comes out?

-- What will Dennis Allen do differently to improve defensive line play in 2024?

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-- Who won the battle at backup quarterback?

-- Which bubble players helped their case and hurt their case?

-- Did Trevor Penning do anything to change your opinion of him?

-- Who was the hardest cut on roster projection?

-- Who is the player of the game?

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--What is the latest on Alvin Kamara's situation? 

-- Outside of the Fuaga, McKinstry, and Rattler which rookies do we expect to make a significant impact.

--Should the Saints consider trading for Brandon Aiyuk?

--What is an article that you pre-wrote that shocked you the most when you didn’t have to publish it?

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--Saints Draft Rewind: Day 3 picks since 2015

-- Who should be considered the Saints' best UDFA signing since 2015?

-- A closer look at Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga

-- Should the Saints draft a punter or is Lou Hedley still the guy?

-- Which late-round quarterback would be the best fit for the Saints?

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