Inside Black & Gold

The New Orleans Saints now have their first set of OTAs in the books, so what exactly are the takeaways? On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller share their observations, dive in on one young QB shining and another getting off to a rough start and a lot more. We also break down the OL shuffle and Trevor Penning jumping to the right side, and weigh the situation surrounding Marshon Lattimore, wherever he may be. Segment 1: Saints First OTA Takeaways: Jake Haener Shines, Rattler Struggles Segment 2: Saints OL Shuffle: Here’s What to Make of Penning at RT, More Segment 3: Is the Marshon Lattimore Situation Shaping up to be a Problem for Saints? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first set of New Orleans Saints OTAs is in the books, so what did we learn? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller dive in on what stood out during the practice open to the media, including early motion and Taysom Hill everywhere. We also name a few standouts, headlined by a confident Jake Haener, as well as some players who got off to a rough start in their new digs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We now know the results of the New Orleans Saints OL shuffle, and that means a “fresh start” for Trevor Penning on the right side. Will it work? Jeff and Steve dive in on the new alignment with insight from new OL coach John Benton and center Erik McCoy, and also hit on why Klint Kubiak’s scheme could be an OL’s best friend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marshon Lattimore didn’t show up for the New Orleans Saints’ first set of OTAs, but is that a sign of a bigger problem? Bobby Hebert says yes, but what do Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller think? We close out today’s episode with a deep dive on one of the most enigmatic Saints and what it could mean for the upcoming season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time to talk about practice – and this time, it’s voluntary. On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, New Orleans Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on some of the big questions as the team hits the field for the first of three sets of OTAs, the latest on Marshon Lattimore and Chase Young, we dive in on Scott Shanle’s take on Derek Carr, schedule predictions and a lot more. Segment 1: Are You Ready for Saints OTAs? Latest on Marshon Lattimore, Chase Young, More Segment 2: Are Saints Fans Being Reasonable About Derek Carr? Let’s Talk About It Segment 3: Should the Saints Play Sean Payton a Tribute Video (We Say No.) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New Orleans Saints have a lot of questions to answer this offseason, and we’ll finally start to get some of them with the first set of OTAs on tap. So what are we expecting? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s episode by diving in on the latest surrounding Marshon Lattimore, Chase Young, the shuffling OL (is Lucas Patrick the guy to watch at LG?) and a lot more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Derek Carr discourse can be rough these days, but is it reasonable? Jeff and Steve hear from former New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Shanle on just that subject and share their thoughts. Also, stop talking about the contract for the 15th-highest-paid QB in the NFL as if it’s a major problem. Please, we beg you. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New Orleans Saints have a daunting first seven weeks that they finish off with a reunion showdown against Sean Payton, but how exactly should they handle it? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller close out today’s episode by breaking down their thoughts on that matchup (a tribute video?) with an assist from Cam Jordan, win totals, schedule predictions and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2024 New Orleans Saints schedule is FINALLY here, so how does it stack up? On today’s episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down all 17 games and makes predictions for each, including a brutal opening month that ends with a Monday Night Football showdown with the juggernaut Chiefs. Segment 1: Saints Schedule Breakdown, Weeks 1-9: Can Saints Survive Brutal Start? Segment 2: Saints Schedule Breakdown, Weeks 10-18: Homestretch Will Be Favorable Segment 3: Live Viewer Mailbag: How Can Saints Make Most of Another ‘Easy’ Schedule? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New Orleans Saints found out their 2024 schedule on Wednesday, and while there are many favorable matchups, the opening 7 weeks is a bit of a meat grinder. Can this season survive a 1-3 or 1-4 start? Will the emotions help carry through to the Sean Payton reunion on Thursday Night Football? Let’s break it all down. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The second half of the New Orleans Saints’ schedule kicks off what should be a favorable stretch, but Jeff is predicting a skid back to .500 before another 4-1 closing kick. Will it be enough this time? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Nowak dives into the viewer mailbag to close out today’s episode, breaking down more of the New Orleans Saints’ 2024 schedule, why the Week 12 bye is optimal, and how bad things would have to get for the Saints to see what they have in Spencer Rattler. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New Orleans Saints got to work at their rookie minicamp this past weekend, so who put their best foot forward? On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down what they saw out at rookie camp, including an early look at Spencer Rattler, who certainly looks the part. We also dive into why Taliese Fuaga is starting out at left tackle, how Klint Kubiak’s less “verbose” offense could make things faster and simpler, the new kickoff work kicking off and a lot more. Segment 1: What to Make of Saints Rookie Injuries & Taliese Fuaga at Left Tackle Segment 2: Saints Rookie Minicamp Takeaways: Spencer Rattler Sure Looks the Part Segment 3: Klint Kubiak’s Saints Offense Has Fewer Words. Here’s What That Means. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, we’re here to talk about Spencer Rattler, and the 5th round pick got off to a good start at New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp. We break down his performance, as well as a handful of other players we thought stood out in the early going. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New Orleans Saints rookie class got on the field this past weekend for their first minicamp, well, most of them. Here’s what to know about the three draft picks (Kool-Aid McKinstry, Jaylan Ford and Josiah Ezirim) who didn’t take the field in front of the media, and what to make of first round pick Taliese Fuaga getting in work at left tackle. Also: We update the status of renovations and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New Orleans Saints under Sean Payton had notoriously long play calls, and when Drew Brees was running the show that wasn’t much of an issue. But now? It’s been past time for a change, and that will happen this season with pared-down play-calling language that was already on display in the early goings. We dive into what all that means, and also the new kickoff work that we saw for the first time this weekend, with insight from special teams coach Darren Rizzi. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New Orleans Saints rookie class is set to take the field this weekend, but who are the undrafted players to watch? In Part 2 of our Meet the UDFAs series on the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter gives you a crash-course on the 7 defensive players and one specialist who will be looking to catch the attention of coaches and show why they should stick around for the 2024 season. Segment 1: Saints UDFA Breakdown: 1 Punter & 1 Tweener Segment 2: Saints UDFA Breakdown: Defensive Linemen, AKA the ‘High Motor’ Gang Segment 3: Saints UDFA Breakdown: Defensive Backs & Jeff’s Dark Horse Pick To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time to dive into the other half of the New Orleans Saints’ UDFA haul, a group that includes 7 defensive players and one specialist. In this first segment we’ll look at Vanderbilt punter Matt Hayball, who could be a legitimate threat in a competition with Lou Hedley, as well as South Dakota State LB Isaiah Stalbird, a tweener with an incredible story. Let’s dive in. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New Orleans Saints are very familiar with developing undrafted defensive linemen, but is the next one in this trio? We dive in on Oklahoma State’s Nathan Latu, Arkansas’ Trajan Jeffcoat and Minnesota’s Kyler Baugh, all self-described high-motor guys, but one shows it a lot more than others. Here’s what to know. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New Orleans Saints brought in three defensive backs in their UDFA class, but are any of them legitimate threats to make the roster? Jeff breaks down Pitt. State’s Rico Payton, TCU’s Millard Bradford and SE Missouri State’s Lawrence Johnson, one of whom is our early dark horse pick to make the roster out of camp. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices