Inside Black & Gold

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

New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp is on tap, so who exactly are the undrafted free agents who will be running the show? On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the offensive UDFAs in a first of two episodes diving into each of the 16 players the Saints brought in after the draft. Who could stand out at OL, WR, RB and TE? Let’s dive in. Segment 1: Saints UDFA Breakdown, OL: 3 Guard/Center Prospects Could Stand Out Segment 2: Saints UDFA Breakdown, WR: Speed, Speed and Whole Lot of Touchdowns Segment 3: Saints UDFA Breakdown, RB & TE: Could a Louisiana Back Stick 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

We kick off the first half of our ‘Meet the UDFAs’ series with the least glamorous, but arguably most important position. That’s the offensive line, where the Saints have added three guard/center prospects who will compete at a position where there’s a clear starting job to be won, and very few legitimate options to win it. Could one of these three be that guy? 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 wide receiver prospects, each one with their own unique skillset. One (Kyle Sheets) is from a place you’ve never heard of but caught more touchdowns than you can believe. Another (Mason Tipton) is from a place you’ve definitely heard of but would never guess they’d put out an NFL wide receiver. The third (Jermaine Jackson) is a return ace, but do the Saints really need another one? 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

Closing out the first of two ‘Meet the UDFA’ episodes, Jeff Nowak dives in on UL running back Jacob Kibodi and why he might just have a legit shot to make the roster, even if he isn’t the most hyped name. Speaking of hype, have you heard about TE Dallin Holker? Of course you have, because everyone is convinced he’s the next great tight end. But does he really have a chance? 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 2024-25 NFL schedule is likely to be released during the second week of May. Audacy Original podcast 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' chatted with one of the men who is at the center of planning the NFL's broadcast schedule in a wide-ranging conversation that all football fans will enjoy. This episode was recorded before the NFL Draft. One of our favorite episodes of the year! Sal Capaccio and Matt Bove are joined by NFL VP of Broadcasting Mike North for a discussion on the process behind making the NFL schedule, primetime game scheduling, how networks protect certain games, the Week 1 game in Brazil, the Christmas Day/Thanksgiving matchups and more. Plus, how the Stefon Diggs trade affected the Bills-Texans matchup and overall thoughts on where the Bills stand in the schedule makers eyes. 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're less than a week removed from the 2024 NFL Draft, and yes, it's way too early to know who might make the cut for the final 53-man roster in September. That still won’t stop us from trying in the latest edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast. Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller break down each position on offense and defense and how things might shake out. We also dive in on a trio of veteran players signed, and why we might want to pump the brakes a bit on the Spencer Rattler hype train. Segment 1: Spencer Rattler an Exciting Pick for Saints, but Let’s Pump the Brakes Segment 2: Saints 2024 Roster Projection: Offense … How Many QBs to Keep? Segment 3: Saints 2024 Roster Projection: Defense … Gotta Stay Healthy 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 added a trio of veteran players this week after a 7-man draft class. Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller break that down to kick off today’s episode, then we hear from Spencer Rattler and dive into why it’s probably a good idea to pump the brakes on the hype train, because you’re not doing him any favors. 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 some interesting questions to answer on the offensive side of the ball, and we go through a lot of them in the first half of this roster projection. How many QBs should you keep? Will Jamaal Williams make the cut? How does OL shake out with Ryan Ramczyk’s injury? We get into all that 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

One thing is clear about this New Orleans Saints defense: If it can stay healthy there’s a boatload of talent. Unfortunately that’s a very big if, particularly when it comes to the defensive line. We dive into that, how the kickoff could impact the makeup of special teams, the possible vision for a talented, 4-man CB room 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 New Orleans Saints have their 2024 NFL Draft class set, so is it as big a win as the analysts are claiming it to be? On this WWL Radio-fueled edition of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak is joined by WWL Sports’ Charlie Long to dive into the 7-man class, which players could have an early impact and major QB value, we break down the UDFAs then go around the NFC South and hear from Spencer Rattler’s college coach Shane Beamer. Who Dat! Segment 1: Saints 2024 Pick, UDFA Breakdown: Big Value & Potential Impact Players Segment 2: All-In On Spencer Rattler: Did Saints Land Their QB of the Future? Segment 3: Around the NFC South: Two Teams Got Better, One Team Whiffed 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 made seven picks, and there’s a lot of praise going around. But why? Jeff Nowak and Charlie Long kick off today’s episode of Inside Black & Gold by going through each of the Saints draft picks, which stood out as particularly good value and some early expectations, then we dive into the 15-man UDFA class. 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

There’s a lot of excitement around the Spencer Rattler pick, but is it merited? Jeff and Charlie dive in on why the 5th rounder out of South Carolina could be a perfect fit, why character concerns don’t make a ton of sense, and we hear his new coach Dennis Allen and his college coach Shane Beamer. 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’ve heard all about the New Orleans Saints 2024 draft class, but how about the rest of the NFC South? Jeff Nowak and Charlie Long close out today’s episode by going around the division to break down some of the players the Saints will see on the opposing sideline over the next several seasons. Spoiler: We hate the Falcons draft 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 made their selection at No. 14, and it was Oregon State’s Taliese Fuaga. In this quick, WWL Radio fueled edition of Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak pipes in from the Saints facility to chat with WWL Sports Director Steve Geller, Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss, draft analyst Mike Detillier and color analyst Deuce McAllister to share insight on the pick, look ahead to Round 2 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

Is this the year the New Orleans Saints finally buck their tradition of trading up? Mickey Loomis kept the door open, but we still wouldn’t bet on it. In this final pre-draft edition of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak parses the Saints GM’s pre-draft presser, with insight on Ryan Ramczyk and Marshon Lattimore, and we also break down the impact of James Hurst’s surprise retirement. Ready or not, here we go. Segment 1: James Hurst’s Retirement Leaves Saints With Even More OL Questions Segment 2: Is This Finally The Year Saints Trade Back? Mickey Loomis Weighs In Segment 3: Mickey Loomis Talks Saints Draft ‘Exceptions,’ Ramczyk & a Lattimore trade 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

Some big news on the eve of the 2024 NFL Draft: James Hurst has called it a career, and that makes for even more questions along the offensive line. So what changes? Jeff Nowak dives in on that subject, the potential for a big day of draft trades and a lot more to kick off this final pre-draft edition of Inside Black & Gold. 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