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  • 2025 Saints Draft Reaction Special: Did Saints land their QB of the Future?

    2025 Saints Draft Reaction Special: Did Saints land their QB of the Future?
    Apr 28 2025
    The New Orleans Saints just landed their biggest draft class in a decade and the highest drafted QB since Archie Manning. Will this be the class that turns things around after four straight playoff misses? On the latest, WWL Radio-fueled edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak is joined by WWL sports director Steve Geller and SportsTalk producer Charlie Long to break down all nine picks, hot takes on Tyler Shough and Kelvin Banks, our favorite picks, the 11-man UDFA class and a lot more. SEGMENT 1: Is Tyler Shough’s age a real problem? + Draft pick breakdown & more … The New Orleans Saints made nine picks in the 2025 draft, the most since 2015. Steve Geller, Jeff Nowak and Charlie Long kick off this WWL Radio-fueled draft recap special by breaking down all 9 picks (from memory), then dive in on some hot takes around the new QB Tyler Shough. Is the Louisville star’s age and injury history a major concern? What’s his ceiling? Let’s dive in. SEGMENT 2: Why Kelvin Banks in first round? Diving in on Saints new OT … The New Orleans Saints had some exciting options at No. 9 overall in the NFL Draft, but as they always seem to do … it was time to again build through the lines with OT Kelvin Banks Jr. So what do we think of the pick? We break it all down with insight from head coach Kellen Moore, then dive in on how the new OL alignment could set up in 2025. SEGMENT 3: Breaking down Saints 2025 UDFA class. Who makes the biggest impact? … The New Orleans Saints had a smaller UDFA class than in recent years, but who has a real chance to make the roster? We break down all 11 names joining the Saints after the draft and the two best bets – including a 6’6” punter (seriously). SEGMENT 4: Breaking down the best/worst draft classes of 2025 … So we’ve talked a lot about the New Orleans Saints’ 9-man class, but how about the rest of the NFL? Jeff, Steve and Charlie break down their favorite (and least favorite) draft hauls. Who came out on top? 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
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    1 h y 40 m
  • Saints Have No Answers on Derek Carr (Right Now) + Mock Draft 4.0

    Saints Have No Answers on Derek Carr (Right Now) + Mock Draft 4.0
    Apr 24 2025
    The New Orleans Saints head into the 2025 NFL Draft with nine picks and a host of unanswered questions at the QB position. So what does it all mean? On the latest edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak shares his biggest takeaways from Mickey Loomis’ pre-draft presser and a whole lot of no comment around Derek Carr’s mysterious injury, we hear from a draft insider on the top prospects to watch, then break down the 4th and final mock draft ahead of a wild draft weekend. SEGMENT 1: Mickey Loomis Mum on Carr. What Does it Mean for Saints? … The New Orleans Saints had their annual pre-draft press conference, and Mickey Loomis held his cards close to the vest. That was particularly true when it came to Derek Carr and the mysterious shoulder injury, which the Saints GM confirmed before shutting down any more questions. Jeff Nowak breaks down the key takeaways from the day, what it means for the Saints going forward, news on 5th year options for Trevor Penning and Chris Olave, and more. SEGMENT 2: NFL Draft Insider Weighs in on Top Prospects for Saints … Who to watch for the Saints on Thursday night? Justin Melo of The Draft Network joins Jeff and Steve to break down the top prospects, which QBs might be getting overlooked, why Mason Taylor could just sneak into the first round and a lot more. SEGMENT 3: Mock Draft 4.0: QBs of the Future + 1 Big Trade … The NFL Draft is officially here, so let’s get one more incorrect mock draft on record before things kick off. Jeff Nowak is solo today, but he’ll break down both his and Steve Geller’s mock draft 4.0s, which go a full 7 rounds and both feature QBs with the Saints’ second 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
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    1 h y 11 m
  • Mickey Loomis Mum on Carr. What Does it Mean for Saints?

    Mickey Loomis Mum on Carr. What Does it Mean for Saints?
    Apr 24 2025
    The New Orleans Saints had their annual pre-draft press conference, and Mickey Loomis held his cards close to the vest. That was particularly true when it came to Derek Carr and the mysterious shoulder injury, which the Saints GM confirmed before shutting down any more questions. Jeff Nowak breaks down the key takeaways from the day, what it means for the Saints going forward, news on 5th year options for Trevor Penning and Chris Olave, 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
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    22 m
  • NFL Draft Insider Weighs in on Top Prospects for Saints

    NFL Draft Insider Weighs in on Top Prospects for Saints
    Apr 24 2025
    Who to watch for the Saints on Thursday night? Justin Melo of The Draft Network joins Jeff and Steve to break down the top prospects, which QBs might be getting overlooked, why Mason Taylor could just sneak into the first round 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
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    18 m
  • Mock Draft 4.0: QBs of the Future + 1 Big Trade

    Mock Draft 4.0: QBs of the Future + 1 Big Trade
    Apr 24 2025
    The NFL Draft is officially here, so let’s get one more incorrect mock draft on record before things kick off. Jeff Nowak is solo today, but he’ll break down both his and Steve Geller’s mock draft 4.0s, which go a full 7 rounds and both feature QBs with the Saints’ second 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
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    32 m
  • What Are Saints’ Biggest Roster Holes? Ranking Positions of Need Ahead of 2025 Draft

    What Are Saints’ Biggest Roster Holes? Ranking Positions of Need Ahead of 2025 Draft
    Apr 18 2025
    The 2025 NFL Draft is right around the corner and the New Orleans Saints have several positions of need, but how should they be ranked? In the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak is joined about by guest host Deven Johnson rank every position on the team from the least amount of need to the most, and why the positions at the top of that list should be viewed as the priority. We’ll also break down more Derek Carr takes, hear from none-too-pleased Scott Shanle on a poorly timed Carr car review and a lot more. SEGMENT 1: More Derek Carr Takes; Scott Shanle Weighs In … The New Orleans Saints news cycle has been quiet in the buildup to the 2025 NFL draft, at least for anyone not named Derek Carr. We kick off today’s episode with the return of Deven Johnson alongside, who drops his takes on the situation, then we’ll hear from Scott Shanle, who pulled no punches in his assessment of the situation. SEGMENT 2: Part 1: Ranking Saints Positions of Need, Spots 14-7 … The 2025 draft is around the corner, and no team ever wants to draft for need. But what if they had to? Jeff Nowak and Deven Johnson set out to rank every position on the Saints (we’re breaking them up into 14 different spots), which would theoretically break ties if prospects had identical grades. In this segment we break down the bottom half of that list (which you can see below). The list will ultimately run from 14 to 1, with 14 representing the position of least need and 1 the most need. **Spoilers (this is Deven’s list) - 14: Center - 13: Offensive tackle - 12: Tight end - 11: Slot corner - 10: Inside linebacker - 9: Free safety - 8: Strong safety SEGMENT 3: Part 2: Ranking Saints Positions of Need, Spots 7-1 … We broke down the positions of lesser need in the previous segment, and now onto the spots that are screaming for a new, young player in the 2025 draft. These are tough decisions, with the idea that theoretically if you ended up with an identical grade on two different players, you’d likely pick the player at the position with a higher need. You can see the breakdown below, with 7 representing the position of least need, and 1 representing the most. **Spoilers (this is Deven’s list) - 7: Running back - 6: Wide receiver - 5: Guard - 4: Outside corner - 3: Quarterback - 2: Edge/OLB - 1: Defensive tackle 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
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    1 h y 15 m
  • More Derek Carr Takes; Scott Shanle Weighs In

    More Derek Carr Takes; Scott Shanle Weighs In
    Apr 18 2025
    The New Orleans Saints news cycle has been quiet in the buildup to the 2025 NFL draft, at least for anyone not named Derek Carr. We kick off today’s episode with the return of Deven Johnson alongside, who drops his takes on the situation, then we’ll hear from Scott Shanle, who pulled no punches in his assessment of the situation. 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
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    21 m
  • Part 2: Ranking Saints Positions of Need, Spots 7-1

    Part 2: Ranking Saints Positions of Need, Spots 7-1
    Apr 18 2025
    We broke down the positions of lesser need in the previous segment, and now onto the spots that are screaming for a new, young player in the 2025 draft. These are tough decisions, with the idea that theoretically if you ended up with an identical grade on two different players, you’d likely pick the player at the position with a higher need. You can see the breakdown below, with 7 representing the position of least need, and 1 representing the most. **Spoilers (this is Deven’s list) - 7: Running back - 6: Wide receiver - 5: Guard - 4: Outside corner - 3: Quarterback - 2: Edge/OLB - 1: Defensive tackle 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
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    36 m
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