Finally. We have finally made it to NFL Draft Day 2025. Of course we have a plethora of questions. Is it a sure thing for the Titans and Cam Ward at No. 1? Will the Jaguars and Bears make some sort of move before the thing starts? Who will the Saints go with at No. 9?

Jim Derry has the Dat Crew together, as he, Gabe Henderson and Zach Ewing do their own mock draft and then explain each pick on a special Thursday episode of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 366) presented by Evangeline Securities.

They also preview Thursday night’s live draft show, where all of our Saints Insiders will be with us from team headquarters to update what’s going on.

It's NFL Draft Eve, and all the “experts” have changed their tune anywhere from five to 15 times. What does Mock 5.3 say the Saints will take on Thursday night? Who cares? But it’s looking more likely it won’t be Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart at No. 9.

Host Jim Derry wants to have some fun with the situation, so he brings in local radio icon Eric Asher on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 365) presented by Evangeline Securities. The duo also will talk about who they think makes the most sense for this franchise and all of its needs (what about Tyler Warren, Armand Membou, Will Campbell or Mykel Williams?) … And who will still be available when they pick?

Will they live up to the latest rumors they will trade back up bottom of first round for a QB? Gabe Henderson also has his draft thoughts, and tries to get back at AI in ‘Man vs. Machine.’ In his ‘Last Word,’ Jim has a tribute for former ESPN play-by-play announcer Mike Patrick, who passed away on Tuesday.

At least one major NFL “expert” has backed off of the possibility of Shedeur Sanders being picked at No. 9 in the first round of Thursday’s NFL Draft. So what does that mean? A defensive lineman like Jalon Walker? An offensive tackle like Armand Membou or LSU’s Will Campbell? What about tight end Tyler Warren?

WWL Radio NFL and Draft analyst Mike Detillier shares his expertise with host Jim Derry on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 364) presented by Evangeline Securities, and Jim asks Mike for his thoughts on the continuing Derek Carr saga.

Also, it’s a modified ‘Mano E Monday,’ so the Dattitude Family has plenty to say – especially on Carr. Gabe Henderson is back to see if he can stay hot in ‘Man vs. Machine,’ and Jim’s ‘Last Word’ is on the poor wittle New York Yankees having “no good deed going unpunished.”

It's less than 1 week from the moment we’ll hear Commissioner Roger Goodell go to the podium in Green Bay and say “With the ninth pick of the NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints select …” The big question is what name will come out of his mouth after that lead in?

Will it be a quarterback, like Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough or Jalen Milroe? Is it necessary because of all the rumors swirling around current quarterback Derek Carr. What makes sense, and what doesn’t?

Host Jim Derry spends most of the show talking about this with WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 363) presented by Evangeline Securities, and of course Jim has ideas of his own. He also ends the show with by honoring in ‘The Last Word’ former Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk, who officially retired Thursday.

On Friday afternoon, one of the world’s leading NFL reporters, Ian Rapoport, made a shocking announcement that Saints quarterback Derek Carr has a shoulder injury that could require surgery, a story that was later confirmed by The Times-Picayune’s Matthew Paras and Jeff Duncan. And if said surgery was needed, it could end Carr’s season before it even begins.

That’s a whole lotta couldas and wouldas and maybes. What’s true? What makes sense? What does the average Who Dat think? That’s how host Jim Derry spent most of his show on a Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 362) presented by Evangeline Securities. And there were plenty of opinions from the peanut gallery.

Gabe Henderson also shared his thoughts on the subject, and made his pick in another 'Man vs. Machine' segment, as Man tries desperately to improve its winning percentage. On ‘The Last Word,’ Jim pays tribute to former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy, who died Saturday night.

The moment of truth in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is coming quickly for the New Orleans Saints. Will it be offense and Shedeur Sanders, Tyler Warren or a lineman? Maybe it will be cornerback or defensive line? Whatever the answer, a bigger question is: Can this Saints team without hitting a home run at No. 9?

Host Jim Derry brings in his old friend, Larry Holder of The Athletic for a discussion on these topics on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 361) presented by Evangeline Securities.

Jim also has a Man vs. Machine pick of the day that involves the New Orleans Pelicans in their penultimate game of the year Friday vs. the Miami Heat. Speaking of the Pelicans, in his new “The Last Word” segment, Jim shares his thoughts on whether Willie Green should stay or go as the team’s head coach.

Even for the most casual of golf fans, there’s nothing like The Masters. The world’s greatest tournament begins Thursday, and both Scott Rabalais and Uncle Big Nick are here to share their thoughts. So is it Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy or the field? And who’s the longshot to watch?

Host Jim Derry is goes through it on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 360) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he begins and ends the show with more rumors on the potential of Saints draft picks. (Shedeur Sanders chatter is picking up even more.)

Also, Gabe Henderson is here for his take on the ridiculousness of the game officials in the NCAA national championship this past Monday. And, of course, Man vs. Machine. Jim wraps it up with the debut of a new segment, aptly named “The Last Word.”

If there are 860 mock drafts out there, one might be able to find 100 different names being linked to the New Orleans Saints for the upcoming NFL Draft. OK, well maybe 100 is a bit of an exaggeration, but there are a whole bunch. Should we believe any of them?

Jim Derry will spend plenty of time on the subject on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 359) presented by Evangeline Securities. Yep, that means the live show will be centered around the comments from viewers and listeners.

Oh, and of course Gabe Henderson will have his pick for the NCAA men's national championship game in the 'Man vs. Machine' segment, and Jim thinks Kelvin Sampson's coaching performance Saturday vs. Duke was an all-timer.

Newsflash: We have changed the percentage of the Saints drafting a quarterback in the first round from 0.0 to, well, higher than zero. What’s the new percentage the team would ponder making a move if Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart were available?

That's the lead for Jim Derry this Friday morning on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 358) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he asks the viewers and listeners what they think. (And, as usual, they have plenty of opinions.)

What about the dominating performance by LSU and Kade Anderson on Thursday night in Norman, Okla., as the Tigers blanked the Sooners, 2-0? Jim and Gabe Henderson talk about whether that can continue this weekend, and they preview the Men’s Final Four. What will Gabe do in our revamped ‘Man vs. Machine’ best bet of the day segment?

We’re 3 weeks away from the start of the NFL Draft, and what else is there to do than to talk mocks and potential surprise moves? And we have some doozies here for you, including a sky-high trade for the Saints to move to No. 1 and grab quarterback Cam Ward.

Host Jim Derry is having some fun on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 357) presented by Evangeline Securities with WDSU-TV sports director Fletcher Mackel, who also has a scenario in which the team takes quarterback Jaxson Dart in the first round.

Jim and Fletcher also talk a little about the Pelicans misfortunes, and on Wednesdays with Gabe Henderson he has something to say about the NBA MVP race, which isn’t much of a race. Lastly, we Jim is getting a little peeved with the Machine, but Gabe still makes his best bet of the day in our ‘Man vs. Machine’ segment.