Dattitude with Jim Derry

We're back on Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl 59, and host Jim Derry will bring in big-time talking heads both from the national and local scenes. First, betting expert Adam Chernoff will talk about going through the lines and finding value, and he'll be followed by ESPN Baton Rouge's Matt Moscona and WWL Radio's Mike Detillier, who will talk Kellen Moore, Mickey Loomis and the future of the #Saints on a special Tuesday afternoon edition of Dattitude (Ep. 341) presented by Evangeline Securities.

The Times-Picayune and The Advocate are doing a week’s worth of work from Radio Row, and on Day 1, we’re not just talking about whether Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles can pull the upset on Patrick Mahomes (aka God) and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Actually, host Jim Derry spends much of the show talking to our Saints editor Zach Ewing what he thinks of the state of the team’s coaching search on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 340) presented by Evangeline Securities. Is the deafening silence coming out of Saints Drive an indication the two sides have reached an agreement? What would that mean for Derek Carr?

We also discuss the dreaded cap situation, and how that will affect any first-year coach

coming in. Gabe Henderson is here virtually to touch on maybe the worst NBA trade in league history with Luka Doncic going to the Los Angeles Lakers, and Jim ends the show with a moment for Jack Bech that proves there is a such thing as an after-life.

So it’s been a pretty quiet couple of days on the coaching front – does that mean the Saints HC job belongs to Kellen Moore? Are we even sure he wants it, and if so how much room will he have to revamp things right away?

Jim Derry asks these questions and more to The Athletic's Larry Holder, and the duo also takes an early look at Super Bowl LIX on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 339) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, what do we think the Saints would do at quarterback if Moore is the next coach?

After Larry departs, Jim has another spirited conversation with Gabe Henderson on whether the Saints should “tank” to raise their stakes in the 2026 NFL Draft and beyond as the cap space situation gets better. Can you say Arch Manning? (Or not.)

Well, the Saints are in quite the predicament … or are they? Mike McCarthy became the latest candidate to pull out of the team’s search for a new coach. Now, the only one left on the list who has been actively pursued by Mickey Loomis and company is Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.

Host Jim Derry asks New Orleans radio / TV host Eric Asher what he thinks of the situation on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 338) presented by Evangeline Securities. Is the job THAT bad, or can it all work out and the Saints be competitive very soon? Are we worried Moore also will lose interest? Can he handle the job, anyway?

Jim dives into Moore’s past and how he has ended up as a potential head coach at 36 years old. Also Gabe Henderson is here to talk Super Bowl and to answer the question of the day: Is it too early to consider Patrick Mahomes as a candidate for the NFL’s GOAT?

The search for the next coach of the New Orleans Saints has stepped up to the next level, and common sense says it is likely Mike McCarthy – or if reports of brass flying to Philly are true – Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. And we use nothing but common sense on this show.

Host Jim Derry gets into it early and asks viewers and listeners their thoughts on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 337) presented by Evangeline Securities on ‘Mano E Monday.’ Of course, we jump into the hubbub from Sunday’s AFC championship game and the conspiracy theorists are having a meltdown today.

Jim says it’s not because they love Swifties or Mahomes or because they hate the Bills or anything else. Fact is: The Chiefs are just that damn good. He brings in Gabe Henderson to talk about the conference title games, and they take an early look at Super Bowl LIX, which will kick off in New Orleans on Feb. 9.

We have spent a couple weeks pondering who could be the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Did we gloss over Kellen Moore a bit too quickly?

Now that it looks like the Dallas Cowboys might be settling on Brian Schottenheimer, Moore suddenly has become one of the favorites to land the job with Mike McCarthy and Joe Brady. What do we think? Jim Derry brings in The Athletic's Larry Holder to see where his head is, and to get his picks for Sunday's NFL conference championship games on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 336) presented by Evangeline Securities.

Also, Jim, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick keep on keeping on with their pick' em contest, as they have game picks and prop bets for both NFL conference championship games this weekend.

Now that Aaron Glenn is heading to the Big Apple to become coach of the New York Jets, that seems to make for a much easier decision for New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis: It has to be either Mike McCarthy or Joe Brady, right?

Host Jim Derry asks this of New Orleans radio / TV host Eric Asher on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 335) presented by Evangeline Securities. What happens going forward, and have the Saints hit rock bottom? Can they be competitive again as soon as next year? (NOTE: We learned about Glenn during the show and discussed it.)

Jim also brings in Gabe Henderson to go back through the NFL divisional round results and Patrick Mahomes controversy, as well as a quick look ahead to the conference championship games Sunday. Also, Jim shares some of the “snow moments” he had with his family at home Tuesday.

For the majority of the past couple weeks, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has been the favorite to land the Saints head coaching vacancy. However, as of late Thursday, former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy has taken that spot.

What do we think of this move, and who do we think will end up with the gig? Jim Derry asks WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton what he thinks on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 334) presented by Evangeline Securities. What about Joe Brady and Kellen Moore – do either one of those young candidates stand a chance, and would that change how much Mickey Loomis is involved in personnel decisions going forward?

Jim also brings in the pick ’em crew as Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick share their best bets of the weekend for the NFL’s divisional round and the CFP championship game on Monday.

When you want answers to questions about the New Orleans Saints, there’s one guy we turn to at The Times-Picayune, and that’s columnist Jeff Duncan. And man, do we have some questions.

Host Jim Derry asks Jeff on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 333) presented by Evangeline Securities about the big season-ending press conference by Mickey Loomis, and whether he has confidence better decisions will be made going forward. That includes the biggest decision of them all: Aaron Glenn or Mike McCarthy as head coach, and do either even want the job?

What about Joe Brady or Kellen Moore? Also, we hear some of the highlights from Loomis’ presser and get Jeff’s reaction and ask him for his predictions on the immediate future of the franchise. Lastly, Jim and Gabe Henderson disagree on whether New Orleans should be a prime landing spot for prospective coaches.

We are more than a week past the end of a dreadful 2024 Saints season, and all the focus now has shifted to whom will lead the team next season and beyond. Coming into Monday morning, there were two clear favorites in Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Bills OC Joe Brady, but that was before it was announced Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys were parting ways.

Does that change the thought process? Would McCarthy even want to work for his former employer? Host Jim Derry shares his thoughts and asks viewers and listeners what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 332) presented by Evangeline Securities on ‘Mano E Monday.’ He also talks about other potential options and why i’'s almost certainly one of these three men if they want it.

Also, Jim brings on Gabe Henderson to talk about the NFL wild-card round results, preview the Vikings-Rams game and look ahead to the divisional round just a few weeks before Super Bowl LIX kicks off in New Orleans.