Dattitude with Jim Derry

For the first time in nearly 2 months, it has been a fun week for the New Orleans Saints and their fans after beating up on the Atlanta Falcons with interim coach Darren Rizzi. What does the team do for an encore this week, as former Saint Jameis Winston comes to town?

Jim Derry has plenty of questions, and he looks for answers from The Athletic’s Larry Holder as the duo previews Sunday’s game on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 311) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also answered questions from the live audience throughout the show.

And what about LSU vs. Florida and Tulane heading to play Navy for their toughest game since losing to Oklahoma. We touch on the Pelicans back at home against the Nikola Jokic-less Denver Nuggets, and we make picks for the top games in the NFL for Week 11.

Quick trivia question: How many Saints have caught passes this season? Ten? Twelve? How about 15? Yep, it has been a revolving door for Derek Carr and the backup quarterbacks, and other than Alvin Kamara, it seems as if it’s someone different every week.

Host Jim Derry has his thoughts on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 310) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he asks the audience what they think … and – as usual – they have plenty of answers. We also continue our talk on interim coach Darren Rizzi and the potential he is more than a rental and whether the top brass thinks it needs a complete overhaul or minor changes.

Jim also welcomes in Bet.NOLA.com’s Gabe Henderson to hear his top play and go through the week’s top games both in the NFL and in college football. Lastly, while Uncle Big Nick couldn’t be here with a family situation, he sent in his weekly five best bets. Jim looks to build on his 4-1 week with his top two picks coming from the same game.

There’s no question the New Orleans Saints played like a different team under interim coach Darren Rizzi this past Sunday. But it’s much tougher to continue that momentum – especially this week against a team in the Cleveland Browns with a good defense and a quarterback in Jameis Winston who might be looking to exact some revenge.

How will the Saints handle it, and what does the success – or lack there of – with interim coaches have to do with the current situation? Is Rizzi the favorite to land the permanent job? Will the likelihood of center Erik McCoy coming back help the team’s chances of winning?

We’ll talk about that, as well as LSU at Florida, Tulane at Navy and the woeful Pelicans with WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 309) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry is also joined by producer Gabe Henderson. And Jim asks listeners what they think of Rizzi and why they think more highly of him than LSU coach Brian Kelly.

One week ago, we were talking about the Saints finally making the big move that needed to be done many months ago with the firing of Coach Dennis Allen. On Sunday, that move paid dividends, as the team played inspired football for the first time in more than a month under interim coach Darren Rizzi.

So after the team’s 20-17 victory against the hated Atlanta Falcons, are fans already thinking Rizzi should be considered for the long-term gig? Jim Derry shares his thoughts in his weekly ‘Derry’s Dime’, and he asks viewers and listeners, as well, on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 305) presented by Evangeline Securities in another ‘Mano E Monday’ episode.

Also, Gabe Henderson joins the show, and things get spicy when Jim and Gabe disagree on why LSU lost to Alabama. Lastly, Jim plays clips from quarterback Derek Carr and running back Alvin Kamara for proof the team is happy Allen is gone, and he also gives a prediction for Monday Night Football as the Rams host the Dolphins.

For the first time in 28 years, the New Orleans Saints have an in-season coaching change, as Darren Rizzi will go into his first game against the (of all teams) Atlanta Falcons? What is the history of interim coaches and their debuts?

Jim Derry answers that question, and he brings in The Athletic’s Larry Holder to ponder whether Rizzi could make a run at the fulltime gig on a permanent basis. We also preview Sunday’s game on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 307) presented by Evangeline Securities, and we answer questions from the live audience throughout the show.

It's also a day to take a look at LSU’s chance against Alabama on Saturday, as some ask whether the Tigers now have a coaching advantage with Brian Kelly over Kalen DeBoer. Lastly, what are the top games in the NFL for Week 10, and do we see any upsets coming?

It has been 3 days since the New Orleans Saints fired Coach Dennis Allen and replaced him with interim coach Darren Rizzi. Will this be enough to inspire the players – especially at home this week against the rival Atlanta Falcons?

Host Jim Derry has his thoughts on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 306) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he dives into all sorts of questions related to the Saints, including how past teams have done following in-season coaching changes. He also questions whether wide receiver Chris Olave should take a risk and play any time soon following a fourth concussion.

Jim also welcomes in Bet.NOLA.com’s Gabe Henderson to hear his top play, as well as Uncle Big Nick and his weekly five best bets. The team also previews LSU vs. Alabama and a few other top games, including Ole Miss vs. Georgia and Florida vs. Texas in college football and Texans vs. Lions and Cowboys vs. Eagles in the NFL.

Who Dats got their wish Monday morning: The New Orleans Saints fired Coach Dennis Allen following a seven-game losing streak that ended in embarrassment in Carolina on Sunday. But is this going to be followed by many more (just as key) moves?

Jim Derry wastes no time with his ‘Derry’s Dime’ and thoughts of the firing, as well as our weekly ‘Mano E Monday’ asking viewers and listeners their thoughts on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 305) presented by Evangeline Securities. Does it matter Darren Rizzi is taking over? Does Klint Kubiak get a pass through all this? Why are fans still hating on Derek Carr?

Oh, and what’s in store for General Manager Mickey Loomis? Plenty of questions to answer and so little time. Also, Gabe Henderson also joins the show as he does each week to share his thoughts on the move and to give an early prediction on LSU-Alabama.

We are well aware of how tough it would be to find positivity from the New Orleans Saints, who will be trying to avoid a seven-game losing streak (which would be the first for the team since 1999). Still, with quarterback Derek Carr’s return, is there any hope remaining at all?

Jim Derry asks that and much more of FOX-8’s Garland Gillen on an All Saints Day version of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 304) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also answer questions from fans such as: “Will Dennis Allen be fired if the Saints lose this weekend? What would it take for Mickey Loomis to leave? Should they tank to get a better draft pick? (Eye roll.)”

We also talk about Tulane’s victory at Charlotte on Thursday night, LSU’s upcoming game vs. Alabama and the struggles of the New Orleans Pelicans and unrealistic expectations and wants of local fans.

Things are most certainly bad for the New Orleans Saints, but when you are more than a touchdown favorite on the road following a six-game losing streak, that screams “It could be worse!”

We talk about where the Saints are and their upcoming divisional game at the Carolina Panthers. Also, we ask the question: If they don’t win this one, is that the end of the line for Coach Dennis Allen? What else could happen to force a move by the team in-season?

Also, it was another rough night for the Pelicans, and it is time for our best bets of the week on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 303) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim Derry welcomes in Bet.NOLA.com’s Gabe Henderson to hear his top play, as well as Uncle Big Nick and his weekly five best bets.

It has been 6 straight weeks of misery for the New Orleans Saints, but the immediate future looks bright with the likely return of starting quarterback Derek Carr against a team in much worse shape than they are: NFC South rival Carolina.

In the grand scheme of things, though, how much happier will Who Dats be if they improve from 2-6 to 3-6? Could this potentially be the start of a run with games at home the next 2 weeks vs. Atlanta and Jameis Winston’s Cleveland Browns?

We’ll talk amongst ourselves on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 302) presented by Evangeline Securities. The Athletic’s Larry Holder joins host Jim Derry, who also holds his weekly segment, “Wednesdays with Gabe Henderson.” Jim also touches on the Pelicans, who have now dropped two games in a row, and Tulane’s Halloween game at Charlotte.