The New Orleans Saints have four intriguing, young signal-callers in the QB room right now, but how will it all shake out as the offseason rolls on? In the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on the latest buzz (or non-buzz) surrounding Aaron Rodgers, takeaways from the first OTA session, first impressions of Hunter Dekkers, early returns in the QB battle between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler and a lot more. 

SEGMENT 1: The Rundown: Aaron Rodgers Says No to Saints (eyeroll) & First OTA Takeaways

… The New Orleans Saints have one of the younger QB rooms in NFL history, but there will be no Aaron Rodgers coming to save the day. That’s mostly because the Saints weren’t interested, but also because he made sure to say he wasn’t, either. Jeff and Steve kick off today’s episode by diving into that subject, some takeaways from the first session of OTAs and thoughts on the OL shuffle. Can Trevor Penning really hack it at guard? We’re going to find out. 

SEGMENT 2: All-in on Saints 4 QBs: Here’s Where Things Stand & Dekkers’ First Impression

… The New Orleans Saints QB room has four intriguing, young names – but how will it all shake out? We break down the injury to Jake Haener and hear from UDFA Hunter Dekkers for the first time. What’s the first impression? We’ll also dive into our takes on the early returns in the QB battle between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler, as well as why we don’t see a veteran QB coming into the picture any time soon.

SEGMENT 3: 4 Big Questions to Answer at Saints OTAs: Can Kendre Miller Get it Right This Time?

… We’ve got two more sets of OTAs and a mandatory minicamp to go in this stage of the offseason, but what are the biggest questions we’re looking to get answered? We’ll start off with probably the biggest and most frustrating: Can Kendre Miller FINALLY get this thing right, and where does he stand in the RB pecking order? We’ll hit on that and a host of other topics to close out the show. 

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The New Orleans Saints QB room has four intriguing, young names – but how will it all shake out? We break down the injury to Jake Haener and hear from UDFA Hunter Dekkers for the first time. What’s the first impression? We’ll also dive into our takes on the early returns in the QB battle between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler, as well as why we don’t see a veteran QB coming into the picture any time soon.

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The New Orleans Saints have one of the younger QB rooms in NFL history, but there will be no Aaron Rodgers coming to save the day. That’s mostly because the Saints weren’t interested, but also because he made sure to say he wasn’t, either. Jeff and Steve kick off today’s episode by diving into that subject, some takeaways from the first session of OTAs and thoughts on the OL shuffle. Can Trevor Penning really hack it at guard? We’re going to find out. 

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We’ve got two more sets of OTAs and a mandatory minicamp to go in this stage of the offseason, but what are the biggest questions we’re looking to get answered? We’ll start off with probably the biggest and most frustrating: Can Kendre Miller FINALLY get this thing right, and where does he stand in the RB pecking order? We’ll hit on that and a host of other topics to close out the show. 

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The New Orleans Saints are set to kick off OTAs this week, so what better time for a way-too-early 53-man roster projection? In the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller go position by position to set a baseline for this year’s fascinating Saints roster. They’ll also preview the first set of OTAs this week, dive in on what Kellen Moore and Mickey Loomis had to say this week and a lot more. 

SEGMENT 1: The Rundown: Saints Don’t Plan to Add a Veteran QB … Yet

… The New Orleans Saints are finally kicking off OTA season, and that means … golf? Yep, we’ll hear from Saints GM Mickey Loomis and head coach Kellen Moore from the team’s annual celebrity golf event, dive in one why the Saints aren’t looking at the veteran QB market (at least right now), OTA attendance, Alvin Kamara’s trip to Africa and a lot more.

SEGMENT 2: Early Saints 53-Man Roster Projection, Offense: Big Questions at Key Positions

… Is it ever really too early to try to project the New Orleans Saints’ 53-man roster? Of course it is, but that won’t stop Jeff and Steve from breaking it down to establish a baseline as we get closer and closer to training camp. The QB battle will be fascinating, as will the skill positions. Who backs up Alvin Kamara? How do things shake out along the OL? Will familiar receivers be shown the door? Let’s dive in. 

SEGMENT 3: Early Saints 53-Man Roster Projection, Defense: Times, They Are a Changin’

… The New Orleans Saints are overhauling the defensive scheme in 2025, but will that mean sweeping changes on the roster, too? Jeff and Steve close out the pod by breaking down the defensive side of the ball, including major question marks along the defensive line. Oh, and another punter and kicker competition? You bet!

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The New Orleans Saints are finally kicking off OTA season, and that means … golf? Yep, we’ll hear from Saints GM Mickey Loomis and head coach Kellen Moore from the team’s annual celebrity golf event, dive in one why the Saints aren’t looking at the veteran QB market (at least right now), OTA attendance, Alvin Kamara’s trip to Africa and a lot more.

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Is it ever really too early to try to project the New Orleans Saints’ 53-man roster? Of course it is, but that won’t stop Jeff and Steve from breaking it down to establish a baseline as we get closer and closer to training camp. The QB battle will be fascinating, as will the skill positions. Who backs up Alvin Kamara? How do things shake out along the OL? Will familiar receivers be shown the door? Let’s dive in. 

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The New Orleans Saints are overhauling the defensive scheme in 2025, but will that mean sweeping changes on the roster, too? Jeff and Steve close out the pod by breaking down the defensive side of the ball, including major question marks along the defensive line. Oh, and another punter and kicker competition? You bet!

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The New Orleans Saints schedule is here, and it included a pretty clear primetime snub. So, what gives? In the latest edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller break down the latest news and notes, including a new young QB signed to the roster, then make their picks for all 17 games, as well as which QB we expect to be starting them. Let’s dive in. 

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SEGMENT 1: The Rundown: Saints Sign Another QB, on Primetime Snub & Schedule Video Reactions

… The New Orleans Saints had a busy week even before the 2025 schedule was officially released. Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s episode by breaking down some tryout signings, including a fascinating young QB Hunter Dekkers, before diving into the primetime snub for the Saints this year and what it means around the league. We’ll also go in on the Saints 2025 schedule release video, complete with Bobby Hebert, which left some room for improvement.

SEGMENT 2: Picking Saints 2025 Schedule, Weeks 1-10: Brutal Start Could Prove Costly

… How do we see the Saints’ 2025 season going now that the full schedule has been released? Jeff and Steve dive in with some insight from the legend Drew Brees and an important caveat: We’re projecting Spencer Rattler as QB1 in Week 1. But why? We’ll break that down as well as a brutal first month of the season that could set the deck for how the rest of 2025 plays out. 

SEGMENT 3: Picking Saints 2025 Schedule, Weeks 11-18: Does Tyler Shough Szn Start Here?

… We’re moving on to the second half of the New Orleans Saints’ 2025 schedule, and we think that could also be the start of a new QB era with the Falcons headed to town. We’ll break down the final seven games that still have the Saints in the mix, but just barely. Here’s how we expect things to finish out in Year 1 of the Kellen Moore era. Let’s just say there’ll be some room for improvement.

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The New Orleans Saints had a busy week even before the 2025 schedule was officially released. Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s episode by breaking down some tryout signings, including a fascinating young QB Hunter Dekkers, before diving into the primetime snub for the Saints this year and what it means around the league. We’ll also go in on the Saints 2025 schedule release video, complete with Bobby Hebert, which left some room for improvement.

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