The regular season is right around the corner and the New Orleans Saints have their official QB1 with Spencer Rattler, but did they get it right? In the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on the latest news and what the QB decision means for Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough. We’ll also dive in on some new additions on the trade and waiver markets, and give our biggest takeaways from cutdown day on both offense and defense, with insight from Kellen Moore and DC Brandon Staley. 

SEGMENT 1: The Rundown: Did Saints improve enough with 4 new additions?

SEGMENT 2: QB Takeaways … Spencer Rattler is QB1, was it the right call? + What’s next for Tyler Shough

SEGMENT 3: Saints Roster Breakdown: What are the biggest takeaways on offense?

SEGMENT 4: Saints Roster Breakdown: What are the biggest takeaways on defense

The New Orleans Saints finally have a starting quarterback and his name is Spencer Rattler. It's only smooth sailing from here, right? In this SportsTalk-fueled edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak teams up with Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss to dive in on the QB1 decision and what it means for Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough, then we break down all the roster cuts, IR and PUP moves that came down over the past two days. Will there be more moves to come?

SEGMENT 1: Diving in on the QB decision. Was it the right call?

SEGMENT 2: Roster cuts, offense: No big surprises, but good storylines

SEGMENT 3: Roster cuts, defense: Saints finally cut bait with underwhelming draft picks

SEGMENT 4: Final thoughts on special teams, do the Saints have a starting caliber punter?

The New Orleans Saints have officially wrapped up their preseason, but an official QB1 decision? Not quite yet. In the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down their final thoughts on the QB battle between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough, then break down the players who stepped up big and who fell flat in the preseason finale. We'll also break down the first 14 cuts as the team walks its way down to a 53-man roster, with the toughest decisions yet to come. 

SEGMENT 1: Breaking down the first 14 roster cuts. Here's what to know. 

SEGMENT 2: Pencils Down in QB1 Battle. Who's Coming Out on Top?

SEGMENT 3: Picking duds from Saints-Broncos

SEGMENT 4: Picking studs from Saints Broncos

The New Orleans Saints brought in the big-bodied WR they desperately needed, but was the price too steep? On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak dives in on the trade for Devaughn Vele with insight from now-Broncos head coach Sean Payton, Kellen Moore and a Broncos beat writer. We’ll also break down the latest in the battle between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough, and lay out the three big things we’re watching for in Saturday’s preseason finale.

SEGMENT 1: Who is Devaughn Vele? Diving in on new Saints WR

SEGMENT 2: Sean Payton, Kellen Moore weigh in on new Saints WR 

SEGMENT 3: QB1 Watch: Kellen Moore Says Tyler Shough & Spencer Rattler are still competing, but is it true?

SEGMENT 4: 3 Points for Preseason Finale, Here’s What We’re Watching For

In a live mailbag edition, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive into the mailbag to answer live viewer questions: 

- Pick a starting QB, who ya got? 

- What's the breakdown of the RB room? Does Devin Neal have a spot?

- Expectations for Saints-Broncos?

- Is there a win in the first four games of the season?

That and a lot more! 

Week 2 of the preseason is in the books, but we still don't have an answer as to who the New Orleans Saints starting quarterback is. Will a clutch drive to clinch a tie be enough to put Spencer Rattler over the top? On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller unpack what went down Sunday at the Caesars Superdome and where Rattler and Tyler Shough stand heading into the preseason finale. We'll also break down the players who stepped up and who fell flat in the matchup as we inch closer to cutdown day. 

SEGMENT 1: Spencer Rattler won the day, but did he win the Saints QB battle?

SEGMENT 2: Picking duds from Saints-Jaguars: OL is becoming a legitimate concern

Segment 3: Picking studs from Saints-Jaguars: the Who Dat Nation finally meets the real Mason Tipton

The New Orleans Saints are officially done in California, at least as far as training camp practices are concerned. So what all went down out in Irvine? And how about that joint practice with the Rams? On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak catches up after a busy day out in Carson with the Rams as he readies to head back to Louisiana. We'll break down the latest in the QB battle, Juwan Johnson and Chase Young's big days and we'll hear the top takes from Saints legends Deuce McAllister and Bobby Hebert after Thursday's session. 

SEGMENT 1: Saints QB Battle Notes ... It's still neck and neck, and that's a win for Shough

SEGMENT 2: Deuce & Bobby's top takes ... defense dominates as Chase Young shines

SEGMENT 3: Top takeaways after 10 days in Irvine, how concerning are these injuries?

The New Orleans Saints' preseason opener is in the books, so what are the biggest questions? On this mailbag edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller take on viewer questions after Week 1 of the preseason, starting with a big one: Do you feel better or worse about the Saints' win total after what we saw on Sunday?

We'll also dive in one big performances for both UDFA Torricelli Simpkins III and RB Velus Jones Jr., and whether they're set up to land a spot on the roster, the discourse around Tyler Shough and Shedeur Sanders, an an extended road trip early in the season? 

The New Orleans Saints preseason opener is in the books, so what all has changed after a loss to the Chargers that doubled as Tyler Shough's debut? In the latest edition of the WWL Radio original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller weigh in on what they saw in the QB battle, then dive in on who stepped up big and who fell flat as the games FINALLY got rolling in the 2025 season.

SEGMENT 1: QB Battle Breakdown, weighing Tyler Shough vs Spencer Rattler

SEGMENT 2: Picking duds from Saints-Chargers, the welcome has been worn out for one player

SEGMENT 3: Picking Studs from Saints-Chargers, is the LB room the best on the team?

The New Orleans Saints are out in California and they've named Spencer Rattler as the starter for the preseason opener against the Chargers, but how close is the QB battle to actually giving us an answer at the most important position? In the latest edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak gives us the low-down on a couple of impressive days for both Rattler and Tyler Shough out in California, and what steps forward we've seen from the rookie. We'll hear from both QBs and Kellen Moore, then dive in on some more standouts from another high-energy scrimmage. 

SEGMENT 1: Spencer Rattler is QB1 vs the Chargers, but what does that mean? 

SEGMENT 2: Notes from Irivine: RB battle is the biggest thing to watch in preseason opener