Inside Black & Gold

Enough became enough for the New Orleans Saints after a 7th consecutive loss. Dennis Allen is fired and Darren Rizzi is taking over. What happens now? Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break it all down on the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast. We’ll dive deep on the decision, comments from Mickey Loomis and Gayle Benson, Darren Rizzi’s introductory press conference and then answer live viewer questions.. 

SEGMENT 1: What to Make of Dennis Allen’s Firing. Yes, Enough Was Enough

… The New Orleans Saints didn’t have a choice after an ugly loss to the Panthers: The Dennis Allen era had to end. The team announced it had fired its head coach after a 7th consecutive loss, with special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi taking over. So what do we make of it? Let’s break it down. 

SEGMENT 2:What Are Saints Getting in Interim Head Coach Darren Rizzi?

… The New Orleans Saints have an interim head coach in Darren Rizzi, and he promises it’ll be entertaining. Should we believe him? Jeff and Steve break down what we know about the Saints special teams coordinator and why he seems to fit New Orleans perfectly, then dive into more on the team, Michael Thomas latest salvo of criticism for Derek Carr and more.

SEGMENT 3: Live Mailbag: Saints Made Right Call Firing DA. Are They Done Making Moves?

… Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller dive into the live viewer mailbag to close out this fire DA edition of Inside Black & Gold, fielding questions about the decision, the vibes of the team after the move, whether the Saints might still not be done making changes, whether this was actually a Mickey Loomis call and a lot more. 

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The New Orleans Saints didn’t have a choice after an ugly loss to the Panthers: The Dennis Allen era had to end. The team announced it had fired its head coach after a 7th consecutive loss, with special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi taking over. So what do we make of it? Let’s break it down. 

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The New Orleans Saints have an interim head coach in Darren Rizzi, and he promises it’ll be entertaining. Should we believe him? Jeff and Steve break down what we know about the Saints special teams coordinator and why he seems to fit New Orleans perfectly, then dive into more on the team, Michael Thomas latest salvo of criticism for Derek Carr and more.

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Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller dive into the live viewer mailbag to close out this fire DA edition of Inside Black & Gold, fielding questions about the decision, the vibes of the team after the move, whether the Saints might still not be done making changes, whether this was actually a Mickey Loomis call and a lot more. 

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The New Orleans Saints haven’t won a game since September, but can that skid finally end this week when they ship up north to visit the hapless Carolina Panthers? That’s what we’ll be breaking down on the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast with Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller. We’ll get inside from a Panthers insider on where things stand with the 1-win cats, dive into the latest news, biggest concerns, X-factors and a lot more heading into Week 9.

SEGMENT 1: Saints Better Win in Week 9, Or All Hope Really is Lost

… There’s no sugarcoating it: Things have been ugly for the New Orleans Saints, but a loss in Week 9 to the Carolina Panthers would surely send things over an edge. In this segment we break down the latest news, including Chris Olave’s new helmet and a potential major depth issue at DB. Then we’ll dive into a big question: Exactly what is the frustration level around the Saints fanbase right now, and is there a way back?

SEGMENT 2: Panthers Insider Breaks Down What Saints Should Expect in Week 9

… The New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers face off in one of the NFL’s ugliest matchups of the week, but can one team build some positivity with a win? We’re joined again by Desmond Johnson, host of the BLEAV in Carolina Panthers podcast to break down the latest with the fighting kitty cats, what’s the status of Bryce Young and Andy Dalton and where do things go from here. 

SEGMENT 3: Saints-Panthers X-Factors: Roster Building the Biggest Failure for Both Teams

… There’s really only one X-factor in Week 9: Win … or you haven’t even seen ugly yet. We hit on the biggest issue, which is a lack of depth that’s been building for years and preventing any sustained success. We’ll also hit on the offense and what has to happen with Derek Carr, the need for a patchwork DB room to show up and a lot more.

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There’s no sugarcoating it: Things have been ugly for the New Orleans Saints, but a loss in Week 9 to the Carolina Panthers would surely send things over an edge. In this segment we break down the latest news, including Chris Olave’s new helmet and a potential major depth issue at DB. Then we’ll dive into a big question: Exactly what is the frustration level around the Saints fanbase right now, and is there a way back?

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The New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers face off in one of the NFL’s ugliest matchups of the week, but can one team build some positivity with a win? We’re joined again by Desmond Johnson, host of the BLEAV in Carolina Panthers podcast to break down the latest with the fighting kitty cats, what’s the status of Bryce Young and Andy Dalton and where do things go from here. 

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There’s really only one X-factor in Week 9: Win … or you haven’t even seen ugly yet. We hit on the biggest issue, which is a lack of depth that’s been building for years and preventing any sustained success. We’ll also hit on the offense and what has to happen with Derek Carr, the need for a patchwork DB room to show up and a lot more. 

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The Derek Carr has been restarted, but will that be enough to jumpstart what’s left of the New Orleans Saints’ 2024 season? On the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down what DC had to say after his return to practice, we dive into the initial injury report for the week and break down some depth issues at a few key positions, then hear some answers to an important question: Do the Saints have enough young talent on their roster? Let’s do it. 

SEGMENT 1: Week 9 Injury Breakdown: Saints Have Serious Depth Issues at CB

… The New Orleans Saints have a very winnable game ahead of them, and they should be getting their leader back on offense in Derek Carr, but how about the rest of the injured stars? Jeff Nowak kicks off today’s IB&G by breaking down the initial Week 9 injury report, which features some serious concerns at both running back and cornerback.

SEGMENT 2: Derek Carr is Back. Can He Save the Saints’ 2024 Season?

… Derek Carr is officially back heading into a Week 9 showdown with the Panthers, but will QB1’s return be enough to jumpstart the Saints’ 2024 season? We hear from Carr after his return to practice, dive into how his rehab went down, his thoughts on where the Saints stand at the midway point of the season and a lot more. 

SEGMENT 3: Do The Saints Have Any Young Stars? Dennis Allen & Mickey Loomis Weigh In

… Bobby Hebert has asked the question repeatedly over the last few days: Do the Saints have enough young talent on their roster? It’s a bit of a loaded question, but we got answers from both Dennis Allen and Mickey Loomis this week on WWL. We’ll hear what the head coach and GM have to say and share a few thoughts. 

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