The New Orleans Saints have a lot of things to fix, but it’s all going to start with the draft. On the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller take over the SportsTalk mics for a power hour podcast to break down the draft struggles from 2018 to 2022 and what has to change. We’ll also hear from a Lions insider who says Aaron Glenn is “destined” to be the next Saints head coach, Dan Campbell’s gambles and a lot more. 

SEGMENT 1: Just How Bad Have Recent Saints Drafts Been? Let’s Dive In

… The New Orleans Saints need to turn the draft around to turn the team around, but just how rough has it been in recent years? Jeff and Steve kick off this power hour edition by breaking down how the tough drafts from 2018-’22 stack up with the elite drafts of 2016-’17. Is it as simple as drafting better players?

SEGMENT 2: Lions Insider Talks Aaron Glenn’s HC Credentials, Playoff Showdown & More

… The New Orleans Saints have a lot of names on their head coaching radar, but Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is the clear front-runner. But why? Will Burchfield, Lions reporter for 97.1 the Ticket calls in to break down what he’s seen from Detroit’s DC, why he sees Glenn as destined for the Saints head coaching job, and the mood around the team as they head into a playoff run as the NFC’s No. 1 seed. 

SEGMENT 3: What Makes The Saints Head Coaching Job Attractive? 

… The New Orleans Saints are one of several head coaching jobs available, but are they the least attractive. Jeff makes an argument for why it’s not, and we dive into calls and texts to close out the episode. Oh, and Taysom Hill QB1? It might be worth talking about. 

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The New Orleans Saints need to turn the draft around to turn the team around, but just how rough has it been in recent years? Jeff and Steve kick off this power hour edition by breaking down how the tough drafts from 2018-’22 stack up with the elite drafts of 2016-’17. Is it as simple as drafting better players?

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The New Orleans Saints have a lot of names on their head coaching radar, but Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is the clear front-runner. But why? Will Burchfield, Lions reporter for 97.1 the Ticket calls in to break down what he’s seen from Detroit’s DC, why he sees Glenn as destined for the Saints head coaching job, and the mood around the team as they head into a playoff run as the NFC’s No. 1 seed. 

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The New Orleans Saints are one of several head coaching jobs available, but are they the least attractive. Jeff makes an argument for why it’s not, and we dive into calls and texts to close out the episode. 

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The New Orleans Saints face yet another coaching search, but what’s changed – and has a new top target emerged? On the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down the latest in the search for the next head coach and where Mike McCarthy should fall on the Who Dat wishlists. We also break down Mickey Loomis’ post-season press conference, what he had to say about Derek Carr, the salary cap, front office changes and a lot more. 

SEGMENT 1: Saints Coaching Search: Is Mike McCarthy Suddenly a Top Target?

… Mickey Loomis finally talked to the media this week and hit on a variety of subjects, none more loaded than the search for the next Saints head coach. Should Mike McCarthy suddenly be a top target? Is Darren Rizzi a safety school pick? We’ll break down what Mickey had to say, the latest on the coaching search and a lot more. 

SEGMENT 2: Loomis Talks, Part 1: On Derek Carr’s Future, Cap Questions & Saints Roster Too Old?

… The biggest roster question mark for the Saints is what to do with Derek Carr, and while Saints GM Mickey Loomis spoke glowingly about the veteran QB there was certainly a noncommittal energy about them. So what happens? We’ll break down the Carr question, thoughts on the salary cap strategy and dive in on the subject: Is the Saints roster just too old?

SEGMENT 3: Loomis Talks, Part 2: On Saints Front Office Changes, New Strategies & Draft Needs

… The New Orleans Saints have a lot to fix, and it sounds like the folks in the familiar names in the front office are going to be the ones tasked with fixing it. Can they? We’ll find out, but it’ll likely come down to the willingness to change and fixing the missteps from the Dennis Allen era. That’s going to start with freeing up the head coach to build their own staff, and getting back to winning on draft day.

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Mickey Loomis finally talked to the media this week and hit on a variety of subjects, none more loaded than the search for the next Saints head coach. Should Mike McCarthy suddenly be a top target? Is Darren Rizzi a safety school pick? We’ll break down what Mickey had to say, the latest on the coaching search and a lot more. 

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The biggest roster question mark for the Saints is what to do with Derek Carr, and while Saints GM Mickey Loomis spoke glowingly about the veteran QB there was certainly a noncommittal energy about them. So what happens? We’ll break down the Carr question, thoughts on the salary cap strategy and dive in on the subject: Is the Saints roster just too old?

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The New Orleans Saints have a lot to fix, and it sounds like the folks in the familiar names in the front office are going to be the ones tasked with fixing it. Can they? We’ll find out, but it’ll likely come down to the willingness to change and fixing the missteps from the Dennis Allen era. That’s going to start with freeing up the head coach to build their own staff, and getting back to winning on draft day. 

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The New Orleans Saints are one of six teams currently on the prowl for the next great head coach, but where exactly do they rank among those openings? On the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold Podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the current state of the Saints salary cap and the options to clear their $50 million overage, we break down the latest in the head coaching search and where the Saints rank among the current openings, and also hear from Super Bowl champion and former Saints linebacker Scott Shanle on the current state of the team and what comes next. 

SEGMENT 1: Saints Are $50M Over the Salary Cap. Here’s The Roadmap to Clear It.

… It’s that time again: The New Orleans Saints have a massive cap overage, so how can they go about clearing it? It starts with Ryan Ramczyk, who made a move to clear cap space and a clear signal that he intends to retire. But what comes next? We break down Derek Carr and why he won’t be taking a pay cut, the deals that will likely be restructured and the options the Saints can choose from to bring things the rest of way. 

SEGMENT 2: Scott Shanle Talks Saints Coaching Search, Team Needs and More

… The New Orleans Saints have a lot of questions to answer, and it all starts with the head coach steering the ship. That’s what Super Bowl champion and former Saints linebacker Scott Shanle breaks down with Steve Geller and Charlie Long in this SportsTalk-fueled segment, along with team needs, strategy, draft plans and a lot more. 

SEGMENT 3: Are The Saints the Least Attractive Head Coaching Job Available?

… The New Orleans Saints are one of six NFL teams currently trolling the waters for the next great head coach, but will they be the top option for anybody? We hear Bobby Hebert’s take, break down the candidates that have emerged so far and weigh where the Saints will land among contenders for the top HC names (not high).

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It’s that time again: The New Orleans Saints have a massive cap overage, so how can they go about clearing it? It starts with Ryan Ramczyk, who made a move to clear cap space and a clear signal that he intends to retire. But what comes next? We break down Derek Carr and why he won’t be taking a pay cut, the deals that will likely be restructured and the options the Saints can choose from to bring things the rest of way. 

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