Locked On Saints - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Saints

A look at the disappointing end to a promising season.

What went wrong as the New Orleans Saints lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-20 in their division round playoff matchup and how it affects what's next.

Addressing the feelings and emotions around what may possibly have been Drew Brees' final game.

What's next for the New Orleans Saints. Navigating the cap, what positions to address, how they'll do it.

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Three keys to victory and why the Saints should win on Sunday.

Terry Fontenot looks like he's headed to Atlanta. What that means for the Saints, for the Falcons, and how New Orleans can make up for his loss.

What the Bucs have looked like over the last four games, where they're excelling, where they're struggling and how the Saints can attack them.

Three keys to victory including the most simplistic outlook of a game yet. Just Win.

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The Saints have done it twice before, they know how to do it again.

With Wednesday's injury report out, it's time to dive in to the detail. Which injuries are serious? How do they affect the competition? And how could player absences affect the game?

Breaking down the biggest Bucs keys to a win. Third down defense, man coverage, and pressure without blitzing on the watchlist for Tampa Bay.

For the Saints, it's all about interior pressure, extending drives, and playing opportunistic defense. How a ball-control approach could come in handy for the New Orleans Saints if the cards fall right.

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Two draft prospects that could lift Super Bowl chances if Brees retires.

The Athletic's Dane Brugler gifts the Saints revitalize hope for the immediate future by sending a talented offensive weapon and defensive playmaker to the Big Easy.

Breaking down the importance of Drew Brees and Michael Thomas' communication, evidence of improved defense, and why trick plays just plain work sometimes when the acting is good enough.

Mailbag Wednesday talks most important game in Saints history, how to pressure Brady, and ideal matchups for the Saints secondary as they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' receiving core.

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How Chicago's garbage time touchdown drive affects Saints defensive ratings.

BREAKING DOWN THE BETS

How the New Orleans Saints have fared against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when tightly favored. Looking at the Saints-Bucs' history and more through the Vegas lens.

DEONTE HARRIS RANKS AS THE BEST WC ROUND RECEIVER

Looking at Deonte Harris' big day despite hardly seeing the field. Measuring Cesar Ruiz's second performance against the Bears, and how Brady/Brees handle pressure to open the postseason.

DVOA ADJUSTING FOR GARBAGE TIME

Why adjusting for garbage time drives is important context when evaluating defensive performances.

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How the Saints toppled the Bears with assignment-sound defense.

The three factors that went into the New Orleans Saints 21-9 victory over the Chicago Bears including a Super Bowl defense, ball control, and variation.

How the Saints offense can avoid the slow start moving forward and what still needs to be fixed on the offensive line.

What made the Saints defense so effective and what's left to address/improve before taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next weekend.

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Three keys to victory as the Saints health takes a turn for the best.

How the injury report impacts the New Orleans Saints' Sunday matchup. Saints could be getting four to six playmakers back on the field against the Chicago Bears.

Film Friday talks Bears, go-to offensive attack, varied coverages, and versatile pass rush. How the Saints can attack and counter at each level.

Three keys to victory for New Orleans in their win or you're out setting. Why he super star players are most important, even if just opening up other opportunities and what the Saints defense has to do to dictate the game.

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Lorin Cox joins to breakdown team health, matchups, and keys

The Saints are getting healthier for the first time right on time as they enter the playoffs with Michael Thomas and Deonte Harris designated to return while Marcus Williams, Latavius Murray, and other return to practice.

Why getting off to a fast start is imperative for a Saints victory. How the returning players fit back in and how quickly they can be impactful. What the offensive line has to prepare for in a surprisingly lax Bears pass rush.

What the Bears have done to open up the offense for Mitch Trubisky. How to force Chicago to abandon the run game. How the Bears finally landed on an offensive line group and whether or not it will keep the Saints pass rushers at bay.\

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Same Mills deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, Brees and Cook cooking at the right time.

Reliving Sam Mills' career and breaking down his argument to make the Hall of Fame.

Fim Watch Wednesday examines the Drew Brees and Jared Cook's late season connection, assignment sound defense, and why Marcus Williams make such a difference for the defense.

Mailbag questions regarding the potential loss of Terry Fontenot and/or Jeff Ireland, top three candies, hwo Ty Montgomery fits in through the postseason, and much more!

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The New Orleans Saints defense made good on their goal to be top five.

But more improvements are available and awaiting them for their playoff run.

Where the Saints achieved top five status, where they didn't, and what absolutely must get fixed heading into the playoffs.

A 30,000 foot look, a more precise inspection, and a deep dive on defensive playmaking ability illuminate progress, shortcomings, and much need improvements.

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