Locked On Saints - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Saints

While the New Orleans Saints are trying to get key players like Marshon Lattimore, Erik McCoy, C.J. Gardner-Johnson and other star players back to the field, the New England Patriots are trying to figure out who they are with rookie quarterback Mac Jones.

As the Patriots and Saints work to find success post-hall of fame quarterbacks, Bill Belichick and Sean Payton's paths cross early in the 2021 season. On today's Locked On Saints, Ross Jackson is joined by Mike D'Abate of Locked On Patriots to preview this weekend's matchup.

The Patriots will hope to have their star pass rusher Matthew Judon back and the Saints will look to improve from a disappointing result in Charlotte as their coaching staff and player personnel get back to health. Keys in this game will include the Saints run game with Alvin Kamara, the both team's struggling offensive lines, and Mac Jones vs. Jameis Winston.

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The New Orleans Saints were without nine starters in Sunday's loss against the Carolina Panthers. Which starters were missed the most? There's reasonable argument for Michael Thomas, Kwon Alexander, and Marshon Lattimore. But two 2019 draft steals could have made a huge difference in the results of the loss.

Center Erik McCoy and defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson both would have held roles and responsibilities integral to the team's success in Charlotte. The exotic looks and blitz packages from the Carolina front, McCoy has seen before along with Drew Brees. The task of shutting down Christian McCaffrey is easy for no defender, but Gardner-Johnson was said to be a big part of the Saints' game plan in that arena.

In today's Locked On Saints, host Ross Jackson delves into the the changes the team had to make without these key players, what struggles their absences created, and where the outlook gets better moving forward.

Additionally, which injuries from last week's reports to keep an eye on this week and how a restructure of wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith's contract signifies the possible return to the field for a familiar face at wideout.

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The New Orleans Saints draft history has been a long line of success in recent years and now the Saints look to have done it again after a stellar debut by rookie defensive end Payton Turner. Just one week after a strong outing by rookie cornerback Paulson Adebo, the Saints look to be on to something yet again. And just in time with Marshon Lattimore and Marcus Davenport missing time, the young defenders have valiantly stepped in during one of the most challenging starts to a season an NFL franchise has seen.

Turner's four pressures, seven run stops and three tackles for a loss jump off the stat sheet, but his ability to maintain composure after a rough start and array of pass rushing moves are what stood out most about the young pass rusher. Adebo displays the same level of confidence and short memory as the Saints secondary has yet to allow a pass of 20+ air yards to be completed.

Some numbers, good and bad, help tell the story of the Saints' Week 2 loss in context around the NFL. On today's Locked On Saints Ross Jackson breaks down the play-by-play efficiency produced and surrendered by the Saints. The bad news, the offense took a big hit against the Panthers, but the good news is that the defense is still ranking highly. Meanwhile, the relentless Panthers pass rush threw the Saints off of several pieces of their Jameis Winston-led identity.

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The New Orleans Saints took on a big loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday and while there were several possible explanations, the team is not going to allow excuses within the facility. What happened and why as the Saints offense fell apart in Charlotte, why benching Jameis Winston does not make this team better, and what the most important next step is for the New Orleans Saints are all discussed on today's episode of Locked On Saints.

No Kwon Alexander, Marshon Lattimore, nor C.J. Gardner-Johnson created unique issues for New Orleans defense along with the complications of replacing starting center Erik McCoy without offensive line coaches in the building. Some issues will self-correct as availability improves, but there are still lessons to take from this loss.

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The New Orleans Saints have one overarching question that could limit their success against the Carolina Panthers: what will they do about their impacted availability? Marshon Lattimore, Erik McCoy, Marcus Davenport, Tanoh Kpassagnon, Kwon Alexander, C.J. Gardner-Johnson and more are all facing injuries on the player side. Not including the Sean Payton being down several members of his coaching staff. How will he, Jameis Winston, Demario Davis, and some of the other leaders of this New Orleans Saints team navigate the adversity and put together a winning gameplan in Charlotte? Three keys to victory on each side of the ball to watch as the Saints head in to their division matchup.

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The New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers are set to meet in Charlotte on Sunday. The deep ball is back for both teams with Jameis Winston and Sam Darnold, but their offensive lines will be tasked with keeping them clean. Robby Anderson, DJ Moore, and Terrace Marshall present unique challenges for the Saints secondary and Marcus Williams will be a key piece with Marshon Lattimore expected to miss this game after thumb surgery. Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara are two of the best multi-purpose backs in the NFL and Sean Payton and Joe Brady have two of the best systems for their skillset. Those two will battle it out against two young and talented defenses, but injuries and unavailability could be the Saints' downfall in this NFC South matchup. However, Locked On Saints host Ross Jackson is confident head coach Sean Payton will once again come out swinging when backed up against a wall and facing unique adversity.

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The New Orleans Saints put on a big time effort and set the tone for the 2021 NFL season with a big win over the Green Bay Packers. However, they'll always look for ways to improve. With Erik McCoy expected to miss some time, the offensive line will get some attention with the addition of Austin Reiter. Cesar Ruiz and Calvin Throckmorton performed valiantly in McCoy's absence, but improvements are clear. Rookie cornerback Paulson Adebo performed well, but the secondary had some moments get away from them. how will that factor into Marshon Lattimore's expected absence? Doug Mouton of WWL joins to discuss Jameis Winston's play, the Saints' defense, and look ahead to the matchup in Carolina as the Saints look to get off to a hot start in 2021.

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The New Orleans Saints continue to have to battle through adversity this offseason. Marshon Lattimore, Marcus Davenport, and Erik McCoy are all battling injuries, the Saints assistant coaches may be unavailable for a short while, and they continue to practice and play on the road for now. But it's not all doom and gloom as some injury prognoses are actually good news and Bradley Roby is officially on the 53-man roster. On his way to joining him is the reunion all Saints fans have been asking for: Kenny Stills. The former Saints' fourth round draft pick makes his return to the Big Easy after departing from his high-octane role with the team years ago. Does he still have it in him? Here's why he's a perfect fit for what the Saints are looking to do with Jameis Winston.

Then, a deep dive into the important numbers you need to know about the New Orleans Saints victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Paulson Adebo's fantastic rookie performance, Jameis' improbable completions, and the secret of hidden yardage.

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The New Orleans Saints opened up their 2021 campaign with one of the most complete games of opening weekend across the NFL. Jameis Winston throw five touchdowns, the Saints' defense generates three takeaways, and the coaching staff paves the way to an absolute throttling. Meanwhile, Marshon Lattimore has a wild 72 hours ending in a historic contract extension and week-to-week injury status.

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The New Orleans Saints could be facing the Green Bay Packers with a rookie starting at cornerback with Paulson Adebo. Marshon Lattimore was limited on Thursday, which further complicates a cornerback spot that's been getting a lot of attention lately. The said trade for Bradley Roby has finally been disclosed with the Saints sending a 2022 third round pick, and a conditional 6th in 2023. Did the Saints overpay? Or did Houston agree to pay?

The Saints' defense has a tough matchup ahead against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Big games from Cam Jordan, Marcus Davenport and more pass rushers will be necessary for a win. How the second level can eliminate someof the plays that beat the Saints in the 2020 season.

On offense, the Saints need a dynamic offense led by Jameis Winston and Alvin Kamara. But they'll need the help of their offensive line, and hidden yardage.

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