The New Orleans Saints head into the 2025 NFL Draft with nine picks and a host of unanswered questions at the QB position. So what does it all mean? On the latest edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak shares his biggest takeaways from Mickey Loomis’ pre-draft presser and a whole lot of no comment around Derek Carr’s mysterious injury, we hear from a draft insider on the top prospects to watch, then break down the 4th and final mock draft ahead of a wild draft weekend.

SEGMENT 1: Mickey Loomis Mum on Carr. What Does it Mean for Saints?

… The New Orleans Saints had their annual pre-draft press conference, and Mickey Loomis held his cards close to the vest. That was particularly true when it came to Derek Carr and the mysterious shoulder injury, which the Saints GM confirmed before shutting down any more questions. Jeff Nowak breaks down the key takeaways from the day, what it means for the Saints going forward, news on 5th year options for Trevor Penning and Chris Olave, and more.

SEGMENT 2: NFL Draft Insider Weighs in on Top Prospects for Saints

… Who to watch for the Saints on Thursday night? Justin Melo of The Draft Network joins Jeff and Steve to break down the top prospects, which QBs might be getting overlooked, why Mason Taylor could just sneak into the first round and a lot more. 

SEGMENT 3: Mock Draft 4.0: QBs of the Future + 1 Big Trade

… The NFL Draft is officially here, so let’s get one more incorrect mock draft on record before things kick off. Jeff Nowak is solo today, but he’ll break down both his and Steve Geller’s mock draft 4.0s, which go a full 7 rounds and both feature QBs with the Saints’ second pick. 

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