Eight NFL teams are changing head coaches, including two in the NFC South, but the New Orleans Saints are sticking with Dennis Allen. That puts quite a bit of pressure on Allen and the front office to nail the offseason. What does that look like? What will the Saints prioritize? And will some big-name players be out the door? Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing dive into the issue, including the draft situation, salary cap options, staff changes and more. We also offer our updated NFL playoffs and Super Bowl picks.

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The New Orleans Saints season is over, but there's still plenty to talk about on the Saints Insider podcast. Our experts Luke Johnson, Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker and Matthew Paras start by recapping the season that's over, including the difficult question of who exactly this team's MVP was. We also discuss Duncan's report that the Saints have considered hiring longtime NFL coach Jon Gruden to their staff and the controversial ending to the Saints' blowout of the Falcons to end the season. When Jameis Winston and the players' decision to score a touchdown out of victory formation equivalent to a mutiny? #nfl #saints #nfloffseason #falcons

The New Orleans Saints play their NFL regular-season finale Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18 at the Superdome. The Saints must win and get some help to make the playoffs, and our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Rod Walker and Zach Ewing break it all down, dissecting the game on both sides of the ball, giving an injury update and analyzing the mentality of the New Orleans players. We also give our predictions for Saints vs. Falcons and whether the Saints will make the playoffs.

There's lots at stake in the NFL regular-season finale for the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons on Sunday: Both teams could still win the NFC South with a win, the Saints still have a chance at a wild-card berth — and their draft position ranges anywhere from No. 9 to well into the 20s based on the outcome as well. With that in mind, host Zach Ewing and Saints experts Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras break down what went right for the Saints at Tampa Bay last week, what might carry over and just everything that's at stake. We also answer this question: Will 2024 be better for the Saints than 2023 was?

The New Orleans Saints must win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in NFL Week 17 to keep their playoff hopes alive. What are the chances of that happening? Maybe not so good, according to our Saints Insider crew of host Zach Ewing and experts Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras. We’ll break down the game from every angle and give our predictions for the Saints’ Waterloo.

The New Orleans Saints' playoff hopes are flickering after their loss on Thursday Night Football to the Los Angeles Rams. For starters, they must beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday to stay alive. But perhaps more is at stake than the Saints' playoff hopes: Could head coach Dennis Allen's job be on the line? Saints Insider host Zach Ewing discusses that issue, exactly what went wrong in L.A. and much more on the latest edition of the Saints Insider.

The Saints Insider podcast is back for just one episode on this short week — but it's an important one. Join Luke Johnson, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing as they react and review the Saints' victory over the New York Giants, break down the Saints' playoff chances and look forward to Thursday Night Football in Los Angeles. It's Saints vs. Rams, a game that will mean a great deal to both teams' playoff chances, and we offer analysis and our predictions.

The Saints Insider podcast is back to add some context to a wild week for the New Orleans Saints, who beat the Carolina Panthers 28-6 on Sunday. But was the victory that easy? Context. Was the shouting match between Derek Carr and Erik McCoy a sign of a larger problem, or just competitive teammates arguing in the heat of the moment? Context. And with the Giants coming to town next, how worried should you be about Tommy DeVito, a.k.a. Tommy Cutlets, bringing the Saints back down to Earth? Context. Join host Zach Ewing and insiders Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras for a full discussion.

The Saints Insider podcast is back with NOLA.com experts Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras, who along with host Zach Ewing break down the New Orleans Saints' home game Sunday against the Carolina Panthers in NFL Week 14. What would happen if the Saints should lose to the 1-11 Panthers for their fourth straight loss? Would changes be immediate, or at least inevitable? More importantly, do any of us think it will actually happen?

The Saints Insider podcast returns after New Orleans' third consecutive loss, a 33-28 setback to the Detroit Lions that came in front of a crowd that was half Lions fans and half Saints fans that booed mercilessly early in the game. So what next? Can the Saints still turn this around? And what happens if they don't? We break down the problems and whether any solutions are on the horizon with host Zach Ewing, beat writer Luke Johnson and columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker.