The New Orleans Saints finished up their minicamp, and they did it a bit earlier than expected. On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller break down their biggest takeaways from the week of practices, why head coach Kellen Moore decided to call off the final day and plan a trip to California, who stood out and who saw their stock rise as we get ready for the full camp in July. 

SEGMENT 1: Saints Minicamp Takeaways: The QB Battle is For Real

… What stood out at Saints minicamp? For one thing, Kellen Moore is well on his way to the title of “players coach.” Case in point: He cancelled the final day of practice and took the team on a golf outing. He’s also bringing them out to California for 10 days during camp. We’ll break that down, and also what stood out during the actual practices – and one of those things is a QB battle that’s very much legit. 

SEGMENT 2: Stock Up Players from Saints Minicamp: A Monster Year for Rashid Shaheed?

… There are limited opportunities to make an impact this time of year, but which Saints players helped their stock climb during this week’s practices? Two WRs definitely impressed, as did a young DB and a pair of depth players who could be in line for bigger roles. Let’s break it down.