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Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Saints News Network podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Bub Means, a promising wide receiver, fresh from his college stint at Pitt, and now the newest addition to the New Orleans Saints.

Bob Rose and Kyle inquire into Means' draft experience, his conversations with Saints' coaches, and his readiness to make a significant impact on the field. Bub's enthusiasm for the city of New Orleans and his determination to prove his worth as a late-round pick makes this interview a must-listen for all Saints fans.

Bub also talks about his experiences at Pitt, the coaches who have shaped him, and his inspirations from NFL greats like Michael Thomas and AJ Brown. Hosts Kyle T. Mosley and Bob Rose will explore how Bub Means’ skills could transform the Saints' offensive game and discuss his unexpected but welcomed draft pick.

NFL Draft Surprises: "I didn't really have a lot of contact with the Saints. So Really? It was a surprise when they gave me the call."— Bub Means 

Rising Star in Football: "I just feel like, my game is vertical three. I stretch the field, so I feel like they've seen that on film and, felt like I could contribute to the saints in a great way."— Bub Means 

Understanding NFL Plays from College Experience: "We coach kind of prepared me for the NFL, pretty well by just just teaching us the offense as a like, basically, an NFL coach instead of college and where you got to teach and you learn by position. I learned like, basically, we was learning about concepts. Like, everything that we was in there doing, we was learning about concepts saints all our concepts are pro concepts."— Bub Means 

Welcome back to the Saints News Network podcast! In today's episode, we dive into the exciting preseason win against the Kansas City Chiefs and hear from Derek Carr himself. Carr shares his thoughts on the game, including the challenges presented by the Chiefs' defensive looks and the importance of executing the mental side of the game. He praises Jake Haener's performance and discusses the potential for growth as he continues to get more reps. Carr also highlights the camaraderie and confidence among the young players and the impact they had on the game. We'll also hear about Carr's experience joining the Saints, from the excitement of wearing the black and gold for the first time to his family's reactions to his new team. So sit back and get ready for an inside perspective on the preseason win and Carr's journey with the Saints. Let's dive in!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00:41 New experience, followed teammate, explored locker room. Desired to perform with new group.

00:06:05 Teams surprised us, but we delivered well.

00:07:36 Putting on black and gold felt right. Refreshed, rejuvenated, excited about being a Saint. Family memories and excitement.

00:10:48 Defense didn't discuss it, but it impacted.

KEY POINTS

- The importance of facing different defensive looks in the preseason game

- The excitement of facing blitz in the A gap

- Emphasizing the mental side of the game and making the right calls

- Praising Jake Haener's potential as a player

- The impact of practice reps on improvement

- Laughing with the defense about their plays

- Not needing to ask certain questions anymore

- The impactful conversation with someone that has taken them to another level

- The importance of camaraderie and confidence among young players

- Winning in preseason and regular season games

- Impressed with the performance of five guys during practice

- Expressing gratitude to the guys for their performance

- Feeling weird but right in a black and gold uniform

- Excitement from family members about the new team

- Addressing the daughter cheering for the Raiders

- Pride in Keith Kirkwood and his touchdown

- Excitement about the task at hand after a decade of experience

- Trying to stay calm and focused during games

- Playing selflessly for success

- Getting rid of rust and applying practice learning in the preseason

- Feeling like everything is new again

- Learning the facilities and finding the shower and playbook

- Playing with a new group and new receivers

- Eager to compete and play whenever the opportunity arises

New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Jake Haener led the team into field position for the last-second 31-yard field goal from placekicker Blake Grupe. The Fresno State product played the entire second half on seven possessions for New Orleans. He connected on 10/17 attempts for 105 passing yards, one touchdown, and an interception.  

HAENER'S POSSESSIONS

NO 33-yard line at 11:57, Q3. The drive lasted 1:13 for 3 plays and 7 yards; Punt

NO 46-yard line at 8:40, Q3; The drive lasted 28 seconds on for 3 plays and -8 yards; Interception.

NO 10-yard line at 6:02, Q3; The drive lasted 3:40 for 6 plays and 27 yards, 1 first down; Punt.

NO 24-yard line at 15:00, Q4; The drive lasted 2:45 for 4 plays and 31 yards, 1 first down; Punt.

NO 23-yard line at 6:17, Q4; The drive lasted 4:29 for 3 plays, 17 yards, 1 10-yard penalty, 7 net yards; Punt.

NO 24-yard line at 3:22, Q4; The drive lasted 2:02 for 6 plays, 48 yards, +28 penalty yards, 76 net yards, 6 first downs; TOUCHDOWN.

KC 22 following an interception at 58 seconds, Q4; The drive lasted 58 seconds for 4 plays, 9 yards; FIELD GOAL.

HAENER'S SCORING DRIVES

Jake Haener had a short right pass to running back Ellis Merriweather for a 2-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion attempt failed as Haener was stopped short on a rush up the middle. 1:25 TOP

Placekick Blake Grupe kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired. 58 seconds TOP

Jake Haener discusses defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 of the preseason. He covers defensive strategies, his thought process, past achievements, teamwork and preparation, staying focused, and executing under pressure.

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KEY POINTS FROM HAENER'S INTERVIEW

• Appreciation for Derek and Jameis being present
• Different defensive strategies faced by Derek (such as shell and man coverage)
• Valuing Derek's thought process and game analysis
• Praise for Derek's past achievements as an elite player for ten years
• Impressed by a kid who loves playing football
• Building connection and rhythm through timing and chatting with teammates
• The mistake on a two-point conversion play was due to miscommunication
• The learning curve from college to NFL
• Impressive opening drive by Derek with good throws
• Pride in competitive nature and ability to perform under pressure
• The mindset of moving on from mistakes and focusing on the next play to win the game
• Acknowledgment of Derek Carr's role in their preparation
• Carr's engagement in discussing and analyzing plays during the first half
• Carr's input contributes to readiness for the second half
• Reflection on the last drive and overcoming initial miscommunication and challenges
• Importance of having a short-term memory and staying positive and focused
• Feeling comfortable and in control during successful drives
• Importance of good communication and getting into the flow of the game
• The urgency of the situation enables focus and high-level execution
• Playing with a react mindset and believing in belonging in those moments

Saints News Network's Kyle T. Mosley is joined by Texans Daily's Coty Davis to discuss the Houston Texans hosting the New Orleans Saints in their preseason opener.

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The Second Line takes a look at behind the scenes storylines with the New Orleans Saints and in the NFC South.

Kyle T. Mosley - Host

Date: May 23, 2021

The Bayou Blitz podcast welcomes NFL Network's reporter Steve Wyche to the broadcast.

Bob Rose and Kyle T. Mosley chat with Steve about the New Orleans Saints, Sean Payton, Jameis Winston, the Falcons, Julio Jones, HBCUs, and more.

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Kyle T. Mosley welcomed SNN Contributor and Saints Draft expert Mike Detillier to a special broadcast to talk about:

• Sean Payton wanted Tim Tebow before Taysom Hill
• Winners and question marks on the Saints Draft Class and UDFAs.
• The Deal about Ian Book
• What to expect on the Aaron Rodgers-Green Bay Drama

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The likelihood of Rodgers being traded to New Orleans isn't a far-fetched concept. Would Sean Payton's and Rodger's personalities mesh well? Payton's ability to accentuate a quarterback's strengths would make the marriage highly appealing. 

Vegas is betting on the action. The sportsbooks list the Saints at +1000. The favorite is for reigning NFL MVP to remain in Green Bay, but the Broncos (+200), Raiders (+600), Saints (+1000), and Panthers (+1100) are the top five teams for bettors.

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DOES IT MAKE SENSE FOR THE SAINTS?

Especially after losing Brees to retirement and competing in a division with Tom Brady (Tampa Bay) and Matt Ryan (Atlanta) are attempting to dethrone New Orleans' four-year stranglehold on the NFC South.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith brought lucid points to why Rodgers in New Orleans could work, "You got Alvin Kamara's experience, the play-calling of Sean Payton. You have a defense that's no joke. You're playing in a dome [stadium] after all of those years playing outdoors at Lambeau Field...and Aaron Rodgers can actually run with the football too," Smith said to Spears and Kellerman.

CBS's Jason LaConfora projects three NFC teams as probable new homes for Rodgers - Saints, Panthers, and Eagles. The interesting thing about all of these teams is they have or will have new quarterbacks taking the reins in 2021. Would these players - Winston/Hill (New Orleans), Darnold (Carolina), or Hurts (Philadelphia) - be enough to entice a trade to Green Bay, along with additional draft picks?

The preference for New Orleans would be to stay pat. Mickey Loomis and Sean Payton are aggressive, and their philosophy is to 'WIN NOW' in New Orleans; you have to consider it, right?

We shall see?

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Bob Rose and Kyle T. Mosley will be joined by NFL Draft Guru and SNN Contributor Mike Detillier to talk about the New Orleans Saints in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Broadcast: April 27, 2021 at 8 PM CST/9 PM EST.

Brendan Boylan and The Saints News Network interns Andrew Gullotta, Sam Lucio, and Joe McGuan preview the 2021 NFL Draft.

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PFPMA's Next Level Up - Kyle T. Mosley interviews Gwendolyn Jenkins (New Orleans Saints S Malcolm Jenkins' mother) and Regional Coordinator, Nicole Ward (Cleveland Browns' CB Denzel Ward's mother) about the event.

The Professional Football Players Mothers Association (PFPMA) Midwest Region, is hosting a “Next Level Up – Beginning with the End in Mind” virtual symposium, on April 24, 2021, from 1:00 PM -4:00 PM EST. The Next Level Up Symposium will offer valuable information and insight to an engaged audience of high school student-athletes committed to playing college football from across the nation, along with their parents and guardians.

The program’s goal is to provide the information necessary to help players build a foundation for success in their transition to collegiate-level football and achieve the best possible outcomes during their college career and beyond. The event will touch on various topics and feature small-group panels, a parent workshop, a Q&A session, and guest speakers, including current and former NFL players, Coaches, NCAA representatives, and others, to address the college football experience.

This event is being offered to student-athletes and their parents FREE of charge. They encourage you to register and share with student-athletes in your network.

Website: www.pfpma.org