The New Orleans Saints are one of six teams currently on the prowl for the next great head coach, but where exactly do they rank among those openings? On the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold Podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the current state of the Saints salary cap and the options to clear their $50 million overage, we break down the latest in the head coaching search and where the Saints rank among the current openings, and also hear from Super Bowl champion and former Saints linebacker Scott Shanle on the current state of the team and what comes next. 

SEGMENT 1: Saints Are $50M Over the Salary Cap. Here’s The Roadmap to Clear It.

… It’s that time again: The New Orleans Saints have a massive cap overage, so how can they go about clearing it? It starts with Ryan Ramczyk, who made a move to clear cap space and a clear signal that he intends to retire. But what comes next? We break down Derek Carr and why he won’t be taking a pay cut, the deals that will likely be restructured and the options the Saints can choose from to bring things the rest of way. 

SEGMENT 2: Scott Shanle Talks Saints Coaching Search, Team Needs and More

… The New Orleans Saints have a lot of questions to answer, and it all starts with the head coach steering the ship. That’s what Super Bowl champion and former Saints linebacker Scott Shanle breaks down with Steve Geller and Charlie Long in this SportsTalk-fueled segment, along with team needs, strategy, draft plans and a lot more. 

SEGMENT 3: Are The Saints the Least Attractive Head Coaching Job Available?

… The New Orleans Saints are one of six NFL teams currently trolling the waters for the next great head coach, but will they be the top option for anybody? We hear Bobby Hebert’s take, break down the candidates that have emerged so far and weigh where the Saints will land among contenders for the top HC names (not high).

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