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  • Derek Carr Finally Speaks. Here’s What to Know + Saints Draft Grade Roundup

    Derek Carr Finally Speaks. Here’s What to Know + Saints Draft Grade Roundup
    Apr 30 2025
    New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has finally broken his silence, and he did it during a church sermon in Las Vegas. Bet you didn’t have that on your bingo cards. In the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down what Carr had to say and what it could mean for the rest of the offseason, we hear from the legend Archie Manning and dive in on expectations for new QB Tyler Shough, we’ll get insight on the Saints picks from a Sumer Sports data scientist, then break down the draft grades for New Orleans’ 9-man class. SEGMENT 1: Derek Carr Speaks Out. Here’s What to Know + Tyler Shough Expectations … After months of unanswered questions, Saints QB Derek Carr finally spoke out at an unexpected venue, and boy was there a lot to unpack. Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s episode by diving into the QB’s comments and what it means for the rest of the offseason, then we hear from the legend Archie Manning to get his take on Tyler Shough and break down expectations for his rookie offseason. SEGMENT 2: Key 2025 Draft Takeaways: Did The Saints Land the Right QB? … The New Orleans Saints finally picked a QB early in a draft, but was it the right one? We’re joined by Sam Bruchhaus, a data scientist for SumerSports to dive in on the Tyler Shough pick and why it could be a perfect fit. We also hit on major draft topics like Shedeur Sanders’ slide as well as some of the biggest draft steals across the NFL. SEGMENT 3: Saints Draft Grade Breakdown: 2025 Class Doesn’t Get High Marks … The draft report cards are in, and the New Orleans Saints’ 2025 class didn’t exactly land high marks. But what should you take from that? We’ll break down some of the best and worst grades and hear why they got there, then we’ll take a look back at 2017 and see what people were saying about that legendary draft class right after it happened. See the mock draft roundup here: https://www.audacy.com/wwl/local-sports/saints/saints-2025-draft-grade-roundup-cs-bs-and-reach-reach To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 40 m
  • Derek Carr Speaks Out. Here’s What to Know + Tyler Shough Expectations

    Derek Carr Speaks Out. Here’s What to Know + Tyler Shough Expectations
    Apr 30 2025
    After months of unanswered questions, Saints QB Derek Carr finally spoke out at an unexpected venue, and boy was there a lot to unpack. Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s episode by diving into the QB’s comments and what it means for the rest of the offseason, then we hear from the legend Archie Manning to get his take on Tyler Shough and break down expectations for his rookie offseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 m
  • Key 2025 Draft Takeaways: Did The Saints Land the Right QB?

    Key 2025 Draft Takeaways: Did The Saints Land the Right QB?
    Apr 30 2025
    The New Orleans Saints finally picked a QB early in a draft, but was it the right one? We’re joined by Sam Bruchhaus, a data scientist for SumerSports to dive in on the Tyler Shough pick and why it could be a perfect fit. We also hit on major draft topics like Shedeur Sanders’ slide as well as some of the biggest draft steals across the NFL. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 m
  • Saints Draft Grade Breakdown: 2025 Class Doesn’t Get High Marks

    Saints Draft Grade Breakdown: 2025 Class Doesn’t Get High Marks
    Apr 30 2025
    The draft report cards are in, and the New Orleans Saints’ 2025 class didn’t exactly land high marks. But what should you take from that? We’ll break down some of the best and worst grades and hear why they got there, then we’ll take a look back at 2017 and see what people were saying about that legendary draft class right after it happened. See the mock draft roundup here: https://www.audacy.com/wwl/local-sports/saints/saints-2025-draft-grade-roundup-cs-bs-and-reach-reach To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 m
  • 2025 Saints Draft Reaction Special: Did Saints land their QB of the Future?

    2025 Saints Draft Reaction Special: Did Saints land their QB of the Future?
    Apr 28 2025
    The New Orleans Saints just landed their biggest draft class in a decade and the highest drafted QB since Archie Manning. Will this be the class that turns things around after four straight playoff misses? On the latest, WWL Radio-fueled edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak is joined by WWL sports director Steve Geller and SportsTalk producer Charlie Long to break down all nine picks, hot takes on Tyler Shough and Kelvin Banks, our favorite picks, the 11-man UDFA class and a lot more. SEGMENT 1: Is Tyler Shough’s age a real problem? + Draft pick breakdown & more … The New Orleans Saints made nine picks in the 2025 draft, the most since 2015. Steve Geller, Jeff Nowak and Charlie Long kick off this WWL Radio-fueled draft recap special by breaking down all 9 picks (from memory), then dive in on some hot takes around the new QB Tyler Shough. Is the Louisville star’s age and injury history a major concern? What’s his ceiling? Let’s dive in. SEGMENT 2: Why Kelvin Banks in first round? Diving in on Saints new OT … The New Orleans Saints had some exciting options at No. 9 overall in the NFL Draft, but as they always seem to do … it was time to again build through the lines with OT Kelvin Banks Jr. So what do we think of the pick? We break it all down with insight from head coach Kellen Moore, then dive in on how the new OL alignment could set up in 2025. SEGMENT 3: Breaking down Saints 2025 UDFA class. Who makes the biggest impact? … The New Orleans Saints had a smaller UDFA class than in recent years, but who has a real chance to make the roster? We break down all 11 names joining the Saints after the draft and the two best bets – including a 6’6” punter (seriously). SEGMENT 4: Breaking down the best/worst draft classes of 2025 … So we’ve talked a lot about the New Orleans Saints’ 9-man class, but how about the rest of the NFL? Jeff, Steve and Charlie break down their favorite (and least favorite) draft hauls. Who came out on top? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 40 m
  • Saints Have No Answers on Derek Carr (Right Now) + Mock Draft 4.0

    Saints Have No Answers on Derek Carr (Right Now) + Mock Draft 4.0
    Apr 24 2025
    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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 11 m
  • Mickey Loomis Mum on Carr. What Does it Mean for Saints?

    Mickey Loomis Mum on Carr. What Does it Mean for Saints?
    Apr 24 2025
    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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 m
  • NFL Draft Insider Weighs in on Top Prospects for Saints

    NFL Draft Insider Weighs in on Top Prospects for Saints
    Apr 24 2025
    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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    18 m
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