Kellen Moore didn’t mince words: The New Orleans Saints will have a competition to decide their next starting quarterback, and it’ll include rookie Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler AND Jake Haener. But just how realistic is that, really? Jeff and Steve close out the episode by breaking down what Kellen Moore had to say, our expectations for the QB competition, what will be the most important pieces in it and whether a veteran QB could still end up in the mix.
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The bombshell of the offseason landed over the weekend: Derek Carr is retiring from the NFL. So where do the Saints go from here? In a special, live edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down what it all means, what head coach Kellen Moore had to say out at Saints rookie minicamp, then dive into the live viewer mailbag to take the temperature of the Who Dat nation following the stunning news. 
SEGMENT 1: Saints and Derek Carr Split Up In a Way Nobody Saw Coming
… The bombshell dropped Saturday morning: Derek Carr is retiring due to his shoulder injury, a wild ending to a saga with more twists and turns than a midday soap opera. So what happened? Jeff and Steve break it all down in this special, live edition of Inside Black & Gold. Is there a massive weight that’s been lifted, or is that just us? We’ll also hear what Kellen More had to say on the stunning news out at Saints rookie minicamp.
SEGMENT 2: Derek Carr Retirement Live Mailbag: The Saints Might Be Bad, and That’s OK
… What do y’all think of the stunning Derek Carr retirement news? Jeff and Steve close out the show by diving into the live viewer mailbag. Where do things go from here? Will Taysom Hill follow suit into retirement? We’ll dive into those topics and a lot more. 
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The bombshell dropped Saturday morning: Derek Carr is retiring due to his shoulder injury, a wild ending to a saga with more twists and turns than a midday soap opera. So what happened? Jeff and Steve break it all down in this special, live edition of Inside Black & Gold. Is there a massive weight that’s been lifted, or is that just us?
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What do y’all think of the stunning Derek Carr retirement news? Jeff and Steve close out the show by diving into the live viewer mailbag. Where do things go from here? Will Taysom Hill follow suit into retirement? We’ll dive into those topics and a lot more. 
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The New Orleans Saints’ full rookie class will be on the field this week in black & gold, so what should we expect? In the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down their expectations for the 9-man draft class and which UDFAs have the best shot to make the roster. We’ll also dive in on the latest Derek Carr updates and hear WWL Radio’s exclusive interview with the legend Drew Brees. 
SEGMENT 1: The Rundown: Derek Carr Saga With Saints Rolling Toward Conclusion
… The news keeps trickling in on the Derek Carr front, and it seems like the offseason saga is inching closer to a resolution. But what will that be? The guys hear and react the latest report from Jane Slater of the NFL Network, then roll through several other topics including: 
- Cam Jordan Day (yes, that’s a thing)
- Tyler Shough hitting all the right notes
- Jersey numbers assigned
- Schedule release coming soon & more
SEGMENT 2: Drew Brees Interview: Saints Legend Talks 2025 Draft, Tyler Shough, Derek Carr & More
… The legend Drew Brees dropped in on WWL Radio this week and broke down a variety of topics with Mike Detillier and Steve Geller, including the Saints 2025 draft class, thoughts on new head coach Kellen Moore, Tyler Shough, Derek Carr, the retirements of his bookend tackles and a lot more.
SEGMENT 3: Saints Rookie Minicamp Primer: Which UDFAs Have the Best Shot to Make Roster
… The New Orleans Saints have a 9-man rookie class, and we’ll finally get a chance to see them on the field in black and gold this week, so what are the expectations? Jeff and Steve close out today’s episode with a primer on their expectations, the full list of rookies expected to be in attendance (no official roster yet) and we make picks on the UDFAs with the best shot to make the roster.
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The news keeps trickling in on the Derek Carr front, and it seems like the offseason saga is inching closer to a resolution. But what will that be? The guys hear and react the latest report from Jane Slater of the NFL Network, then roll through several other topics including: 
- Cam Jordan Day (yes, that’s a thing)
- Tyler Shough hitting all the right notes
- Jersey numbers assigned
- Schedule release coming soon & more
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The legend Drew Brees dropped in on WWL Radio this week and broke down a variety of topics with Mike Detillier and Steve Geller, including the Saints 2025 draft class, thoughts on new head coach Kellen Moore, Tyler Shough, Derek Carr, the retirements of his bookend tackles and a lot more.
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The New Orleans Saints have a 9-man rookie class, and we’ll finally get a chance to see them on the field in black and gold this week, so what are the expectations? Jeff and Steve close out today’s episode with a primer on their expectations, the full list of rookies expected to be in attendance (no official roster yet) and we make picks on the UDFAs with the best shot to make the roster.
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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?
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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. 
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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.
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