The New Orleans Saints have been busy in the 2025 free agency cycle, but with only a few big splashes. 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 the latest offseason news and how the Saints cleared $30 million in cap space. We’ll break down Cam Jordan’s pay cut and why he agreed to it, then dive in on mock draft 2.0, with three rounds worth of picks.  
SEGMENT 1: The Rundown: Saints Clear More Cap Space, Free Agency Plans In Focus
… The New Orleans Saints have made one splash signing, inked two big extensions and … that’s about it. Everything else has been short-term, low-commitment contracts, even while opening up more than $30 million in available space with pay cuts and restructures. So what gives? We’ll dive in on the latest free agency news, break down why the Saints are betting big on Juwan Johnson, Cam Jordan’s big pay cut and a lot more. 
SEGMENT 2: Steve Mock Draft 2.0: Saints Add Big Weapon for Kellen Moore’s Offense
… We took our time, but we’re finally ready to break out mock draft 2.0, this time diving in to a full three rounds where the Saints have four selections. We start off with Steve Geller’s mock which has the Saints adding a pair of weapons and a pair of hogmollies. What’s not to like? 
SEGMENT 3: Jeff Mock Draft 2.0: Saints Take Familiar Road With a Top 10 Pick
… For Jeff Nowak’s mock draft 2.0, we’re taking a different route – but it’s one the Saints are familiar with. He adds a key piece to the defense, and a familiar one, at No. 9, then shores up one of the team’s biggest holes before adding some more local talent.
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The New Orleans Saints have made one splash signing, inked two big extensions and … that’s about it. Everything else has been short-term, low-commitment contracts, even while opening up more than $30 million in available space with pay cuts and restructures. So what gives? We’ll dive in on the latest free agency news, break down why the Saints are betting big on Juwan Johnson, Cam Jordan’s big pay cut and a lot more. 
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We took our time, but we’re finally ready to break out mock draft 2.0, this time diving in to a full three rounds where the Saints have four selections. We start off with Steve Geller’s mock which has the Saints adding a pair of weapons and a pair of hogmollies. What’s not to like? 
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For Jeff Nowak’s mock draft 2.0, we’re taking a different route – but it’s one the Saints are familiar with. He adds a key piece to the defense, and a familiar one, at No. 9, then shores up one of the team’s biggest holes before adding some more local talent.
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The New Orleans Saints have been busy in free agency, and the returns seem a bit familiar. In the latest edition of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the latest signings with a pair of former Saints coming back to town and another Louisiana homecoming, we we break down big extensions for Juwan Johnson and Chase Young with insight from Deuce McAllister, then answer questions from our live viewer mailbag.
SEGMENT 1: Free Agency Rundown: Saints Keep Bringing Back Familiar Faces. But Why?
… If there was a title for the 2025 Saints free agency cycle, it’d be the ‘bring ‘em back’ class, only odd because this is a completely new coaching tenure. Jeff Nowak kicks off today’s live episode by breaking down the free agency class to this point, including two former Saints in Ike Yiadom and Will Clapp, and a Louisiana homecoming for Justin Reid. 
SEGMENT 2: Saints Bet On Future with Chase Young, Juwan Johnson Extensions
… The New Orleans Saints handed out 3-year commitments to both Juwan Johnson and Chase Young, and the bet is simple: The next 3 years will be the best for both players. Will they be right? Jeff Nowak shares his takes on both players, we hear from Young himself on how he’s investing in his body, and also get a take from Deuce McAllister on Johnson’s upside.
SEGMENT 3: Live Free Agency Mailbag: Are Things Looking Up, Or More of the Same?
… Jeff Nowak closes out this live edition of Inside Black & Gold by diving into the live viewer mailbag, hitting on topics like how the free agency class will affect the draft, outlook for Spencer Rattler and the QB class, 3-4 vs 4-3 and a lot more.
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If there was a title for the 2025 Saints free agency cycle, it’d be the ‘bring ‘em back’ class, only odd because this is a completely new coaching tenure. Jeff Nowak kicks off today’s live episode by breaking down the free agency class to this point, including two former Saints in Ike Yiadom and Will Clapp, and a Louisiana homecoming for Justin Reid. 
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The New Orleans Saints handed out 3-year commitments to both Juwan Johnson and Chase Young, and the bet is simple: The next 3 years will be the best for both players. Will they be right? Jeff Nowak shares his takes on both players, we hear from Young himself on how he’s investing in his body, and also get a take from Deuce McAllister on Johnson’s upside.
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Jeff Nowak closes out this live edition of Inside Black & Gold by diving into the live viewer mailbag, hitting on topics like how the free agency class will affect the draft, outlook for Spencer Rattler and the QB class, 3-4 vs 4-3 and a lot more.
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Free agency season is officially here and the New Orleans Saints got off to an early start. On today’s episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller break down some early moves, including an extension for Chase Young and a host of restructures, including QB Derek Carr, what it all means and takeaways from a meet-and-greet with the new coaching staff.
Note: podcast was recorded early Tuesday afternoon prior to extension for Juwan Johnson and signing of Justin Reid
SEGMENT 1: Early Saints FA Takeaways: Restructure Mission Complete, Extensions Next
… The New Orleans Saints made an early splash with a contract extension for Chase Young and a host of restructures, but where do things land as free agency kicks off? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller weigh in on some of the early moves and departures, expectations and more as the offseason hits high gear.
Note: Extensions for TE Juwan Johnson (3/30M) and the signing of S Justin Reid came after recording.
SEGMENT 2: What to Make of Saints Restructuring Derek Carr. Let’s Weigh In.
Another day, another segment checking the temperature on Derek Carr – and it’s never cold. The Saints restructured Carr’s deal, effectively linking him with the team for at least one more year, and fans had strong feelings about it. But what does it really mean? Let’s break it down. 
SEGMENT 3: Meet the Staff: Saints New Coaches an Intriguing Group, Led by Staley
… The New Orleans Saints introduced more than two dozen new coaches this week, and there’s a lot to take in. Steve and Jeff close out the show by diagnosing what to expect from Brandon Staley’s scheme, why college coaches seem eager to jump to the NFL and a lot more. 
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The New Orleans Saints made an early splash with a contract extension for Chase Young and a host of restructures, but where do things land as free agency kicks off? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller weigh in on some of the early moves and departures, expectations and more as the offseason hits high gear.
Note: Extensions for TE Juwan Johnson (3/30M) and the signing of S Justin Reid came after recording.
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Another day, another segment checking the temperature on Derek Carr – and it’s never cold. The Saints restructured Carr’s deal, effectively linking him with the team for at least one more year, and fans had strong feelings about it. But what does it really mean? Let’s break it down. 
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The New Orleans Saints introduced more than two dozen new coaches this week, and there’s a lot to take in. Steve and Jeff close out the show by diagnosing what to expect from Brandon Staley’s scheme, why college coaches seem eager to jump to the NFL and a lot more. 
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The New Orleans Saints appear to have their plan locked in at quarterback for the 2025 season, and it’s a familiar one. 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 the latest reports that Derek Carr is expected to be back with the Saints in 2025 and the salary cap implications, we get insight on Kellen Moore and new Saints DC Brandon Staley from former NFL fullback Lorenzo Neal, then dive in on some news and notes from the combine out in Indy. 
SEGMENT 1: Is Derek Carr Still Saints QB1? It Sure Looks That Way. Here’s What to Know
… The reports are in from the 2025 combine, and it’s all about Derek Carr, sort of. Saints GM Mickey Loomis and head coach Kellen Moore struck a tone that sure sounds like Derek Carr will be back for the 2025 season, so what gives? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s Inside Black & Gold to break down why this was always the most sensible path, what it means for the immediate and long-term future and how the Saints will get to cap compliance by the March 12 deadline. We also break down the key takeaways from this year’s NFLPA report card. 
SEGMENT 2: Chargers Insider Breaks Down Brandon Staley, Kellen Moore & Derek Carr
… There are a lot of Chargers ties with the Saints these days, and no one better to break down what to expect from new coaches Kellen Moore and Brandon Staley than former NFL fullback Lorenzo Neal, who played for the Saints and Chargers and now hosts the Bleav in Chargers podcast. Neal, a former Fresno State star, also weighs in on the Derek Carr conversation (spoiler: He’s a fan). 
SEGMENT 3: The Rundown: Saints Coaching Hires Give Insight to Approach as Combine Time
… The combine is under way, and the latest slew of Saints coaching hires mining the college ranks should tell you a lot about their approach, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. Jeff and Steve close out today’s show by diving in on a few prospects, whether RB Ashton Jeanty and Penn State TE Tyler Warren should really be on the radar at No. 9 and a lot more.
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There are a lot of Chargers ties with the Saints these days, and no one better to break down what to expect from new coaches Kellen Moore and Brandon Staley than former NFL fullback Lorenzo Neal, who played for the Saints and Chargers and now hosts the Bleav in Chargers podcast. Neal, a former Fresno State star, also weighs in on the Derek Carr conversation (spoiler: He’s a fan). 
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The reports are in from the 2025 combine, and it’s all about Derek Carr, sort of. Saints GM Mickey Loomis and head coach Kellen Moore struck a tone that sure sounds like Derek Carr will be back for the 2025 season, so what gives? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s Inside Black & Gold to break down why this was always the most sensible path, what it means for the immediate and long-term future and how the Saints will get to cap compliance by the March 12 deadline. We also break down the key takeaways from this year’s NFLPA report card. 
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