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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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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The New Orleans Saints have been busy at work building a coaching staff around Kellen Moore, so what are the big takeaways? On 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 names that’ll join the new head coach in leading the Saints offense, we chat with former Tri-City Herald sports editor Jeff Morrow who has been covering Kellen Moore since high school and a lot more. 
SEGMENT 1: Saints Coaching Hires: Kellen Moore’s Staff Has Ex-Eagles, Familiar Names
… The New Orleans Saints have been busy assembling a staff around Kellen Moore, so what’s the latest? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off the pod by breaking down the big hires so far, which include former Eagles and former Saints heading to (or back to) New Orleans. Let’s break it down. 
SEGMENT 2: Who Is Kellen Moore? Going Back To Prosser High With Local Reporter
… So who exactly is Kellen Moore? Well, if you talk to the people who know him, he’s been a coach in waiting for a long, long time. One of those people is former Tri-City Herald sports editor Jeff Morrow, who wrote an expansive article detailing Moore’s rise from a young football savant from a football family to the winningest QB in NCAA history, to a NFL player, to an NFL offensive coordinator and now to an NFL head coach. 
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SEGMENT 3: Build Your Team: Is Joe Burrow the New Drew Brees?
… It’s the offseason, which means we’re mining the depths of NFL content and that includes an NBC Sports ‘build your team’ menu. Jeff and Steve break down their picks, why Joe Burrow is the new Drew Brees, just how far the Saints are away from having a player appear on one of these lists and a lot more. 
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The New Orleans Saints have been busy assembling a staff around Kellen Moore, so what’s the latest? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off the pod by breaking down the big hires so far, which include former Eagles and former Saints heading to (or back to) New Orleans. Let’s break it down. 
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It’s the offseason, which means we’re mining the depths of NFL content and that includes an NBC Sports ‘build your team’ menu. Jeff and Steve break down their picks, why Joe Burrow is the new Drew Brees, just how far the Saints are away from having a player appear on one of these lists and a lot more. 
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So who exactly is Kellen Moore? Well, if you talk to the people who know him, he’s been a coach in waiting for a long, long time. One of those people is former Tri-City Herald sports editor Jeff Morrow, who wrote an expansive article detailing Moore’s rise from a young football savant from a football family to the winningest QB in NCAA history, to a NFL player, to an NFL offensive coordinator and now to an NFL head coach. 
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Who Dat Nation got its first, official look at new Saints head coach Kellen Moore on Thursday. So what are the biggest takeaways? We break it all down on the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, diving in on the top quotes, a non-committal stance on QB Derek Carr, what a defensive coordinator search could look like and a lot more.
SEGMENT 1: Derek Carr’s Future With Saints? Kellen Moore Non-Committal
… Will Derek Carr be the starting quarterback for the Saints in Week 1 of the 2025 season? Kellen Moore was asked directly on his first day as the head coach in New Orleans, and he had some complimentary but non-committal things to say about DC4 as QB1. So what does it all mean? We dive in on that and a lot more to kick off the show. 
SEGMENT 2: Kellen Moore Top Quotes, Part 1: Hype for Kamara & Taysom
… Kellen Moore knows where to start on offense for the Saints, and that’s by hyping up Alvin Kamara and Taysom Hill. We dive in on what he had to say about those two stars, the challenge of coaching players the same age as he is and a lot more. 
SEGMENT 3: Kellen Moore Top Quotes, Part 2: Defensive Coordinator Search Priority 1
… The Saints have their head coach and offensive wizard in Kellen Moore, but what about the defense? We hear from the new Saints leader on how he expects the process to play out, why coaching connections are important and more.
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Will Derek Carr be the starting quarterback for the Saints in Week 1 of the 2025 season? Kellen Moore was asked directly on his first day as the head coach in New Orleans, and he had some complimentary but non-committal things to say about DC4 as QB1. So what does it all mean? We dive in on that and a lot more to kick off the show. 
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Kellen Moore knows where to start on offense for the Saints, and that’s by hyping up Alvin Kamara and Taysom Hill. We dive in on what he had to say about those two stars, the challenge of coaching players the same age as he is and a lot more. 
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The Saints have their head coach and offensive wizard in Kellen Moore, but what about the defense? We hear from the new Saints leader on how he expects the process to play out, why coaching connections are important and more.
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Super Bowl 59 took over New Orleans, and it was all a hit – at least until the game kicked off. On the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller break down their takeaways from a busy week in the Crescent City and thoughts on likely new Saints coach Kellen Moore’s performance, then unveil mock draft 1.0 as we head full bore into draft season. 
SEGMENT 1: Super Bowl 59 Takeaways: Just How Impressive Was Kellen Moore?
… Super Bowl 59 came and went, and Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller were right in the thick of it. So what are the biggest takeaways? We kick off today’s episode of Inside Black & Gold by breaking down exactly that, just how impressive Kellen Moore’s offense was, why New Orleans is the real winner in all of this and one big question: Where the heck was Derek Carr all week?
SEGMENT 2: Steve Mock Draft 1.0: Another Key Piece on the OL
… Steve Geller kicks off mock draft season by landing the premier tackle in the draft, and follows it up with a mauling DT out of Oregon. Will it be enough to jumpstart the Saints’ rebuild? Let’s dive in. 
SEGMENT 3: Jeff Mock Draft 1.0: Rebuild the DL in Two Picks
… It’s time for Jeff Nowak’s first mock draft of the offseason, and he agrees with Steve on one key point: It’s time to rebuild the lines. Jeff focuses on the defensive line with a mauler out of Michigan State and a monster edge rusher out of Arkansas. 
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Super Bowl 59 came and went, and Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller were right in the thick of it. So what are the biggest takeaways? We kick off today’s episode of Inside Black & Gold by breaking down exactly that, just how impressive Kellen Moore’s offense was, why New Orleans is the real winner in all of this and one big question: Where the heck was Derek Carr all week?
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Steve Geller kicks off mock draft season by landing the premier tackle in the draft, and follows it up with a mauling DT out of Oregon. Will it be enough to jumpstart the Saints’ rebuild? Let’s dive in. 
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It’s time for Jeff Nowak’s first mock draft of the offseason, and he agrees with Steve on one key point: It’s time to rebuild the lines. Jeff focuses on the defensive line with a mauler out of Michigan State and a monster edge rusher out of Arkansas. 
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Super Bowl week is in full swing, and it hasn’t disappointed. On the latest edition of the Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller break down the craziness of media night, chat exclusively with Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee and break down what we’ve learned about Saints head coaching favorite Kellen Moore this week. 
SEGMENT 1: On Media Day Stories, Zack Baun’s Breakout, Jameis Interviews & more
… Super Bowl week is in full swing, and we’ve gotten a chance to catch up with a host of current and former Saints. From Jameis Winston’s hilarious interview with Zack Baun to Bobby Hebert’s run-in with Vic Fangio, Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller break it all down to kick off the show. Oh, and the Saints broke Kirk Cousins (confirmed) and essentially ruined the Falcons season. We can’t be mad about it. 
SEGMENT 2: 1-on-1 with Saints DT Bryan Bresee: Reflecting on a Breakout Season
… Bryan Bresee had a breakout season for the Saints in 2024, and he joins Jeff and Steve to chat about it, his work with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater New Orleans, what the midseason coaching change meant for him in the defensive line room, thoughts back on matchups with the Eagles and Chiefs ahead of their showdown in Super Bowl 59 and a lot more.
SEGMENT 3: Kellen Moore to Saints Feels Inevitable, but He’s Not Sean Payton
… Kellen Moore is the OC for the Eagles this week. Will he be the Saints HC next week? Jeff and Steve dive in on some comments from the presumptive favorite for the Saints job and why comparing him to Sean Payton might miss the mark.
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