The New Orleans Saints have officially wrapped up their preseason, but an official QB1 decision? Not quite yet. In the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down their final thoughts on the QB battle between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough, then break down the players who stepped up big and who fell flat in the preseason finale. We'll also break down the first 14 cuts as the team walks its way down to a 53-man roster, with the toughest decisions yet to come. SEGMENT 1: Breaking down the first 14 roster cuts. Here's what to know. SEGMENT 2: Pencils Down in QB1 Battle. Who's Coming Out on Top?SEGMENT 3: Picking duds from Saints-BroncosSEGMENT 4: Picking studs from Saints Broncos

The New Orleans Saints brought in the big-bodied WR they desperately needed, but was the price too steep? On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak dives in on the trade for Devaughn Vele with insight from now-Broncos head coach Sean Payton, Kellen Moore and a Broncos beat writer. We’ll also break down the latest in the battle between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough, and lay out the three big things we’re watching for in Saturday’s preseason finale.SEGMENT 1: Who is Devaughn Vele? Diving in on new Saints WRSEGMENT 2: Sean Payton, Kellen Moore weigh in on new Saints WR SEGMENT 3: QB1 Watch: Kellen Moore Says Tyler Shough & Spencer Rattler are still competing, but is it true?SEGMENT 4: 3 Points for Preseason Finale, Here’s What We’re Watching For

In a live mailbag edition, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive into the mailbag to answer live viewer questions: - Pick a starting QB, who ya got? - What's the breakdown of the RB room? Does Devin Neal have a spot?- Expectations for Saints-Broncos?- Is there a win in the first four games of the season?That and a lot more!

Week 2 of the preseason is in the books, but we still don't have an answer as to who the New Orleans Saints starting quarterback is. Will a clutch drive to clinch a tie be enough to put Spencer Rattler over the top? On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller unpack what went down Sunday at the Caesars Superdome and where Rattler and Tyler Shough stand heading into the preseason finale. We'll also break down the players who stepped up and who fell flat in the matchup as we inch closer to cutdown day. SEGMENT 1: Spencer Rattler won the day, but did he win the Saints QB battle?SEGMENT 2: Picking duds from Saints-Jaguars: OL is becoming a legitimate concernSegment 3: Picking studs from Saints-Jaguars: the Who Dat Nation finally meets the real Mason Tipton

The New Orleans Saints are officially done in California, at least as far as training camp practices are concerned. So what all went down out in Irvine? And how about that joint practice with the Rams? On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak catches up after a busy day out in Carson with the Rams as he readies to head back to Louisiana. We'll break down the latest in the QB battle, Juwan Johnson and Chase Young's big days and we'll hear the top takes from Saints legends Deuce McAllister and Bobby Hebert after Thursday's session. SEGMENT 1: Saints QB Battle Notes ... It's still neck and neck, and that's a win for ShoughSEGMENT 2: Deuce & Bobby's top takes ... defense dominates as Chase Young shinesSEGMENT 3: Top takeaways after 10 days in Irvine, how concerning are these injuries?

The New Orleans Saints' preseason opener is in the books, so what are the biggest questions? On this mailbag edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller take on viewer questions after Week 1 of the preseason, starting with a big one: Do you feel better or worse about the Saints' win total after what we saw on Sunday?We'll also dive in one big performances for both UDFA Torricelli Simpkins III and RB Velus Jones Jr., and whether they're set up to land a spot on the roster, the discourse around Tyler Shough and Shedeur Sanders, an an extended road trip early in the season?

The New Orleans Saints preseason opener is in the books, so what all has changed after a loss to the Chargers that doubled as Tyler Shough's debut? In the latest edition of the WWL Radio original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller weigh in on what they saw in the QB battle, then dive in on who stepped up big and who fell flat as the games FINALLY got rolling in the 2025 season.SEGMENT 1: QB Battle Breakdown, weighing Tyler Shough vs Spencer RattlerSEGMENT 2: Picking duds from Saints-Chargers, the welcome has been worn out for one playerSEGMENT 3: Picking Studs from Saints-Chargers, is the LB room the best on the team?

The New Orleans Saints are out in California and they've named Spencer Rattler as the starter for the preseason opener against the Chargers, but how close is the QB battle to actually giving us an answer at the most important position? In the latest edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak gives us the low-down on a couple of impressive days for both Rattler and Tyler Shough out in California, and what steps forward we've seen from the rookie. We'll hear from both QBs and Kellen Moore, then dive in on some more standouts from another high-energy scrimmage. SEGMENT 1: Spencer Rattler is QB1 vs the Chargers, but what does that mean? SEGMENT 2: Notes from Irivine: RB battle is the biggest thing to watch in preseason opener

There's simply too much going on these days to hit it all in one episode! Here's a mailbag edition of Inside Black & Gold recorded after Sunday's scrimmage. Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller answer viewer questions as training camp rolls on. We've also got an important question: Who are some of the most underrated Saints players of all time who ARE NOT in the Saints Hall of Fame? We'll also talk QBs, scrambling vs running and a lot more

The New Orleans Saints are 10 practices deep into their training camp slate, so who’s made the strongest first impression? On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down what they saw in Sunday’s 126-play scrimmage and the latest in the QB battle, chat 1-on-1 with Saints OL coach Brendan Nugent, then pick stock up, stock down for a host of Saints players vying for roster spots. SEGMENT 1: Saints Camp Day 10 Breakdown: 126 plays!!! … The New Orleans Saints had their busiest day of training camp, one that featured an offense-defense scrimmage with 126 called plays. So what stood out? Jeff and Steve break down the day with their latest thoughts on the QB battle, how Davon Godchaux looks to be a game-changer in the run game, why mustaches mean war for Danny Stutsman and a lot more.SEGMENT 2: 1-on-1 with Saints OL coach Brendan Nugent… The New Orleans Saints have a lot of moving parts on the OL, but they’ve brought back a familiar face to lead that group. So what does Brendan Nugent think of this year’s OL room? We get his takes on Trevor Penning, his coaching style and a lot more. SEGMENT 3: Saints Stock Watch: Who’s Rising and Who’s Falling After 10 Practices?… The Saints are 10 practices into the 2025 training camp slate and opinions have definitely been formed. But who is on the upward trajectory and who is falling flat? Jeff and Steve break it down to close out the show.

The New Orleans Saints are getting specific with their drills, but things still seem slow going for the offense. In this latest "driving home" edition of Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down a change in the QB pecking order (at least for the day), some steps forward for Tyler Shough and thoughts on a defense that still seems a step ahead as we close out the second week of camp. FOLLOW: - Jeff Nowak ... x.com/Jeff_Nowak- Steve Geller ... x.com/stevegellerwwl- IB&G ... x.com/Saints_pod- WWL Sports ... youtube.com/wwlsportsCheck out WWL.com and the Audacy app for the latest news, notes and analysis. Who Dat!

Another fun day of New Orleans Saints practice, and another driving home edition of Inside Black & Gold. Sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down a wild day that ended on an untimed down and a walkoff TD from Jake Haener, while the QB battle is coming into focus: Spencer Rattler is ahead, and the gap seems to be getting wider. We'll also break down some of the standouts during the high-energy indoor session, good injury news for Juwan Johnson, high praise for the young tackles and more hype for Kool-Aid McKinstry. FOLLOW: - Jeff Nowak ... x.com/Jeff_Nowak- Steve Geller ... x.com/stevegellerwwl- IB&G ... x.com/Saints_pod- WWL Sports ... youtube.com/wwlsportsCheck out WWL.com and the Audacy app for the latest news, notes and analysis. Who Dat!

Day 7 of New Orleans Saints training camp is in the books, so what stood out? Join WWL Saints Sideline reporter Jeff Nowak on this drive home edition (it's exactly what it sounds like) for a quick recap of what we saw in another padded practice. Juwan Johnson is hurt, and yes, that's a big concern, Davon Godchaux is strong and the Saints are lucky? Maybe. let's dive in. FOLLOW: - Jeff Nowak ... x.com/Jeff_Nowak- Steve Geller ... x.com/stevegellerwwl- IB&G ... x.com/Saints_pod- WWL Sports ... youtube.com/wwlsportsCheck out WWL.com and the Audacy app for the latest news, notes and analysis. Who Dat!

We’re four full practices in at New Orleans Saints training camp, so what’s stood out? On the latest episode of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down the top notes from the action so far and recap the QB battle, then chat 1-on-1 with WR Rashid Shaheed before handing out some Week 1 superlatives. Let’s do it. SEGMENT 1: Saints Camp Notes, Days 1-4: Here’s What Stood Out… Four New Orleans Saints training camp practices in the books, so what are the major takeaways? Jeff and Steve recap the QB battle to this point – still wayyy too close to call – then share their top notes ahead of the first padded practice of the season, scheduled for Monday.SEGMENT 2: 1-on-1 with Saints WR Rashid Shaheed: Bulked Up & Ready … What’s up with Rashid Shaheed? The New Orleans Saints speedster is healthy, bulked up and ready to roll, and he chatted 1-on-1 with Jeff and Steve after another sweltering training camp practice. SEGMENT 3: Saints Camp Superlatives: Picking Winners for Days 1-4… Remember those high school yearbook superlatives? We’re picking them for the first four days of training camp. Here’s what we’ve got. Follow Inside Black & Gold on the Audacy App or wherever you get your podcasts ... and remember to rate and subscribe!Ring the bell to subscribe here if you haven't already, check out Audacy.com/WWL for the latest headlines and tune into SportsTalk each weekday from 4-8 p.m. on WWL AM-870, FM-105.3 and the Audacy app.

New Orleans Saints training camp has officially kicked off, so what are the early takeaways? On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak dives into his notebook to break down the first two days, including a slow-starting QB battle and one big fight. Jeff and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller also chat 1-on-1 with Saints RT Taliese Fuaga, who's brimming with confidence heading into Year 2. SEGMENT 1: QB Battle has a lot of room to growTyler Shough vs Rattler vs ... Jake Haener? Only time will tell, but there's certainly a lot of room to grow as the Saints try to decide who will be starting Week 1. We'll dive into Jeff's top notes from the first two days, which includes one big fight and one big concern. SEGMENT 2: 1-on-1 with Taliese FuagaWhat's new with Taliese Fuaga? The 2024 first-rounder is headed back to the right side and is confident as ever, but what is his advice for this year's first-rounder Kelvin Banks? That and a lot more in this exclusive interview. SEGMENT 3: Jeff & Steve take on SportsTalkJeff calls in to chat with Steve and Charlie Long on SportsTalk to break down the top topics of the first two days of camp, including the QB competition, and why perfect might be the enemy right now, a tough start for Charlie Smyth, where the RB2 race is headed and a lot more.