Saints Insider

Upon return from the NFL scouting combine, Matthew Paras and our Saints Insiders talk about what was said, what they heard and what it means, both for the Saints in the NFL draft and in free agency. Speaking of which, the Saints have until Monday to re-sign franchise icons Demario Davis and Cam Jordan and other pending free agents before they can begin formal discussions with other teams. We'll pl...

The New Orleans Saints are with the rest of the NFL world in Indianapolis this week for the NFL Scouting Combine, where draft prospects are just part of the circus. Free agent discussions are heating up, and Alontae Taylor's recent social media posts suggest he might be on his way out of New Orleans. Our Saints Insiders discuss the posts and give our to-do list for the Saints at the combine as the...

Raising Cane's founder Todd Graves recently said in a TMZ interview that he was interested in becoming an NFL owner, and the New Orleans Saints specifically came up with the Louisiana native. Our Saints Insiders discuss the comments as they relate to the present, the future, Gayle Benson's tenure and more on this episode. Also, the NFL Scouting Combine starts next week in Indianapolis. We discuss...

One of the New Orleans Saints' most important decisions this offseason will be whether to extend the contract of wide receiver Chris Olave — and when, and for how much. The Saints Insiders break down the situation, including Olave's concussion history paired against his record of consistent production when he's been on the field. We also talk about how the Saints haven't had to make this call with...

With the Super Bowl over, the New Orleans Saints and other NFL teams can officially begin to make offseason moves. First, the Saints must decide what to do with impending free agents on their roster — Cam Jordan, Demario Davis, Alontae Taylor — and the possibility of Derek Carr's return, which the quarterback hinted at over the weekend. The Saints have Carr under contract, so if he does un-retire,...

The Saints Insiders are back with a pre-Super Bowl episode, and with hearty congratulations to Drew Brees, who was selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday night. We talk about Brees' place in NFL and Saints history, plus: • Tyler Shough finishes second in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting • Klint Kubiak's turn in the spotlight • Second-guessing the Rashid Shaheed trade: Was it the...

The New Orleans Saints had a couple of coaches receive interviews for jobs on the Pittsburgh Steelers staff, but none left. That gives the Saints a level of continuity they haven't had in years. Is it a sign of good things to come in 2026? Our Saints Insiders discuss. Also on this episode: • What we learned from the Senior Bowl • Klint Kubiak to Las Vegas/which new coach intrigues us most • Lack o...

The New Orleans Saints aren't playing in Super Bowl LX, but they'll have quite a presence next week in San Francisco anyway. First, the team could get news that it's playing a game in Paris next season. Then, quarterback Tyler Shough makes the media rounds on Radio Row and is up for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. And finally, Saints legend Drew Brees finds out if he's a first-ballot Hall of Fam...

The New Orleans Saints have plenty of holes to fill even after an optimistic finish to the 2025 season. With the Super Bowl matchup set up between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, our Saints Insider crew discusses how the Patriots in particular — a last-place team that found its quarterback the year before — provide a model the Saints could attempt to emulate. We also discuss the Sai...

Even with an optimistic finish to the 2025 season, the New Orleans Saints lagged well behind the NFL in one specific category: Explosive plays, which are defined as pass plays of 16-plus yards or run plays of 12-plus yards. The issue improved with Tyler Shough at quarterback, but it feels like there's still plenty of room to grow. Our Saints Insiders examine what caused the issue, why Shough impro...

The Saints Insiders are back with a look at the New Orleans Saints' 2025 draft class, which produced a potential franchise quarterback in Tyler Shough, a left tackle of the future in Kelvin Banks and several possible defensive starters. ESPN ranked the Saints' rookies as the NFL's most productive. Just how good are they, and could they get better? We answer those questions, go through the class an...

With the NFL coaching carousel in full spin — nine openings, big names like John Harbaugh and Mike Tomlin — this episode of Saints Insider looks back at a year ago, when the New Orleans Saints were in that position. They wound up with Kellen Moore. Where does that rank among 2025 hires, which resulted in everything from strong Super Bowl contenders to the No. 1 pick in the draft? What did Moore do...

Despite a strong finish to the 2025 NFL season, the New Orleans Saints have a busy offseason ahead of them. There are plenty of different paths they could take and plenty of holes that need to be filled. On today's episode of Saints Insider, we take a look at how we'd approach their to-do list, with some ideas on: • Contract extensions • Coaching changes • Decisions on popular players • Free agenc...

The New Orleans Saints held their after-season press conference with general manager Mickey Loomis and head coach Kellen Moore on Wednesday (link to full conference below), and our Saints Insiders react to it on this episode. Among the topics discussed: • Tyler Shough and building around a young QB • More leeway in salary cap/free agent additions • What to do with the legends: Cam, Demario, Taysom...

The New Orleans Saints play their 2025 season finale Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, and our Saints Insider crew is here to break it down. We'll analyze the matchups in the game, the significant injuries the Saints are dealing with and the stakes of this game, which is plenty meaningful even though both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention. Can the Saints win their fifth in a row...

The New Orleans Saints play their season finale Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons in a game between two eliminated teams but still potentially a lot to play for. There are plenty of implications, starting with the idea that these teams — not the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are vying for the division title — are actually playing the best among NFC South teams. Also, it's one mo...

The New Orleans Saints ride a three-game winning streak into their Week 17 visit to the Tennessee Titans. It's a game between two teams eliminated from NFL playoff contention, but it's an interesting matchup of two teams with momentum — and rookie quarterbacks. Can Tyler Shough continue his momentum in the Offensive Rookie of the Year race? Will the Titans challenge the Saints' surging defense? Ou...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave had a career day in Sunday's victory over the New York Jets, catching 10 passes for 148 yards and two touchdowns. That brings into focus the discussion around Olave — is he a No. 1 receiver? Can he stay healthy? — and the decision facing the Saints this offseason, the last Olave will have under contract with the team. Is an extension coming? What would...

The New Orleans Saints have won two games in a row and improved their outlook for the future since Tyler Shough took over as starting quarterback. Now comes a new challenge: The Saints are nearly a touchdown favorite against the New York Jets on Sunday in their home finale. How does the team handle that role and all of their success? Are injuries finally going to catch up to the Saints? And what s...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough has changed the vibes around the 2025 season by leading the team to back-to-back wins. The NFL at large is starting to pay attention, and his odds to win Offensive Rookie of the Year have improved dramatically. Can Shough actually win the award? Who's his competition? And what does he need to do over the Saints' final three games to finish first? Our Sai...

The New Orleans Saints have built at least a little momentum for themselves in the second half of the season, winning last week at division-leading Tampa Bay. Now they face the team that replaced the Bucs atop the NFC South in the surprising Carolina Panthers. Can the Saints knock off the division leader two weeks in a row and complete a season sweep of Carolina? Our Saints Insiders break down the...

After leading the New Orleans Saints to another victory, Tyler Shough is starting to get some recognition around the NFL, validating the Saints' decision to draft him and then switch to him. His statistics haven't quite caught up — he's still behind Spencer Rattler in a lot of key categories — but our Saints Insiders believe Shough has shown his value in plenty of other ways. We discuss that, plus...

The New Orleans Saints travel to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a chance to play spoiler in the NFC South race. More importantly, they will continue to try to show growth at the end of a lost season, particularly with quarterback Tyler Shough. Our Saints Insiders offer their insights on that and more, as well as offer keys to the game and predictions for Saints-Bucs. #saints #neworleanssaints...

The New Orleans Saints saw a breakout performance from second-year receiver Devaughn Vele during Sunday's loss to the Miami Dolphins, and they also had their top receiver, Chris Olave, continue to raise questions about whether he's a long-term No. 1 option. What does it all mean for the future of the Saints' receiver room? Our Insiders discuss, plus: • Charlie Smyth's magical debut • What to watch...

As the New Orleans Saints prepare to play the Miami Dolphins in NFL Week 13, looking for just their third win of the season, they will play out the string of the season looking for reasons to hope in the future. Start with quarterback Tyler Shough, who has shown some promise in his three starts. But the play-calling from supposed offensive guru Kellen Moore has been a struggle, especially in the r...