Dattitude with Jim Derry

With the Dallas Cowboys trading for wide receiver George Pickens late Tuesday night, it got us thinking: How many options out there do the New Orleans Saints have if they want to bring in a veteran wide receiver? Keenan Allen? Amari Cooper? The newly released Gabe Davis? That’s our lead topic on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 371) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry asks for...

The only thing clear about this cloudy offseason standoff between the New Orleans Saints and quarterback Derek Carr is that no one – maybe not even the players involved – know the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Who will tell it first? Is either or both sides ready to move on, or are they simply playing an expensive game of chicken? Who better to ask than a raving band of Who Dats? We did t...

It has been one week since the New Orleans Saints chose quarterback Tyler Shough with the 40th pick of the NFL Draft. It seems as if ever since, the media has already anointed him as the starter for the team’s opener on Sept. 7. In other words, the same “experts” who said the Saints would not restructure Derek Carr’s contract and would let him go are now saying Coach Kellen Moore will choose Shoug...

There isn’t a single fan of the New Orleans Saints who doesn’t have an opinion on the Derek Carr saga. Will we ever find out the truth? Does it matter? Will he playin 2025, and if not, who takes his place: second-round draft pick Tyler Shough or last year’s backup Spencer Rattler? How about a spirited debate on the subject? Well, that’s what we get on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 368) presen...

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and things started wonderfully for the New Orleans Saints with the selection of Texas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks. But then … on Friday with the 40th pick, the team reached to draft Tyler Shough of Louisville as the third quarterback chosen. The big question is not necessarily about Shough, as it is “Did this team know about Derek Carr’s problems all along an...

Finally. We have finally made it to NFL Draft Day 2025. Of course we have a plethora of questions. Is it a sure thing for the Titans and Cam Ward at No. 1? Will the Jaguars and Bears make some sort of move before the thing starts? Who will the Saints go with at No. 9? Jim Derry has the Dat Crew together, as he, Gabe Henderson and Zach Ewing do their own mock draft and then explain each pick on a s...

It's NFL Draft Eve, and all the “experts” have changed their tune anywhere from five to 15 times. What does Mock 5.3 say the Saints will take on Thursday night? Who cares? But it’s looking more likely it won’t be Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart at No. 9. Host Jim Derry wants to have some fun with the situation, so he brings in local radio icon Eric Asher on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 365) p...

At least one major NFL “expert” has backed off of the possibility of Shedeur Sanders being picked at No. 9 in the first round of Thursday’s NFL Draft. So what does that mean? A defensive lineman like Jalon Walker? An offensive tackle like Armand Membou or LSU’s Will Campbell? What about tight end Tyler Warren? WWL Radio NFL and Draft analyst Mike Detillier shares his expertise with host Jim Derry...

It's less than 1 week from the moment we’ll hear Commissioner Roger Goodell go to the podium in Green Bay and say “With the ninth pick of the NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints select …” The big question is what name will come out of his mouth after that lead in? Will it be a quarterback, like Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough or Jalen Milroe? Is it necessary because of all the rumors swir...

On Friday afternoon, one of the world’s leading NFL reporters, Ian Rapoport, made a shocking announcement that Saints quarterback Derek Carr has a shoulder injury that could require surgery, a story that was later confirmed by The Times-Picayune’s Matthew Paras and Jeff Duncan. And if said surgery was needed, it could end Carr’s season before it even begins. That’s a whole lotta couldas and woulda...

The moment of truth in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is coming quickly for the New Orleans Saints. Will it be offense and Shedeur Sanders, Tyler Warren or a lineman? Maybe it will be cornerback or defensive line? Whatever the answer, a bigger question is: Can this Saints team without hitting a home run at No. 9? Host Jim Derry brings in his old friend, Larry Holder of The Athletic for a di...

Even for the most casual of golf fans, there’s nothing like The Masters. The world’s greatest tournament begins Thursday, and both Scott Rabalais and Uncle Big Nick are here to share their thoughts. So is it Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy or the field? And who’s the longshot to watch? Host Jim Derry is goes through it on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 360) presented by Evangeline Securities,...

If there are 860 mock drafts out there, one might be able to find 100 different names being linked to the New Orleans Saints for the upcoming NFL Draft. OK, well maybe 100 is a bit of an exaggeration, but there are a whole bunch. Should we believe any of them? Jim Derry will spend plenty of time on the subject on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 359) presented by Evangeline...

Newsflash: We have changed the percentage of the Saints drafting a quarterback in the first round from 0.0 to, well, higher than zero. What’s the new percentage the team would ponder making a move if Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart were available? That's the lead for Jim Derry this Friday morning on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 358) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he asks the viewers...

We’re 3 weeks away from the start of the NFL Draft, and what else is there to do than to talk mocks and potential surprise moves? And we have some doozies here for you, including a sky-high trade for the Saints to move to No. 1 and grab quarterback Cam Ward. Host Jim Derry is having some fun on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 357) presented by Evangeline Securities with WDSU-TV sports director...

Tush Push debate, Saints draft talk, NCAA March Madness and LSU women and Yankees bats on Ep. 356 by Jim Derry

Are “media outlets” stirring the pot when they keep talking about the Saints potentially trading wide receiver Chris Olave, or is it just click bait? What about Derek Carr? Host Jim Derry has his thoughts (well, duh), and he brings on FOX-8 sports reporter Garland Gillen to hear what he thinks, as well, to close another week of Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 355) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim al...

The Saints signing guard Dillon Radunz from the Titans sort of flew under the radar, but could it mean the team will look more now at a skill player in the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft. And more specifically, it could mean there’s more of a chance a skill player – like Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan or Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty – could be a possibility in the first r...

In the search for help on offense, the New Orleans Saints have turned to a familiar face, as late last week they brought back wide receiver and former first-round pick Brandin Cooks. Is he worth a 2-year, $13 million contract? Jim Derry asks the viewers and listeners on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 353) presented by Evangeline Securities and takes comments throughout the show on 'Mano E Monday.' Gab...

We are 5 weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft, and we’re trying to figure out what direction the New Orleans Saints might go. Do they need an offensive lineman to shift things around and find a starting left guard, or have they already made enough moves in free agency to fill the holes? Will Clapp? Landon Young? Nick Saldiveri? That’s just one of the topics for host Jim Derry and his guest, Times-Pi...

The Saints just gave tight end Juwan Johnson a 3-year, $31 million contract. Ummm, why? Is he really worth that? Is that the going rate for a tight end these days? Host Jim Derry gets into it quickly on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 351) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, a certain well-known ESPN draft dude has a ridiculous mock out there – at least when it comes to the Black and Gold...

The Saints have had quite a bit of news since we last left you just before Mardi Gras, including the restructuring of several veterans' contracts (yes, Derek Carr, among others). So what now? Is Mickey Loomis playing his usual game of kicking the can down the road, or is there actually light at the end of this deep, dark tunnel? Host Jim Derry is raring to go Monday on the Season 5 premiere of the...

We have been asking the question for months, and finally we’re within days or – at most – a couple of weeks – of the answer: Will Derek Carr be the quarterback of the New Orleans Saints on Opening Day 2025 in September? Is there any better question to discuss on the Season 4 finale of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 349) presented by Evangeline Securities? Host Jim Derry takes dozens of comments and qu...

5-12 and 14-43. That’s where we currently are with our major sports franchises, as the New Orleans Saints just finished off their most unsuccessful season in 20 years, while the New Orleans Pelicans remain last in the NBA’s Western Conference. What are the biggest questions, and can we find the answers? Host Jim Derry turns to local radio and media expert David Grubb on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast...

Just about every NFL fan on the planet knows the New Orleans Saints are in cap hell and football purgatory. While there is no easy way out, the No. 1 question for this team is clear: Do you stick with Derek Carr at quarterback, or do you “tank,” cut Carr and eat his salary and most likely go with either Spencer Rattler or a cheap free agent? Currently, only new Kellen Moore and General Manager Mic...