Inside Black & Gold | A New Orleans Saints podcast

The New Orleans Saints haven’t won a game since September, but can that skid finally end this week when they ship up north to visit the hapless Carolina Panthers? That’s what we’ll be breaking down on the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast with Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller. We’ll get inside from a Panthers insider on where...

There’s no sugarcoating it: Things have been ugly for the New Orleans Saints, but a loss in Week 9 to the Carolina Panthers would surely send things over an edge. In this segment we break down the latest news, including Chris Olave’s new helmet and a potential major depth issue at DB. Then we’ll dive into a big question: Exactly what is the frustration level around the Saints fanbase right now, an...

The New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers face off in one of the NFL’s ugliest matchups of the week, but can one team build some positivity with a win? We’re joined again by Desmond Johnson, host of the BLEAV in Carolina Panthers podcast to break down the latest with the fighting kitty cats, what’s the status of Bryce Young and Andy Dalton and where do things go from here.  To learn more about...

There’s really only one X-factor in Week 9: Win … or you haven’t even seen ugly yet. We hit on the biggest issue, which is a lack of depth that’s been building for years and preventing any sustained success. We’ll also hit on the offense and what has to happen with Derek Carr, the need for a patchwork DB room to show up and a lot more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v...

The Derek Carr has been restarted, but will that be enough to jumpstart what’s left of the New Orleans Saints’ 2024 season? On the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down what DC had to say after his return to practice, we dive into the initial injury report for the week and break down some depth issues at a few key positio...

The New Orleans Saints have a very winnable game ahead of them, and they should be getting their leader back on offense in Derek Carr, but how about the rest of the injured stars? Jeff Nowak kicks off today’s IB&G by breaking down the initial Week 9 injury report, which features some serious concerns at both running back and cornerback. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v...

Bobby Hebert has asked the question repeatedly over the last few days: Do the Saints have enough young talent on their roster? It’s a bit of a loaded question, but we got answers from both Dennis Allen and Mickey Loomis this week on WWL. We’ll hear what the head coach and GM have to say and share a few thoughts.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy...

Derek Carr is officially back heading into a Week 9 showdown with the Panthers, but will QB1’s return be enough to jumpstart the Saints’ 2024 season? We hear from Carr after his return to practice, dive into how his rehab went down, his thoughts on where the Saints stand at the midway point of the season and a lot more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://ww...

The New Orleans Saints couldn’t end the skid out in L.A., and the difficult questions are only just starting. So what went wrong? 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 who stepped up and who fell flat in a Week 8 loss to the Chargers that stretched the losing streak to 6, then di...

The Saints hung another loss on the board, but what actually went right during a rough trip to SoFi? We break down Pete Werner’s impressive return performance, a defense that could finally stuff the run and a backup QB who gave a bit of a spark in relief, but nowhere near enough.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more...

The New Orleans Saints did the thing again, and it wasn’t a good thing. So what fell flat in a 6th consecutive loss, this time to the Chargers? We’ll dive in on Spencer Rattler’s continued struggles and benching, DBs that are struggling to make key plays, an offensive line that keeps making mistakes at the worst possible moments, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice...

Where do things go from here for the Saints? Jeff and Steve close out today’s show by diving into the live viewer mailbag, breaking down more on Alvin Kamara’s day, the atmosphere out in L.A., what happens next if the losses keep piling up and a lot more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. V...

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The New Orleans Saints have finally gotten some positive injury luck. Can They make it count? In today’s edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down the latest injury report with several key players expected to return, then we’ll dive into the Alvin Kamara extension and why it was a no-brainer for t...

The New Orleans Saints have another long injury report, but there’s an important caveat: A majority of those players are expected to play. We’re expecting to see Taysom Hill, Cesar Ruiz, Chris Olave and Pete Werner all back on the field, but will that be enough to change the Saints’ fortunes? We break it down here.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud...

The New Orleans Saints head out to a familiar location for a date with the Chargers at SoFi Stadium, and they know it’s going to be about stopping the run, but how exactly have things looked for L.A. in the Jim Harbaugh era? David Droegemeier, host of Locked on Chargers, joins the show to break down the first six games, why there are no WRs, thoughts on Justin Herbert, depth players to watch out f...

The New Orleans Saints don’t have as many stars as they once did, but they’re not letting their most recognizable one out of the building any time soon. But was it the right call? Jeff dives in on Alvin Kamara’s new deal, what it means for the player, why it was a no-brainer to get done and what it signals for the future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w...

The New Orleans Saints enter against the biggest point spread they’ve faced all season (-7), but is that realistic? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller close out today’s episode by breaking down the X-factors, including the need for Spencer Rattler to show some growth after his first two NFL starts, avoiding turnovers (particularly the ones that lead to easy points the other way), Marquez Valdez-Scantling...

The New Orleans Saints are sticking with rookie QB Spencer Rattler this week, and he could be getting several key players back to help end a five-game skid. Can they get it done? On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller break down the QB decision and what comes next, the key injuries to watch...

The New Orleans Saints could’ve pulled the rug out from under Spencer Rattler this week, but they’re sticking with the young buck after a pair of tough starts. We’ll break down why, some of the key players expected to get back from injury, new WR Marquez Valdez-Scantling and how he’ll fit in the offense and a lot more to kick off today’s episode.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy...

In this segment we’ll hear from New Orleans Saints senior offensive assistant Rick Dennison, who chatted this week with Mike Hoss and Bobby Hebert about the offensive line, run game and a lot more. We’ll then break down Trevor Penning’s growth to this point, and a player Jeff needs to see more of … and now.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.c...

The New Orleans Saints have officially arrived at the lightest part of their schedule, but nowhere near where they wanted to be. So what’s the outlook? After a 10-day break the Saints face a lot of games against teams that are either just as injured as New Orleans or not in position to win, so what will they have to do to stay afloat? It starts with the first true must-win game of the season, foll...

The New Orleans Saints played their second game in five days, unfortunately it didn’t go any better in a 33-10 TNF loss to Sean Payton’s Broncos and the losing skid stretched to five games. So what went wrong? On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller break down effort and high-profile “quit” q...

The New Orleans Saints struggled again, and in a lot of familiar ways. So what stood out? We’ll break down Richard Sherman’s effort comments on the TNF halftime show and what it means for Dennis Allen, the Saints repeated inability to stop ANYBODY in the run game, Spencer Rattler’s struggles in Game 2, a pass rush that couldn’t lay a finger on Bo Nix and a lot more.  To learn more about listener d...

We close out today’s live episode of Inside Black & Gold by diving into the post-blowout mailbag after Saints-Broncos. We dive in more on Richard Sherman’s effort questions, Alvin Kamara’s take on locker room vibes, who might be a potential trade option if the Saints decide to tear it down, bad takes and a lot more ahead of a long weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice...