Inside Black & Gold | A New Orleans Saints podcast

The New Orleans Saints were in the running for the top safety left on the free agent market, but he landed with the hated Falcons instead. So what happened? On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline Jeff Nowak breaks down what we know on that front, the latest camp updates and injuries from Irvine, a wild 2-minute drills and who has the most to prove...

The New Orleans Saints are still dealing with a host of injuries, but Dennis Allen says not to worry about Alvin Kamara. How about Taliese Fuaga? We also hear from Cam Jordan and Jake Haener on some recent camp developments, talk good and bad first-team offense, a wild 2-minute drill and a lot more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva...

The New Orleans Saints wined and dined Justin Simmons, but he somehow ended up with the Atlanta Falcons. So what gives? Jeff Nowak gives his take on the situation, why the money didn’t work out and what it could mean for the Saints moving forward.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit htt...

We’re gearing up for Week 2 of the New Orleans Saints preseason slate, but what should you be watching on Sunday night against the 49ers? This feels like a massive game for Trevor Penning, the competition for the starting safety gig next to Tyrann Mathieu, rookie Spencer Rattler and more. Here’s what to know. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc....

So much for this week’s entertainment. The San Francisco 49ers have canceled their joint practices with the New Orleans Saints due to mounting injuries. Steve and Jeff kick off today’s episode by breaking down exactly what that means for the rest of camp in Irvine, we’ll dive into the big moment from UDFA kicker Charlie Smyth and hear an interview as he came off the field on Saturday, a familiar n...

One game is in the book for the New Orleans Saints, and boy is there a lot to talk about. 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 good and the bad from the win over the Cardinals in the preseason opener, highlighted by a dominant-looking pass rush, impressive performances in th...

It wasn’t all perfect in the New Orleans Saints’ win over the Cardinals in the preseason opener, but one thing in particular stood out: The Saints pass rush appeared dominant. We got a heavy dose of Chase Young, NASCAR, Bryan Bresee spin moves and more. That group looks primed for a big season. We’ll also hit on A.T. Perry the gamer (is that really a thing?) and break down strong performances in t...

We went through the good stuff, now it’s time for negativity szn. What went wrong in the New Orleans Saints’ preseason opener against the Cardinals? We’ll start with the first team offense and why things bogged down, major concerns for OL depth and blocking on the edges. It wasn’t just Trevor Penning who struggled, but his day stood out for all the wrong reasons, too. We’ll also hit on why the pun...

The New Orleans Saints preseason opener is officially here, so what should you be looking for? We break down all that and more on the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, with Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller breaking down the latest happenings from Irvine, exactly what level of concern is fair for the Saints offensive line grou...

The New Orleans Saints are still battling a slew of injuries, but that means opportunity for some young Saints players. Who has a chance to stand out in the preseason opener, and exactly how worried should you be about some of the OL struggles, particularly for Trevor Penning at RT? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s episode by breaking down what we’ve seen there, why Derek Carr seems so...

When Drew Brees talks New Orleans Saints offense, you should listen. And that’s exactly what happened at the second annual NOLA Pickle Fest, with the goat sitting down with WWL’s Bobby Hebert and Mike Detillier to share his thoughts on the Saints offense, why the run game will be so important for both Derek Carr and the rebuilt OL, and why he thinks Taysom Hill should be getting 10-12 QB reps per...

We’ve finally got preseason action to watch. Yay! But what exactly should you be watching for in the Saints preseason opener against the Cardinals? We still don’t know if we’ll see the first-team offense, but the backup QB battle will be appointment viewing. Can the run the offense as designed? Also, what lesser known WRs can stand out? How about at tight end? Will the kicker battle continue? And...

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here): Faraz welcomes on Saints reporter Jeff Nowak to get his take on Chris Olave moving into the top tier of NFL receivers, Alvin Kamara's backfield usage, Juwan Johnson's recovery from injury and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy Check out our 2024 redraft and dynasty rankings: https://www.upperhandfantasy.com Join our free newslett...

Preseason football is less than a week away for the New Orleans Saints, so who has the steepest climb to make the 2024 roster? On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline Jeff Nowak shares insight from the first 11 practices out in Irvine, then lays out a pre-preseason 53-man roster projection to set a baseline before the really difficult questions hav...

The New Orleans Saints have had 11 training camp practices, and it seems like another big name gets added to the injury list every day. But exactly how concerning is it? We’ll hear from Dennis Allen on that subject, dive into some timely misinformation and also the 2-minute offense, which has shined thus far in camp led by both the starter and the backups. Let’s dive in.  To learn more about liste...

The New Orleans Saints defense has a lot to like, but also a lot of injuries that could throw a wrench into the machine. Can young linebackers step in if the starters miss time with injuries? Does it make sense to cut draft picks from this season? Who can get stashed on the practice squad? We’ll dive into all that and more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...

The New Orleans Saints offense already has a few training camp darlings, but they still have some work to do to get on the right side of the roster bubble. What’s the latest on the backup QB battle? How about the WR room and the exciting Mason Tipton? Is there enough depth on the offensive line? We’ll dive into all of that and more to close out today’s episode and this baseline 53-man roster proje...

We’re a week into New Orleans Saints training camp, so what better time for some BOLD predictions? In 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 first week of action, Jeff details what he’s seen out in Irvine – including a dominant pass rush and a scuffling O-line – and the pair make...

The injuries are piling up for the New Orleans Saints, so how has it affected the action over the first week of camp? Jeff and Steve kick off today’s episode by breaking down the key players that have been missing, some offensive line shuffling, Alontae Taylor’s strong day and a lot more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Le...

What three things have stood out the most in the first week of camp? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller break it down, starting with Chase Young’s first impression – it’s a big one – a position group that seems to be getting more and more concerning and whether we should be worrying about the state of the Saints OL To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.c...

We’ve seen a week of New Orleans Saints training camp practices, so what better time for some BOLD PREDICTIONS. That’ll start with the pass rush, which Jeff says he thinks can be a top-five group after being closer to a bottom-five group a year ago. Why? Let’s find out. We’ll also hit on the RB ladder, Taysom Hill’s outlook and a prediction for Trevor Penning.  To learn more about listener data an...

Week 1 of New Orleans Saints training camp is in the books, so what stood out? In the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the latest on key injuries, Chase Young’s big debut in the first padded practice, standout players and key questions as things really get rolling out in Irvine.  Segment 1: The Rundown: Saints Alread...

The New Orleans Saints got into pads and they got Chase Young back, but it’s not all good news. The Saints are already dealing with several key injuries. What’s the latest on Marshon Lattimore, Nick Saldiveri and others? Here’s what to know. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://po...

It never fails at New Orleans Saints training camp, some players exceed expectations from the jump – and some have a failure to launch. So who is at the top of those lists? We break down the top 3 who have exceeded expectations, starting with a standout UDFA, as well as the 3 who have gotten off to the slowest start relative to their expectations.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy...

The New Orleans Saints have a week of training camp under their belt and several big questions still loom. What’s the outlook for Trevor Penning and Taliese Fuaga? Who is the RB2 & QB2 … and when do you have to make the decision? Is the kicker competition for real? We break it all down to close out this latest training camp edition of Inside Black & Gold. To learn more about listener data and our...