Inside Black & Gold | A New Orleans Saints podcast

It was a quiet week on the news front for the New Orleans Saints, with the biggest headline being the retirement of Terron Armstead, who spent the past three seasons with the Dolphins. Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s episode by reflecting on Armstead’s elite time with the Saints, then break down the team’s top 30 visits this offseason and the prospects to watch as the 2025 draft gets...

The mission was simple: ID the star the Saints should be going after and find a trade up to go get him. Steve Geller found it here in this 1-round mock draft with a significant move up the board to get arguably the best player in this year’s class in the top five, but what did it take to get done? Let’s break it down.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www....

This mission was a bit less simple: Find a trade back scenario that nets extra assets to restock the cupboard at key spots. Jeff found it with the Dolphins at 13, upgrading a future pick and adding another third-rounder to this year’s stockpile. But what were the results? Jeff addresses edge rusher, wide receiver, defensive tackle, quarterback and running back, covering a TON of bases in this thre...

New Saints head coach Kellen Moore had a lot to say at this year’s owner’s meetings, but what are the biggest takeaways? In the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on what coach Kellen had to say about the additions of Brandin Cooks, expectations for key players like Juwan Johnson, Derek...

Kellen Moore had a lot to say when he sat down with reporters at the annual owner’s meetings this week, but what are the biggest takeaways? Jeff and Steve kick off today’s episode by breaking down his comments on the offseason moves, expectations for Juwan Johnson, thoughts on the Saints QB room, the 2025 QB class and a lot more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

Jeff and Steve are joined by new Saints safety Justin Reid (who’s out on the golf course) in this SportsTalk-fueled segment to get to know the biggest addition this offseason. We’ll break down how Justin is reacclamating in his return to Louisiana, why one of his best skills fits perfectly into Brandon Staley’s scheme, expectations for a reunion with Tyrann Mathieu and more.  To learn more about l...

The NFL was busy this week with several big rule changes, but what could that mean for the Saints in 2025? We’ll dive in on what’s changing, including replay assist on penalties and the regular season overtime format, and what we expect to change (or at least Jeff does) with the tush push continuing to be a hot topic of debate.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...

The New Orleans Saints are keeping busy deep into the NFL offseason, but how excited should fans be about the Kellen Moore era? In the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak is joined by new guest host Deven Johnson to break down the best and worst moves so far, dial in on takeaways from LSU’s pro day and others around the country, wh...

It’s been a busy offseason, but exactly how excited should Saints fans be for the Kellen Moore era? Jeff Nowak chats with new guest host Deven Johnson to break down his thoughts on all the moves so far, his take on the best and worst signings and why we see the Juwan Johnson deal as a good value – assuming he’s used the right way.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

The Pro Day circuit is in full swing, and the New Orleans Saints were all over the map. We’ll get insight on all the action at LSU and takes from Jeff, who was in attendance, breaking down Will Campbell’s extending arms, Mason Taylor’s strong day and more. We also break down where the Saints found themselves this week and what it means (RB pick incoming?) to close out the show. To learn more about...

The New Orleans Saints have added multiple key players, and one is VERY familiar in Brandin Cooks. So what do we think of the move? In the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on the signing with insight from Voice of the Cowboys Brad Sham. We also break down the addition of a potential s...

The New Orleans Saints signed a veteran safety in Ugo Amadi and their potential starting left guard in Dillon Radunz, but the biggest news came over in Miami. We’ll break down the two moves, then dive in on whether the Saints’ interest in Cam Ward should be taken seriously. Oh, and we’ll break down just how expensive it would be for such a trade, based on recent history.  To learn more about liste...

Brandin Cooks is back with the New Orleans Saints, a reunion that not many saw coming. So how did it happen? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller give their takes, we hear from the Voice of the Cowboys Brad Sham on what he’s seen from Cooks over the past two years, and we’ll hear from the player himself on how he remembers his first tenure, thoughts on the breakup and more.  To learn more about listener da...

The New Orleans Saints have gotten a lot done this free agency cycle, even without big splash signings. So, what’s left? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller close out this episode of Inside Black & Gold by identifying three positions of need and signings that could still be coming in the near future.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-poli...

The New Orleans Saints have been busy in the 2025 free agency cycle, but with only a few big splashes. 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 the latest offseason news and how the Saints cleared $30 million in cap space. We’ll break down Cam Jordan’s pay cut and why he agreed to i...

The New Orleans Saints have made one splash signing, inked two big extensions and … that’s about it. Everything else has been short-term, low-commitment contracts, even while opening up more than $30 million in available space with pay cuts and restructures. So what gives? We’ll dive in on the latest free agency news, break down why the Saints are betting big on Juwan Johnson, Cam Jordan’s big pay...

We took our time, but we’re finally ready to break out mock draft 2.0, this time diving in to a full three rounds where the Saints have four selections. We start off with Steve Geller’s mock which has the Saints adding a pair of weapons and a pair of hogmollies. What’s not to like?  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo...

For Jeff Nowak’s mock draft 2.0, we’re taking a different route – but it’s one the Saints are familiar with. He adds a key piece to the defense, and a familiar one, at No. 9, then shores up one of the team’s biggest holes before adding some more local talent. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices...

The New Orleans Saints have been busy in free agency, and the returns seem a bit familiar. In the latest edition of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the latest signings with a pair of former Saints coming back to town and another Louisiana homecoming, we we break down big extensions for Juwan Johnson and Chase Young with insight from...

The New Orleans Saints handed out 3-year commitments to both Juwan Johnson and Chase Young, and the bet is simple: The next 3 years will be the best for both players. Will they be right? Jeff Nowak shares his takes on both players, we hear from Young himself on how he’s investing in his body, and also get a take from Deuce McAllister on Johnson’s upside. To learn more about listener data and our p...

If there was a title for the 2025 Saints free agency cycle, it’d be the ‘bring ‘em back’ class, only odd because this is a completely new coaching tenure. Jeff Nowak kicks off today’s live episode by breaking down the free agency class to this point, including two former Saints in Ike Yiadom and Will Clapp, and a Louisiana homecoming for Justin Reid.  To learn more about listener data and our priv...

Jeff Nowak closes out this live edition of Inside Black & Gold by diving into the live viewer mailbag, hitting on topics like how the free agency class will affect the draft, outlook for Spencer Rattler and the QB class, 3-4 vs 4-3 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. Visit http...

Free agency season is officially here and the New Orleans Saints got off to an early start. On today’s episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller break down some early moves, including an extension for Chase Young and a host of restructures, including QB Derek Carr, what it all means and takeaways from a meet...

Another day, another segment checking the temperature on Derek Carr – and it’s never cold. The Saints restructured Carr’s deal, effectively linking him with the team for at least one more year, and fans had strong feelings about it. But what does it really mean? Let’s break it down.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn m...

The New Orleans Saints made an early splash with a contract extension for Chase Young and a host of restructures, but where do things land as free agency kicks off? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller weigh in on some of the early moves and departures, expectations and more as the offseason hits high gear. Note: Extensions for TE Juwan Johnson (3/30M) and the signing of S Justin Reid came after recording....