Inside Black & Gold | A New Orleans Saints podcast

The New Orleans Saints head coach job is the last remaining vacancy in the NFL, and the hottest name right now is Eagles OC Kellen Moore. But where will things go from here? On 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 news and notes after a slew of coach hirings, then play a...

The good news: Erik McCoy is headed to the Pro Bowl. The bad news: That’s basically the only good news we can share right now. Several Saints coaches from 2024 have found jobs elsewhere, including Dennis Allen, and the Saints are ramping up their pursuit of Eagles OC Kellen Moore, but will he be the guy? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller break down the latest news and notes surrounding the Saints and th...

It’s the offseason, but the New Orleans Saints news is still coming hard and fast as they work to find their next head coach. There are a lot of hot takes these days, so let’s sift through a few and figure out the overreactions, underreactions and just straight-up good takes on the Saints these days.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pri...

The Senior Bowl is here, but who should you be keeping an eye on when NFL draft hopefuls descend on Mobile, Alabama? We’ll start with Jalen Milroe and how the Alabama QB can start opening eyes this week, why you shouldn’t hold your breath waiting for a first-round tradeback, and a few names from Mike Detillier’s Senior Bowl watchlist (http://www.audacy.com/wwl/local-sports/saints/mike-ds-senior-bo...

A big name got scratched off the New Orleans Saints head coaching candidates list this week with Aaron Glenn committing to the Jets, so where does that leave the black & gold? In the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the latest in the head coaching search from a snowy New Orleans, what comes next, why Alvin Kamara is...

The New Orleans Saints’ head coaching candidate list is one name shorter, and the name that got scratched off was near the top when Aaron Glenn officially picked the Jets – before the Saints even really had a shot. So what does it mean? Jeff Nowak kicks off today’s episode by breaking down the latest in the coaching search, which candidates will be in town this week for interviews, why an epic sno...

Alvin Kamara’s pick for Saints head coach “rhymes with Fizzi” and yes, he’s talking about the guy you think. Darren Rizzi has the support of the Saints locker room, but will it matter in the end? We break it all down, and what you should make of the Saints star’s social media proclamation this week.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva...

The New Orleans Saints’ head coaching search will be dominating the headlines for the foreseeable future, but what else is on the docket? Jeff Nowak closes out today’s episode by breaking down what he’s looking for at next week’s Senior Bowl, ideal plans for draft assets, trades and more as we pedal on into a busy and vitally important offseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...

The New Orleans Saints have a lot of things to fix, but it’s all going to start with the draft. On the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller take over the SportsTalk mics for a power hour podcast to break down the draft struggles from 2018 to 2022 and what has to change. We’ll also hear from a Lions insid...

The New Orleans Saints need to turn the draft around to turn the team around, but just how rough has it been in recent years? Jeff and Steve kick off this power hour edition by breaking down how the tough drafts from 2018-’22 stack up with the elite drafts of 2016-’17. Is it as simple as drafting better players? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...

The New Orleans Saints have a lot of names on their head coaching radar, but Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is the clear front-runner. But why? Will Burchfield, Lions reporter for 97.1 the Ticket calls in to break down what he’s seen from Detroit’s DC, why he sees Glenn as destined for the Saints head coaching job, and the mood around the team as they head into a playoff run as the NFC’s...

The New Orleans Saints are one of several head coaching jobs available, but are they the least attractive. Jeff makes an argument for why it’s not, and we dive into calls and texts to close out the episode.  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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New Orleans Saints face yet another coaching search, but what’s changed – and has a new top target emerged? On 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 in the search for the next head coach and where Mike McCarthy should fall on the Who Dat wishlists. We also break down...

Mickey Loomis finally talked to the media this week and hit on a variety of subjects, none more loaded than the search for the next Saints head coach. Should Mike McCarthy suddenly be a top target? Is Darren Rizzi a safety school pick? We’ll break down what Mickey had to say, the latest on the coaching search and a lot more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https...

The biggest roster question mark for the Saints is what to do with Derek Carr, and while Saints GM Mickey Loomis spoke glowingly about the veteran QB there was certainly a noncommittal energy about them. So what happens? We’ll break down the Carr question, thoughts on the salary cap strategy and dive in on the subject: Is the Saints roster just too old? To learn more about listener data and our pr...

The New Orleans Saints have a lot to fix, and it sounds like the folks in the familiar names in the front office are going to be the ones tasked with fixing it. Can they? We’ll find out, but it’ll likely come down to the willingness to change and fixing the missteps from the Dennis Allen era. That’s going to start with freeing up the head coach to build their own staff, and getting back to winning...

The New Orleans Saints are one of six teams currently on the prowl for the next great head coach, but where exactly do they rank among those openings? On the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold Podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the current state of the Saints salary cap and the options to clear their $50 million overage, we break down the latest in the...

It’s that time again: The New Orleans Saints have a massive cap overage, so how can they go about clearing it? It starts with Ryan Ramczyk, who made a move to clear cap space and a clear signal that he intends to retire. But what comes next? We break down Derek Carr and why he won’t be taking a pay cut, the deals that will likely be restructured and the options the Saints can choose from to bring...

The New Orleans Saints have a lot of questions to answer, and it all starts with the head coach steering the ship. That’s what Super Bowl champion and former Saints linebacker Scott Shanle breaks down with Steve Geller and Charlie Long in this SportsTalk-fueled segment, along with team needs, strategy, draft plans and a lot more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

The New Orleans Saints are one of six NFL teams currently trolling the waters for the next great head coach, but will they be the top option for anybody? We hear Bobby Hebert’s take, break down the candidates that have emerged so far and weigh where the Saints will land among contenders for the top HC names (not high). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www....

The New Orleans Saints’ 2024 season is in the book. All that’s left are big questions. On 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 fallout from another loss to the Bucs, which players on expiring contracts should be brought back or let walk, then dive into a live viewer mailbag to...

It’s over: The New Orleans Saints’ 2024 season is in the books. The Saints finish 5-12 and will draft No. 9 overall. But what’s the fallout? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s pod by breaking down the key takeaways from a Week 18 loss, more on Spencer Rattler and where he stands heading into the offseason, where the Saints go from here and a lot more.  To learn more about listener data a...

The New Orleans Saints have a lot of big questions to answer this offseason, including which key players on expiring deals should be brought back. From Chase Young to Payton Turner to Juwan Johnson and more, Jeff & Steve break it down and make a case for each.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choic...

Is it time for the New Orleans Saints to fully commit to the rebuild, oh, and maybe stack the deck to draft Arch Manning in 2026? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller close out today’s show by diving into the live viewer mailbag to answer that question and a lot more after the season finale.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn m...

The New Orleans Saints have a chance to play spoiler in the NFC South race this week, but will it be for the Falcons or the Bucs? We break it all down in this SportsTalk-fueled edition of Inside Black & Gold. We’ll hear from Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller, Bucs reporter Aileen Hnatiuk and WWL analyst Mike Detiller and break down Baker Mayfield’s resurgence...