Saints Insider

The New Orleans Saints are 2-9, and their kicker certainly isn't their biggest problem. But it is the latest one. In this episode, our Saints Insiders discuss why the team had to make the move it didn't want to make with Blake Grupe, why on earth they brought in Justin Tucker for a tryout and what to expect from Cade York. Also, we'll break down the Brandin Cooks release and what Alvin Kamara's fu...

The New Orleans Saints return home for the first time in a month to face their hated rival Atlanta Falcons. It'll be the first home start for rookie quarterback Tyler Shough and a chance for the Saints to put together back-to-back wins. They're favored over the Falcons, who have injuries to quarterback Michael Penix and top receiver Drake London. So can they get the job done? Our Saints Insiders d...

Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, recently sat down with Jeff Duncan of the Times-Picayune and Saints Insider for a 30-minute interview in which she discussed multiple aspects of her organizations, their current struggles and the future. The Insiders are back to discuss the interview and give their big-picture take on the state of the Saints. #saints #neworleanssaints #wh...

The New Orleans Saints hit their bye week at 2-8, among the worst teams in the NFL. But how disappointing has this 2025 season actually been? Our Saints Insiders hand out grades for the team, from offense and defense to the coaching staff, rookies and even the front office. How harsh will we be? And is there reason to hope for the future, starting with the final seven games? We'll break it all dow...

The New Orleans Saints won a game Sunday, and our Saints Insider crew is feeling good about it. Specifically, our experts laud the performance of rookie quarterback Tyler Shough and the New Orleans defense, both of which give them reason to hope for the Saints to finish strong in 2025 against a laughably easy schedule. There are a few doses of reality, too, but there's no denying the long-term out...

The New Orleans Saints take on the Carolina Panthers with their season already derailed at 1-8. So what's left for the Saints? Our Saints Insider crew breaks down what they're looking for, starting with replacements (ahem, Devaughn Vele) for the players the Saints traded away to what Tyler Shough and Kellen Moore need to show in the second half of the season. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #who...

The New Orleans Saints traded away two offensive starters at the NFL trade deadline Tuesday, wide receiver Rashid Shaheed and offensive lineman Trevor Penning. Our Saints Insider crew reacts to the news, the draft capital the Saints got in return and how the offense will function without Shaheed and Penning. Finally, we give a grade for how the Saints did on deadline day given the current state of...

In the middle of a losing season, the New Orleans Saints turn to rookie quarterback Tyler Shough to look for a spark both for their current offense and the future of their franchise. The trouble is he'll face one of the NFL's best teams (and pass rushes) in the Los Angeles Rams in a Week 9 clash. Our Saints Insiders break down the matchup, offer what a successful debut would look like for Shough a...

The New Orleans Saints are switching their starting quarterback to second-round rookie Tyler Shough, who will replace Spencer Rattler after the Saints' 1-7 start. Our Saints Insider team discusses why the move was made now, what to expect from Shough and why the next nine games are so crucial for both the quarterback and the Saints franchise. We also take a look at the NFL trade deadline, what the...

(Our apologies for a couple of audio lapses because of technical difficulties.) The New Orleans Saints finally play their first division game of the NFL season here in Week 8, facing the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome. Our Saints Insider crew breaks the game down, examining the impact of season-ending injuries to Erik McCoy and Kendre Miller, a long list...

With the New Orleans Saints sitting at 1-6 and suffering key season-ending injuries in their loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, our Saints Insiders take a look at what could be an inflection point for the team in the 2025 NFL season. We examine comments made by Mickey Loomis on his radio show, wonder about his future and how the team will be built in the near-term. We also take a look at the Tyl...

The New Orleans Saints travel to face the Chicago Bears in NFL Week 7, and as they seek their first road victory of the year (and just second win overall), they'll face a familiar name in Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, who was just fired as Saints head coach 11 months ago. Our Saints Insider crew breaks down the game, including the Bears' penchant for forcing turnovers, the Kendre Mille...

Lots to talk about on today's episode of the Saints Insider podcast as we try to lend context to the Saints' 1-5 start, including: • A specific way in which this defense has been historically bad • How would Tyler Shough be viewed if he had the same stats as Spencer Rattler? • Ranking Rattler, Caleb Williams and the 2024 QB draft class • Which Saints might get traded over the next three weeks? #sa...

The New Orleans Saints got off the schneid last week with their first victory against the New York Giants. Now comes another test at home in the form of the New England Patriots. Our Saints Insider crew breaks the game down from every angle, including a look at the Saints' young secondary against rising star quarterback Drake Maye for New England. Finally, we give our keys to the game and predicti...

The New Orleans Saints broke their eight-game drought with a victory over the New York Giants on Sunday. It was an impressive performance in many ways, but how many of those are sustainable for this team? Was the improved defense a product of turnover luck or a real change? What about the contributions from young players? On the flip side, the offense's problems in the red zone are a continued iss...

The New Orleans Saints return to the Superdome still looking for their first win. This week they'll play the New York Giants, who are coming off of their own first victory last week under rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. Can the Saints and quarterback Spencer Rattler (0-10 career) finally get in the win column? Our Saints Insiders break down the matchup from every angle, break down the injury repor...

Our Saints Insider team gathers with the New Orleans Saints roughly a quarter of the way through their season to go through the roster position by position and determine how things have changed since the beginning of the schedule. Included in the discussion: • Spencer Rattler has played better. But is Tyler Shough looming? • What's up with the receivers? • D-line really needs Chase Young • Disappo...

The New Orleans Saints are 15.5-point underdogs against the Super Bowl favorite Buffalo Bills in an NFL Week 4 game. Can the Saints shake off their embarrassment in Seattle last week and shock the NFL world? Probably not. But can they keep it competitive? Maybe. Our Saints Insiders will break it all down for you on this episode, including keys to a shocker and our predictions. #saints #neworleanss...

The New Orleans Saints suffered a 44-13 blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, dropping their record to 0-3 and raising questions about the team and its new coaching staff. While everyone expected 2025 to be a rebuilding year, our Saints Insiders answer these questions: Is this rock bottom for the Saints? Was Kellen Moore overconfident in his ability to make this Saints team competitive?...

The New Orleans Saints hit the road for the first time in the 2025 NFL regular season, and they'll do it in a tough environment in Seattle against the Seahawks' formidable defense.  Can Spencer Rattler continue his strong play on the road against a tough defense? What about the offensive line injuries? And can the defense figure out a way to stymie an attack led by Klint Kubiak? Our Saints Insider...

The New Orleans Saints have played two games and lost both, falling in close games to the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers. It's easy to jump to conclusions after just two games, but our Saints Insiders are here to discuss whether some of their early impressions of Saints players are real ... or not so real. Some of the topics: • Spencer Rattler's promising start • Cam Jordan's renaissanc...

The New Orleans Saints play the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2 of the NFL season on Sunday. The Niners likely will be without starting quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George Kittle, so it's an opportunity for Saints coach Kellen Moore and quarterback Spencer Rattler to notch their first victories. We break down the matchups on both sides of the ball, give injury updates and let you know the i...

After a second, closer watch through the New Orleans Saints' season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, our Saints Insiders are back to tell you what has them more encouraged, less encouraged and everything in between about this year's Saints. Also, we delve into some significant injuries on both side's of this weekend's Saints-49ers matchup and start looking ahead to Week 2. #saints #whodat #ne...

The New Orleans Saints start the 2025 season at home Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. After a training camp and preseason full of questions and projections, we're finally ready to talk Week 1. Our Saints Insiders break down Cardinals-Saints from every angle, including the impact of injuries, the schemes employed by new Saints coach Kellen Moore and defensive coordinator Brandon Staley and muc...

The New Orleans Saints released special teams ace J.T. Gray this week, a surprising move we dissect on this week's episode along with the Saints' choice of eight team captains. But the bulk of today's Insiders show is 2025 season over/unders: • O/U 20.5 passing touchdowns? • O/U Alvin Kamara 1,100 total yards? • O/U 3.5 rookies start 5+ games? • O/U 1.5 Pro Bowlers • O/U Saints draft pick And much...