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The New Orleans Saints finally have their completed, overhauled offensive coaching staff this week, led by new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. What should they focus on first during the offseason? And what might the Saints learn at next week's NFL combine toward that goal? Our Saints Insider crew of Luke Johnson, Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker and Matthew Paras break it down on this episode. #saints...

The New Orleans Saints are expected to move their 2024 training camp to Southern California, as reported by Jeff Duncan on Thursday morning. The Saints Insider crew of Luke Johnson, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing react to the news and break down the pros and cons. Also: • Mardi Gras floats take aim at Derek Carr, and he responds • Klint Kubiak builds out his offensive staff • An ear...

With news breaking that Ronald Curry is done with the New Orleans Saints, it now appears nearly the team's entire offensive staff will change for the 2024 season. Our Saints Insider crew of Luke Johnson, Jeff Duncan and Matthew Paras breaks it down. Plus: • A happy Saints anniversary • Which New Orleans places will get the next ticket to Canton? • Super Bowl predictions #nfl #saints

Our Saints Insider experts have reported this week that the New Orleans Saints plan to restructure the contract of quarterback Derek Carr. How did they arrive at that decision, and what does it mean for the Saints' salary cap? We'll discuss that and more — including an offensive coordinator update and what to watch for at the Senior Bowl — with experts Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and Luke Johnson.

The New Orleans Saints' search for a new offensive coordinator continues. Is it time to panic? Who are the remaining candidates, and who's the favorite? Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing answers those questions. We also look at head coaching hires in the NFC South, how the Saints might be approaching this week's Senior Bowl and Michael Thomas' latest social med...

The New Orleans Saints' search for an offensive coordinator is into its second week, with six known candidates still on the board and possibly others to come. Meanwhile, the Saints must again perform salary cap gymnastics to become compliant with NFL rules. Where are they most likely to cut? What to do with players such as Marshon Lattimore, Andrus Peat and Zack Baun as well as big contracts like...

The New Orleans Saints have requested their first three interviews for their offensive coordinator job. Who are they, and what can they tell us about the direction the Saints will go with their offense? And how attractive is the Saints job compared to the other offensive coordinator jobs around the NFL? Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing break it d...

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis held his end-of-season press conference Wednesday, and the Saints Insider crew is here to discuss their takeaways. Loomis portrayed a lot of energy and enthusiasm the day after firing three offensive coaches, including offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael, and he offered a passionate defense of head coach Dennis Allen. Rod Walker, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras a...

Eight NFL teams are changing head coaches, including two in the NFC South, but the New Orleans Saints are sticking with Dennis Allen. That puts quite a bit of pressure on Allen and the front office to nail the offseason. What does that look like? What will the Saints prioritize? And will some big-name players be out the door? Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and...

The New Orleans Saints season is over, but there's still plenty to talk about on the Saints Insider podcast. Our experts Luke Johnson, Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker and Matthew Paras start by recapping the season that's over, including the difficult question of who exactly this team's MVP was. We also discuss Duncan's report that the Saints have considered hiring longtime NFL coach Jon Gruden to their s...

The New Orleans Saints play their NFL regular-season finale Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18 at the Superdome. The Saints must win and get some help to make the playoffs, and our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Rod Walker and Zach Ewing break it all down, dissecting the game on both sides of the ball, giving an injury update and analyzing the mentality of the New Orl...

There's lots at stake in the NFL regular-season finale for the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons on Sunday: Both teams could still win the NFC South with a win, the Saints still have a chance at a wild-card berth — and their draft position ranges anywhere from No. 9 to well into the 20s based on the outcome as well. With that in mind, host Zach Ewing and Saints experts Rod Walker, Luke Johnso...

The New Orleans Saints must win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in NFL Week 17 to keep their playoff hopes alive. What are the chances of that happening? Maybe not so good, according to our Saints Insider crew of host Zach Ewing and experts Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras. We'll break down the game from every angle and give our predictions for the Saints' Waterloo.

The New Orleans Saints' playoff hopes are flickering after their loss on Thursday Night Football to the Los Angeles Rams. For starters, they must beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday to stay alive. But perhaps more is at stake than the Saints' playoff hopes: Could head coach Dennis Allen's job be on the line? Saints Insider host Zach Ewing discusses that issue, exactly what went wrong in L.A. a...

The Saints Insider podcast is back for just one episode on this short week — but it's an important one. Join Luke Johnson, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing as they react and review the Saints' victory over the New York Giants, break down the Saints' playoff chances and look forward to Thursday Night Football in Los Angeles. It's Saints vs. Rams, a game that will mean a great deal to b...

The Saints Insider podcast is back to add some context to a wild week for the New Orleans Saints, who beat the Carolina Panthers 28-6 on Sunday. But was the victory that easy? Context. Was the shouting match between Derek Carr and Erik McCoy a sign of a larger problem, or just competitive teammates arguing in the heat of the moment? Context. And with the Giants coming to town next, how worried sho...

The Saints Insider podcast is back with NOLA.com experts Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras, who along with host Zach Ewing break down the New Orleans Saints' home game Sunday against the Carolina Panthers in NFL Week 14. What would happen if the Saints should lose to the 1-11 Panthers for their fourth straight loss? Would changes be immediate, or at least inevitable? More importantly, do...

The Saints Insider podcast returns after New Orleans' third consecutive loss, a 33-28 setback to the Detroit Lions that came in front of a crowd that was half Lions fans and half Saints fans that booed mercilessly early in the game. So what next? Can the Saints still turn this around? And what happens if they don't? We break down the problems and whether any solutions are on the horizon with host...

The Saints Insider podcast is back with a full preview of Saints vs. Lions in NFL Week 13. New Orleans has lost two straight and has fans full-throated in their frustration. Now the Saints face a Detroit team that's 8-3 and enjoying its best season in decades. Chances for an upset seem slim. Our team of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing will break it down and make their pi...

The New Orleans Saints are 5-6 after a dispiriting loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, and with the 8-3 Detroit Lions coming to town Sunday for NFL Week 13, Saints fans are extremely restless with head coach Dennis Allen, quarterback Derek Carr and much more about their team. However, general manager Mickey Loomis has given Allen and the roster a vote of confidence. So what are the chances chan...

It's the New Orleans Saints' biggest rivalry and their biggest game of the year to this point, a Week 12 visit to the Atlanta Falcons. Both teams have middling records, but the winner will be in the driver's seat for the NFC South and a spot in the NFL playoffs. Saints Insider host Zach Ewing and experts Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras break down the matchups on offense and defense and...

The New Orleans Saints exit their bye week at 5-5 and facing a division showdown with the Atlanta Falcons; however, even talk of a late-season run to the postseason is met with shrugs and complaints from a fan base that doesn't see a lot of progress from their team. Saints Insider experts Jeff Duncan and Matthew Paras join host Zach Ewing to discuss the issue on a pre-Thanksgiving episode, as well...

The Saints Insider podcast is back with host Zach Ewing and Saints experts Jeff Duncan and Matthew Paras. In this episode, we talk about the Saints' finishing seven-game stretch, starting with an NFC South showdown at the Atlanta Falcons after the bye week. And considering how poorly the Saints have played at times, does it even matter long-term? Also: Bye week report cards for the defense, coache...

The New Orleans Saints have NFL Week 11 off after a disappointing loss to the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday and a huge division showdown upcoming with the Atlanta Falcons in Week 12. The Saints Insider crew of Luke Johnson, Rod Walker and Zach Ewing finish analyzing the Vikings game, give some injury updates on Derek Carr, Michael Thomas and Marshon Lattimore and also have their bye week report ca...

The Saints (5-4) and Vikings (5-4) meet in a key NFC game in NFL Week 10, and the Saints Insider crew is here to break it down. Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing analyze the game from every different angle, including the Vikings' super-high blitz rate, Derek Carr's options, the Vikings offense under Josh Dobbs and more. Then we give our predictions for the final on Sunday.