The James Skrmetta Podcast

The New Orleans Saints offense has to keep it SIMPLE if they want to beat the Miami Dolphins. In today’s episode, James Skrmetta reacts to real viewer voice messages from Saints fans across New Orleans and breaks down why Kellen Moore and Tyler Shough must stop overcomplicating things vs. the Miami defense. If the Saints try to run a complex, timing-heavy system, the Dolphins will eat it alive. Th...

James Skrmetta goes live inside the Saints fan conversation to react to real viewer voice messages asking one question with rising urgency: does Kellen Moore need to channel his inner Sean Payton to succeed as the New Orleans Saints head coach? With fans openly comparing play-calling identity, red-zone aggression, in-game feel, and offensive leadership style, James breaks down what “being more lik...

The New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons rivalry just got PERSONAL 😂 In today’s “Saints Therapy Session,” James Skrmetta reacts live to viewer voice messages from die-hard Saints fans across New Orleans and beyond. The wildest submission? A Saints fan whose wife is a passionate Atlanta Falcons fan and his world flipped upside down after the Saints got humiliated by his wife’s team in embarrassin...

The New Orleans Saints just dropped another brutal game to the Atlanta Falcons… and Saints fans are FED UP. In today’s video, James Skrmetta reacts to YOUR viewer voice messages as Saints fans sound off on Kellen Moore, the broken Saints offense, and the frustration boiling over this season. James dives into everything Saints fans are debating right now: • How much blame should Kellen Moore take f...

The New Orleans Saints just dropped a brutal loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and Head Coach Kellen Moore admitted in his post-game press conference that he has to “do a better job.” In this video, James Skrmetta breaks down everything that went wrong for the Saints and why this loss raises MAJOR questions about Kellen Moore, the offensive identity, and the long-term direction of this franchise. James...

The New Orleans Saints just delivered one of the worst offensive performances of the season, and James Skrmetta is breaking it ALL down. In this video, James reacts to the Saints’ brutal 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, a game filled with frustration, missed opportunities, and shocking execution issues from start to finish. Kirk Cousins — stepping in for the injured Michael Penix Jr. — threw 2 t...

The New Orleans Saints are gearing up for a massive rivalry showdown vs. the Atlanta Falcons and Kellen Moore just held one of his most important press conferences of the season. In today’s video, James Skrmetta breaks down every key moment from Kellen Moore’s media availability, including his thoughts on the Saints–Falcons rivalry, the team’s mindset coming out of the bye week, and the extra prep...

New Orleans Saints fans left some incredible voice messages and today, I’m breaking them ALL down. In this video, I react to viewer questions and give my honest grade on Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore compared to the other rookie head coaches in the NFL. Where does Kellen Moore rank? Is he leading the NFL’s best rebuild? And how does he stack up against coaches like Antonio Pierce, Dave Canales, J...

In this video, James Skrmetta reacts to viewer voice messages from Saints fans — specifically those calling in to apologize for doubting New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore. After a rocky start to the season, Kellen Moore has flipped the script, ignited this team, and has Saints fans admitting they were wrong. James breaks down the best fan messages, the pulse of the Who Dat Nation, and why...

The New Orleans Saints finally got back in the win column! In this video, James Skrmetta reacts to and recaps the Saints’ big win over the Carolina Panthers. James breaks down how rookie quarterback Tyler Shough led the way with his first career NFL win, throwing for two touchdowns and showing major growth under Kellen Moore’s offense. The defense also came to play dominating Rico Dowdle and the P...

The New Orleans Saints are BACK in the win column! In this video, James Skrmetta reacts to and recaps the Saints’ dominant 17-7 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough earns his first career NFL win, throwing for 282 yards and two touchdowns — including a 62-yard bomb to Chris Olave and a 30-yard strike to Juwan Johnson. The Saints’ defense completely shut down Bryce Yo...

Breaking news out of New Orleans — the Saints have officially traded wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks. In this video, James Skrmetta reacts to the blockbuster deal sending Shaheed to Seattle in exchange for 2026 fourth- and fifth-round picks. James breaks down how this trade impacts both teams — why the Seahawks are getting a dynamic deep threat and return specialist to pair wi...

It’s official — the New Orleans Saints offense is broken. James Skrmetta reacts to and recaps the Saints’ brutal 34-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams tore apart the Saints defense, combining for two touchdowns while Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams added more fireworks in a total Rams domination. Tyler Shough made his first NFL start for the Saints, but the offense o...

Breaking news out of New Orleans the Saints have officially named Tyler Shough the starting quarterback for Week 9 against the Los Angeles Rams, and Saints fans have a lot to say about it. In this video, James Skrmetta dives into the Saints subreddit to react to fan comments, hot takes, and memes about the team’s decision to bench Spencer Rattler and hand the keys to Shough. From optimism to outra...

If the New Orleans Saints end up with the #1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, who should they take? In this video, James Skrmetta reacts to viewer voice messages as fans debate whether the Saints should draft a quarterback like Fernando Mendoza or Dante Moore, or go a different route with a defensive star like Reuben Bain. The Saints are staring down one of the toughest seasons in franchise his...

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse for the New Orleans Saints... it gets worse. James Skrmetta breaks down the ugly 23-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where the Saints’ offense hit rock bottom once again. From Spencer Rattler’s struggles to Kellen Moore’s play-calling woes, James dives deep into everything that went wrong in this brutal NFC South matchup. The Buccaneers defense do...

James Skrmetta reacts to YOUR voice messages in this week’s viewer call-in episode! From heated takes on the Saints’ quarterback situation to questions about Kellen Moore’s future as head coach, James breaks down every angle with unfiltered honesty and New Orleans energy. ⚜️ Do Saints fans still believe in Kellen Moore? Is this team headed in the right direction? Or is it time to start asking the...

Is it finally time for the New Orleans Saints to make a change at quarterback? After another frustrating loss to the Chicago Bears, James Skrmetta breaks down everything Saints fans are talking about — including whether or not it’s time to bench Spencer Rattler and give Tyler Shough his shot. In this video, James dives into the Saints’ offensive struggles, Rattler’s turnover issues, Kellen Moore’s...

The New Orleans Saints just hit rock bottom. James Skrmetta reacts to and recaps the Saints’ embarrassing 26-14 loss to the Chicago Bears — the worst performance of the season. In this video, James breaks down how Dennis Allen’s defense dominated his former team, how Spencer Rattler struggled with turnovers, and why this Saints team continues to frustrate fans week after week. From Montez Sweat’s...

The New Orleans Saints fall short again in another frustrating loss — this time against the New England Patriots. James Skrmetta breaks down every key moment from the Saints’ 25-19 defeat in Week 6, including Drake Maye’s explosive 3-touchdown performance and the Saints’ inability to finish drives when it mattered most. From Kayshon Boutte’s revenge game in Louisiana to the heartbreaking Juwan Joh...

The New Orleans Saints finally get their FIRST win of the season! James Skrmetta reacts to and recaps the Saints’ 26-14 victory over the New York Giants. Rookie QB Spencer Rattler earned his first career win, connecting with Rashid Shaheed for an 87-yard touchdown, while the Saints’ defense dominated with five forced turnovers, including an 86-yard scoop-and-score from Jordan Howden. James breaks...

James Skrmetta dives into every NFL box score to see which teams really won and which teams should've lost. How did the Eagles win a game without completing a pass in the 2nd half? Find out here.

The New Orleans Saints lose AGAIN — this time to the Buffalo Bills — as James Skrmetta breaks down the Saints' 31-19 loss on the road. The Saints fall to 0-4 while Josh Allen and the Bills stay undefeated at 4-0. Josh Allen threw for 209 yards, 2 touchdowns, and added another score on the ground while James Cook ran for 117 yards and a TD. Dalton Kincaid and Khalil Shakir also found the end zone a...

The New Orleans Saints just suffered their WORST loss of the season in a brutal 44-13 beatdown at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks. James Skrmetta breaks down everything that went wrong for the Saints in this embarrassing performance — from the offense’s struggles to the defensive collapse. Was this just a bad matchup, or is this the beginning of a long season for the Saints? Meanwhile, the Seaha...

The New Orleans Saints are off to an 0-2 start to the 2025 NFL season, and frustration is already setting in. In this video, James Skrmetta reacts to Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore’s post-game press conference after the Saints’ heartbreaking loss to the San Francisco 49ers. James breaks down what Kellen Moore had to say, the key mistakes that led to another loss, and what the Saints need to do to...