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Are the Saints peaking at the right time?
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We get you ready with everything you need to know for this weekend's game against the Bucs. How is playing well, how the offense looked and why the defense should be taken seriously -- we cover it all. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider subscribing to NewOrleans.Football. Subscribe to the podcast Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subsc…
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Playoffs are here: Previewing Saints vs. Bears
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The rematch. The Saints and Bears will face each other again after New Orleans beat Chicago earlier this season. But this game should be a lot different. The Bears will have a different player at quarterback and a new identity, while the Saints should be nearing full health. Time for the playoffs. Who wins? We break it all down. If you like the pod…
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What the Saints need to do to be ready for the playoffs
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New Orleans has one more game before for the playoffs, and there are still some things to accomplish to be ready. Here is a look at where things stand, the biggest questions left to answer and a look at possible Round 1 opponents. If you like the podcast, please consider subscribing to NewOrleans.Football for more exclusive analysis. Subscribe to t…
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Are Saints' Super Bowl hopes still alive after loss to Chiefs?
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Where do things stand for the Saints? How did Drew Brees perform? Reasons for optimism? Pessimism? We explore all angles. If you enjoy the podcast, subscribe to NewOrleans.Football for more analysis and content.By NewOrleans.Football
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Bonus episode: Drew Brees is back, plus Saints vs. Chiefs preview
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A bonus episode of Saints Talk previewing this week's game against the Chiefs, what to expect with Drew Brees coming back and how New Orleans will operate without Michael Thomas. If you like the podcast, subscribe to NewOrleans.Football for moreBy NewOrleans.Football
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Are there lessons to be learned from the Saints' loss to the Eagles?
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The Saints played a bad game. No questions there. But what does it mean? Was there anything to learn form that loss? Should it be dissected and picked apart for clues and the existence of fatal flaws? Or did New Orleans just play a bad game? We go through what went wrong, what went right, and of course evaluate everything Taysom Hill did during his…
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The Saints should now be considered Super Bowl favorites
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It's time. The Saints have proven they're the best team in the NFC, and probably should be considered the favorites overall. We also break down Taysom Hill's third start, the pass rush and why the Saints should get even better. If you like the podcast, please consider subscribing to NewOrleans.Football Subscribe to the podcast Subscribe on Apple Su…
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What will Taysom Hill do in his third start?
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What do you expect from Taysom Hill during his third start? I tried to work through that and the various scenarios as I wait for Sunday's game to get here. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider subscribing to NewOrleans.Football for more analysis and so that we can keep bringing you this type of content.…
Is Taysom Hill the future? We don't know, just like we didn't know after the first game. The data on him is still limited, but all we can do is evaluate what we see. Along with the Hill discussion, we also talk about how well the defense is playing, what Kwon Alexander has brought to the group and where things stand with Janoris Jenkins. If you lik…
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Taking stock of Taysom Hill's first start and where he can go from here
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Taysom Hill put together a solid debut performance. What happens now that teams have tape on him? Will that change things? We evaluate. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider subscribing to NewOrleans.Football. You can save $10 on an annual plan with the code ALVINOPOYBy NewOrleans.Football
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What will life be like for the Saints without Drew Brees? Is Jameis Winston ready?
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The Saints are likely to be without Drew Brees this week, which means that, one way or another, the team will get a look at player who could be part of their future. Right now, it seems likely that Jameis Winston will get the start at quarterback, though you can never be sure with Sean Payton. If it is Winston, is he ready to step into the limeligh…
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Can the Saints maintain this level of play moving forward?
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The Saints got a huge win against Tampa Bay, which restored Super Bowl expectations after a slow start to the season. Well, at least low relative to the standard the team has set for itself. We audit the roster on this week's episode of "Saints Talk" and lay out our expectations following that big win. If you like the podcast, please consider subsc…
On this week's episode of Saints Talk, we start out by breaking down the Kwon Alexander trade and explore what he could bring to the defense. We also talk about the potential returns of Michael Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders, how good the Saints can be at full strength, the outlook for the defense and what to do at guard now that Nick Easton is health…
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So ... what's going on with the secondary?
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In this week's episode of Saints Talk, we break down all the things that are ailing the defense and discuss what it will take to get those issues right. We also hit on the offensive success, what needs to happen against Chicago and discuss why the narrative about Drew Brees' demise was premature. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting Ne…
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Will getting Michael Thomas back cure all of the issues on offense?
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** If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting NewOrleans.Football ** The Saints are back in action this week against Carolina. But before they play, we run through some of the issues the Saints need to fix on both sides of the ball, discuss Teddy Bridgewater and the decision to move on from him and discuss some of the things the Panthers …
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Scouting the Saints as they enter the bye week
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The Saints have reached the bye. We take a look at how the Saints have performed to start the season and evaluate where they need to improve. We also discuss the Mike Thomas situation and what it means moving forward. If you like the podcast, please consider supporting NewOrleans.Football. We count on your patronage to keep this going. Subscribe to…
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Have the Saints returned to being the Saints?
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The Saints look like the Saints. But how much of Sunday's performance can be taken as fact and how much of it was inflated by playing the Lions? We explore these topics, discuss where Drew Brees stands, how the NFL is slipping in its fight against the coronavirus, how the defense looks and much more. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider subscr…
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How do the Saints bounce back from consecutive losses?
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New Orleans isn't off to the start it imagined when entering the season. This is still one of the NFL's most-talented rosters. The problem is that talent is being undermined by mistakes and a lack of communication. So, how do the Saints fix this? Can they bounce back? We explore these topics and more on this week's episode of "Saints Talk." If you …
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Breaking down Drew Brees and the offense through two games
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Is it time to worry about Drew Brees? Can the offense be fixed? What was up with the defense against the Raiders? We evaluate all of these issues and more on this week's episode. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider subscribing to NewOrleans.Football. Subscribe to the podcast Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Stitcher Subscr…
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What to think of Drew Brees' performance against the Bucs, and what comes next for QB
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How do the Saints get by without Michael Thomas? It won't be easy, but the team will need to get creative and everyone needs to step up -- including Drew Brees. The quarterback wasn't at his best on Sunday, and the situation is worth watching, but it's too soon to make any declarations. We also share our thoughts on Sunday's game, and go over some …
We finally have a game to breakdown. But before getting into the Bucs and Saints game, we discuss the roster cutdown, the pursuit of Jadeveon Clowney and where things stand with Alvin Kamara. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider subscribing to NewOrleans.Football. For a limited time, you can save $10 on an annual plan with the code WEEK1 at c…
A lot happened this week. A lot. The biggest story, of course, is Alvin Kamara's contract situation. That story built up, came to a head and returned to normalcy in the matter of a few hours. There is still work to be done, but things feel manageable. We also talk about some guys standing out in camp, roster composition, the hype around the Bucs, a…
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Breaking down the first week of training camp
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Big show this week. The Saints are back in action, and we're back on the mics to cover all the action on both sides of the ball. We discuss who is shining on the defensive line, the backup quarterback battle, who is making a push at wide receiver and more. If you enjoy the podcast, please considering supporting NewOrleans.Football. Subscribe to the…
Football. Nick and Kevin run through all the biggest talking points after the first day of padded practice. We hit on the backup quarterback battle, P.J. Williams showing up ready to play, Zack Baun and more. If you like the show, please subscribe to NewOrleans.Football. This week on NewOrleans.Football Saints Training Camp Day 1: Notes, observatio…
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Biggest areas of interest heading into training camp
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We're less than a week away from seeing some football. On this week's podcast, we go through the areas of greatest interest and lay out some expectations for camp. It took a while to get here, but the Saints are about to be back in action. If you like the podcast, please consider subscribing to NewOrleans.Football. This week on NewOrleans.Football …
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Has Drew Brees really found additional arm strength?
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The Saints have reported to training camp, have bubbled themselves inside a downtown hotel and are ready to go. On this week's episode of Saints Talk, we discuss why Sean Payton is the right leader for this crisis, how much arm strength Drew Brees has left and whether or not the Saints need another pass rusher. If you enjoy the podcast, please cons…
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The biggest stories for each position group heading into camp
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The Saints have reported. Now, it's time to finally start talking about real football. In this week's episode, we go through each position group and discuss the biggest stories of camp, make predictions and get in some debates about value. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting NewOrleans.Football. This week on NewOrleans.Football Her…
The NFL and its players are nearing an agreement that would pave the way for things to get underway next week. So, with training camps nearing, we talk about the reopening of league, the cap implications and what it will take to trim the roster down to 80 players. We also get into a little bit of a debate about when it would be wise for Alvin Kamar…
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What needs to go right for the Saints to win the Super Bowl?
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The top players on our countdown are revealed. But before we finish counting down, we discuss the three things that need to right for New Orlean to win a second Super Bowl as well as the the things that would have to go wrong to derail this team. We also get into a conversation about where the Saints' weapons rank among the best in the league. If y…
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Which members of the Saints are worthy of 10-year contracts?
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Which members of the Saints are worth 10-year contracts? The deal received by Patrick Mahomes got us talking about which guys on the roster might have the best chance of maintaining their level of play over the next decade. The same deal also got us talking about some of the impact Mahomes might have had on the Saints if they had drafted him instea…
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Podcast: Would the 2020 Saints beat the 2011 team?
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Have the Saints put together their most talented roster in team history? Time will tell if everything comes together and the 2020 team matches it potential. The current top team, and this is an opinion shared by many who were around when the team won the Super Bowl, in many minds was the 2011 team. So, we go through both rosters and see which posit…
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Saints top-20 countdown: Players 16-20 are unveiled
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Who are the five best Saints of all time? Is Jahri Evans on the list? If not, who is? We discuss this topic, as well as the impact Roman Harper had on the team, during this week's podcast after the duo was selected for the Saints Hall of Fame this week. We also begin our countdown of the top-20 current players on the team. If you enjoy the podcast,…
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Will Adam Trautman impact how the offense operates?
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Adam Trautman is one of the more intriguing additions to the offense. The tight end will open up some aspects of the offense that were shelved last season, but much depends on how quickly he gets up to speed and how his abilities translate to the NFL after playing his college ball at Dayton. On this week's episode of Saints Talk, we discuss Trautma…
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Best, worst, most surprising draft picks, signings in team history
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This week's podcast is centered on a discussion of the best and worst free-agent signings and draft picks of the Sean Payton era. We start out touching on the recent situation involving Drew Brees, and how the team's leadership has shown up this week, but the conversation is short and we quickly move onto other football topics. If you like the show…
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Mailbag: On Jadeveon Clowney, run-pass ratio, Malcolm Jenkins vs. CGJ, more
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Nick answers listener questions on a variety of topics, including: - On how Jadeveon Clowney would fit with the Saints - On Malcolm Jenkins vs. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson - What the run-pass ratio will be next season - What to expect from Patrick Robinson - More If you like the podcast, please consider subscribing to NewOrleans.Football…
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Best case scenarios and predictions: Will Saints be better with Taysom or Jameis?
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We ran through a bunch of different scenarios for the Saints this season on this week's podcast. Personal preference: Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill? More snaps in 11 or 12 personnel? More sacks: Sheldon Rankins or Marcus Davenport? More interceptions: Janoris Jenkins or Marshon Lattimore? More snaps: Malcolm Jenkins or Chauncey Gardner-Johnson? Mor…
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What should the Saints expect from Alvin Kamara next season?
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Alvin Kamara might be the most important figure on the Saints next season. If the running back stays healthy, he has limitless potential and makes New Orleans a matchup nightmare. He could be the difference between playing football in February or not. So, if he plays all 16 games, how many yards are a reasonable projection? Is 1,700 too high? How a…
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Examining the offensive line and how things will look next season without Larry Warford
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What happens with the offensive line now that Larry Warford is gone? On this week's podcast, we keep the focus in the trenches and discuss the fit of each player, the things that led to Warford's exit and what happens if Cesar Ruiz isn't ready to start right away. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider subscribing to NewOrleans.Football so we ca…
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The NFL schedule is here, and so is the podcast. We're back for a second time this week to break down the games and give our predictions on what could happen this season. Give us a listen. Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify If you enjoy the podcast and want the episodes to keep coming, please consider supporting NewOrleans.Football if you are …
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The biggest areas of intrigue for the 2020 season
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This week's podcast turned into a wide-ranging conversation that touched on a bunch of different topics. We start out by discussing Tre'Quan Smith's fit in the offense and if there could be other internal candidates for the third-receiver role. We then project our defensive starters in various personnel packages, touch on Adam Trautman's fit in the…
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Breaking down the draft and the Jameis Winston signing
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What a week. The Saints finally have their draft picks on the roster and we explore how each one of them fit. Did the team accomplish everything that needed to get done? Then, of course, we get into the Jameis Winston signing and what it means for Taysom Hill. If you can, please consider supporting NewOrleans.Football so that we can keep bringing y…
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Why Cesar Ruiz is a good pick for the Saints
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Nick and Kevin break down the first-round pick of Cesar Ruiz. Read more Selection of Cesar Ruiz should turn Saints offensive line back into a strengthBy NewOrleans.Football
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Exploring what Rob Gronkowski brings to the NFC South and breaking down Jordan Love's tape
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The NFC South just got a little bit tougher. Against all odds, Tampa Bay has become a destination for NFL players. After adding Tom Brady earlier this offseason, the Bucs have now landed tight end Rob Gronkowski. So, how will New Orleans defend all the weapons Tampa now has? Does this shift the balance of power in the NFC South at all? Can Gronkows…
I'm frustrated today. Quarantine really sucks when technical difficulties occur.By Drew Sheldon
School is sometimes fun, but cats can never be counted on.By Drew Sheldon
Welcome back. On this week's episode of Saints Talk, we spend a good time debating the merits and minuses of LSU linebacker Patrick Queen and Oklahoma's Kenneth Murray. Our takes on the two players are somewhat different. We then discuss some of the things Jordan Love does well, Taysom Hill's future (again) and what Drew Brees' deal with NBC could …
My brain is all kinds of scrambled, but luckily I recorded something yesterday which I decided to hold until today because I had something that I was going to publish today which I ended up publishing yesterday instead.By Drew Sheldon
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Podcast: Revisiting Rebirth, the P.J. Williams signing, virtual drafts and more
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How great was Monday night? The way the Saints made the rebroadcast of the Rebirth game a legitimate event was really cool to see, especially during these times. Their public relations staff and social media teams really put on a clinic. I think we all needed that. Hopefully we see live football sooner than later. We open this week's podcast talkin…
