Inside Black & Gold | A New Orleans Saints podcast

New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp is in the books, and so is our first introduction to Jordyn Tyson and the rest of the draft class. So what are the big takeaways? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on the two days of practice, what we saw from Tyson and whether his absence on Saturday is cause for alarm, and who else stood out in Metairie. We'll also hear the latest from Kellen Moore on the outlook for Alvin Kamara, and hear from several Saints rookies, including Lorenzo Styles Jr., Oscar Delp and Alan Herron. SEGMENT 1: The rundown, part 1 ... schedule release thoughts, Kamara latest SEGMENT 2: The rundown, part 2 ... a sign of things to come for Jordyn Tyson?SEGMENT 3: The interviews ... let's hear from Styles, Delp & HerronSEGMENT 4: Odds & ends ... Barion Brown's big plays, Bryce Lance's outlook & more

The 2026 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and that means getting wayyyyy ahead of ourselves as we look toward the upcoming Saints season. In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down his way too early 53-man roster projection for next season and which positions will feature the biggest questions. We'll also break down the latest on some veteran free agent signings and hear Saints GM Mickey Loomis' latest comments about Cam Jordan and Alvin Kamara. SEGMENT 1: The rundown ... what to make of Martin Emerson Jr. SEGMENT 2: The rundown ... Loomis has interesting comments on Cam and AKSEGMENT 3: 53-man roster projection ... offenseSEGMENT 4: 53-man roster projection ... defenseCheck out the full 53-man roster projection here: https://www.audacy.com/wwl/local-sports/saints/saints-way-too-early-53-man-projection-here-s-where-things-stand-after-2026-nfl-draft

NFL Draft Week 2026 is officially here. Are you ready? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, New Orleans Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller do their best to sort out the last-minute draft takes, like if Jordyn Tyson's late rise is for real or just a smokescreen? We'll also chat with NFL draft analyst Justin Melo for prospect insight before breaking down mock draft 3.0, a 7-round edition predicting all eight Saints draft selections.SEGMENT 1: The rundown ... is the Jordyn Tyson hype for real?SEGMENT 2: Fact or fiction ... NFL Draft takes editionSEGMENT 3: Draft analyst Justin Melo breaks down key prospectsSEGMENT 4: Mock draft 3.0 ... this time it's all 7 rounds

The New Orleans Saints have a lot of questions to solve, but they don't seem to be in any particular hurry to provide the answers. In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on what we learned from Kellen Moore at the annual NFL owners meetings, including the latest on Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave. We also share our exclusive interviews with new Saints QB Zach Wilson and LB Kaden Elliss before making our picks for who will be the new team captains in 2026. SEGMENT 1: What we learned from Kellen Moore at owners meetings + more international vibesSEGMENT 2: We chat with Zach Wilson + what to make of the signingSEGMENT 3: 1-on-1 with Saints LB Kaden EllissSEGMENT 4: Picking the new captains ... who steps up into new leadership roles?

The New Orleans Saints didn't wait around, filling most of their major needs with big-time free agent signings. So what's left to do? In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down their thoughts on a big-ticket free agency, talk about a possible Alvin Kamara, Travis Etienne tandem operation and then re-rank the Saints' remaining needs. We also sit down 1-on-1 with Etienne as he leans in on a Louisiana homecoming. SEGMENT 1: Saints Rundown ... big deals and Banana Ball QBsSEGMENT 2: Takeaways from sitdowns with Saints free agentsSEGMENT 3: 1-on-1 with new Saints RB Travis EtienneSEGMENT 4: Re-ranking Saints needs after first wave of free agency

EDITOR'S NOTE: There will be dated information in this podcast. We endeavored to get it out as quickly as possible to avoid that, but there's only so much we can do.  We'll have an additional episode once the dust settles to catch up on the following: DEPARTURE- LB Demario Davis to JetsSIGNINGS- DT John Ridgeway- P Ryan Wright- RB Travis Etienne It's officially here: The storm before the NFL free agency storm storm. In this latest, live edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down what to know for the New Orleans Saints as the NFL's "legal tampering" period opens, what the Saints have done so far, who will be hitting the market, who are some of the top targets and more. We'll close out with a live mailbag, so make sure to get your comments/questions in the chat!SEGMENT 1 - Rundown! Getting ready for NFL free agencySEGMENT 2 - Mike Ginnititi of Spotrac breaks down salary cap, FA thoughtsSEGMENT 3 - live mailbag & early FA reactions

It's the offseason, which means it's salary cap season for the New Orleans Saints. In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller dive in on the latest news surrounding the team -- good vibes, finally -- before setting a roadmap for how the Saints can clear all the cap space they need, extend veteran players and sign some big-name free agents at multiple key positions. We also get insight from Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.football on NOF's new cap calculator and Saints' biggest needs heading into 2026. SEGMENT 1: The rundown .... Why Saints and the city like each other again SEGMENT 2: Saints insider Nick Underhill breaks down keys to offseason (via SportsTalk)SEGMENT 3: Offseason road map ... balancing the budget and landing big FA names

The New Orleans Saints have some important thing in place heading into the 2026 offseason, but what are the biggest needs? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on the latest news and why an Alontae Taylor contract extension might be tough to land. We'll also break down what to expect at this week's Senior Bowl with The Draft Network's Justin Melo before going position-by-position to rank the Saints' biggest needs as draft season starts to heat up. SEGMENT 1: The rundown ... Thoughts from the conference title games + a numbers game for Alontae TaylorSEGMENT 2: Justin Melo previews the Senior BowlSEGMENT 3: Ranking positions of need heading into 2026 draft season

We're officially into the offseason on WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold, so here we have a clips episode! We'll hear Mike Hoss's chat with Saints center Erik McCoy and then dive in on rookie class rankings, draft outlook and more as Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak joins WWL Sports Director Steve Geller on SportsTalk. 

The New Orleans Saints didn't find a win against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18, so why do things feel so positive? In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down what all went down in the ATL, pick studs and duds from the matchup and reflect on a 2025 season that had its ups and downs, and a QB of the future in Tyler Shough.SEGMENT 1: A loss that feels like a win? Takeaways from Week 18SEGMENT 2: Picking stock down players from Saints-FalconsSEGMENT 3: Picking stock up players from Saints-Falcons

NOTE: This was recorded prior to MNF. The Falcons beat the Rams 27-24. It's time for a special mailbag edition of Inside Black & Gold! Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak hung around for about 45 minutes after Monday's live, reaction show after the Saints took down the Titans 34-26. We dive into questions about Audric Estime's big day and whether he's earned a bigger role beyond this season, how Chris Olave's career year stacks up around the NFL, more on Tyler Shough and the vibes as the Saints aim for a 5th straight win to close out the season and a lot more. 

The New Orleans Saints and rookie QB Tyler Shough are looking to make it four in a row and they visit the Titans and top pick Cam Ward this week. Will it be the first of many head-to-head matchups to come? In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast we'll preview the Week 17 matchup and break down the latest injuries. We'll also dive in on what Saints GM Mickey Loomis had to say on WWL this week about the future of the team, thoughts on Tyler Shough and Chris Olave, outside criticism and a lot more. SEGMENT 1 - Injury breakdown or Saints-TitansSEGMENT 2 - Mickey Loomis interview takeaways ... here's what to knowSEGMENT 3 - Titans insider breaks down what Saints should expect in Week 17SEGMENT 4 - Week 17 X-factor breakdowns (and some Gremlins takes)

The New Orleans Saints have a chance to land their first three-game win streak since the 2022 season, but they'll have to overcome some key absences to do it when the hard-luck Jets roll into the town. On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down the latest injury updates and a promising rookie done for the season. We'll also hear from a Jets insider on what's gone wrong during Aaron Glenn's debut season as head coach for gang green and what to expect in the matchup, then we'll break down the X-factors.SEGMENT 1: Injury updates ... Devin Neal to IRSEGMENT 2: Jets insider breaks down what to expect in Week 16SEGMENT 3: X-factors ... time for the Chase Young legacy game?