NewOrleans.Football: Saints Podcast

Saints survive the Giants, but Kellen Moore still has work to do The Saints found a way past the Giants, but the uneven start and a late scare left plenty to discuss. Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett examine what the win means for Kellen Moore after Gayle Benson's comments, whether the offense's best stretch can last, Tyler Shough's play, Alvin Kamara's role, and the fourth-quarter breakdown. They close with three up and three down and the Gordon question of the day: what would Moore have to show in the next game to change their assessment? Chapters 0:00 Saints win, but the concerns remain 1:01 The fourth-quarter scare 4:56 What the win means for Kellen Moore 6:41 Gayle Benson's message 8:35 The offense showed what it can be 11:29 Slow starts and the next test 15:33 Commercial break — A block 19:19 Can the running game sustain the offense? 21:47 How the Giants nearly came back 24:45 Tyler Shough's uneven day 26:22 Moore's answers about injuries 29:30 Alvin Kamara's role 31:28 Three up, three down 34:54 Commercial break — B block 38:06 Gordon question: What would change the view of Moore? 39:29 The offensive plan Moore needs to show

Nick Underhill explains why he is picking the Saints to beat the Giants after Gayle Benson called their 1–4 start unacceptable. He examines Kellen Moore’s response, Tyler Shough’s and Erik McCoy’s reactions, and why the Giants–Steelers stretch puts Moore and Mickey Loomis under pressure. The pick comes with a warning: Nick uses PFF play-calling tendencies and down-by-down success rates to show why the Saints’ offense is built on an unstable foundation. Screens and play action are scarce, first- and second-down success lags, and their strong third- and fourth-down results cannot carry the offense forever. He also answers whether Benson’s comments should affect Jordyn Tyson’s return. 00:00 The Saints pick, despite the warning signs 00:28 Welcome to the show 01:28 Why Nick is picking the Saints against the Giants 04:38 Gayle Benson’s message and Kellen Moore’s response 11:35 Preparation, urgency and the pressure on Moore and Loomis 14:48 Tyler Shough reacts to Benson’s comments 17:14 Erik McCoy on the team’s sense of urgency 19:11 Commercial break A 22:56 Saints play-calling: motion, screens, play action and tempo 27:17 The early-down problem and unsustainable third- and fourth-down success 31:43 Commercial break B 34:55 Gordon question: Should Benson’s comments affect Jordyn Tyson’s return?

Nick Underhill reacts to Gayle Benson’s Quarterback Club remarks about the Saints’ 1–4 start, Kellen Moore and Mickey Loomis. He plays video of Benson’s speech, courtesy of Ken Trahan and Crescent City Sports, examines what her message means for accountability and the Giants and Paris games, then answers a Get Gordon question about why fans keep showing up. CHAPTERS 0:00 Gayle Benson puts Moore and Loomis on notice 0:28 NOF opening 0:32 Welcome and show sponsors 1:16 Benson says 1–4 is unacceptable 2:47 Who Benson holds accountable 3:50 Why naming Mickey Loomis matters 4:39 A planned speech with real weight 5:13 What changes for the Saints now 6:15 Giants, Paris and the next two games 8:08 Day B A-block commercials 11:53 Return and Ken Trahan’s video 12:32 Watch Gayle Benson’s Quarterback Club remarks 13:56 Benson: one-and-four is not acceptable 15:32 Benson promises decisions to improve 16:16 Rouses: the Saints’ standard and history 18:10 Tom Benson’s legacy and today’s standard 18:48 Moore, Loomis and player accountability 19:23 Can the Saints respond on the field? 21:11 Day B B-block commercials 24:23 Get Gordon: why do fans keep showing up? 25:12 A thank-you to NOF supporters

Nick Underhill takes a second look at the Saints' loss to the Vikings and the offense's struggle to build a consistent plan. He examines play-action and screen usage, Tyler Shough's workload and throw chart, then reacts to Kellen Moore's answers about blitzes and early-down decisions. A listener question closes the show with a look at what reporters can actually see at practice and why Nick thinks the game plan matters more. The Giants game is next, and Nick explains why it feels pivotal. CHAPTERS 0:00 Second look at the Vikings loss 1:06 Welcome and sponsors 2:04 Drew Brees questions the offense 2:32 Why play action disappears 4:59 Comparing the offense with Pete Carmichael's 7:23 A disconnected run game and injury questions 9:09 The hits Tyler Shough is taking 9:49 Kellen Moore's postgame answers 12:54 Moore on play action and early downs 15:26 First-down play-action numbers 17:12 How usage changes after halftime 20:19 A-block commercials 24:04 Moore on screens and blitz answers 26:40 Shough's throw chart and the middle of the field 29:06 Why the Giants game matters 29:31 B-block commercials 32:27 Get Gordon question: what practice reveals 34:07 The problem Nick sees in game planning

The Saints need a response against Minnesota. Nick Underhill breaks down why this game matters so much for a team trying to avoid a 1–4 start, what the mood in the Superdome could be for Drew Brees' Ring of Honor celebration, and the challenge Kellen Moore and Tyler Shough face against the Vikings' aggressive defense. Nick goes through Minnesota's personnel and blitz looks, the Saints' protection and offensive adjustments, and what it would take to get the season moving in the right direction. In the Get Gordon question of the day, he answers your questions about a Maxx Crosby trade, whether the Saints should buy or sell, how to judge progress this season, and Moore's outlook. CHAPTERS 0:00 The Saints need a response against Minnesota 1:26 Welcome to NewOrleans.Football 2:36 Drew Brees, the Dome and the fan mood 3:39 Why the fan base is frustrated 6:46 A rebuild still needs answers from Kellen Moore 9:37 Vikings fans and Sunday's atmosphere 10:30 Minnesota's defensive personnel 14:21 Minnesota's offensive threats 15:50 A-block commercials 19:29 The Vikings' blitz and the Saints' response 23:27 Tyler Shough against pressure 28:21 What the Atlanta pressure showed 30:13 B-block commercials 33:26 Get Gordon question of the day 33:56 Would a Maxx Crosby trade make sense? 37:50 Should the Saints buy or sell? 38:20 What would salvage the Saints' season? 39:37 Can Kellen Moore recover? 41:15 How to judge the Kellen Moore hire 48:02 Final thoughts before Minnesota

Nick Underhill breaks down the loss to Atlanta, the run game and protection problems putting too much on Tyler Shough, and the PFF grades behind the performance. Nick compares Shough’s throw charts, reacts to Kellen Moore’s press conference, examines the field goal and clock-management decisions and identifies how New Orleans can turn things around. Thumbnail photo: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Nick Underhill breaks down how the Saints can navigate a mounting injury report and what they need to do to beat Atlanta on Monday night. - How Brandon Staley can adjust against Bijan Robinson and Atlanta’s weapons - Why getting the run game going is critical for the Saints’ offense - Why Monday night should be considered a must-win game for New Orleans

Nick Underhill breaks down why Monday Night Football against Atlanta could be one of the most important games of the Saints’ entire season. - Why the state of the NFC South gives New Orleans a huge opportunity - How the upcoming schedule could shape the rest of the year - Why Chase Young is playing his way toward a massive payday

Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett break down how the Saints let what felt like a winnable game slip away in a 35-27 loss to the Raiders. - What went wrong for the offense in the fourth quarter? - Breaking down the protection issues, turnovers and officiating - The biggest takeaways from the loss and what comes next

Nick Underhill breaks down why the growing optimism around the Saints feels like it could be here to stay. - Why the Saints’ offense could reach another level when Jordyn Tyson returns - What Tyler Shough and Juwan Johnson’s growing chemistry means - Why the excitement surrounding this team feels different heading into the home opener 00:00 Kool-Aid McKinstry’s game-saving play 01:43 Making sense of the Saints’ RB rotation 04:34 Why Jordyn Tyson could change the offense 14:18 Reacting to what we heard from the Saints 16:45 Tyler Shough and Juwan Johnson’s growing chemistry 21:15 Excitement builds for the Saints’ home opener 23:12 How the Saints are handling the growing hype 27:15 Thoughts on Kirk Cousins and the Raiders 34:26 Could the Saints get flexed into some primetime games?

Nick Underhill breaks down what the film revealed from the Saints' win over the Ravens before Terron Armstead joins the show to take a closer look at the biggest questions facing New Orleans. - How the Saints can overcome the loss of Kelvin Banks - What’s holding back the Saints’ run game — and why Terron believes it’s close - What the film revealed about Tyler Shough’s impressive performance

Nick Underhill breaks down how the Saints can give themselves a chance to leave Baltimore with a win.- The matchups New Orleans can exploit against the Ravens- The latest on the injury report for both sides- What Alvin Kamara's return could mean for the offense

Nick Underhill breaks down why the Tyler Shough-Chris Olave connection is quickly becoming one of the most exciting parts of the Saints’ offense.- How Shough and Olave compare to the NFL’s most productive QB-WR duos- The biggest things the Saints must do to beat the Ravens- Why Devaughn Vele is a valuable weapon for Shough and the Saints