Saints Confidence Meter: Where the hype is real — and where to pump the brakes
About this episode
James Skrmetta joins Nick Underhill to discuss the current state of the Saints and evaluate various aspects of the team heading into the season.
James Skrmetta joins Nick Underhill to break down the state of the Saints. - Is the offseason optimism warranted? - Can the defense pick up where it finished? - Will Kellen Moore and the offense figure out how to start fast? 00:00 Intro 01:25 James Skrmetta joins the show 02:30 Will Tyler Shough live up to the hype? 10:35 Will Kellen Moore figure out how to start fast? 22:35 Will Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson become a top duo? 33:10 Will the run game become a strength? 38:40 Will the defense's success carry over from the end of 2025? 45:20 Will Jonas Sanker and Quincy Riley take a step forward? 57:15 Will swapping Demario Davis for Kaden Elliss pay off? 01:08:00 What will the pass rush look like beyond Chase Young? 01:15:50 How much will special teams improve? 01:20:35 Will the Saints win nine or more games? 01:32:40 What could keep the Saints from winning the NFC South?
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