Full Show 4-30-26: Brandon Staley is getting some talented chess pieces for his defense
About this episode
The episode covers the Pelicans' coaching search, interviews with new Saints players, and insights into the NBA Playoffs and Kentucky Derby.
Mike and Charlie reported on the Pelicans' coaching search. Mike interviewed new Saints LB Anfernee Jennings and CB Martin Emerson Jr. Horse racing analyst Dick Jerardi previewed the 2026 Kentucky Derby. New Saints LB Anfernee Jennings joined Sports Talk to discuss his path to New Orleans. Jennings emphasized his "pride" in stopping the run defensively. Steve and Charlie gave their observations of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The guys spoke to Audacy NBA Insider Nick Friedell about the postseason, the league's proposed lottery "fix," and the Pelicans' head coaching search. Koki Riley, an LSU reporter for The Advocate, joined Sports Talk to discuss the Tigers' mid-season slide.
More episodes of SportsTalk with Bobby Hebert
- Full Show 5-1-26: How will the Saints' new veteran additions affect roster building this year?
- Hour 1: Zxavian Harris is undoubtedly talented, but he's got some "red flags"
- Hour 2: Could Rajon Rondo be the next member of the point guard to head coach pipeline?
- Hour 3: The Saints brought Anfernee Jennings in to be a physical, tone-setting DE
- Martin Emerson Jr. grew up a Saints fan in a "full-circle moment"
- Anfernee Jennings thinks he's a great fit for Brandon Staley's defense
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