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

The New Orleans Saints have a lot of offseason questions, but who gets the big paydays? 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 which impending free agents should be landing new contracts and just how pricy will a Chris Olave extension be? We'll also break down the latest from the NFL playoffs and several former Saints still in the action, as well as the Saints' recent history of drafting players from the Senior Bowl. SEGMENT 1 (cold open): These NFL playoffs are all about former SaintsSEGMENT 2: The rundown: Saints 2025 schedule ended up a lot more difficult than it lookedSEGMENT 3: Saints Senior Bowl Draft history, the good, bad and the uglySEGMENT 4: Who gets paid ... and just how costly will Chris Olave's extension be?

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' 2025 season is offiicially over, and that meant a marathon press conference with GM Mickey Loomis and head coach Kellen Moore to break down, well, just about everything. On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down all the top quotes from the head coach and GM, ranging from Tyler Shough's development and how that impacts the timeline to salary cap and draft assets, the future for young stars and aging veterans and a lot more. SEGMENT 1: On Tyler Shough, QB development & fan optimismSEGMENT 2: On potential staff changes, veteran players & OL concernsSEGMENT 3: On salary cap, hidden gem? & draft assets/strategy

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

The New Orleans Saints are on a roll as the Falcons loom in Week 18, but can they keep things going without Chris Olave after a medical emergency sent him to the hospital this week? 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 the latest injuries and what's up with Chris Olave, we'll dive in on the latest Rookie of the Year chatter, hear an exclusive interview with RB1 Audric Estime, break down X-factors and more ahead of the 2025 finale. SEGMENT 1: Injury latest ... what's up with Olave?SEGMENT 2: Why is everyone so worked up about ROY?SEGMENT 3: Mike Hoss goes long with Audric EstimeSEGMENT 4: Week 18 X-factor breakdown

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.

It just keeps getting better for the New Orleans Saints and Tyler Shough, now winners of four in a row after another stellar outing from the rookie QB. 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 the action from a wild day in Nashville, why Tyler Shough deserves to be the rookie of the year, then pick studs and duds from the win over the Titans.SEGMENT 1: Things just keep getting with Tyler Shough at the helm. So what's next?SEGMENT 2: Picking stock up players from Saints-TitansSEGMENT 3: Picking stock down players from Saints-Titans

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 found vintage Taysom Hill and Cam Jordan just in time for the home finale at the Caesars Superdome and a blowout of the Jets, but will that be it for pair of New Orleans football icons? 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 the vibes and takeaways from another fun afternoon in the dome, massive days for Tyler Shough, Chris Olave, Juwan Johnson and the defensive line, and a lot more.SEGMENT 1: Was that the last show for Cam Jordan & Taysom Hill in the Superdome?SEGMENT 2: Picking stock up players from Saints-JetsSEGMENT 3: Picking stock down players from Saints-Jets

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?

If you're still doubting whether the New Orleans Saints have their QB of the future in Tyler Shough, we're not sure what else you need to see after another clutch performance to finish off a sweep of the Panthers. 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 clutch rally led by the Saints rookie QB and what it means going forward. We'll also pick stock up and stock down players, and yes, we'll talk at length about the kicking hero Charlie Smyth, including a walkoff interview after the win. SEGMENT 1: Yes, Tyler Shough is the guy. Any other questions?SEGMENT 2: Stock up from Saints-Panthers: Take a bow, Charlie SmythSEGMENT 3: Stock down from Saints-Panthers: 3rd & long ... big yikes

The New Orleans Saints are riding high after a gritty win over the Bucs, but can they repeat the feat in a win over another NFC South contender in the Carolina Panthers as Week 15 rolls around? In the latest episode of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down the latest injuries, the hype now surrounding Tyler Shough and how the young QB will handle it, breakout candidates, X-factors and more! We'll also hear Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss's 1-on-1 conversation with Saints rookie RB Devin Neal. SEGMENT 1: Week 15 injury breakdown ... Fuaga back?SEGMENT 2: Steve & stuff ... do the haters fuel Tyler Shough? How about Cam Jordan?SEGMENT 3: Mike Hoss goes long with Saints rookie Devin NealNOTE: This is a trimmed down version of the interview with Saints rookie RB Devin Neal. Check out the full version here: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/sportstalk-with-bobby-hebert-05d3e/episodes/saints-hour-devin-neal-will-do-whatever-it-takes-to-lead-the-saints-to-wins-dace2SEGMENT 4: Week 15 X-factors ... all about the run game

A week ago we were asking why more people weren't talking about Tyler Shough. That's not a problem anymore. On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller unpack a wet and wild day out in Tampa where rookie QB Tyler Shough willed the Saints to an upset win of the Bucs, then pick who stepped up, and who fell flat in New Orleans' most satisfying win of the season. Do the Saints finally have their guy at QB? And what does it mean if they do?SEGMENT 1: Are you aboard the Tyler Shough hype train?SEGMENT 2: Picking duds from Saints' takedown of Bucs ... more questionable decisionsSEGMENT 3: Picking studs from Saints' takedown of Bucs ... Devin MF Neal

It's time for Round 2: The New Orleans Saints and Tyler Shough head to Tampa for a rematch with the Bucs in Week 14. Can they handle the pressure this time? In the latest episode of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down the latest injuries, why the national attention seems to be largely ignoring Tyler Shough (but that seems to be changing slowly) and what will have to happen this week for New Orleans to fare better than it did in its initial meeting with Tampa. We'll also hear from Saints kicker Charlie Smyth, who went in depth with Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss on WWL Radio this week. SEGMENT 1: Injury breakdown ... here's what to knowSEGMENT 2: Why is everyone ignoring Tyler Shough? + Draft needsSEGMENT 3: Mike Hoss goes long with Charlie SmythSEGMENT 4: Week 14 X-factors ... here's what has to happen