NewOrleans.Football: Saints Podcast

Nick and Mike rank the most critical players for the Saints' success.
- Could the pass rush survive without Chase Young?
- Is the entire defense in shambles without Kool-Aid McKinstry?
- Who is the biggest domino on the offensive line?

0:00 Which Saints Player Would You Protect for 17 Games?
3:29 Chase Young
6:05 Kool-Aid, McCoy & the Biggest Injury Risks
11:43 Jordyn Tyson and Chris Olave
25:05 Kelvin Banks' Importance to the OL
30:07 Kaden Elliss
37:36 Could Julian Blackmon Change the Saints' Season?

Nick Underhill makes his pre-camp roster predictions.
- Will Kendre Miller get another shot on the roster?
- Is there a logjam on the defensive line?
- Who is the first player left off the roster?

00:00 Intro
02:13 Start of 53-Man Roster Projection
02:41 Quarterback
04:10 Running Back
06:55 Wide Receiver

08:45 Tight End

10:09 Offensive Line

12:05 Defensive Tackle

13:01 Defensive End

14:38 Linebacker

15:15 Secondary

16:09 Special Teams & Recap

18:11 Top Practice Squad Targets

23:33 Is Matt Damon the Drew Brees of Acting?

32:00 Will the Saints add offensive line depth?

Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett try to pinpoint expectations for the Saints in 2026 as:

- Bill Barnwell ranks the offensive weapons 13th

- Fanduel tabs New Orleans as a surprise contender

- Alvin Kamara's future becomes clearer

00:00 Intro

02:34 Paganetti & Underhill Teaser

03:25 Bill Barnwell Ranks Saints' weapons 13th

11:50 Did the offense's San Diego training sessions raise expectations?

20:20 Are the Saints surprise contenders for 2026?

34:15 Breaking down Alvin Kamara's return

42:00 Are expectations too high for the Saints?

53:50 Where does Drew Brees rank among all-time QBs?

A jam-packed episode of NewOrleans.Football featuring an exclusive interview, a game of Saints strategy and more!

- Continued reaction to Alvin Kamara's reworked deal

- Former Director of Football Analytics Ryan Paganetti gives an inside look at analytics in the NFL

- Nick and Kevin build an all-time Saints offense on a budget

00:00 Intro

02:00 Alvin Kamara and Saints Agree to Reworked Deal

05:10 Inside NFL Analytics with Ryan Paganetti

39:37 Is Vegas Underestimating the Saints' Offense?

46:59 $30 to Build the Perfect Offense Around Shough

01:14:47 Are any Trades Imminent for the Saints?

Forget about name value, accolades and supporting casts! Nick Underhill blind ranks every NFL starting quarterback based solely on 17-game averages. Plus:

- Is Kaden Elliss a Top 5 player on the Saints?

- Who is the Saints' best tackle entering 2026?

- Klint Kubiak vs Kellen Moore

00:00 Intro

02:33 Introducing the Ranking System

04:20 Blind Rankings

05:22 Reacting to the Results

15:41 The Case for Kaden Elliss

24:56 More Takeaways from our Top 20 Saints

36:54 Kellen Moore vs Klint Kubiak