Not many outside of New Orleans are giving the Saints much of a chance in the 2024 season … so how can this team change that? In the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller break down the X-factors that could swing the Saints season in either direction, and what has to happen for the narrative around this team, coach and QB to change for the better.
00:00 – Segment 1: The Saints Rundown: Key Player Returns, Another Absent + AK’s Real Estate
… The New Orleans Saints got a key piece back to practice this week in Nick Saldiveri, but another big name was absent in Willie Gay – and Dennis Allen wasn’t budging on the intel. So what to make of it? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s Inside Black & Gold by breaking all that down, Alvin Kamara’s sudden appearance on Zillow, the latest non-answer on the backup QB question and more.
24:17 – Segment 2: X-Factors: These Things Could Swing Saints’ 2024 Season in Either Direction
… The New Orleans Saints’ aren’t getting a lot of love in media circles these days, but they might just surprise some people. Here are some things that will have to go right for that to happen, including getting elite performances from their rush and coverage groups, an efficient Derek Carr and more.
52:29 – Segment 3: Saints 2024 Season Has Bad Vibes Already. How Can the Team Change That?
… The 2024 season hasn’t even technically started yet for the New Orleans Saints, so why do things already feel so negative … and what can the team do to change that? It won’t be easy, but that’s what Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller are breaking down to close out today’s Inside Black & Gold. Here’s what has to happen.
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28 Comments
Kamara is the #1 key. IF he can find a way thru this bad OL we will win going away. ALSO, what's the podcast schedule so I can tell you Live how bad Carr looked every week?😂 Jeff you look a little buff which is either donuts or dumbbells
Jeff with a righteous take out of the gate! Thank You.
You know who else needs to practice… our alleged QB1
Love your show…thanks.
A good qb shouldnt need anyone defending them. Their play should keep them in the clear
Bruh 10 wins? Where?
If the Saints get to the NFC championship game and the fans still bitchin then its fuk the fans at that point.
To get us on board, we need a NEW COACH AND NEW QB. Cause this nepotistic plantation-style mess we have is nothing more than a massive ego pump for a washed up carr and an incompetent head coach. NEW OWNERSHIP also has a nice ring to it, Gayle clearly could NOT care less.
The message the franchise is sending through Kamara is foul. Why would anyone risk their life and career for a franchise that couldn't care less about a star of Kamara's character. Tres Foul. The whole franchise is sus.
Sounds like Dennis is simply indecisive and incapable of making "big boy" decisions. He's also coddling carr and the all the carrbage he came with.
The defense can be spectacular, but those men need to rest and Derek Carr is too weak to keep the offense on the field. the defense cannot carry the team.
I think with Drew's accuracy Olave could be a #1 100 catches a year.. With Carr Olave can still do it, but I worry the ball position won't be as safe. He has more chance to get injured
I thought one of the reasons they didn't get a proven backup at QB, was to keep the crowd from turning early on Carr. I think Rattler fever is here, and could be really contagious.
I’ve never heard so much talk about back up quarterbacks . I’m more interested in game preview
Why would you get rid of reviews when the league cheats so bad.. That doesn't even sound intelligent.
Win the first 5 games against teams that's over rated, but the league and a lot of analysts, not experts, think we supposed to lose too. Bust they tail and make the Analysts look stupid for doubting our team.. Who dat…Take no prisoners.
I think any starting or backup qb is totally based on chemistry with Olave. The man who best utilizes Olave plays. 🤷
I got 10 bucks says Haener is the backup
The negativity is unreal to me. The team went 9-8 last year, finished on a hot streak, looks to have brought in some key defensive players, and replaced the least creative OC in the league with someone from than Shanahan tree. I guess it just depends if you’re a glass 1/2 empty or 1/2 full person but I’m very excited to see what they can do. The beauty of the NFL is a lot can change from year to year and every year the “ESPN” types make some pretty big mistakes when predicting which teams will have success and which ones won’t
To put things in perspective only 4 teams in the entire NFL won 12 or more games last year. The Chiefs only won 11 and then won the Super Bowl. Saints fans need to enjoy the ride of playing meaningful games in December. All it takes is a ticket into the playoffs. Saints fans are a spoiled fanbase after the success they had during the Payton/Brees era. Most fanbases are excited by the opportunity to win 9+ games and compete for a division title. And don’t get me started on the Rattler vs Mahomes comparisons. Mahomes was a 1st round pick and came into the perfect situation with a loaded offense and arguably one of the best coaches of all time. Rattler hasn’t beaten out Haener yet and all camp it’s been reported that neither Haener or Rattler are even close to Carr’s level. Maybe they can get there at some point in their career but Carr’s as accurate as ever and has 10 yrs of knowledge. He’s technically in his prime qb years. If the o-line can be middle of the pack and provides a middle of the pack run game Carr will have a great year. Also, Carr will be even better in year 2 of the system next year
We need to resign Kamara F the BS DA and Loomis says we don’t have any solid backup RB
He also has multiple properties in New Orleans.
Allen kamara is his brother. He is a real-estate agent. He said this in the interview…
I think that theoretically everything that we needed to address we did. We weren't a terrible team to begin with so I don't get this complete negativity from all angles. Saints aren't great but they aren't terrible either.
These guys fucking kill me Drake Maye is behind Jacoby Brissett right now Michael Penix who is sitting behind Kirk cousins is in our own division. They’re trying to convince us that Spencer rattler being the definitive backup means nothing for his development and for the future it’s fucking ridiculous
I think Spencer will be #2. Here’s why…if it was Haener they would say it now knowing that the news would go over fairly seamlessly and it would be logical in that he has 1 year more experience, and if they are essentially tied then the tie breaker would be seniority. And if they announce it’s Rattler, it’s going to create a big uproar that they don’t want to deal with that right now.
Use the run to set up the play action short to medium, quick passes and when the defense stacks the box go over the top. Hopefully that O-line can open some holes.
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