NewOrleans.Football: Saints Podcast

Nick Underhill breaks down why the NFC South is within reach for the Saints. - How can Tyler Shough and the pass catchers build on 2025? - What will David Edwards, Travis Etienne and Kaden Elliss add? - How many games will the Saints win in 2026?

Nick Underhill dives into one of the biggest questions facing the Saints' offense. - Why do the Saints struggle so much on opening drives? - What does Kellen Moore’s history tell us about the problem? - Nick builds his own opening script for Week 1 against the Lions

Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett break down the Saints players who could completely swing the outlook of the 2026 season. - Which young defenders could become foundational pieces? - What could Jordyn Tyson's eventual return mean for the offense? - The latest on Barion Brown, Lorenzo Styles and the special teams unit

Nick Underhill breaks down how the Saints could unlock a new dimension of their offense by putting Alvin Kamara and Travis Etienne on the field together. - Why Kamara and Etienne's versatility could create matchup problems - What Kamara's receiving history says about how the Saints should use him - Breaking down two-back concepts from around the NFL

Nick Underhill recaps the Saints' latest roster movement. - Assessing the status of the practice squad - Breaking down the current depth chart - Hear from RB Travis Etienne and G Jeremiah Wright

Nick Underhill breaks down the Saints' initial 53-man roster. - Who are the top practice squad candidates? - Where are the Saints still too thin? - Could the Saints add more help before Week 1? 00:00 Saints’ initial 53-man roster is set 01:33 Breaking down the cuts 04:08 Biggest surprises from cutdown day 06:33 Why the Saints kept three quarterbacks 09:12 Breaking down the running back room 10:27 How the Saints’ WR room came together 11:23 Tight ends 11:55 Why the offensive line is a concern 13:47 Breaking down the defensive line 18:27 Saints edge rushers and Chris Rumph’s role 20:38 Linebackers and the secondary 22:35 Special teams and reserve lists 23:53 The biggest concerns entering the season 31:35 What Kellen Moore must improve in Year 2

Nick Underhill breaks down the final stretch of training camp from Tyler Shough and what it means for the Saints' offense. - What changed the most from the beginning of camp? - Which receivers did Shough find the most? - Is the Shough to Olave connection the biggest reason for optimism? 00:00 Tyler Shough saves his best for last 01:46 Why the Saints’ season hinges on Shough 03:13 Shough catches fire to finish camp 06:00 The explosive passing game comes alive 07:09 Which receivers have the best chemistry with Shough? 09:07 Why confidence in Shough is rising 09:27 Has the red zone problem been fixed? 15:34 The Shough-Olave connection reaches another level 20:18 What Shough still needs to prove 25:25 Should the Saints sit their starters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett break down the biggest decisions facing the Saints ahead of the preseason finale and final roster cuts. - Which players are fighting for roster spots? - Can Zach Wilson force the Saints to keep three quarterbacks? - Where should expectations be for the Saints in 2026? 0:00 Should the Saints Play Starters in the Finale? 6:30 Where Do We Stand on the Saints Right Now? 17:39 Can Zach Wilson Force His Way Onto the Roster? 20:27 Breaking Down the Offensive Line Battle 24:00 Who Wins the Saints’ Kicker Job? 25:52 Does Tyree Wilson Need to Show More? 30:00 Tough Decisions on the D-Line 36:32 How Do the Saints Handle the Secondary? 41:00 Running Back and Tight End Decisions 43:19 Who Wins the Final Wide Receiver Spot? 47:18 Special Teams Could Decide the Final Roster 53:01 Is Eight Wins a Successful Season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill dives into the nugget Saints RB Kendre Miller dropped about the team's "bread and butter" for 2026. - What is outside zone, and why will it benefit the Saints? - What do the numbers say about the Saints backs in outside zone? - What does Kellen Moore's history reveal about his rushing tendencies? 00:00 Kendre Miller Reveals a Potential Change to the Run Game 01:35 Why Outside Zone Makes Sense 04:43 What Is Outside Zone? 10:50 How the Saints' Run Scheme Could Change in 2026 14:39 Kellen Moore's History With Outside Zone 17:09 Why Kendre Miller's "Bread and Butter" Quote Matters 18:53 How the New Scheme Fits the Roster 26:24 Did Joint Practices Hurt the Saints' Preseason Performance? 27:01 The Saints' Injuries Are Exposing Their Lack of Depth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill reacts to the latest news out of Saints Training Camp. - How will the latest injuries shake up the roster? - Should the starters play in the preseason finale, or is it too risky? - Where do new additions Daniel Carlson and Zamir White fit into the equation? 0:00 Injuries continue to pile up for the Saints 1:53 Bryce Lance continues to emerge 4:17 How the Saints can overcome their WR injuries 7:16 The silver lining of the Jordyn Tyson injury 9:14 Where the Saints’ WR room stands 14:56 20 Saints players miss practice 16:43 How concerning is the Saints’ injury situation? 17:09 Saints add RB Zamir White 18:15 Breaking down the depleted RB room 20:30 Saints sign Daniel Carlson 25:38 Should the Saints play their starters vs. Dallas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett react to the Saints' 34-point preseason loss to the Rams. - Are there any silver linings? - How did Saturday impact the QB room? - Which position groups are the most concerning? 00:00 Saints-Rams Instant Reaction 01:35 What Went Wrong Against the Rams? 02:03 Kendre Miller Makes His Case 02:52 CJ Donaldson Steps Up 04:18 Saints’ Sloppy Play Becomes a Concern 05:27 What Needs to Happen Against Dallas? 06:19 Saints’ Injuries Continue to Pile Up 07:07 Where the QB2 Battle Stands 25:18 Which Problems Could Carry Into the Regular Season? 29:23 Biggest Winners and Losers 32:02 Do the Saints Need a New Kicker? 33:44 Who Hurt Their Roster Chances? 40:29 What Did the Inactives Tell Us About the 53? 42:10 Should the Saints Play Their Starters vs. Dallas? 43:40 What Do We Still Need to Learn Before Week 1? Thumbnail Photo: Kirby Lee/Imagn Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill updates his expectations of the Saints after watching joint practices with the Jaguars, Cowboys and Rams. - Where there are real reasons for optimism - The status of the RB and WR depth charts - What to watch against the Rams this weekend 0:00 Bryce Lance's big day against the Rams 1:19 What we learned from three Saints joint practices 6:24 Is the O-Line ready to take a leap? 8:12 Breaking down the crowded running back battle 9:07 How did the defense hold up against the Rams? 16:12 Ranking the WRs 20:01 Ranking the RBs 26:06 What to watch in Saints vs. Rams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill breaks down the film from the Saints' joint practice against the Cowboys. - Which rookie appears to be filling in for Jordyn Tyson? - Is Chris Olave breaking through to new heights? - Where do things stand for Kendre Miller? 0:00 The Wild Saints-Cowboys Practice 1:53 Noah Fant Gets Going 3:49 Under Center Usage 4:37 Chris Olave Continues to Dominate 7:08 Breaking Down the First Skirmish 7:52 The Play Where Alvin Kamara Got Hurt 9:05 Tyler Shough Makes a Play Under Pressure 11:33 Shough and Olave Are on Another Level 16:38 Shough Converts on Third-and-Long 17:30 Zach Wilson Throws an Interception 18:33 Breaking Down the Brock Rechsteiner Moment 20:43 Why Erik McCoy Changes the Saints’ Run Game 22:19 Catch or No Catch? 23:44 Kendre Miller Makes Another Play 24:34 Saints Score in the Red Zone 28:52 Why Are the Saints Dealing With So Many Injuries? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill recaps the Saints' joint practice against the Cowboys. - Can practice fights be a good thing? - Is the run game legit? - Could Zach Wilson get the start in the next preseason game? 00:00 Saints vs. Cowboys Joint Practice Reaction 02:46 The Saints’ Run Game Looks Like the Real Deal 05:05 Who Stepped Up at WR Without Jordyn Tyson? 07:19 Spencer Rattler Responds in the QB2 Battle 08:20 Tyler Shough Has an Overall Positive Day 09:40 Chris Olave Dominates 15:37 Latest on Jordyn Tyson’s Injury 18:01 How the Saints Can Survive Without Tyson 23:47 Kicker Competition Remains Wide Open 24:48 Where the Rattler vs. Wilson Battle Stands 26:14 The Saints’ Biggest Remaining Roster Battles 27:20 Can the Chaos Bring This Team Together? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill reacts to the latest Jordyn Tyson injury update. - Who becomes WR3 behind Olave and Vele? - Do the Saints carry an extra receiver into the regular season? - Would a Marshon Lattimore-like career be a success for Tyson? 00:00 Jordyn Tyson Injury Reaction 01:22 What Happened & Why the Injury Is Concerning 04:32 How Will the Saints Replace Tyson? 06:41 Breaking Down the WR Depth Chart 13:06 Who Takes Over the Targets? 15:14 How the Offense Changes Without Tyson 19:45 What Would a Successful Career Look Like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill breaks down the biggest movers after the Saints' first preseason game. - How did Zach Wilson change the equation? - Who gets the last receiver spot? - Is it time to look outside the building at kicker? 00:00 Jaguars Review & Biggest Takeaways 05:08 Zach Wilson vs. Spencer Rattler 14:14 Roster Projection: Offense 19:23 Roster Projection: Defense 23:22 Who’s Still Fighting for a Spot? 27:345 Should the Saints Bring in Another Kicker? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett react to the Saints' preseason opener against Jacksonville. - Did Zach Wilson earn a look with the second team? - Is the secondary deeper than anticipated? - Which positions remain question marks? 00:00 Saints vs. Jaguars: Biggest Takeaways 01:26 Martin Emerson & Jayden Price Stand Out 04:48 Audric Estime Makes His Case 05:09 Spencer Rattler’s Disappointing Night 06:39 Is QB2 Open? 12:54 Could Zach Wilson Be a Developmental Find? 17:42 Should Wilson Get More Opportunities? 24:01 Biggest Winners From the Preseason Opener 28:33 Film Breakdown 38:42 Saints Defensive Line Depth 40:28 Which Roster Spots Are Still Up for Grabs? 42:15 Is There Really a QB2 Battle? 42:31 Jordyn Tyson Injury Update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett prepare for the Saints' preseason opener against the Jaguars. - How much does the joint practice performance matter? - Which bubble guys have a shot at the roster? - Will Spencer Rattler push the ball down the field? 00:00 Saints-Jaguars joint practice changed the outlook 01:07 Where the Saints stand after 12 days of camp 06:40 Did the offense really answer its biggest question? 10:54 Is the Saints defense actually good? 14:18 Why Julian Blackmon could swing the season 15:13 Kaden Elliss is becoming a major piece of the defense 21:47 Biggest position battles entering the preseason opener 22:24 The Saints have a fascinating WR numbers problem 25:27 Does New Orleans need to add another offensive lineman? 27:09 Spencer Rattler vs. Zach Wilson 29:38 Who is winning the Saints kicker battle? 35:33 Best bet to score the Saints’ first preseason touchdown 38:00 Why Spencer Rattler is playing differently this year 40:16 Saturday could be Rattler’s audition for the NFL 42:09 What we want to see from Zach Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill reacts to the Saints' joint practice against the Jaguars. - Tyler Shough and the offense finally score in the red zone - Charlie Smyth caps off a two-minute drive for the starters - The wide receivers continue to make noise 0:00 — Did the Saints Answer Their Biggest Questions? 1:34 — The Saints' Best Practice of Training Camp 4:58 — Tyler Shough & the Offense Break Through 8:20 — Is the Saints Defense Better Than Expected? 9:56 — Breaking Down the Throw Chart 11:10 — Jordyn Tyson Leaves With Hamstring Injury 11:57 — Chris Olave Dominates 12:37 — Saints WRs Continue to Impress 14:46 — Where the Running Back Battle Stands 15:59 — Spencer Rattler to Start Saturday 18:21 — Kicking Battle & Special Teams Standouts 23:02 — What We're Watching in Saints vs. Jaguars 26:03 — How Much Did This Practice Change Our Outlook? 33:50 — Players to Watch in the Preseason Game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill previews Saints vs. Jaguars: - What are we watching at Thursday's joint practice? - Which players need to step up? - Could Spencer Rattler become a trade candidate with a strong showing in the preseason? 0:00 Bryce Lance & the Saints' Young WRs 2:13 What the Saints Need to Prove vs. Jacksonville 5:19 All Eyes on Tyler Shough & the Offense 5:55 Are the Saints' WRs for Real? 6:37 Defensive Players to Watch 7:56 Concerns About the Offensive Line Depth 8:39 Spencer Rattler's Preseason Opportunity 10:57 More Joint Practice Storylines 16:44 How the Saints Replace Cam Jordan 18:50 Saints' Interest in Terrion Arnold 22:59 Roster Battles to Watch in the Preseason 25:26 What to Expect From Spencer Rattler vs. Jacksonville 31:31 Will the Saints Make Moves At Cutdown Day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices