Saints Insider
A podcast from the expert team of writers and columnists covering the New Orleans Saints for NOLA.com and the Times-Picayune/Advocate newspaper. Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Luke Johnson, Zach Ewing and more give you the latest news and their insights from the Saints world and the NFL at large.
Episodes
The second open practice of New Orleans Saints OTAs featured the surprise return of running back Alvin Kamara, who historically has skipped the optional offseason sessions but made an appearance in the midst of drama surrounding the final year of his contract.
Our Saints Insiders discuss that dynamic, as well as dive into the rising cost of Chris Olave's contract extension and look at our Saints players with the most to prove in 20...
The New Orleans Saints started OTAs this week with a new look. Gone are Demario Davis, Taysom Hill and Cam Jordan (at least for now). In is the leadership of Tyler Shough, who in addition to his on-field responsibilities is shouldering the load as a locker room leader and face of the franchise. Can he do it? Our Saints Insiders discuss.
Also covered on this episode:
• Time to worry about rookies not practicing?
• The tight end re...
The New Orleans Saints veterans are back on the practice field for the first time for the 2026 season. We won't be able to draw concrete conclusions from OTAs, but they do offer a few clues for training camp and the season to come. On this episode, the Saints Insiders discuss:
• Tyler Shough taking control
• Travis Etienne's vibes
• Jordyn Tyson, Christen Miller and injury management
• Position battles
• Wide receiver rotation
...With the New Orleans Saints a week away from their first OTA, our Saints Insiders take a moment to play Buy or Sell? with some predictions for the 2026 team.
Are we buying or selling:
• Tyler Shough sophomore jump
• Offensive line as a top 15 unit
• All 11 defensive starters currently on roster
• Chris Olave getting an extension before training camp
• Enough leadership without Cam Jordan and Demario Davis
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The 2026 NFL schedule is out, and so the New Orleans Saints have their marching orders for an anticipated season to come. Our Saints Insiders give their take on the slate and offer a game-by-game prediction for all 17 contests. How many of us have the Saints making the playoffs? What upsets are we calling for? And which games does New Orleans absolutely NEED to win?
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This episode of the Saints Insider podcast delves into the NFL schedule release coming Thursday. First, we have reaction to the official announcement the New Orleans Saints will play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 25 in Paris. Then, we talk about rumors we've heard and expectations for how many prime-time games the Saints will have and whom they may play their season opener against. We offer some opinions on what the Saints should...
Some drama erupted on the Saints podcast scene when former safety Tyrann Mathieu, a New Orleans native who retired last year, said the Saints weren't operating "in good faith" when it comes to running back Alvin Kamara, who is under contract for 2026 but hasn't been publicly backed by Saints leaders after the team signed Travis Etienne.
The Saints Insiders discuss whether Mathieu is right, what the Saints should do about it — publi...
The New Orleans Saints have spent the last two months remaking their roster for the 2026 season. With the NFL draft in the rearview mirror, what's next for the franchise? Our Saints Insiders touch on:
• The slot corner question
• Offensive line depth
• Chris Olave extension talks
• The situation with Alvin Kamara and Cam Jordan
Plus much more on this episode.
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The New Orleans Saints had a busy week, drafting eight players, trading for another and then signing two in free agency. Our Saints Insiders are back to recap the 2026 NFL Draft and talk about the new additions and how they fit the roster.
The list starts with first-round pick Jordyn Tyson, but what about the Day 2 surprises and the big Day 3 trade? We talk Christen Miller, Oscar Delp, Tyree Wilson, Barion Brown, Lorenzo Styles and...
The Saints Insiders gather one last time before the NFL draft starts Thursday. What will the New Orleans Saints do at No. 8? Who are our favorite prospects who could be available then? And did general manager Mickey Loomis leave any bread crumbs during his Wednesday press conference? We'll answer those questions and more. Happy NFL draft eve!
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In our latest NFL mock draft, we turn to Times-Picayune columnist Jeff Duncan to project what the New Orleans Saints will do next week. The answer? Examine a prospect who might be the top wide receiver in the draft but also is a big injury risk in Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson. Would Jeff take Tyson over a safer choice like Rueben Bain or LSU's Mansoor Delane? Would you? Our panel takes aim at Jeff's mock, both in the first round an...
The Saints Insiders are back with another mock draft, this one put together by Times-Picayune beat writer Luke Johnson with the help of a simulator. If the first seven picks fell this way, with Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs available, would the New Orleans Saints run to the podium at next week's NFL Draft?
We'll take a look at all of the options, and then explore some possibilities for the Saints in Rounds 2 and 3.
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When the New Orleans Saints appear on the clock on NFL Draft night, what are the names they'll be considering? Our Saints Insiders take a gander, picking eight prospects they'd consider — or think New Orleans will consider — with their first-round pick. Find out which names all of us like, where we disagree and what it all means on this episode (which includes some AJ Brown trade talk at the end, too!).
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The NFL Draft is just over two weeks away, and the Saints Insiders got together for their first mock draft, this one done by Times-Picayune beat writer Matthew Paras. He'll tell us how he sees the first round of the draft going, and then we'll all give our predictions for what the Saints would do at No. 8 in that scenario. Do you like our pick? What would you do if the first seven picks unfold this way?
The Saints Insiders are back, reacting to the NFL owners meetings and news about New Orleans. We comment on:
• Alvin Kamara's future and the running back room
• Is Cam Jordan still an option?
• Chris Olave contract extension talk
• Derek Carr's market
• The cornerback situation
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The NFL Draft starts in less than a month, and the New Orleans Saints are sitting pretty at No. 8 — or at least we think they are. Our Saints Insiders go through the scenarios for the Saints' first-round pick, whether it be a defensive player, a wide receiver or fast-rising running back Jeremiyah Love. Who might fall? Who's the best fit? And what could change between now and April 23?
We also share some thoughts on the Saints' sign...
The first wave of NFL free agency is over, and while the New Orleans Saints have filled several of their needs, a few still remain: Edge rusher, slot cornerback and wide receiver. Related to that conversation is the fate of Cam Jordan, who is still unsigned, and of course next month's NFL draft.
Our Saints Insiders break down the current situation, starting with Cam's decision and the needs the Saints ha...
Travis Etienne (apparently it's pronounced AY-chan? Who knew?) was introduced as a member of the New Orleans Saints on Friday, and the press conference was a smash hit: He talked about his love for New Orleans and the Saints and how he fits with the team.
Our Saints Insiders react to that and how it fits in the larger picture: The Saints are replacing Demario Davis with Kaden Elliss and at least partially replacing Alvin Kamara wit...
(NOTE: This episode aired live on YouTube on Monday afternoon, before the Saints had added additional free agents such as Noah Fant and Kaden Elliss. Another episode will air later this week. In the meantime, subscribe to the Saints Insider on YouTube to see live shows as they happen.)
The New Orleans Saints made several moves as the NFL free agency negotiation period opened Monday, including signing running back Travis Etienne and...
The NFL free agency negotiating period opens Monday, and the Saints Insiders are here to preview what New Orleans might do in terms of bringing in new players. First, the Saints may be preparing to part ways with some or all of Cam Jordan, Demario Davis and Alvin Kamara — is it wise to do such a big locker room overhaul?
And then it's time to talk new players. We hit on the following possibilities and more: Travis Etienne, Kenneth ...
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