April 23: Saints Insider, April 23: Our final NFL mock draft
Release Date: 04/23/2025
Impact of Saints' OL injuries, and Tyler Shough's surge
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With their time in California winding down, the New Orleans Saints are dealing with a couple of significant injuries on the offensive line. What does that mean for the Saints' rotation and for Trevor Penning? Also, Times-Picayune beat writers Matthew Paras and Luke Johnson give their take on the quarterback competition, specifically whether Tyler Shough's momentum has given him the lead over Spencer Rattler. Also in this episode: • Come on, Kellen, be real about Jake Haener • Real optimism on Saints' run defense • What to watch for in joint practices #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat...
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A Saints preseason game with consequences
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The New Orleans Saints are in California to continue training camp, and Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras are there, too. They join host Zach Ewing to discuss Thursday's practice in California, update the quarterback competition between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough and preview Sunday's preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers. • Who gets the longest look at running back? • Which receiver gets the first target? • How much will the first-team defense play? • What hints will we get at punter and kick returner? #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat...
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A shift in Saints' QB rotation, rookie class impressions and heading to Cali
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For the first time this training camp, the New Orleans Saints have shifted their preset rotation of which quarterbacks were working with the first team and second team, as Spencer Rattler took his second straight day with the 1's over rookie Tyler Shough. What does that mean? Our Saints Insiders are here to break it down. We also give our (non-QB) takeaways from Sunday's big intrasquad scrimmage, early impressions of the 2025 draft class and look ahead to the Saints' upcoming practices in California. #saints #neworleanssaints #nfl #nfltrainingcamp #nflpreseason #nflbetting #whodat...
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A spirited practice, a bad day for a QB and Saints camp superlatives
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The Saints Insiders check in after a fun, competitive day Thursday at New Orleans Saints training camp, including a bad day for rookie Tyler Shough and what it might mean in the quarterback competition. We also do our superlatives through the first eight days of camp, including pleasant surprises, biggest disappointments, roster sleepers and potential surprise cuts. #saints #neworleanssaints #nfl #nfltrainingcamp #whodat #whodatnation #nflrookies
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Saints' first day in pads opened our eyes
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The New Orleans Saints finally had a practice in full pads Monday, and our Saints Insiders — beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras and columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker — were there to observe. What they saw were some good signs along the offensive and defensive lines, a promising performance from a couple of rookies and an updated take on the quarterback competition. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nfltrainingcamp #nfl2025
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First-week impressions from Saints training camp
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The New Orleans Saints are back at training camp, and with three days under their belt, our Saints Insiders — columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker and beat writers Matthew Paras and Luke Johnson — gather to give their early impressions: • Good vibes so far • An early edge in the QB competition • New signings • Early depth chart thoughts #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #nfl #nfltrainingcamp #saintsnation
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Tyrann Mathieu's retirement and the Saints' new chapter
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The turnover continued Tuesday on Airline Drive as veteran New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement the day before the Saints begin training camp. Our Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras, columnist Jeff Duncan and editor Zach Ewing — discuss the surprise retirement and discuss other comments from Saints vice president Mickey Loomis and head coach Kellen Moore the day before the Saints begin a brand-new chapter with their 2025 training camp. #saints #neworleanssaints #saintsnation #whodat #whodatnation #honeybadger #nfl...
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Saints defense was awful in 2024; what's reasonable for 2025?
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With training camp just days away, the Saints Insiders are back with an episode on reasonable expectations for each defensive position group on the 2025 New Orleans Saints. • Can Brandon Staley's alignment unlock more pass rush, either from the edge or other positions? • The run defense can't get much worse, but how much better can it be? • Can Demario Davis continue to defy Father Time? And what's the backup plan if he can't? • The depth is perilously thin at corner, but Alontae Taylor might become a star • Is Justin Reid the best player on this defense? #saints #neworleanssaints...
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Saints have new helmets! And expectations for offensive positions.
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The Saints Insiders (some of them, anyway) are back from vacation, and just in time to comment on the New Orleans Saints' new white helmets. We also use this podcast to dive into each of the Saints' offensive position groups and give our expectations for each spot: • Can either young quarterback take control? • Can anyone help Alvin Kamara? • At wide receiver, it's all about staying healthy • Juwan Johnson breakout ... finally? • Investment in young tackles must pay off #saints #neworleanssaints #nfl #nfloffseason #whodat #whodatnation
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Who will break out for the Saints in 2025?
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The New Orleans Saints are going through a roster reset, if not a full rebuild, and so they'll need young players to break out in 2025. Who are the top candidates for the sort of season that can turn a rookie into a starter or a solid player into a star? Our Saints Insiders discuss their choices. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflrookies #nfldraft #nfloffseason #saintsnation
info_outlineOur Saints Insider crew of Rod Walker, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing goes through the NFL Draft, pick by pick until the New Orleans Saints' turn at No. 14. Who will we take first overall? What big trade is coming? And ultimately, who is left for the Saints to choose from? With the draft two days away, we also offer our final thoughts and predictions for draft day. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR DRAFT GIVEAWAY: Subscribe to Saints on NOLA.com YouTube channel and comment on two separate videos between now and our live show on draft night, April 25. #nfldraft #saints #nfloffseason #mockdraft