Episodes

  • IB&G Power Hour: Saints Have to Fix The Draft to Fix The Team

    IB&G Power Hour: Saints Have to Fix The Draft to Fix The Team
    Jan 19 2025
    The New Orleans Saints have a lot of things to fix, but it’s all going to start with the draft. On the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller take over the SportsTalk mics for a power hour podcast to break down the draft struggles from 2018 to 2022 and what has to change. We’ll also hear from a Lions insider who says Aaron Glenn is “destined” to be the next Saints head coach, Dan Campbell’s gambles and a lot more. SEGMENT 1: Just How Bad Have Recent Saints Drafts Been? Let’s Dive In … The New Orleans Saints need to turn the draft around to turn the team around, but just how rough has it been in recent years? Jeff and Steve kick off this power hour edition by breaking down how the tough drafts from 2018-’22 stack up with the elite drafts of 2016-’17. Is it as simple as drafting better players? SEGMENT 2: Lions Insider Talks Aaron Glenn’s HC Credentials, Playoff Showdown & More … The New Orleans Saints have a lot of names on their head coaching radar, but Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is the clear front-runner. But why? Will Burchfield, Lions reporter for 97.1 the Ticket calls in to break down what he’s seen from Detroit’s DC, why he sees Glenn as destined for the Saints head coaching job, and the mood around the team as they head into a playoff run as the NFC’s No. 1 seed. SEGMENT 3: What Makes The Saints Head Coaching Job Attractive? … The New Orleans Saints are one of several head coaching jobs available, but are they the least attractive. Jeff makes an argument for why it’s not, and we dive into calls and texts to close out the episode. Oh, and Taysom Hill QB1? It might be worth talking about. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Just How Bad Have Recent Saints Drafts Been? Let’s Dive In

    Just How Bad Have Recent Saints Drafts Been? Let’s Dive In
    Jan 19 2025
    The New Orleans Saints need to turn the draft around to turn the team around, but just how rough has it been in recent years? Jeff and Steve kick off this power hour edition by breaking down how the tough drafts from 2018-’22 stack up with the elite drafts of 2016-’17. Is it as simple as drafting better players? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Lions Insider Talks Aaron Glenn’s HC Credentials, Playoff Showdown & More

    Lions Insider Talks Aaron Glenn’s HC Credentials, Playoff Showdown & More
    Jan 19 2025
    The New Orleans Saints have a lot of names on their head coaching radar, but Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is the clear front-runner. But why? Will Burchfield, Lions reporter for 97.1 the Ticket calls in to break down what he’s seen from Detroit’s DC, why he sees Glenn as destined for the Saints head coaching job, and the mood around the team as they head into a playoff run as the NFC’s No. 1 seed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • What Makes The Saints Head Coaching Job Attractive?

    What Makes The Saints Head Coaching Job Attractive?
    Jan 19 2025
    The New Orleans Saints are one of several head coaching jobs available, but are they the least attractive. Jeff makes an argument for why it’s not, and we dive into calls and texts to close out the episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Loomis Talks: Breaking Down Coaching Search Latest, Big Cap Questions & More

    Loomis Talks: Breaking Down Coaching Search Latest, Big Cap Questions & More
    Jan 15 2025
    The New Orleans Saints face yet another coaching search, but what’s changed – and has a new top target emerged? On the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down the latest in the search for the next head coach and where Mike McCarthy should fall on the Who Dat wishlists. We also break down Mickey Loomis’ post-season press conference, what he had to say about Derek Carr, the salary cap, front office changes and a lot more. SEGMENT 1: Saints Coaching Search: Is Mike McCarthy Suddenly a Top Target? … Mickey Loomis finally talked to the media this week and hit on a variety of subjects, none more loaded than the search for the next Saints head coach. Should Mike McCarthy suddenly be a top target? Is Darren Rizzi a safety school pick? We’ll break down what Mickey had to say, the latest on the coaching search and a lot more. SEGMENT 2: Loomis Talks, Part 1: On Derek Carr’s Future, Cap Questions & Saints Roster Too Old? … The biggest roster question mark for the Saints is what to do with Derek Carr, and while Saints GM Mickey Loomis spoke glowingly about the veteran QB there was certainly a noncommittal energy about them. So what happens? We’ll break down the Carr question, thoughts on the salary cap strategy and dive in on the subject: Is the Saints roster just too old? SEGMENT 3: Loomis Talks, Part 2: On Saints Front Office Changes, New Strategies & Draft Needs … The New Orleans Saints have a lot to fix, and it sounds like the folks in the familiar names in the front office are going to be the ones tasked with fixing it. Can they? We’ll find out, but it’ll likely come down to the willingness to change and fixing the missteps from the Dennis Allen era. That’s going to start with freeing up the head coach to build their own staff, and getting back to winning on draft day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Saints Coaching Search: Is Mike McCarthy Suddenly a Top Target?

    Saints Coaching Search: Is Mike McCarthy Suddenly a Top Target?
    Jan 15 2025
    Mickey Loomis finally talked to the media this week and hit on a variety of subjects, none more loaded than the search for the next Saints head coach. Should Mike McCarthy suddenly be a top target? Is Darren Rizzi a safety school pick? We’ll break down what Mickey had to say, the latest on the coaching search and a lot more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Loomis Talks, Part 1: On Derek Carr’s Future, Cap Questions & Saints Roster Too Old?

    Loomis Talks, Part 1: On Derek Carr’s Future, Cap Questions & Saints Roster Too Old?
    Jan 15 2025
    The biggest roster question mark for the Saints is what to do with Derek Carr, and while Saints GM Mickey Loomis spoke glowingly about the veteran QB there was certainly a noncommittal energy about them. So what happens? We’ll break down the Carr question, thoughts on the salary cap strategy and dive in on the subject: Is the Saints roster just too old? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Loomis Talks, Part 2: On Saints Front Office Changes, New Strategies & Draft Needs

    Loomis Talks, Part 2: On Saints Front Office Changes, New Strategies & Draft Needs
    Jan 15 2025
    The New Orleans Saints have a lot to fix, and it sounds like the folks in the familiar names in the front office are going to be the ones tasked with fixing it. Can they? We’ll find out, but it’ll likely come down to the willingness to change and fixing the missteps from the Dennis Allen era. That’s going to start with freeing up the head coach to build their own staff, and getting back to winning on draft day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins