Saints Insider

The New Orleans Saints had a drama-filled NFL draft weekend, between their second-round choice of quarterback Tyler Shough and their starting quarterback, Derek Carr, finally revealing some details about his shoulder injury during a sermon at a Las Vegas church service. What does it all mean? And did the Saints get better during the draft? Our Saints Insiders break it down, with beat writer Matthew Paras and columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker joining host Zach Ewing for reaction to Carr's comments, confusion about the timeline of his injury, first-round pick Kelvin Banks and our favorite and least favorite Saints draft picks. #saints #neworleanssaints #nfl #nfldraft #derekcarr #nfloffseason #whodat

Our 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

The New Orleans Saints have the No. 9 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday night, so our Saints Insiders — beat writer Matthew Paras, columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker and editor Zach Ewing — underwent a fun exercise to examine the pool of players the Saints could be choosing from. Each of us separately picked nine players (excluding the apparent top 3 picks of Cam Ward, Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter). On this show, we compare our lists, starting with the players on everyone's list and moving down to the prospects only one of us thought would fit the Saints at No. 9. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #nfldraft #nfl #mockdrafts

Reports surfaced Friday that New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has a shoulder injury that may require surgery and cost him the 2025 season. Our Saints Insider crew — Times-Picayune beat writer Matthew Paras, columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker and editor Zach Ewing — breaks down the situation, including the timing, who's telling how much of the truth and what it means for the Saints and Carr in 2025 and moving forward. #saints #whodat #neworleanssaints #derekcarr #nfl #nfldraft

If there's a skill-position player NFL teams are all coveting in the top 10 of the NFL Draft, it's Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. If he's still available as the Saints' pick at No. 9 approaches, should New Orleans trade up and get him? Is he a no-brainer if he happens to fall to No. 9? Our Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing — go through the possibilities and also examine some other skill players whom the Saints might consider, like Penn State tight end Tyler Warren and Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. #saints #whodat #neworleanssaints #nfldraft #2025nfldraft #nfl #nfloffseason #ashtonjeanty

The New Orleans Saints hold the No. 9 pick in the first round of this month's NFL draft. Our Saints Insider team — beat writer Luke Johnson, columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker and editor Zach Ewing — goes through various scenarios that would leave the Saints with different choices with that pick. Here's what we think they'll do and what we do in each of them, as well as which one is the most advantageous for the Saints. #saints #whodat #whodatnation #neworleanssaints #nfldraft #nfl #mockdrafts #nfloffseason

Several recent mock drafts have the Saints either taking a quarterback with the No. 9 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, or trading for another pick to take a QB. Is there fire to this smoke? Our Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras and columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker — take on that question. How realistic is it for the Saints to take a quarterback? What does that mean for the future of Derek Carr in New Orleans, both in 2025 and beyond? If they do acquire a new quarterback, who is most likely? We also give our take on the NFL rule changes and other takeaways from this week's league meeting. #saints #whodat #neworleanssaints #nflquarterbacks #nfldraft #2025nfldraft

The Saints Insider hits the road with a show from Baton Rouge after LSU's pro day, featuring offensive lineman Will Campbell, who could be a fit for the Saints' much-maligned offensive line. Is Campbell a tackle or a guard at the NFL level? And which do the Saints want to fill, given the other players they have to move around? Times-Picayune beat writer Matthew Paras and editor Zach Ewing discuss the issue, as well as an update on where the Saints have been checking out other schools' pro days across the country in advance of next month's NFL draft. #saints #whodat #neworleanssaints #nfl #nfldraft #nfloffseason #lsu #geauxtigers

One week into the NFL's new league year, our Saints Insiders take stock of what the New Orleans Saints have done thus far in free agency. Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras and editor Zach Ewing break down: • What we've liked • What we didn't • Favorite under-the-radar move • Whether we're more optimistic than we were when the season ended • Cam Jordan's pay cut: Act of kindness or a Saints' leverage play? #saints #neworleanssaints #nfl #Nfloffseason #nflfreeagency

The New Orleans Saints are being mentioned as a possibility for Cooper Kupp, the big-name wide receiver who hit the market yesterday as a free agent. The former All-Pro would instantly increase the ceiling of the Saints' receiving corp, but he'd also be expensive — at least against the backdrop of the Saints' salary cap concerns — and is aging and injury prone. Our Saints Insiders — beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras and columnist Jeff Duncan — discuss the chances of Kupp landing in New Orleans, how realistic it is and whether it's a good fit. Also on the episode: • Reacting to introductions of Chase Young and Justin Reid • What's next for the Saints in free agency if it's not Kupp #saints #whodat #saintsnation #nfl #nflfreeagency #nfloffseason #cooperkupp #rams

As the 2025 NFL league year begins, the Saints Insiders convene. In this episode, Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras, columnist Rod Walker and editor Zach Ewing discuss the New Orleans Saints' relatively active start to free agency and what it says about the team's general plan. Included: • Thumbs up or thumbs down on the big deals: Chase Young, Justin Reid, Juwan Johnson • Are the Saints really running it back with a roster that went 5-12? • What holes are left, and where New Orleans can fill them • Our early impressions after meeting the Saints' coaching staff #saints #whodat #neworleanssaints #nfl #nfloffseason #nflfreeagency #saintsnation

The NFL's new league year starts Wednesday, and so the New Orleans Saints must get their salary under the $279.2 million cap. That will include contract restructures for quarterback Derek Carr and other veterans, and the result will decide how active the Saints can be in free agency and thus the direction of the franchise under new coach Kellen Moore. Our Saints Insider crew discusses that direction, plus their takeaways from the NFL Combine and what the Saints might be looking for in the NFL draft in a comprehensive offseason episode. #saints #whodat #saintsnation #nfl #nfloffseason #salarycap #nflcombine

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and head coach Kellen Moore said this week at the NFL Combine that they plan to enter the 2025 season with Derek Carr as their starting quarterback, ending speculation about the QB's future and the direction of the franchise. Our Saints Insiders — NOLA.com columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker and editor Zach Ewing — dig into the decision, as well as Loomis' comments that the Saints plan to be "active" in the upcoming free agency period. Also discussed are a handful of defensive assistant coach hires, including a notable one from LSU. #saints #whodat #neworleanssaints #nflcombine #nflquarterbacks #nfl #lsu

Join the Saints Insider crew live as they react to the announcement that former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley is joining Kellen Moore's staff as the next defensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints. Times-Picayune columnist Jeff Duncan, beat writers Matthew Paras and Luke Johnson and editor Zach Ewing react live to the news, including a look at Staley's past, how he can help Moore and how he might change the Saints' D. #saints #whodat #neworleanssaints #nfl #nflcoaches #chargers #boltup

New Saints coach Kellen Moore has nearly finalized his offensive staff, zeroing in on Doug Nussmeier as offensive coordinator and hiring several assistants. The biggest decision left on that side of the ball, of course, is what to do with quarterback Derek Carr. While he has struggled with injuries and consistency, Carr has been mostly productive and is by far the most reliable quarterback on the Saints' roster. However, he also carries a huge salary cap hit and has a no-trade clause. Our Saints Insider team of beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras, columnist Rod Walker and editor Zach Ewing discuss the issue and make their call on what the Saints should do with Carr. #saints #whodat #neworleanssaints #nfl #nflquarterbacks #derekcarr

Kellen Moore is the New Orleans Saints' head coach, and our Saints Insider team of Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras and columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker has reaction to Moore's introductory press conference Thursday. What hints did Moore drop about how he wants to run the team, personnel decisions (including on quarterback Derek Carr) and more? #saints #whodat #saintsnation #nfl #nflcoaches #neworleanssaints

The New Orleans Saints have finalized a deal with Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to become the team's next head coach, ending a long search that started when Dennis Allen was fired in November and began in earnest after the regular season. Our Saints Insider crew breaks it down live, from whether Moore is the right guy to the challenges he faces and what his staff might look like. #saints #nfl #nflcoaches #whodat #saintsnation #eagles #flyeaglesfly

The New Orleans Saints are still searching for their next head coach, and four candidates they reportedly had interest in took other jobs or removed themselves from consideration — Aaron Glenn, Joe Brady, and most recently Kliff Kingsbury and Mike McCarthy. That leaves Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as the favorite. Does this mean the Saints are settling for a candidate they had ranked behind several others, or simply that a thorough process has led them here? In this episode, our Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune beat writer Matthew Paras, columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker and editor Zach Ewing — discuss that question and more, including Moore's résumé. #saints #whodat #saintsnation #nfl #nflcoaches #superbowl #eagles #flyeaglesfly

With the Las Vegas Raiders hiring Pete Carroll on Friday and the Dallas Cowboys rumored to be close to choosing Brian Schottenheimer, the New Orleans Saints look like they'll be the final NFL team with an opening at head coach. Our Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker and beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras — break down whether that's a bad sign, and who we think the hire ultimately will be. Speaking of which, the NFL conference championship games are this weekend, and Saints fans will have plenty to watch, starting with Joe Brady and his Buffalo Bills offense, but also LSU's own Jayden Daniels and former Saints all over the place in the NFC game. Finally, we offer our predictions for who will be coming to New Orleans for the Super Bowl. #nfl #saints #saintsnation #whodat #nflplayoffs #superbowl #superbowllix #nflcoachingsearch #raiders #cowboys

The New Orleans Saints continue their coaching search in a turbulent week that has included a historic snowstorm preventing candidates from flying in for interviews; the New York Jets, who are trying to lock down Aaron Glenn before the weather clears in New Orleans; and the not-so-subtle social media hints from Alvin Kamara and Cam Jordan as to which coach they'd prefer. Our Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune beat writers Matthew Paras and Luke Johnson, columnist Rod Walker and editor Zach Ewing — break down the latest and offer their takes on where it goes from here. #saints #nfl #nflcoachingsearch #jets #whodat #saintsnation #nflplayoffs

Three favorites have emerged in the New Orleans Saints head coaching search: Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady and former Packers and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. Our Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras, columnist Jeff Duncan and editor Zach Ewing — make their cases for each of those candidates. Plus, we discuss what might happen if all three land elsewhere and make our NFL playoffs divisional round predictions. #saints #whodat #saintsnation #nfl #nflcoaches #nflplayoffs

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis gave his end-of-season press conference Monday, and our team of Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune columnist Jeff Duncan, Saints beat writers Matthew Paras and Luke Johnson and editor Zach Ewing — react to Loomis' tone and the few specifics he offered about the Saints' coaching search, their roster, salary cap situation and more. We also discuss the Dallas Cowboys parting ways with coach Mike McCarthy and whether he becomes the new favorite in the Saints' coaching search. #saints #whodat #saintsnation #nfl #nflcoaches #nflplayoffs

The New Orleans Saints' season is over, and now the crucial search for a new head coach has begun. Our Saints Insider crew of Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras, columnist Rod Walker and editor Zach Ewing break down what they're looking for in a new coach and go through the list of top known candidates. • Is Aaron Glenn the Saints' top choice? Would he come to New Orleans? • Why Joe Brady might best fit what the Saints are looking for • How the Saints could entice Mike Vrabel • Could Darren Rizzi really land the permanent job? • Other candidates who stand out #saints #whodat #saintsnation #nfl #nflcoachingcarousel #nflcoaches #nflcoachingsearch

The New Orleans Saints finish a lost season Sunday with a Week 18 game at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who clinch the NFC South with a victory. Meanwhile, the Saints are waiting for the game to end so that they can begin their search for a new head coach in earnest. Our Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune beat writers Matthew Paras and Luke Johnson, columnist Jeff Duncan and editor Zach Ewing — talk about what happens in the immediate aftermath of Sunday's game with interim coach Darren Rizzi and his staff and how general manager Mickey Loomis will proceed with the search. We also break down the game and offer one more set of predictions for the season. #saints #whodat #saintsnation #bucs #buccaneers #nfl #nflweek18 #nflplayoffs

As the New Orleans Saints prepare to face the Las Vegas Raiders in a dead-rubber NFL game on Sunday at the Superdome, our Saints Insider crew looks at some of the Saints we'd like to see more of in these final two weeks. The list starts with running back Kendre Miller, who didn't get as many snaps as expected against the Packers on Monday night, but there are other players who need to show an impact too — and to that point, why haven't the Saints developed more young impact players? All that, plus our keys to the game and predictions for Saints vs. Raiders. #saints #whodat #raiders #nfl #nflweek17 #raidernation

The New Orleans Saints visit the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field for Monday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers. That would be tough for any team in December. But this is a Saints team with Spencer Rattler and a bunch of backups on offense with not much left to play for against a Packers team that can clinch a playoff spot. Add it all up, and the Saints are underdogs of a historic level. How can they compete? We break it down on this episode of Saints Insider, along with comments on Chris Olave's return to practice and Clyde Edwards-Helaire's return to Louisiana. #saints #whodat #saintsnation #packers #gopackgo #nfl #nflweek16 #mnf

With Derek Carr likely out for the rest of the season with his broken hand, the New Orleans Saints likely will turn to Spencer Rattler to start the final three games. What does that audition mean for Rattler's future? Is Jake Haener done in New Orleans? And what does Carr's injury mean for next year and beyond? Our Saints Insider crew of Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras and columnists Rod Walker and Jeff Duncan break down the revolving door at quarterback and how the franchise can move forward. #saints #whodat #nfl #nflweek16 #packers #gopackgo

The New Orleans Saints will take on the Washington Commanders on Sunday at the Superdome in a game that doesn't lack for storylines. • It's Jake Haener's debut as a starting quarterback • It's Jayden Daniels' return to Louisiana after winning the Heisman at LSU • It's Marshon Lattimore's return to the Saints • It's a revenge game for Saints defensive lineman Chase Young • And Darren Rizzi (3-1 as interim coach) continues to try to make his case for the permanent job. How will things go? And what's most important in deciding this one? Our Saints Insider crew of Matthew Paras, Luke Johnson, Jeff Duncan and Zach Ewing breaks it down. #saints #whodat #saintsnation #nfl #nflweek15 #commanders #httc

The New Orleans Saints are playing it coy with their decision on a starting quarterback. They haven't officially ruled out starter Derek Carr, who left Sunday's win over the Giants with a broken hand and concussion. Could Carr actually play this week against Washington? If he doesn't, what are the cases for his backups, Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler? Our Saints Insider crew breaks down the situation, makes their prediction on who will play — and also offers thoughts on Bill Belichick's agreement to become the coach at North Carolina and what it could mean for the Saints' search. #saints #whodat #saintsnation #commanders #nfl #nflweek15

The New Orleans Saints face the New York Giants on Sunday, and while they're technically still alive in the chase for the NFL playoffs, it's getting to the point in the season where focus goes to individual performances and looking toward the future. To that end, we have an offensive player who may be in line for a big game against the Giants. Also in this preview episode: • Could Cam Jordan finally win NFL Man of the Year? • Drew Lock's strengths and weaknesses • Why this game might go by quickly • The impact of cold weather • Keys to the game • Predictions #saints #whodat #saintsnation #nfl #nflweek14 #giants

With college football wrapped up in National Signing Day, the latest episode of Saints Insider takes a look at the six New Orleans Saints players who were five-star recruits coming out of high school. Can you guess the six along with our experts? After that, we go through those six one by one and see whether they've met expectations — or whether the jury is still out. Also on this episode: • Moves we expect the Saints to make this week • Taysom Hill reflection • The Saints who were the LEAST heralded coming out of high school #saints #whodat #saintsnation #nfl #collegefootball #signingday

If the New Orleans Saints can beat the Los Angeles Rams this Sunday, they would be back in the thick of the NFC playoff picture, and interim coach Darren Rizzi would take a step toward consideration for permanent status. If they lose, December is going to be almost meaningless in the standings — and possibly for Rizzi, too. So can they take advantage? They'll have to stop a potent Rams attack and take advantage of a potentially leaky defense. Our Saints Insider crew breaks down the game and offers predictions. #saints #whodat #saintsnation #rams #ramshouse #nfl #nflweek13

It's the day before Thanksgiving, so our Saints Insider crew is ready to make holiday wish lists for various members of the New Orleans Saints. This episode includes: • The best Thanksgiving side dish (wait till you hear Jeff Duncan's weird choice) • Darren Rizzi's path forward • The moment Derek Carr needs • Klint Kubiak and making adjustments • Improving the pass rush, short- and long-term • Forcing more turnovers #saints #whodat #saintsnation #nfl #nflweek13 #thanksgiving

New Orleans Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi is off to a flying start, winning his first two games. Is this just a two-game blip, or can he sustain momentum through the end of the season? And more pertinently, is he a candidate for the Saints' full-time job? Our Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune beat writers Matthew Paras and Luke Johnson, columnist Jeff Duncan and editor Zach Ewing — put on the Rizz in this episode, with a singing performance from Luke included. Also discussed in this episode: • Will we see this version of Taysom Hill again? • Without his top receivers, Derek Carr is spreading the love • Concern levels over Erik McCoy's re-injury #saints #whodat #saintsnation #whodatnation #nfl #nflweek12 #nflcoaches

On the surface, it might seem like an NFL Week 11 game between two bad teams. But there are plenty of intriguing reasons to watch the 3-7 New Orleans Saints take on the 2-7 Cleveland Browns. Our Saints Insider crew — Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras and columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker — breaks it all down in this preview episode, including: * Whether Darren Rizzi can prove it wasn't just an interim bump * How the Dome might react to a team that won again * The impact of Erik McCoy's return * Oh yeah, Jameis Winston is here * Keys to the game and predictions — can Jeff Duncan snap his NINE-GAME losing streak? #saints #whodat #browns #nfl #nflweek11 #jameiswinston

The New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday to snap a seven-game losing streak in Darren Rizzi's debut as interim head coach. Was that an outlier result based on the energy that naturally comes with change? Or is Rizzi building something more sustainable? Our Saints Insider crew of Times-Picayune columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker, beat writer Luke Johnson and host Zach Ewing breaks it down, and also examines the following: • Erik McCoy's expected return and the bump it gives the offense • Whether Marquez Valdes-Scantling can be a WR1 • Jameis Winston's return — won't be boring! #saints #whodat #saintsnation #nfl #nflweek11

The New Orleans Saints play their first game under interim head coach Darren Rizzi on Sunday against the rival Atlanta Falcons, a tough test but one the Saints will attack with renewed energy. Rizzi made plenty of immediate changes that players have taken notice of, increasing hope the Saints can at least partially turn around their season after Dennis Allen's firing. On the other hand, injuries are still a problem and the Falcons are riding a big wave of momentum into this game. Our Saints Insider crew — Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras, columnist Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing — break it all down and decide which argument is stronger in making their predictions. #saints #whodat #saintsnation #whodatnation #falcons #riseup #nfl #nflweek10

The New Orleans Saints have fired Dennis Allen and traded Marshon Lattimore, dramatically altering the course of the franchise for the rest of the season and beyond. Our Saints Insider crew — Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras and columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker — breaks down the changes in this episode, including: • Ultimately, why was Dennis Allen fired? • Whose decision was it? • What's going to be different with Darren Rizzi? • Did the Saints get enough for Lattimore? #saints #whodat #saintsnation #nfl #nflweek10 #whodatnation

The New Orleans Saints have lost six straight games, a skid that has transformed them from the NFL's darlings after two games to one of the worst teams in the league. Luckily for them, they face the consensus worst team in the league this week, the Carolina Panthers. Even better, they return starting quarterback Derek Carr from injury and show every sign of being able to get back to winning ways. But can they? A cluster of injuries to defensive backs and the Saints' general malaise are legitimate reasons for concern. Our Saints Insider crew breaks the game down from every angle, gives you our keys to victory and ultimately, our predictions for Saints at Panthers. #saints #saintsnation #whodat #panthers #keeppounding #nfl #nflweek9

Saints coach Dennis Allen's job appears to be safe for now, despite a six-game losing streak that makes this year's Saints look like a lost cause. Our Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker, beat writer Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing — break down the situation, including: • Why Mickey Loomis and the Saints continue to stay the course • What it would take to fire Allen • Our understanding of Allen's contract status • How much Gayle Benson is actually involved Plus, an NFL trade deadline discussion and an update on Derek Carr's health as the quarterback prepares to return to face the Carolina Panthers. #saints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflweek9

While Taylor Swift's Eras Tour takes over New Orleans and the Superdome, the Saints hit the road for a crucial game in Los Angeles against the Chargers, in desperate need of snapping their five-game losing streak. The Saints Insider crew breaks it all down, discussing whether the Saints' rest advantage and a bunch of returning healthy players is enough to dismiss doubts about Spencer Rattler and the New Orleans rushing defense to get a big road win. Oh, and we make a bunch of bad Taylor Swift puns. Can't-miss episode. #saints #whodat #whodatnation #saintsnation #chargers #nfl #nflweek8 #taylorswift #erastour #swifties

The New Orleans Saints gave star running back Alvin Kamara a 2-year contract extension, securing his future in New Orleans through the 2026 season with $22 million guaranteed. Was the move worth it for the Saints, or are they just rewarding a franchise player for his past service? Also in this podcast: • Light at the end of the Saints' injury tunnel • What does Marquez Valdes-Scantling add? • The defense's problems might not be solvable • Big picture: A win over the Chargers could spark a hot streak #saints #whodat #saintsnation #chargers #nfl #nflweek8

Everything about the 2024 New Orleans Saints seems to come to a crisis point Thursday night, when the Denver Broncos visit the Superdome. With the team riding a four-game winning streak and playing a half-dozen backups on offense, here comes the franchise's most successful coach, Sean Payton — on the same night legendary quarterback Drew Brees goes into the Saints Hall of Fame. Can the Saints deal with the noise? How do they find ways to improve with all of the injury problems enough to get a crucial win? Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Luke Johnson and host Zach Ewing breaks it all down and finally offers predictions for Thursday Night Football. #saints #whodat #saintsnation #whodatnation #broncos #broncoscountry #nfl #nflweek7 #tnfonprime

The New Orleans Saints have lost four straight games after a red-hot start, and there's plenty of blame to go around. But general manager Mickey Loomis told WWL radio this week that he stands behind head coach Dennis Allen and that fans should "look beyond the results" to evaluate a team. But something is clearly wrong in New Orleans. Is it coaching after all? Injuries? Bad luck? Players who have quit? It's time to take a deep dive into what's ailing the Saints as they prepare for the Denver Broncos on a short week. #saints #saintsnation #whodat #nfl #nflweek7

The New Orleans Saints turn to rookie Spencer Rattler at quarterback against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's a tough spot for the Saints, who are on short rest, facing a team with extra rest, and are starting Rattler behind an injury-riddled offensive line. Can they win? How would they win? Our Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras, columnist Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing — discuss the matchups on the field, the choice of Rattler to replace injured Derek Carr and then make our predictions as the Saints try to snap a three-game losing streak. #saints #whodat #whodatnation #saintsnation #bucs #nfl #nflweek6

With starting quarterback Derek Carr expected to miss at least the next two games, the New Orleans Saints will need to turn to rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler or second-year pro Jake Haener for some crucial games against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos. Our Saints Insiders — Times-Picayune Saints beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras and columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker — examine the issue and give their opinions on whom the Saints should choose. There's also discussion of some of the underlying problems the Saints have in other areas no matter who plays quarterback as they try to turn their season around. #saints #whodat #whodatnation #saintsnation #nfl #nflweek6

The New Orleans Saints have lost two games in a row by razor-thin margins. The Kansas City Chiefs have made a habit of winning close games in their 4-0 start (not to mention the whole "back-to-back Super Bowl champion thing"). So can the Saints find a way to change that narrative and win on Monday Night Football at Arrowhead Stadium? One thing is for sure: It'd be the biggest win in the Dennis Allen era. Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and Zach Ewing gets you ready for the matchup with: • Which injured players may return and what it means • How the Saints can deal with Chris Jones and the Kansas City defensive line • Can New Orleans limit Travis Kelce's impact, given the Chiefs have injuries to other playmakers? • Keys to the game and predictions #saints #saintsnation #whodat #chiefs #chiefskingdom #nfl #nflweek5 #mnf

The New Orleans Saints have the NFL record for point differential without having a winning record through four games. Are they just unlucky, or is poor execution in close games a repeated problem? And what about help from the outside? Several reports have the Saints listed as one of star receiver Davante Adams' preferred trade destinations. Should the Saints do the deal? Could they get him? What would it cost? Our Saints Insiders — Jeff Duncan, Rod Walker, Matthew Paras and Zach Ewing — tackle these topics, as well as turn an eye toward Monday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, on this episode of the Saints Insider. #saints #whodat #saintsnation #nfl #nflweek5

The New Orleans Saints travel to face the Atlanta Falcons in a game that will help decide the course of the NFC South. It'll also decide who takes the lead in an all-time series that's tied 55-55, and of course it'll decide the latest bragging rights between two fierce rivals. The game is full of interesting matchups that are made more complicated by injury concerns on both sides. Our Saints Insiders — beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras, columnist Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing — break it all down, give our keys to the game and predict the final score. #saints #whodat #whodatnation #saintsnation #falcons #riseup #nfl #nflweek4

Our Saints Insiders are back after New Orleans' first loss of the season, a 15-12 setback to the Philadelphia Eagles. Beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras and columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker break down: • The loss of Erik McCoy and how much it costs the Saints going forward • What the Saints will do to replace McCoy • Cam Jordan's reduced snap count • Was the Eagles loss an aberration or a sign of concern? #saints #whodat #eagles #falcons #nfl #nflweek4