Nick and Mike react to the first wave of playoff games and preview free agency.
- Has the price gone up for Chris Olave?
- Biggest Wild Card Weekend takeaways
- Free agency wish lists Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Nick and Mike hand out Saints awards for the 2025 season.
- Is there a clear Saints MVP?
- Who took home the most Player of the Game honors?
- Reacting to the NFL head coach carousel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Nick and Mike react to GM Mickey Loomis and HC Kellen Moore's end of season press conference.
- Why did this year’s press conference feel different?
- Should the Saints swing hard in free agency?
- Maxx Crosby to New Orleans? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Saints GM Mickey Loomis and HC Kellen Moore held their end of season press conference Wednesday. Here's what you missed:
- Moore: Building around QB Tyler Shough
- Loomis: Shough progressed faster than expected, but success is not surprising
- Loomis: Goal is to win the division, be dominant and make a playoff run
- Loomis: Benefit of building a roster with a QB on a rookie contract
- Loomis: Leaning into the rebuild after QB Derek Carr retired
- Moore: Playing multiple rookies extensively
- Loomis: Moore's growth as a head coach
- Loomis: Process of determining if the team will bring back LB Demario Davis and DE Cam Jordan
- Loomis: Recalibrating the plan after being caught off guard by Carr's retirement
- Moore: Growth as a coach and handling adversity personally and as a team
- Loomis: Thoughts on an extension for WR Chris Olave
- Moore: Impressions of RB Alvin Kamara
- Loomis: Excitement about the rookie class
- Loomis: DE Chase Young's impact on the defense
- Moore: Working with DC Brandon Staley
- Loomis: Timing of Carr's retirement prevented the team from signing a veteran QB
- Loomis: Moore handled Shough's timeline well
- Loomis: Tempering expectations around Shough
- Loomis: Building an organization around Shough that attracts free agents
- Loomis: Thoughts on former Falcons GM Terry Fontenot
- Loomis: Team is in position to take best player available instead of drafting specific positions
- Loomis: Recognizing optimism around New Orleans, but tuning out the noise
- Moore: Developing as a game manager in the HC role
- Loomis: The current salary cap situation will allow the team to do far less work to reach compliance
- Both: Trading for WR Ja'Lynn Polk and his progress
- Loomis: The team has considered requesting to play in the Hall of Fame Game
- Moore: Hall of Fame Game would be part of determining how to run training camp
- Loomis: Making the case for former OG Jahri Evans to make the Hall of Fame
- Loomis: Cam Jordan's resurgence was not surprising
- Loomis: Prioritizing the interior of the offensive line during the offseason Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Saints QB Tyler Shough, DB Alontae Taylor, DE Cam Jordan and WR Chris Olave held end of season press conferences Monday. Here's what you missed.
Shough:
- Optimism carrying into next season
- Late success can be attributed to the culture built by HC Kellen Moore
- Eagerness to improve footwork and passion to chase perfection
- Expectations that come with being a starting quarterback
- Thoughts on praise from LB Demario Davis
- The goal is to build a team the city can rally behind
- Rookie of the Year would be a cool accolade, but not more important than continuing to improve as a team
- Staying in New Orleans for the offseason
- Support system within the QB room
- Looking forward to crawfish season, working on riding in a parade
- Embodying the "I'll die on the field" mindset
Taylor:
- Optimism in the building
- Playing under DC Brandon Staley was a fun opportunity
- Focusing on fatherhood and listening to advice from vets as first free agency looms
- Thoughts on time in New Orleans if it does come to an end
Jordan:
- Continuing to feel appreciated by the city of New Orleans
- Strong core of players in the locker, including late additions
- Showing promise during the right part of the season
- Double-digit season serving as an exclamation point of ability late in career
- Benefits of having Shough in the locker room
- Biggest takeaways from working with Moore
- DE Chase Young has embraced the organization's culture and understands the effort required on each play
Olave:
- Symptoms that led to blood clot diagnosis and long-term health
- Watching Shough from afar while out due to the blood clot
- Building on the momentum created by Shough
- Excitement to have stability at QB and play caller
- Moving past thoughts of retirement
- Case for Shough to win Rookie of the Year
- Thoughts on backup QB Spencer Rattler deserving the opportunity to start somewhere in the NFL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Nick, Mike and Kevin break down the Saints' season finale.
- Chase Young and Cam Jordan reach double-digit sacks
- Thoughts on Tyler Shough's rookie season
- Early over/under win total for 2026? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Nick and Mike discuss what's at stake for the Saints against the Falcons.
- Future schedule ramifications tied to the season finale
- Should the Saints bring Demario Davis back for another year?
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Saints HC Kellen Moore provided extensive injury updates Friday. Here's what you missed:
- Injured Reserve: WR Mason Tipton, TE Jack Stoll, TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden, DB Michael Davis
- Out: WR Chris Olave, RB Alvin Kamara, DT Bryan Bresee, DT Nathan Shepherd
- Questionable: G Dillon Radunz, QB Spencer Rattler, LB Demario Davis
- Signed to roster: WR Ronnie Bell, WR Samori Toure, OLB Fadil Diggs
- Olave is progressing well and in good spirits, but has a journey ahead after blood clot diagnosis
- Value of the run game growing across the league
- Opportunity for young receivers to step up amid injuries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Saints HC Kellen Moore, all three coordinators, LB Demario Davis and DE Cam Jordan spoke to the media Thursday. Here's what you missed.
Moore:
- Update on WR Chris Olave's health after Olave was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung
STC Phi Galiano:
- Lack of execution by the kickoff return team in Tennessee
- Special team players taking on larger roles due to injuries and how it affects preparation
DC Brandon Staley:
- Thoughts on the Falcons' rushing attack
- Rookie LB Danny Stutsman is playing at a starting caliber
- Being a head coach again is still a dream, but so is coaching the Saints' defense
- Falcons' WR Drake London presents challenges as a complete receiver
- Value of the run game growing for offenses
- Defense handled Titans QB Cam Ward's play extension well
- DB Alontae Taylor had a high quality second half against the Titans
- DE Chase Young is just entering his prime
OC Doug Nussmeier:
- Thoughts on Olave's situation
- Entering Week 18 with an entirely new receiving corps from the beginning of the season
- QB Tyler Shough's ability to adapt to injuries across the rest of the offense
- RB Audric Estime's performance against Tennessee was well-deserved
- WR Kevin Austin Jr. is making the most of his opportunity in practice as well as games
Davis:
- Continuing to peak and exceed goals physically and mentally in Year 14
- Desire to continue playing beyond the 2025 season
Jordan:
- Thoughts on the amount of game balls being handed out after games
- Winning as a team
- Future with the Saints
- Closing out the season against Atlanta's offense Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Saints HC Kellen Moore, QB Tyler Shough and LT Kelvin Banks spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon. Here's what you missed.
Moore:
- Injury report:
- Impact of rookie class
- Benefits of rookies getting extended playing time
- Giving the city something to cheer for during win streak
- Shough's growth has stood out in his leadership and pocket awareness
-The timing of turning to Shough felt right
- WR Chris Olave's route running is an important trait for the offense
- Shough's accountability is a huge benefit for a quarterback
- Thoughts on Falcons RB Bijan Robinson
- Having stability across an offseason after one-year stints in LA and Philly
- Quick game allows the offense to get into a rhythm to take shots
- Shough's development and execution within the structure of the play
Shough:
- Growing up watching NFL Films Mic'd Up
- Watching his interactions on the sideline during his Mic'd Up segment
- Being intentional when having conversations on the sideline
- Thoughts on Falcons' safeties Xavier Watts and Jessie Bates
- Success on the field translating to leadership
- Red zone struggles against Atlanta in first meeting
- Rookie LT Kelvin Banks Jr. has lived up to high expectations
- Continuing to elevate the offense despite injuries
- Moore's leadership style in respected by players because it's organic
- Respect for the entire rookie QB class
Banks:
- Playing with more anticipation
- Shough's personality makes him a good leader
- Thoughts on Shough's Rookie of the Year case Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Nick and Mike preview Saints at Falcons
- Saints' rookies gaining national attention
- Will Alontae Taylor stay or go?
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Saints HC Kellen Moore, LT Kelvin Banks Jr. and DL Jonah Williams spoke to the media Monday. Here's what you missed.
Moore:
- Deciding Week 9 was the right time for Tyler Shough to take over as the starting quarterback
- Explanation of why it's important to highlight positive moments by giving away game balls
- Playing on the scout team allowed Shough to learn how to navigate the pocket and test his arm in a low-consequence setting
- Shough has earned national recognition and Rookie of the Year buzz
Banks:
- Captains have generated buy-in with the younger players
- Moore is a players' coach who is open to new ideas and collaboration from players during install meetings
- Individual players receiving game balls is a reflection of team success
- Shough's progression since the beginning of the season
- Listening to and applying criticism has been the most important lesson as a rookie
Williams:
- Thoughts on DE Chase Young's strip-six
- Consistency from Moore and DC Brandon Staley held the locker room together
- Moore's levelheadedness allows the team to focus on progression instead of getting caught up in wins and losses
Moore (again):
- Choosing to take an eight-point lead at the end of the game instead of attempting a two-point conversion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Nick, Mike and Kevin react to the Saints' win at Tennessee.
- Depleted Saints' offense wins fourth consecutive game
- Should Chris Olave win Comeback Player of the Year?
- Tyler Shough wins the Battle of the Rookie QBs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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