Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett try to pinpoint expectations for the Saints in 2026 as:
- Bill Barnwell ranks the offensive weapons 13th
- Fanduel tabs New Orleans as a surprise contender
- Alvin Kamara's future becomes clearer
00:00 Intro
02:34 Paganetti & Underhill Teaser
03:25 Bill Barnwell Ranks Saints' weapons 13th
11:50 Did the offense's San Diego training sessions raise expectations?
20:20 Are the Saints surprise contenders for 2026?
34:15 Breaking down Alvin Kamara's return
42:00 Are expectations too high for the Saints?
53:50 Where does Drew Brees rank among all-time QBs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A jam-packed episode of NewOrleans.Football featuring an exclusive interview, a game of Saints strategy and more!
- Continued reaction to Alvin Kamara's reworked deal
- Former Director of Football Analytics Ryan Paganetti gives an inside look at analytics in the NFL
- Nick and Kevin build an all-time Saints offense on a budget
00:00 Intro
02:00 Alvin Kamara and Saints Agree to Reworked Deal
05:10 Inside NFL Analytics with Ryan Paganetti
39:37 Is Vegas Underestimating the Saints' Offense?
46:59 $30 to Build the Perfect Offense Around Shough
01:14:47 Are any Trades Imminent for the Saints?
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Forget about name value, accolades and supporting casts! Nick Underhill blind ranks every NFL starting quarterback based solely on 17-game averages. Plus:
- Is Kaden Elliss a Top 5 player on the Saints?
- Who is the Saints' best tackle entering 2026?
- Klint Kubiak vs Kellen Moore
00:00 Intro
02:33 Introducing the Ranking System
04:20 Blind Rankings
05:22 Reacting to the Results
15:41 The Case for Kaden Elliss
24:56 More Takeaways from our Top 20 Saints
36:54 Kellen Moore vs Klint Kubiak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New Orleans Saints and RB Alvin Kamara have agreed to a reworked contract, sources told Terron Armstead and NOF.
Nick Underhill breaks down what the new deal means for 2026.
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Nick Underhill does a deep dive on second-year defender Jonas Sanker.
- How impactful is the STAR position in the Saints' defense?
- Does Jonas Sanker have the ability to out-produce Alontae Taylor?
- Breaking down the college numbers and film from the slot
00:00 Intro
04:50 Why Sanker is one of the Saints' most interesting players
10:23 Can Sanker fill Alontae Taylor's shoes in the slot?
19:10 Sanker college deep dive
28:48 Film study
34:15 Projecting Sanker's 2026 stats
41:10 Jordyn Tyson injury concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Skrmetta joins Nick Underhill to break down the state of the Saints.
- Is the offseason optimism warranted?
- Can the defense pick up where it finished?
- Will Kellen Moore and the offense figure out how to start fast?
00:00 Intro
01:25 James Skrmetta joins the show
02:30 Will Tyler Shough live up to the hype?
10:35 Will Kellen Moore figure out how to start fast?
22:35 Will Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson become a top duo?
33:10 Will the run game become a strength?
38:40 Will the defense's success carry over from the end of 2025?
45:20 Will Jonas Sanker and Quincy Riley take a step forward?
57:15 Will swapping Demario Davis for Kaden Elliss pay off?
01:08:00 What will the pass rush look like beyond Chase Young?
01:15:50 How much will special teams improve?
01:20:35 Will the Saints win nine or more games?
01:32:40 What could keep the Saints from winning the NFC South? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill answers your mailbag questions.
- Why did the Saints run so much base defense in 2025?
- Will Chase Young ever feature a spin move?
- Did last season's schedule create false hope? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nick Underhill ranks the Saints who will have the biggest impact in 2026.
- Which players and positions can't afford an injury?
- Projecting the 53-man roster
- Which games are the most intriguing?
00:00 Intro
01:20 Which player will sway the Saints season?
12:25 Which player needs to stay healthy?
22:50 Projecting the 53-man roster
36:00 Which games are we looking forward to the most? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New Orleans Saints made Travis Etienne one of the NFL's highest-paid running backs in total value.
Nick Underhill turns on the film and breaks down the in-depth stats to explain why the Saints saw Etienne as the answer on offense.
01:40 The Big Question: Will Etienne make or break the Saints' offense?
08:40 The stats that back up the contract
17:30 Film Review
38:35 What does Etienne's presence mean for Alvin Kamara?
41:30 Reacting to Etienne's offseason press conference
50:00 Projecting Etienne's 2026 stats
56:58 What is the Saints' biggest weakness? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New Orleans Saints invested the No. 8 overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft into wide receiver Jordyn Tyson.
Nick Underhill explains the numbers that made him stand out, the fit in Kellen Moore's offense and how Tyson's route tree aligns with Tyler Shough's tendencies.
00:50 The Big Questions: Health & Immediate Impact
08:32 Breaking down the most telling stats
11:50 How does Tyson fit next to Chris Olave?
18:30 How does Shough's throw chart align with Tyson's skill set?
27:00 Projecting Tyson's rookie stats
33:50 Where has the coaching staff grown from Year 1 to Year 2? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill answers your Saints mailbag questions.
- Where do things stand with Alvin Kamara?
- Will Michael Thomas be a Saints Hall of Famer?
- What is the long-term vision for Jonas Sanker?
02:00 Ranking Taysom Hill's Saints legacy & the latest on Alvin Kamara
17:30 Defining Mickey Loomis' leash and the Saints' rebuilding window
31:30 Where could the Saints add depth?
43:00 The vision for Jonas Sanker & a look at the Saints Hall of Fame process
51:20 Sorting out the Saints' secondary
59:50 Which movie/TV football player would you add to the Saints? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chase Young recorded his first double-digit sack season in 2025 despite missing five games.
Nick Underhill takes a closer look at how Young impacted quarterbacks, why the Saints are no longer betting on him and what the next step looks like.
00:00 Presented by Loft18 and Matt Bowers Auto Group
00:42 Chase Young Season Preview Intro
2:11 The Big Question
6:21 Numbers to Know
15:24 Film Room
26:07 2026 Projections
33:16 Question of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Olave was quietly one of the most productive wide receivers in the NFL in 2025. The question is where he goes from there.Nick Underhill breaks down how Chris Olave won, how the Saints can create more valuable targets and one concept that is starting to look like a staple in the Kellen Moore offense.
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Tyler Shough gave the Saints enough late last season to make the conversation incredibly interesting. Now comes the harder part. Nick Underhill breaks down what changed when Shough took over, where the offense still has to help him, the stats that matter most, the film that matters most, and what a real step forward would look like in Year 2 of Kellen Moore’s system.
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