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Saints can win, but a lot must change Oct 15, 2026

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Nick Underhill explains why he is picking the Saints to beat the Giants after Gayle Benson called their 1–4 start unacceptable. He examines Kellen Moore’s response, Tyler Shough’s and Erik McCoy’s reactions, and why the Giants–Steelers stretch puts Moore and Mickey Loomis under pressure. The pick comes with a warning: Nick uses PFF play-calling tendencies and down-by-down success rates to show why the Saints’ offense is built on an unstable foundation. Screens and play action are scarce, first- and second-down success lags, and their strong third- and fourth-down results cannot carry the offense forever. He also answers whether Benson’s comments should affect Jordyn Tyson’s return. 00:00 The Saints pick, despite the warning signs 00:28 Welcome to the show 01:28 Why Nick is picking the Saints against the Giants 04:38 Gayle Benson’s message and Kellen Moore’s response 11:35 Preparation, urgency and the pressure on Moore and Loomis 14:48 Tyler Shough reacts to Benson’s comments 17:14 Erik McCoy on the team’s sense of urgency 19:11 Commercial break A 22:56 Saints play-calling: motion, screens, play action and tempo 27:17 The early-down problem and unsustainable third- and fourth-down success 31:43 Commercial break B 34:55 Gordon question: Should Benson’s comments affect Jordyn Tyson’s return?

Can Mickey Loomis and Kellen Moore turn it around? Oct 14, 2026

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Gayle Benson’s comments put Mickey Loomis and Kellen Moore under fresh scrutiny. The show examines what the owner’s message means, why the Saints’ recent losses raised questions about preparation, and what Moore needs to show on the field. It also reviews Loomis’s recent draft classes, considers whether the Giants and Steelers games can change the season’s direction, and closes with a Get Gordon question about the trade deadline. CHAPTERS 0:00 Opening and Gayle Benson’s message 5:43 What Benson’s comments mean for Moore and Loomis 8:30 Tom Benson, Drew Brees and the Saints’ standard 12:25 Kellen Moore and the next two games 15:01 Why preparation is under scrutiny 20:06 How the Saints need to respond 25:05 Day A A-block commercials 28:50 Mickey Loomis and accountability 32:16 What a coaching change could mean for the front office 37:13 Recent draft classes and roster building 41:39 Can the upcoming games change the outlook? 47:14 The offense and the three-year plan 50:59 Day A B-block commercials 53:54 The Giants game and Moore’s response 57:56 Get Gordon: trade deadline decisions

Gayle Benson sends a blunt message. What now for Kellen Moore and Mickey Loomis? Oct 14, 2026

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Nick Underhill reacts to Gayle Benson’s Quarterback Club remarks about the Saints’ 1–4 start, Kellen Moore and Mickey Loomis. He plays video of Benson’s speech, courtesy of Ken Trahan and Crescent City Sports, examines what her message means for accountability and the Giants and Paris games, then answers a Get Gordon question about why fans keep showing up. CHAPTERS 0:00 Gayle Benson puts Moore and Loomis on notice 0:28 NOF opening 0:32 Welcome and show sponsors 1:16 Benson says 1–4 is unacceptable 2:47 Who Benson holds accountable 3:50 Why naming Mickey Loomis matters 4:39 A planned speech with real weight 5:13 What changes for the Saints now 6:15 Giants, Paris and the next two games 8:08 Day B A-block commercials 11:53 Return and Ken Trahan’s video 12:32 Watch Gayle Benson’s Quarterback Club remarks 13:56 Benson: one-and-four is not acceptable 15:32 Benson promises decisions to improve 16:16 Rouses: the Saints’ standard and history 18:10 Tom Benson’s legacy and today’s standard 18:48 Moore, Loomis and player accountability 19:23 Can the Saints respond on the field? 21:11 Day B B-block commercials 24:23 Get Gordon: why do fans keep showing up? 25:12 A thank-you to NOF supporters

Can Saints save their season? Oct 13, 2026

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Can Saints save their season? Nick Underhill lays out why the Giants game and the following week in Paris could shape the Saints’ season. Terron Armstead joins to discuss how the team can reset, what he sees from the offensive line, Sean Payton’s weekly preparation and whether New York is a must-win. Nick then runs a two-round Saints mock draft and answers the Get Gordon question about whether the current schemes fit the roster. CHAPTERS 0:00 Why Saints–Giants and the Paris trip matter 1:08 NOF opening 1:12 Welcome and show sponsors 1:50 Why the Saints need a Giants win 3:04 Tyler Shough’s hand and the missing play-action game 4:02 The schedule and a path back into contention 5:18 Resetting expectations for a young Saints team 9:30 Day B A-block commercials 13:16 Chabert Insurance and Terron introduction 13:25 Terron Armstead: how the Saints can get right 17:57 Keeping the locker room focused amid the noise 19:25 Sean Payton’s week-to-week preparation 22:42 What Terron sees from the offensive line 24:53 What makes a great offensive line coach? 25:45 Terron on Dan Roushar’s attention to detail 27:27 Finding the Saints’ identity and fixing the run game 31:55 10K Thirst Quencher: stopping mistakes from snowballing 34:46 Is the Giants game a must-win? 38:17 Terron’s belief in Tyler Shough 39:06 Could the Paris trip echo the Saints’ 2017 turnaround? 41:19 Day B B-block commercials 44:31 Bobby Hebert’s: two-round Saints mock draft 46:48 Round 1: Colin Simmons 47:17 Round 2 options and roster needs 48:44 What an edge-rusher double dip would mean 51:15 Get Gordon question: are the schemes fitting the roster? 52:17 The offensive line and the Saints’ scheme fit 54:15 NOF closing Thumbnail photo: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images.

Why the Saints' offense keeps stalling — and what Kellen Moore must fix Oct 13, 2026

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Nick Underhill takes a second look at the Saints' loss to the Vikings and the offense's struggle to build a consistent plan. He examines play-action and screen usage, Tyler Shough's workload and throw chart, then reacts to Kellen Moore's answers about blitzes and early-down decisions. A listener question closes the show with a look at what reporters can actually see at practice and why Nick thinks the game plan matters more. The Giants game is next, and Nick explains why it feels pivotal. CHAPTERS 0:00 Second look at the Vikings loss 1:06 Welcome and sponsors 2:04 Drew Brees questions the offense 2:32 Why play action disappears 4:59 Comparing the offense with Pete Carmichael's 7:23 A disconnected run game and injury questions 9:09 The hits Tyler Shough is taking 9:49 Kellen Moore's postgame answers 12:54 Moore on play action and early downs 15:26 First-down play-action numbers 17:12 How usage changes after halftime 20:19 A-block commercials 24:04 Moore on screens and blitz answers 26:40 Shough's throw chart and the middle of the field 29:06 Why the Giants game matters 29:31 B-block commercials 32:27 Get Gordon question: what practice reveals 34:07 The problem Nick sees in game planning

Kellen Moore at a crossroads in Saints tenure Oct 12, 2026

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Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett break down the Saints' loss to the Vikings and why it feels bigger than one bad afternoon. They discuss New Orleans' preparation for Minnesota's pressure, its limited use of play action, Kellen Moore's offensive plan, the mistakes that keep creating long-yardage situations, and concern about player buy-in and accountability. They also look at the few positive defensive plays, Tyler Shough's difficult day, Alvin Kamara's role, the receiver rotation, and what the next three games could mean for the season. CHAPTERS 0:00 Saints hit a crossroads after Vikings loss 0:37 Welcome to NewOrleans.Football 1:19 A halftime lead turns into another home loss 4:11 Why the Vikings blitz caught the Saints 5:04 Accountability after repeated mistakes 6:15 Are the players still bought in? 8:33 Slow starts and the offensive identity 9:46 Why the Saints barely used play action 12:45 What is Kellen Moore's plan? 16:06 Long-yardage drives and mixed-down football 17:41 A-block commercials 21:20 What needs to change after this loss? 22:52 How Moore can regain the team's trust 25:07 The left tackle plan under pressure 27:17 Protecting Tyler Shough from hero ball 27:53 Hardhide Whiskey segment: individual bright spots 29:38 Special teams and players trending down 30:21 Why did Alvin Kamara have a smaller role? 32:25 The receiver rotation and missed connections 34:57 Bobby Hebert's segment: ups and downs 36:33 B-block commercials 39:45 Get Gordon question: the next three games 42:00 The state of the Saints after five games

Can Tyler Shough and the Saints handle the Vikings' blitz? Oct 10, 2026

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The Saints need a response against Minnesota. Nick Underhill breaks down why this game matters so much for a team trying to avoid a 1–4 start, what the mood in the Superdome could be for Drew Brees' Ring of Honor celebration, and the challenge Kellen Moore and Tyler Shough face against the Vikings' aggressive defense. Nick goes through Minnesota's personnel and blitz looks, the Saints' protection and offensive adjustments, and what it would take to get the season moving in the right direction. In the Get Gordon question of the day, he answers your questions about a Maxx Crosby trade, whether the Saints should buy or sell, how to judge progress this season, and Moore's outlook. CHAPTERS 0:00 The Saints need a response against Minnesota 1:26 Welcome to NewOrleans.Football 2:36 Drew Brees, the Dome and the fan mood 3:39 Why the fan base is frustrated 6:46 A rebuild still needs answers from Kellen Moore 9:37 Vikings fans and Sunday's atmosphere 10:30 Minnesota's defensive personnel 14:21 Minnesota's offensive threats 15:50 A-block commercials 19:29 The Vikings' blitz and the Saints' response 23:27 Tyler Shough against pressure 28:21 What the Atlanta pressure showed 30:13 B-block commercials 33:26 Get Gordon question of the day 33:56 Would a Maxx Crosby trade make sense? 37:50 Should the Saints buy or sell? 38:20 What would salvage the Saints' season? 39:37 Can Kellen Moore recover? 41:15 How to judge the Kellen Moore hire 48:02 Final thoughts before Minnesota

Updated Saints win total Oct 08, 2026

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Updated Saints win total Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett revisit their Saints win picks ahead of Minnesota. They discuss why the game feels like a must-win, what went wrong against Atlanta, and whether Kellen Moore can fix the slow starts, protection and run game against Brian Flores' defense. They also check the injury outlook and answer the Gordon question of the day about Tyler Shough's throws over the middle. CHAPTERS 0:00 Why the Minnesota game feels like a must-win 0:40 Welcome and show sponsors 1:15 What the Saints need to fix 3:21 Brian Flores' pressure and the Saints' secondary 4:39 Offensive line and protection concerns 5:52 The Falcons game: coaching decisions and tackling 7:49 How the Saints can regain their early-game rhythm 9:53 Commercial break 13:32 Nick and Mike revisit their season outlook 17:08 Why the run game has fallen short 19:57 Slow starts and Kellen Moore's decisions 22:37 The opening script and finding answers on offense 28:26 Updated Saints win total and the rest of the schedule 39:48 Injury watch and the keys to Minnesota 40:44 Could Flores' blitzes help Tyler Shough? 44:42 Commercial break 47:38 Gordon question of the day: Shough's throws over the middle

How Do the Saints Fix This? Shough, Kellen Moore and What Has to Change Oct 06, 2026

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Nick Underhill breaks down the loss to Atlanta, the run game and protection problems putting too much on Tyler Shough, and the PFF grades behind the performance. Nick compares Shough’s throw charts, reacts to Kellen Moore’s press conference, examines the field goal and clock-management decisions and identifies how New Orleans can turn things around. Thumbnail photo: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

The Honeymoon Is Over: Saints Have to Earn It After a Troubling Loss to Atlanta Oct 06, 2026

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The Saints have plenty to prove after a concerning performance against the Falcons on Monday night. Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett break it all down. - Why New Orleans continues to struggle with slow starts and consistency - What went wrong for Brandon Staley’s defense against Atlanta - Why the Saints still haven’t found answers in the run game

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