NewOrleans.Football: Saints Podcast

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What You Missed: Wednesday, December 17th Dec 18, 2025

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Saints HC Kellen Moore, QB Tyler Shough and TE Juwan Johnson spoke to the media Wednesday as attention turns to Week 16 against the Jets. Here's what you missed. Moore: - RB Devin Neal, WR Devaughn Vele both ruled OUT, several others missed or limited in practice - Respect for Jets HC Aaron Glenn from previous meetings - Kelvin Banks Jr. has been very steady at LT - Shough's growth in late-game situations - QBs using slides to protect themselves from hits - Going back to the QB draw at the end of the game after a failed previous attempt - Thoughts on pure progressions Shough: - Fitting charity events and other responsibilities into preparation schedule - Growth in relationship with the coaching staff since arriving - Relationship with Johnson dating back to being roommates at Oregon in 2019 - Working on scout team as the backup is leading to success as the starter - Impressions of Banks Jr. - Process of getting up to speed with backups following an injury to a starter - Respect for Jets and Glenn from pre-draft visits - Chris Olave's focus and mindset to make plays late in the game against Carolina after a quiet start Johnson: - Reflecting on relationship with Shough and excitement about his development - Shough's journey and exposure to different environments leads to success in tough situations - Making sure to celebrate touchdowns with teammates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dot: The “Banged-Up Bowl”: Which Saints step up on offense vs. Jets? Dec 17, 2025

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Full Episode: Moore vs. Glenn: Did Saints hire the right head coach? Dec 17, 2025

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Nick and Mike evaluate the state of the Saints with three games remaining. - Are you buying Tyler Shough's play? - Will Saints get by without Devin Neal and Devaughn Vele? - How should the Saints approach free agency? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What You Missed: Monday, December 15th Dec 15, 2025

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Saints HC Kellen Moore, S Jonas Sanker and RB Audric Estime spoke to the media Monday morning after a win against the Panthers. Here's what you missed: Moore: - Chase Young's focus allowed him to bounce back from injury - Each QB's path is different, but many quarterbacks benefit from starting as the backup - Tyler Shough's exposure to the entire roster as the scout team QB before becoming the starter has helped practice squad players and backups step up in games late in the season - The run game has helped open up the middle of the field in the passing game - Execution has improved in situational moments like third down, red zone, two-minute drills, etc. - Importance of WR Chris Olave resetting each play mentally and not allowing a mistake to define a game - Thoughts on RBs Audric Estime and Evan Hull stepping up in place of Devin Neal - Execution of crucial screen pass late in the game Sanker: - Thoughts on DE Chase Young's performance - Mood after the win - LB Demario Davis inspires young defenders on and off the field Estime: - Getting the opportunity to show pass-catching ability - Awareness to get into route faster on late check down reception - Contributing to a divisional comeback win is a dream come true - Confidence in K Charlie Smyth - Young players stepping up and creating a culture has stood out during losing season - Thoughts on Shough Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Full Episode: Have the Saints found their QB? Tyler Shough elevates team in second consecutive win Dec 15, 2025

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Nick, Mike and Kevin react to the Saints' 20-17 win against the Panthers. - Tyler Shough becoming a "win because of" QB - Is it time to stop scripting plays? - How many more games will the Saints win? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Full Episode: Does Tyler Shough need a repeat performance against Panthers? Dec 12, 2025

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Nick and Mike discuss where the Saints fall in the current NFC South landscape. - Should we only evaluate the Saints since turning to Tyler Shough? - Could the Saints have competed for the division if Shough started sooner? - What if Drew Brees came out of retirement in 2021? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What You Missed: Friday, December 12th Dec 12, 2025

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Saints HC Kellen Moore spoke to the media Friday afternoon for the final time before the Saints host the Panthers Sunday afternoon. Here's what you missed. - RB Alvin Kama (knee/ankle), RT Asim Richards (ankle) ruled OUT - S Justin Reid (knee) QUESTIONABLE - Safety depth stepped up in the absence of Reid - Creating positive habits is more important than focusing on draft position - Keeping players engaged by using a variety of clips and keeping meetings tight - Using high school and college clips as teaching points to focus on fundamentals - Importance of having a plan and trusting the training staff to prevent injuries - Response to OC Doug Nussmeier's comments about the Boise State vs. Idaho rivalry Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What You Missed: Thursday, December 11th Dec 11, 2025

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Saints STC Phil Galiano, DC Brandon Staley and OC Doug Nussmeier held their weekly media availability Thursday afternoon. Here's what you missed. Galiano: - The starting kicker position is being evaluated one game at a time - Starting fast against Tampa Bay with a well-executed kickoff return - Explanation of situational punting near midfield - Thoughts on WR Mason Tipton's growth and ability as a kick returner Staley: - LB Demario Davis and DE Cam Jordan echoing key philosophies, such as the importance of "silent tape" - Maintaining consistent messaging during a challenging season instead of looking for quick fixes - Lessons learned from installing systems at other stops, importance of creating a connection with the players - Pride, preparation and mentality in short-yardage and fourth-down situations - Hammering fundamentals and technique with defensive backs Nussmeier: - Thoughts on RB Devin Neal's progress - TE Juwan Johnson has adapted well to scheme change - Memories of coaching against Kellen Moore in college - Running with the QB helps balance the run game Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What You Missed: Wednesday, December 10th Dec 11, 2025

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Saints HC Kellen Moore, QB Tyler Shough, RB Devin Neal and DE Cam Jordan spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon. Here's what you missed. Moore: - RB Alvin Kamara, S Justin Reid and RT Asim Richards did not practice, several others limited - Identifying why the team has played better recently: cleaner football, turnovers and early-down execution - Importance of playing well in divisional games - Thought's on Shough's confidence - Lack of concern about Shough's age as a rookie - Reflecting on being a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2010 - The defense has been able to benefit from the offense's recent success while improving on their end as well Shough: - Confidence fluctuates, but preparation breeds high confidence - Learning how to prepare in the NFL has been an area of growth - Biggest lesson as a rookie has been figuring out the NFL schedule and how to approach it - Thoughts on praise from LB Demario Davis - Handling criticism and whether or not it can be used as motivation - Being smart about when to take hits and when to go down Neal: - Saints physicality and willpower led to success in rainy game at Tampa Bay - Shough's scrambling ability helped open up the run game - Winning and finishing strong is more important than playing spoiler for another team Jordan: - Defense is resilient if nothing else - Resilience shows the team's passion for playing football despite being out of the playoff race - Thoughts on the young defensive backs - Having the opportunity to ruin a rival's playoff chances brings joy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dot: Saints offense gets a boost with RT Taliese Fuaga back at practice Wednesday Dec 11, 2025

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