New Orleans Saints

Mike calls up Saints offensive lineman, Landon Young, to tell us about why he came back to the Black & Gold, some of the coaches and mentors that Young has looked at during his time, his impressions of new head coach Kellen Moore ahead of his first season leading the Saints, and more!

Mike connects with Rene Nadeau, writer at Crescent City Sports, to discuss McNeese and Will Wade showing up and showing out against Clemson in a big upset before switching it up to dive into Saints free agency, some other big names still out there, and what the team is eyeing heading into the draft which is just 5 weeks away.

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): We took our time, but we’re finally ready to break out mock draft 2.0, this time diving in to a full three rounds where the Saints have four selections. We start off with Steve Geller’s mock which has the Saints adding a pair of weapons and a pair of hogmollies. What’s not to like?  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve and Charlie interviewed new Saints TE Jack Stoll, who signed a one-year contract with New Orleans. Stoll remembered his path as an undrafted free agent to his fifth year in the NFL. He discussed his connections to multiple coaches on the Saints' assistant coaching staff.

Mike and Charlie interviewed Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom, who signed a three-year, nine-million-dollar deal to return to New Orleans this off-season. Yiadom discussed his connection with Saints DC Brandon Staley. He also expressed excitement to play with his former Saints teammates again.

Mike and Charlie interviewed new Saints defensive lineman Jonah Williams. Williams discussed his relationship with defensive coordinator Brandon Staley, whom he played under in 2020. He remembered his path to New Orleans as an undrafted free agent from Weber State.

Mike and Charlie interviewed new Saints RB Velus Jones Jr., who signed a one-year contract this off-season. Jones celebrated his "fresh start" with the Saints and explained what he brings to New Orleans. He also said he modeled his game after Percy Harvin.

Mike and Steve interviewed IOL Will Clapp, who the Saints signed to a one-year deal this off-season. Clapp discussed his return to New Orleans after spending the last three years in Los Angeles and Buffalo. He praised new Saints head coach Kellen Moore, who he played under the Chargers' offense in 2023.

New Saints defensive tackle Davon Godchaux joined Steve and Mike. Godchaux celebrated his relationship with legendary DL coach Pete Jenkins. He emphasized the importance of running the football, stopping the run, and winning special teams to being a successful NFL team. Godchaux also discussed his return to South Louisiana after eight years in Miami and New England.

Steve and Mike interviewed Saints tight end Juwan Johnson, who discussed his decision to sign a three-year extension to stay in New Orleans.