There’s always pressure in the NFL, but some players face a lot more of it than others. That’s never been more true for the New Orleans Saints heading into the 2024 season. In the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller rank the Saints players facing the most pressure in the upcoming season, ranked 15-1, and what each needs to do to deliver on expectations. We also break down camp dates and more in today’s episode.
0:00 - Segment 1: Saints Open Practices Set + Is Dennis Allen The Least Popular NFL Coach?
... New Orleans Saints training camp dates are set, and while there are no open practices out in Irvine, fans will be in attendance for a pair of practices at Yulman Stadium and the Caesars Superdome. Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s Inside Black & Gold by breaking down what to know for those practices, then dive into a less-than-stellar survey result about Saints head coach Dennis Allen. What does it all mean?
20:40 - Segment 2: Under Pressure, Part 1: These Saints Players Have a Lot to Prove
... There are varying degrees of pressure in the NFL, but there’s no doubt that these 10 players are on that list (ranked 15-6). We’ll start with the running backs and the pass-rushers, all of whom will have a lot to prove – including Alvin Kamara, who could climb a lot higher on this list based on how his contract situation plays out. Here’s how it breaks down.
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15. RB Kendre Miller
14. RB Alvin Kamara
13. DT Khalen Saunders
12. DT Nathan Shepherd
11. RB Jamaal Williams
10. DE Cam Jordan
9. LT Taliese Fuaga
8. DE Chase Young
7. LB Pete Werner
6. CB Alontae Taylor (slot)
45:03 - Segment 3: Under Pressure, Part 2: The 5 Saints Facing The Highest Stakes in 2024
... There always pressure in the NFL, but it’ll be ratcheted up the highest for these five players in the 2024 season – for a variety of reasons. One player needs to take a star turn while another needs to prove he can be an NFL starter. There’s also a quarterback who is in desperate need of a defining moment. Let’s break it down to close out today’s Inside Black & Gold.
5. WR Chris Olave
4. TE Juwan Johnson
3. CB Marshon Lattimore
2. QB Derek Carr
1. RT Trevor Penning
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