NFL Network's Steve Wyche joins the BLEAV in Saints Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about the biggest storylines heading into the 2026 NFL season.

Mario Jerez and Erin Summers get Steve's perspective on how NFL executives, coaches, and decision-makers view the New Orleans Saints entering the year. The crew discusses expectations for quarterback Tyler Shough, the league-wide perception of head coach Kellen Moore, and whether the Saints can surprise people in a competitive NFC South.

Steve also breaks down how NFL insiders view the division as a whole, the future outlook for franchise legends Alvin Kamara and Cam Jordan, and where the Saints-Falcons rivalry ranks among the NFL's best. Plus, Steve reflects on the biggest ways the NFL has changed over the past decade—from player development and coaching trends to the league's growing popularity and evolving culture.

Topics include:

• League perception of the Saints entering 2026
• Tyler Shough's outlook and expectations
• Kellen Moore's reputation around the NFL
• How executives view the NFC South
• Alvin Kamara and Cam Jordan's roles moving forward
• The NFL's best rivalries
• Where Saints-Falcons ranks among the league's most heated matchups

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