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Jim Derry
Sports Betting Writer, NOLA.com / The Advocate / The Times-Picayune. Play-by-Play Announcer, Varsity Sports Now.
Drew Brees had Who Dats across America crying like babies with his epic Hall of Fame speech Saturday. We'll re-live it and maybe show a picture or two of Dat Family members who were in Canton on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 530) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, the New Orleans #Saints lose another key piece, as backup OL Dillon Radunz is out for the season. Level of worry is ...?
The greatest player in the history of the New Orleans #Saints enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend, and we'll look back on his career with NOLA.com Saints editor Zach Ewing. What are your favorite Brees memories? We'll also have Saints camp updates on Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 529) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim, Zach, Gabe and UBN also offer their predictions from the NFC East and AFC East in 2026.
The New Orleans #Saints and WR1 Chris Olave agree to a 4-year extension that places him in the top 10 among all pass catchers in contracts. Was it a good deal? And those high hopes for WR Ja'Lynn Polk? Gone in a hurry when team places him on retired/reserved list. Let's talk about it on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 528) presented by Evangeline Securities.
The New Orleans #Saints have opened training camp for 2026, and while General Manager Mickey Loomis is optimistic, already the team is dealing with its first major injury. DL Bryan Bresee likely is out for the season with a torn ACL - how will this affect plans going forward? NOLA.com's Zach Ewing is here for Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 527) presented by Evangeline Securities.
We wrap up our 5-week series of picking our 15 Most Important #Saints in 2026 with the top 3: Tyler Shough (duh), Chase Young and Erik McCoy. We also ask the audience, who was the most underrated player on our entire list? Let's get to it on our last Mano E Monday before the start of training camp on Dattitude (Ep. 526) presented by Evangeline Securities.
Less than one week from today, the 2026 New Orleans #Saints will be on the field to start training camp. What are realistic expectations? Is this the beginning of the end of 'football purgatory?' Let's ask the expert! WWL Radio football analyst Mike Detillier is here for Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 525) presented by Evangeline Securities.
WR Chris Olave, RB Travis Etienne and LB Kaden Elliss are atop Part 4 of our 5-week series announcing our 15 Most Important #Saints in 2026. What order would you put them in? And are you ready for some trivia with our Saints historian Jim Rapier? It's another Mano E Monday on Dattitude (Ep. 524) presented by Evangeline Securities.
The debate seems to be over: Alvin Kamara almost surely will return to the New Orleans Saints. But how will it work now that AK41 is making less money and will be the team's RB2? Let's get into it with WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton on Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 523) presented by Evangeline Securities.
LG David Edwards, S Justin Reid and LT Kelvin Banks headline Part 3 of our 5-week series announcing our 15 Most Important #Saints in 2026. That's how we spent most of our Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 522) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also shared our thoughts on the Seahawks sale of $9.6 billion - with a B!
Erik McCoy. Julian Blackmon. Alvin Kamara. Chase Young. Now, Jordyn Tyson. There are more, but is there a specific member of the New Orleans #Saints 'injury-prone' list they can't do without? That's the lead topic with NOLA.com Saints editor Zach Ewing on Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 521) presented by Evangeline Securities.
RT Taliese Fuaga, S Julian Blackmon and rookie WR Jordyn Tyson headline Part 2 of our 5-week series announcing our 15 Most Important #Saints in 2026. What do you think of this group, and what order would you put them in? Time to talk on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 520) presented by Evangeline Securities.
It might seem like an easy question to some, but let's dive into what the numbers say and figure out who we think is the best quarterback in the NFC South. #Saints Tyler Shough? Bryce Young? Baker Mayfield? Michael Penix? We ask the newly crowned 'Sportscaster of the Year,' Fletcher Mackel of WDSU-TV on Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 519) presented by Evangeline Securities.
We begin our 5-week series announcing our '15 Most Important Saints in 2026,' and we begin with EDGE Carl Granderson, TE Juwan Johnson and CB Kool-Aid McKinstry. Did we get it right? What order would you put them in? Let's talk about it on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 518) presented by Evangeline Securities.
It's one month until the New Orleans #Saints report for camp, so what are our top questions? Will Tyler Shough progress in Year 2? Will Alvin Kamara be here? How do the rookies look so far? We're back! We have plenty to say on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 517) presented by Evangeline Securities, including a major announcement that will affect the future of the show.
In our last show before vacation, let's make some way-too-early #Saints predictions for win totals, Tyler Shough, Chris Olave, Jordyn Tyson and Travis Etienne. NOLA.com's Zach, Gabe and UBN will be here for Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 516) presented by Evangeline Securities. And Jim wants to know why a certain Saint blocked him.
We all know Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson will be the top receiving options for the #Saints and Tyler Shough. But who's behind that? DeVaughn Vele? Ja'Lynn Polk? Oscar Delp? Let's ask local radio icon Eric Asher on Wednesday's edition of Dattitude (Ep. 515) presented by Evangeline Securities.
It seems like all the talk for #Saints fans at running back the past month or so is whether Alvin Kamara will be here. Do we forget about lead back Travis Etienne? What can he do for this team in his first year? We asked the Dat Fam on a Mano E Monday Dattitude (Ep. 514) presented by Evangeline Securities.
It sounds simple. Alvin Kamara is older, and with Travis Etienne in the fold, just give him fewer reps, and he'll be his former, younger self. Will it work? Is it really that easy? What's best for the #Saints? Let's ask NOLA.com's Zach Ewing on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 513) presented by Evangeline Securities.
Saints getting younger and faster, as Alvin Kamara shows up at OTAs. Lester Ricard on Ep. 512 by Jim Derry
As wide receiver Chris Olave and the New Orleans #Saints work on a longtime extension, he could be a partner for Tyler Shough for quite some time. That could be great news for Who Dats, and that's the lead topic on Mano E Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 511) presented by Evangeline Securities.
The New Orleans #Saints have wrapped up their first week of OTAs, so what are the storylines thus far? How does Tyler Shough look? No. 1 pick Jordyn Tyson?NOLA.com's Zach Ewing is here for his usual Friday segment on Dattitude (Ep. 510) presented by Evangeline Securities.
Derek Carr has been gone from the New Orleans #Saints for more than a year, and he's finally opening up about what he would have done differently.We'll talk about that on the Wednesday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 509) presented by Evangeline Securities with Jim's old friend and Saints historian Jim Rapier.We'll also chat with Newman Greenies ace Christian Sauska about a very improbable run to a state baseball championship.
The New Orleans #Saints clearly have a strategy to get younger, and they're very unapologetic about it. Is it going to be tough for fans to let go of all-time greats such as Alvin Kamara, Cam Jordan and Taysom Hill?It's Friday, so NOLA.com's Zach Ewing is here for Dattitude (Ep. 508) presented by Evangeline Securities. We'll also talk about Coach O's return to the LSU Tigers.
The New Orleans Pelicans hired a new coach, so the question is: Who is Jamahl Mosley? What can he bring to the team? Also, has Taysom Hill played his final down for the New Orleans #Saints ... maybe the #NFL? David Grubb is here for Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 507) presented by Evangeline Securities.
The New Orleans Saints have just one primetime game in 2026, although the other 3 teams in the weak NFC South each have 3. What's up with that?And what's the story of the Saints-Falcons MNF game this year? Let's discuss it on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 506) presented by Evangeline Securities.We also talk to the Saints International Fan of the Year, John Silva, and local baseball coach Todd Buster, who has some news to share on a special fundraising event.
The New Orleans #Saints schedule is out for the 2026 NFL season, and while it starts really tough, there also are some breaks in there, as well.Let’s break it down with Zach Ewing of NOLA.com on Friday’s Dattitude (Ep. 505) presented by Evangeline Securities, as we also take comments and questions from the audience.
The New Orleans Saints will officially find out all the whos, whens and wheres of their 2026 #NFL schedule on Thursday, including a game in Paris against the Pittsburgh Steelers.We talk about the best-case and worst-case scenarios with Devin 'Hold the Mayo' Snow on a special Dattitude (Ep. 504) presented by Evangeline Securities. (Who’s more 504 than Devin?)
The New Orleans #Saints and the rest of the #NFL are right in between the end of the 2025 season and the beginning of the 2026 campaign and release of the schedule this week, it's time to focusing solely on the future.What's the ceiling for the Saints in 2026? That's the hot topic on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 503) presented by Evangeline Securities, as it's just us and the Dat Family today.
We'll get our first look at the newest #Saints, as Jordyn Tyson, Christen Miller and the rest of the rookie class steps onto the practice field in Metairie for the first time.Will there be any surprises? What should we expect?We'll talk to our Friday friend, Zach Ewing of NOLA.com on Dattitude (Ep. 502) presented by Evangeline Securities, as we hear comments and questions from the audience.
For the first time in quite some time, New Orleans #Saints all-time running back Alvin Kamara spoke publicly.Did he say anything about his own future with the Black and Gold, and did his former teammate, Tyrann Mathieu, shed some light on the situation?That's the lead topic on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 501) presented by Evangeline Securities.
It's a special episode, so today's Saints talk will be more than what the Black and Gold has done in the #NFL Draft and in free agency.Ex-ESPN anchor and New Orleanian Stan Verrett - along with football analyst extraordinaire Mike Detillier - are here on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 500) presented by Evangeline Securities.We also hear from the Dat Regulars in the audience, along with Zach Ewing, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick, who help us celebrate the 500th show.
Under the radar, the New Orleans #Saints may have changed the landscape on their defense a bit by bringing in Tyree Wilson, Martin Emerson and Anfernee Jennings.Let's ask Times-Picayune sports columnist Jeff Duncan on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 499) presented by Evangeline Securities.We'll also get Jeff's thoughts on the Saints' draft and ask for his Kentucky Derby picks.
From the opening pick - and not moving up from No. 8 - the plan for the New Orleans #Saints was clear and obvious. Take Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson and continue to build the offense from there.Did they make the right moves, and what are our early grades?NOLA.com Saints editor Zach Ewing joins us on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 498) presented by Evangeline Securities, and we hear plenty from the Dat audience.
We've talked about the possibilities and the favorites for the New Orleans #Saints in the 2026 NFL Draft. Now, let's talk dream scenario, and that would be to nab Jeremiyah Love - either through a trade or stroke of luck.NOLA.com Saints editor Zach Ewing is here on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 497) presented by Evangeline Securities, and we talk about our upcoming live draft show Thursday night.
Over the past few days, Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson has begun to shoot up the odds chart when it comes to who will go at No. 8 in the #NFL Draft.And who owns the eighth pick? Oh, that would be the New Orleans #Saints. Do we believe in the odds?Let's ask FOX-8 Sports' Garland Gillen, on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 496) presented by Evangeline Securities.
The New Orleans #Saints are one week from the NFL Draft, but are the choices any clearer for them at No. 8? Will they even stay at No. 8? If not, do they move up or down?We ask our draft partner, NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing, on a special Thursday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 495) presented by Evangeline Securities.
With a little more than a week until the #NFL Draft, the vibes surrounding the New Orleans #Saints are mostly positive.Their brothers next door wearing the uniforms of the New Orleans Pelicans? Not so much. Can this change for the better, soon?Let's ask Saints columnist and Pelicans color analyst John DeShazier on a special Tuesday Dattitude (Ep. 494) presented by Evangeline Securities, and you can hear the comments and questions received from the audience.
There are so many mock drafts out there, but when it comes to the New Orleans #Saints, are any of them worth their weight in papier maché?We ask NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 493) presented by Evangeline Securities, and Jim has a pretty big (and cool) announcement.Also, the LSU baseball team has a huge series on the road at Oxford vs. Ole Miss this weekend.
With a plethora of options at wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft and that being a huge need for the New Orleans Saints, would the team consider taking two pass-catchers early?We ask the audience on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 492) presented by Evangeline Securities.We also talk about the insane finish to the LSU-Tennessee baseball series on Sunday, and why Geno Auriemma's actions during the Women's Final Four make him a jackweed.
Did All-Time New Orleans Saints DE Cam Jordan tell us the state of his chances of coming back to the Black and Gold with a cryptic tweet he issued Thursday?If so, what impact would it have on the Saints? Let's ask NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 491) presented by Evangeline Securities.We also announce special plans for our live NFL Draft show.
Now in his second year as New Orleans Saints coach, should we expect Kellen Moore to be able to put whatever stamp he feels necessary with the No. 8 pick of the 2026 NFL Draft and beyond?It's Mano E Monday on Dattitude (Ep. 490) presented by Evangeline Securities, so let's ask the audience for their take. We'll also go through some of the comments directed toward Jim's take on LSU's rehiring of Will Wade as men's basketball coach.
Will Wade is returning to the LSU men's basketball program just 4 years after his firing in Baton Rouge. Is this the right move, and does LSU have an endless supply of cash?Let's ask NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 489) presented by Evangeline Securities.And by the way, what the heck happened to Paul Skenes on MLB's Opening Day?
Former second overall pick Zach Wilson has been picked up by the New Orleans Saints, so the big question is: What does this mean for the future of Spencer Rattler?Let's dive into it with WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 488) presented by Evangeline Securities.Also, we'll go over some of the NFL's latest rules proposals.
With Tyler Shough, Chris Olave and now Travis Etienne as the stalwarts on offense for the New Orleans Saints, what pieces will fill in the rest?Let's go through the options as we asked the audience on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 487) presented by Evangeline Securities.We also talk about how dominating the LSU women were in the NCAA Tournament's first two rounds and one of the greatest athletes ever to don a Tigers uniform.
Who's next for the New Orleans Saints in NFL Free Agency? A cornerback? A wide receiver? A defensive end?We talk to our old friend, Larry Holder of The Athletic, on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 486) presented by Evangeline Securities.We also chat a bit about the LSU women opening the NCAA Tournament today in Baton Rouge, and 'Dat Date' in sports history in 2017.
With all the offensive signings for the New Orleans Saints thus far – and lack of re-signings on the other side of the ball – is that a signal the team is thinking defense at No. 8 in the upcoming NFL Draft?Let's ask NOLA.com Saints editor Zach Ewing on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 485) presented by Evangeline Securities.We'll also share our thoughts on the NCAA men's bracket and LSU women's basketball.
With the signings of Travis Etienne, David Edwards, Kaden Elliss, Noah Fant and Ryan Wright, how do we grade the New Orleans Saints moves in NFL free agency thus far?It's time to ask the audience on a Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 484) presented by Evangeline Securities.We also talk LSU baseball, the NCAA brackets and (ugh) the Savannah Bananas weekend in New Orleans.
The New Orleans Saints have made some big, key moves in NFL free agency thus far, but are they done? There are still big needs available, including the likes of Joey Bosa, Deebo Samuel and others.We ask local radio icon Eric Asher on Dattitude (Ep. 483) presented by Evangeline Securities.
The New Orleans Saints brought back a familiar face in linebacker Kaden Elliss, but is it a solid enough replacement to help Who Dats deal with Demario Davis leaving?We ask WWL-TV sportscaster Ricardo LeCompte on Dattitude (Ep. 482) presented by Evangeline Securities.We also discuss other big moves in the #NFL, including Maxx Crosby going back to Las Vegas after Baltimore reneged on the big deal.
BREAKING: #Saints agree to deals with RB Travis Etienne (4-year, $52M deal) and G David Edwards (4-year, $61M). This, after losing Demario Davis to the Jets. We talk about all the Monday morning live NFL free agency news on Dattitude (Ep. 481) presented by Evangeline Securities.
With free agency looming, it was reported that Cameron Jordan and the New Orleans #Saints have yet to reach a deal. Does that mean he's gone?And with the restructuring of Alvin Kamara's contract, does that mean he's coming back? So much to ask our Friday guest, and NOLA.com Saints editor Zach Ewing is here for Dattitude (Ep. 480) presented by Evangeline Securities.
With an aging Alvin Kamara and not much else at running back, the New Orleans #Saints have to be eyeing Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love in the #NFL Draft, right?We'll ask WGNO-TV's Jon Sokoloff, who is a first-time guest on Dattitude (Ep. 479) this Wednesday presented by Evangeline Securities.We'll also talk about the Pelicans' tough loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night.
Among the biggest needs for the New Orleans #Saints is pass catcher.And beyond Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson, the cupboard is pretty bare. So where do they go? Free agency, the draft or both?WDSU-TV's Fletcher Mackel is back from covering the Olympics in Milan, and he's here on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 478) presented by Evangeline Securities.
Who should the New Orleans #Saints be targeting in free agency during this 2026 offseason? Running back? Offensive linemen? Defensive back?Let's ask our weekly Friday guest, as NOLA.com Saints editor Zach Ewing joins Dattitude (Ep. 477) presented by Evangeline Securities.
The #LSU baseball team has bolted out of the gate at 8-1 with 103 runs scored. Could this team make another jaunt to Omaha this season?What about the women's basketball team?The Advocate's Koki Riley issues his prognosis for both on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 476) presented by Evangeline Securities.
What should be the top priorities for the New Orleans #Saints in the 2026 offseason, and are they working their way out of 'football purgatory?'WWL Radio football analyst extraordinaire Mike Detillier is here for the Season 6 Premiere of Dattitude (Ep. 475) presented by Evangeline Securities. We'll also talk about the state of the LSU football Tigers.
The Seattle Seahawks finished the football season in style with a dominating performance in Super Bowl 60 over the New England Patriots.What's the Dat Family thinking? Let's find out on the Season 5 Finale of Dattitude (Ep. 474) presented by Evangeline Securities.Also, is Derek Carr really coming back to the NFL? You'll love the responses to that question. And what are some of our plans for Season 6?
Drew Brees is a first-ballot Hall of Famer! Well, duh!Jim Derry and Zach Ewing have plenty to say about the Saints all-time great, and the Pick Em Crew is here for the final time this season for our Super Bowl LX preview and Best Bets on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 473) presented by Evangeline Securities.
Let's talk to Madison Plummer, a Northshore High alum who now is the first black female asst. equipment manager in NFL history and is trailblazing her way through the league.Also, is either RB Treyveon Henderson for the New England Patriots or Kenneth Walker for the Seattle Seahawks the key to who will win Super Bowl 60 on Sunday?Those are the lead topics on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 472) presented by Evangeline Securities, along with talk on whether Drew Brees and others will be named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday.
Before the New Orleans Saints can go out into the world of #NFL free agency, they have to take care of their own, and that includes the likes of WR Chris Olave and a potential long-term deal, Demario Davis and Cameron Jordan.Members of the Dat Family shared their thoughts on a Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 471) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also had some early Super Bowl 60 Week chat.
As the New Orleans Saints begin to think about free agency, would they consider spending the money on a top skill player like Colts WR Alec Pierce or Jets RB Breece Hall?Let's ask NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 470) presented by Evangeline Securities.We also ask about Pete Carmichael leaving Sean Payton and Denver to join Joe Brady in Buffalo, and the Saints have a potential key coaching change coming soon.
How did Lane Kiffin snag all those prized portal transfers for LSU? Will he be able to do the same coaching on game days?FOX-8's Garland Gillen, who covers the Tigers, shares his insight on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 469) presented by Evangeline Securities.We'll also talk about Bill Belichick being snubbed from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Super Bowl LX is set, as the Seattle Seahawks will take on the New England Patriots in a rematch of 11 years ago. How did the Seahawks beat the Rams in the NFC title game, how did the Patriots beat the Broncos in the AFC, and what do we think of the Super Bowl matchup?Let's ask the crowd on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 468) presented by Evangeline Securities, as we take comments and questions throughout the show.And Lane Kiffin as Grand Marshal of Endymion?
The AFC and NFC championship games are Sunday, and we are ready to preview the big #NFL playoffs weekend with our regular gang - Zach Ewing and the Pick Em Crew.We also have a special guest in Mike VanderVelde, who was the lead referee this past Monday in the College Football Championship Game, on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 467) presented by Evangeline Securities.
The future is bright for the New Orleans Saints, and it became more evident as QB Tyler Shough and LT Kelvin Banks were named to the NFL All-Rookie Team by the Professional Football Writers Association.Let's talk to Locked on Saints Podcast host Ross Jackson on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 466) presented by Evangeline Securities.We'll also share thoughts on the upcoming NFL championship weekend, and Lane Kiffin 'poaching' another player from Ole Miss to LSU.
controversy and the firing of Bills coach Sean McDermott?We'll dive in on Mano E Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 465) presented by Evangeline Securities.
NFL Divisional weekend is here, and so is Zach Ewing and the Pick Em Crew, as we make our best bets on a Fun Friday of Dattitude (Ep. 464) presented by Evangeline Securities.We'll also ask: Why does Ole Miss hate Lane Kiffin so much? (Ha.) Lastly, some early talk about Monday's national championship game.
Now that the New Orleans Saints have their quarterback in Tyler Shough, where should team focus in free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft?Host Jim Derry will ask WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 463) presented by Evangeline Securities.We'll also dive into the progress made by Lane Kiffin and LSU in the portal, the NFL playoffs and the Pelicans. And Gabe Henderson is here, as we share odds on landing spots for NFL coaching candidates.
BREAKING: LSU apparently has found its QB, as it has been reported that Arizona State's Sam Leavitt is headed to Baton Rouge. What does this mean for program?And the first weekend of the NFL Playoffs were incredibly insane. Meanwhile, Chris Olave was named All-Pro second team.We look back and discuss it with the Dat Family and make picks for what lies ahead. Time for the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 462) presented by Evangeline Securities.
The College Football Playoffs enter the Semifinals and the NFL opens its playoffs with Wild-Card Weekend.We're here to preview it all, as host Jim Derry is joined by NOLA.com's Zach Ewing and the Pick Em Crew on a special Thursday Dattitude (Ep. 461) presented by Evangeline Securities.
It was sort of apropos that the New Orleans Saints lost their finale to Atlanta, but the good news is we can all now fully turn our attention forward to the 2026 offseason and schedule.That's what we'll do with one last Derry's Dime for the 2025 season with comments from the Dat Family on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 459) presented by Evangeline Securities.Host Jim Derry also will be joined by Gabe Henderson to talk NFL playoffs and breaking news in the coaching world on Black Monday.
Win or lose, Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints are going to finish the 2025 season with plenty of hope. It sure would be nicer if they could wrap it up with a win over the hated Atlanta Falcons. Will it happen?NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing previews the game with host Jim Derry on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 458) presented by Evangeline Securities.The Pick Em Crew is here for their final Best Bets of the NFL regular season, and we review the CFP quarterfinals and look ahead to the semis.
The New Orleans Saints looking for a new coach was our first big story of 2025, and Lane Kiffin in at LSU was our last. We had a lot to talk about from Kellen Moore to Spencer Rattler to Tyler Shough to Brian Kelly.Oh, and we had a lot of fun with it all, as Jim ate Crow Po Boy for the first time with Derek Carr going bye bye. Who was the ‘Dumb Ass of the Year?’We look back on it all on our final show of the ’25 with our First Annual Datty Awards on Dattitude (Ep. 457) presented by Evangeline Securities.
The Tyler Shough Hope Train is speeding through Who Dat Ville, but that hasn't stopped fans of the New Orleans Saints from climbing on.The Black and Gold finished an undefeated December by coming back to defeat the Tennessee Titans, 34-26, on Sunday in Nashville. What do fans think? Let's find out on another Mano E Monday Dattitude (Ep. 456) presented by Evangeline Securities.Host Jim Derry also will talk about the CFP and offer a pick for MNF with Gabe Henderson.
As the New Orleans Saints enter their penultimate game of the 2025 season against the Tennessee Titans, the most important question for the two franchises is 'Who's better? Tyler Shough or Cam Ward?'NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing is here to try to answer on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 455) presented by Evangeline Securities.Host Jim Derry also is joined by the Pick Em Crew for their Best Bets of Week 17, and we preview LSU's final game in the Texas Bowl before plenty of changes.
It felt like old times in the Superdome on Sunday, as the New Orleans Saints whooped up on the hapless New York Jets.Was it the swan song in the Dome for Cam Jordan, Demario Davis and Taysom Hill?The fans had a chance to chat about it on a Christmas version of Dattitude (Ep. 454) on this Mano E Monday presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry also will talk about Tulane falling to Ole Miss in the CFP.
It's the final home game of 2025 for the New Orleans Saints, so can they continue their solid play?And can Tulane pull off maybe the college football upset of the year vs. Ole Miss in the CFP?NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing shares his opinions on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 453) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry also is joined by the Pick Em Crew for their Best Bets of Week 16.
It's still 2025, but we're already getting a glimpse of who might be big for the New Orleans Saints in 2026. Everyone seems to be focusing on Tyler Shough, but the defense is shaping up nicely.WWL Radio football analyst Mike Detillier is here for a Wednesday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 452) presented by Evangeline Securities, as we also discuss changes for LSU and Tulane and the Wave's shot in the CFP.
Even the most skeptical of skeptics are starting to believe Tyler Shough could be the quarterback of the future for the New Orleans Saints after their comeback win - and sweep - Sunday of the Carolina Panthers.Let's see if that's the sentiment of the 'Dat Family' on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 451) presented by Evangeline Securities.We also talk about the insane ending of the St. Charles-Shaw Division II state championship game that made national news.
The New Orleans Saints have a chance to play a role in the NFC South race when they face the Carolina Panthers at home on Sunday. Can they finish the sweep? And will the mess at Michigan with ex-coach Sherrone Moore have any trickle-down effect on LSU football?NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing is here for his weekly visit on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 450) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry also is joined by the Pick Em Crew for their Best Bets of Week 15.
There's little question the two biggest matchups of the LHSAA Prep Classic - will take place Friday night with St. Charles vs. Shaw for the Division II Select Title and the BIG ONE Saturday in Division I Select between Karr and St. Augustine.Shaw coach Hank Tierney and St. Charles’ Wayne Stein are here to talk about their rematch from Week 10, while state championship coach Nick Saltaformaggio will share his thoughts on the others.It's a Wednesday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 449) presented by Evangeline Securities, as we also discuss the Saints going for 2 in a row vs. Carolina on Sunday in the Dome.
Is Tyler Shough the answer at QB long term for the New Orleans Saints? Following the team's 24-21 upset win at Tampa Bay, it certainly has to be looked upon as a real possibility.We dive deep into that on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 448) presented by Evangeline Securities, and we also talk about Tulane promoting from within after whiffing on LSU DC Blake Baker.
It looks like LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker is set to leave the Tigers and head to Tulane to replace Jon Sumrall as coach, and that would put Lane Kiffin in his first dilemma in Baton Rouge.How will that affect each team?NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing is here to talk about that and preview Saints at Bucs on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 447) presented by Evangeline Securities.
While incoming LSU football coach Lane Kiffin is working on his staff, early signing day and the opening of the transfer portal window, outgoing Tulane coach Jon Sumrall is trying to focus on this week's American Conference title game.Who's going to be the next Green Wave coach?Tulane play-by-play announcer Corey Gloor and LSU podcaster Matt Moscona join Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 446) presented by Evangeline Securities to talk about it. Host Jim Derry also will look ahead to Saints at Bucs.
What's next for the football Tigers?Meanwhile, their new rival is Tulane coach Jon Sumrall, who is heading to Florida. And the Saints? Their second half in Miami was great. The first half, however was not.What will fans and friends have to say? Let's find out on a Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 445) presented by Evangeline Securities.
Lane Kiffin is compiling a staff to go with him to LSU, according to multiple media outlets, while Nick Saban all but said Saturday morning on ESPN his former offensive coordinator is leaving Ole Miss. When will the official news come down?Jim Derry, Zach Ewing and Gabe Henderson will discuss on a special Saturday Dattitude (Ep. 444) presented by Evangeline Securities.Also, we'll briefly preview Saints at Dolphins, and whether Coach Kellen Moore will take the reins off QB Tyler Shough.
Lane Kiffin still is the head football coach at Ole Miss. However, just about every credible report has him coming to LSU - possibly as soon as Saturday morning.Jim Derry asks WDSU-TV sports anchor Fletcher Mackel what he thinks on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 443) presented by Evangeline Securities, as they also talk Saints, Pelicans and Tulane.
It was clear to see during the New Orleans Saints' 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, that feel-good period is gone. And LSU? They beat Western Kentucky by 3. Whoop-de-doo.Meanwhile, Tulane kept control of its playoff destiny by defeating Temple.There's plenty to talk about with fans and friends on a Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 442) presented by Evangeline Securities.
Lane Kiffin reportedly is meeting with Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter on Friday, and the big question is: Will that be the definitive get-together to determine Kiffin's future?Will we get breaking news live on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 441) presented by Evangeline Securities?Jim Derry is with NOLA.com's Zach Ewing, as they also preview and predict games for the Saints and Tulane. And the Pick Em Crew is here for their Week 12 Best Bets.
Lane Kiffin hasn't denied that he is leaving Ole Miss for either LSU or Florida. But he hasn't given reassurance to Rebels fans, either. What's up with that?And since the New Orleans Pelicans fired Willie Green, they have lost two games by a combined score of 250-215. What's next?Jim Derry asks FOX-8 sports anchor Garland Gillen for his thoughts on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 440) presented by Evangeline Securities, as they also talk Saints and Tulane.
All we've heard is that Nick Saban doesn't want to return to coaching. We get it. But when a major betting site now has him as the favorite to come back to LSU, one has to pay attention, right?Jim Derry asks NOLA.com's Zach Ewing for his thoughts on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 439) presented by Evangeline Securities, and The Pick Em Crew is here for our Week 11 Best Bets.
If nothing else, Tyler Shough brought hope to New Orleans Saints fans in a 17-7 win at the Carolina #Panthers on Sunday. Garrett Nussmeier and the LSU Tigers at Alabama on Saturday? Not so much.Jim Derry has plenty to say in his Dime, and he once again hears from the Dat Family on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 438) presented by Evangeline Securities.
Tyler Shough gets his second start for the New Orleans #Saints, and it's against NFC South foe Carolina #Panthers. Meanwhile, Garrett Nussmeier has his first start in the post-Brian Kelly era, and it's vs. Alabama.Will either team turn it around and come up with an upset?Jim Derry talks to NOLA.com's Zach Ewing on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 437) presented by Evangeline Securities, and The Pick Em Crew is here for our Week 10 Best Bets.
We knew the New Orleans #Saints would make a move or two at the #NFL trade deadline, but was the return enough for Rashid Shaheed and Trevor Penning? And can #LSU upset Alabama?Jim Derry and veteran sports writer Kevin Spain talk about it on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 436) presented by Evangeline Securities.
The Tyler Shough era began with a whimper Sunday, as the New Orleans #Saints were pounded Sunday by the Los Angeles Rams. Now what?Jim Derry will go through it - along with a major announcement about the future of the show - on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 435) presented by Evangeline Securities.
Let the record show that Tyler Shough will make his first NFL start –when the New Orleans Saints travel to take on the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Is there a tougher place to begin the Shough era? What do we expect? Do the Saints have a chance to win?And what about the comments from Gov. Jeff Landry saying that LSU athletic director Scott Woodward won’t play a role in picking the Tigers’ next coach? Did he go a step too far? NOLA.com Saints editor and Times-Picayune / Advocate assistant sports editor Zach Ewing joins host Jim Derry for his weekly visit, on a special Thursday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 434) presented by Evangeline Securities. Zach and Jim will make their predictions for the Saints and Tulane, which plays Thursday night at Texas-San Antonio. Also, fans will have their say and have a chance to make picks. To finish it off, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick are here for another edition of the “Pick Em” contest and their Best Bets for NFL Week 9 and CFB Week 10, and our meteorologist Damon Singleton has the Dat Weather forecast for our teams.
The worst weekend of football in recent memory for south Louisiana fans was wrapping up in the Superdome on Sunday when official word came down that LSU coach Brian Kelly had been fired. Immediately, questions like “What now?” and “Who’s next?” became prevalent in people’s minds.To answer these pressing questions, host Jim Derry looked to friends of the show and big-time experts, as WWL Radio football analyst Mike Detillier and our own Advocate sports columnist Scott Rabalais joined Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 433) presented by Evangeline Securities.Jim also takes on whether Tyler Shough should take the Saints QB job on permanently after he replaced Spencer Rattler in Sunday’s 23-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Meanwhile, Gabe Henderson has opinions on the LSU situation, and we have a best bet for Monday Night Football that pits the Washington Commanders against the Kansas City Chiefs.
M in a pivotal SEC matchup.Is what we see Sunday and Saturday going to be what it will look like for the rest of the season? Times-Picayune, The Advocate and NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing and host Jim Derry have the answers on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 432) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, 'The Crew' is here for Pick 'Em Friday for #NFL Week 8 and #CFB Week 9.
M.Will Saints coach Kellen Moore make the change sooner rather than later from quarterback Spencer Rattler to Tyler Shough? Will Devin Neal have a much larger role now that Kendre Miller is out for the season, and Alvin Kamara has goine through a rough patch? Jim talks for a few moments on the New Orleans Pelicans season opener, and Gabe Henderson finishes off the show with for Thursday Night Football picks as the Minnesota Vikings travel to face the Los Angeles Chargers.
Throughout the first six games, despite a 1-5 start, many Saints fans found reasons to blame anyone BUT Spencer Rattler? That was not the case following Sunday’s 26-14 loss at the Chicago Bears, where the second-year pro turned the ball over four times (should have been five) and fell to 1-12 in his career as a starter.Is it time to make a change to the 40th pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, Tyler Shough, who has remained on the bench? In “Derry’s Dime,” host Jim Derry compares this season’s team to the one of 1999, where the quarterback situation is eerily familiar. (Remember the Billy Joes?) Meanwhile, fans had plenty to say on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 430) presented by Evangeline Securities.That’s not the only change that could be made around here in the near future. With LSU’s loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday, the heat is as high as it has ever been on Coach Brian Kelly. Would the Tigers actually make a change despite that huge buyout? Gabe Henderson has opinions to share, and we have two best bets for the Monday Night Football doubleheader.
There’s no question the New Orleans Saints have a little added oomph behind their sails this week as they travel to Chicago to play the Bears and former coach Dennis Allen. Meanwhile, there are some distractions, as the rumor mill swirls around Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave and whether they will be traded.Any of those rumors true? NOLA.com Saints editor and Times-Picayune / Advocate assistant sports editor Zach Ewing joins host Jim Derry for his weekly visit to talk about it on another “Fun Friday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 429) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also will talk about whether one should listen to the chatter around the LSU Tigers being an underdog at Vanderbilt.Zach and Jim will make their predictions for the Saints, LSU and Tulane, and they will hear from fans, who also make their picks. To finish it off, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick are here for another edition of the “Pick Em” contest and their Best Bets for NFL Week 7 and CFB Week 8, and our meteorologist Damon Singleton has the Dat Weather forecast for where our teams are playing this weekend.
For the first time in 77 years, the LSU Tigers are underdogs to the Vanderbilt Commodores. In fact, Vandy hasn’t been favored over a ranked opponent – ANY ranked opponent – since 1978. Is this week’s line justified? Why do linesmakers see it this way?Times-Picayune and The Advocate LSU beat writer Koki Riley joins Jim Derry on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 428) presented by Evangeline Securities to offer his opinion, and he also talks about Garrett Nussmeier vs. Diego Pavia, the improvement of the Tigers’ offensive line … and, of course, Coach Brian Kelly.Jim gets into a debate with viewers and listeners on what the New Orleans Saints future should be at quarterback, while Gabe Henderson is here to press Jim’s buttons. Oh, and they also share their best bets for Thursday Night Football between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals.
Social media was ablaze Sunday evening and into Monday morning with lots of blame focused on individual players. But is wide receiver Chris Olave a big problem? What about Spencer Rattler? On defense, Kool-Aid McKinstry and Chase Young?Instead, in “Derry’s Dime,” host Jim Derry says the problem is a whole lot of everybody. Of course, though, it’s “Mano E Monday,” so Jim gets the first-hand opinions from fans on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 427) presented by Evangeline Securities.We'll also hear what Coach Kellen Moore had to say, and share early thoughts about a matchup at Chicago next week. Gabe Henderson is here to talk about LSU’s victory over South Carolina, being an underdog to Vanderbilt (yes, they really are underdogs to Vanderbilt) and Tulane’s upcoming schedule. Jim and Gabe also have a couple parlays for the two Monday Night Football games.
This could be the stiffest 1-2 punch our local teams face this season, as the New Orleans #Saints will face Drake Maye and the New England #Patriots on Sunday, while LSU gets LaNorris Sellers and the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday.The Advocate assistant sports editor Zach Ewing and host Jim Derry will tell us what to expect on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 426) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick are here for Pick 'Em Friday for #NFL Week 6 and #CFB Week 7.
We can’t call it a hot streak just yet for the New Orleans Saints, but there’s no question they have a decent chance to make it two consecutive wins at home Sunday vs. the New England Patriots. To do it, they’ll have to be better in the red zone, where they currently are fourth worst in the NFL.Will they begin to fix their problem? New Orleans radio host Eric Asher joins Jim Derry on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 425) presented by Evangeline Securities to talk about that, and the interesting matchup between Spencer Rattler and Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.Also, can LSU come off their bye week looking refreshed and ready to go Saturday vs. Lanoris Sellers and South Carolina? What about Tulane on Thursday night vs. East Carolina. Lastly, Jim and Gabe Henderson share their best bets for Thursday Night Football between the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants.
For the first time in nearly 10 months, the New Orleans Saints won a football game. And while it doesn’t change a lot in the grand scheme of things, it marks a reason to celebrate. One thing is for certain: This team won’t get shutout in 2025.Host Jim Derry says in his “Dime” the end of this eight-game losing streak is similar to the end of a 14-game skid from 45 years ago. So how do Saints fans feel? As usual, they’re very vocal on another “Mano E Monday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 424) presented by Evangeline Securities.We'll also share the locker room celebration from Coach Kellen Moore and give a tip of the cap to quarterback Spencer Rattler, both of whom gained their first NFL victories. Gabe Henderson is here for overall thoughts on Week 5 in the league and his pick for Monday Night Football, and the duo touches on LSU and Tulane returning from their bye weeks.
For the first time since they won their last game nearly 10 months ago, the New Orleans Saints are favored. Interestingly, it comes against the same team they gained that aforementioned victory – the New York Giants. Who will be better: Spencer Rattler or Jaxson Dart? What are the keys to the game? NOLA.com Saints editor and Times-Picayune / Advocate assistant sports editor Zach Ewing joins host Jim Derry for a preview of the Week 5 game on another “Fun Friday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 423) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick are here for another edition of the “Pick Em” contest and their Best Bets for NFL Week 5 and CFB Week 6, and our meteorologist Damon Singleton has Dat Weather forecast for the Crescent City this weekend, what he sees in the tropics and when “real fall” might arrive.
Over the course of a 25-hour period from Monday to Tuesday, the New Orleans Saints went from a 2½-point underdog to a 2½-point favorite. What made the line swing so drastically? Is it justified? Who has the advantage: Spencer Rattler or Jaxson Dart, and how many more chances will Rattler get?WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton joins Jim Derry on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 422) presented by Evangeline Securities, as they talk about how important this Sunday’s game is for the Saints. Doug and Jim also chat about the improvement the Saints had from Week 3 and Week 4.Also, is LSU coach Brian Kelly’s job on the line right now, and is Tulane in must-win territory the rest of the way if they want to make the College Football Playoffs. Jim shares his best bet for Thursday Night Football between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams.
“Well, the Saints sure played better this week.” Whooppee. Is that what we’re getting excited about now? A two-touchdown loss because the week before was a blowout? It serves as more proof of how far this team has to go, as they lost their eighth straight game for the first time in 45 years Sunday – this time to the Buffalo Bills. Host Jim Derry says in his “Dime” there are no such thing as moral victories, and that major changes need to be made soon so the Saints can find out what direction they need to go in with a top-five pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Also, Saints fans will share their thoughts on another “Mano E Monday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 421) presented by Evangeline Securities.We'll also talk about the disappointing performance LSU put on in Oxford, Miss., last weekend against Ole Miss, and Gabe Henderson has a hot take that probably flies a bit past where Coach Brian Kelly is willing to go. Is it time for quarterback Garrett Nussmeier to be benched? We also have thoughts on Tulane’s American Conference-opening win at Tulsa and picks for Monday Night Football.
It's the final weekend of September, and it’s exam time for the New Orleans Saints at Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, the LSU Tigers at the Ole Miss Rebels and the Tulane Green Wave in their American Conference opener at the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes. The Advocate assistant sports editor and NOLA.com Saints editor Zach Ewing joins host Jim Derry for a preview of the Black and Gold, Tigers and the Green Wave on another “Fun Friday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 420) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick are here to see who is leading the “Pick Em” contest and for their Best Bets for NFL Week 4 and CFB Week 5, and our meteorologist Damon Singleton has Dat Weather forecast for Buffalo, Oxford, Miss., and Tulsa, Okla., this weekend.
The winless New Orleans Saints have the daunting task of trying to figure out how to stop Josh Allen and the 3-0 Buffalo Bills. How in the heck can they pull that off? It wouldn’t be unprecedented.WGNO-TV sports director Richie Mills joins Jim Derry on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 416) presented by Evangeline Securities to chat about the upcoming weekend, including LSU trying to upset Ole Miss on the road … and doing so possibly without their top running back in Caden Durham.Also, we dive into Tulane before their American Conference opener at Tulsa, and Gabe Henderson is here to make his best bet with Jim for Thursday Night Football between the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals.
The New Orleans #Saints were a no show in their first road game this season at the Seattle #Seahawks. After a 44-13 wipeout, what now?It's a short turnaround for Coach Kellen Moore and company before next week's game at Buffalo? Derry's Dime addresses that, and Saints fans will share their thoughts on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 418) presented by Evangeline Securities.We'll also talk about LSU's win vs. Southeastern Louisiana and Tulane's ugly loss at Ole Miss.
It's a huge weekend for the New Orleans #Saints at the Seattle #Seahawks and the #Tulane Green Wave at Ole Miss Rebels. Can either pull off a huge upset and set the tone for the rest of the season?The Advocate assistant sports editor Zach Ewing makes his weekly visit with Jim Derry on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 417) presented by Evangeline Securities to share his answers.Also, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick are here to see if they can remain hot with their Best Bets for #NFL Week 3 and #CFB Week 4.
Can the New Orleans #Saints turn their early season woes around in their first road game of the year at the Seattle Seahawks?Can #Tulane keep themselves the favorite among non-Power 4 teams to make the College Football Playoffs? FOX-8 sports reporter Garland Gillen joins Jim Derry on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 416) presented by Evangeline Securities to share his answers.Also, we talk about #LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier and his torso injury and make picks for Thursday Night Football.
The “glass half full” fan says after the New Orleans Saints’ 26-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday: “Well, we were in it all the way until the end with a chance to win.” The “glass half empty” fan says: “0-2 is 0-2.” Which is closer to reality?Host Jim Derry speaks his mind in his weekly “Derry’s Dime,” and the Dat Family has plenty to say on another “Mano E Monday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 415) presented by Evangeline Securities. Spencer Rattler had his best game of his young career and Coach Kellen Moore had a better game plan, but what’s up with the defense?Meanwhile, LSU coach Brian Kelly got a little hot with a local reporter after the Tigers used five interceptions to beat Florida, while Jim has nothing but love for Tulane and its fans following his visit to Yulman Stadium on Saturday for the Green Wave’s win over Duke. Gabe Henderson is here to talk college football and share his picks for Monday Night Football.
Did the New Orleans #Saints catch the break of the year? The San Francisco #49ers come to town all banged up, and Mac Jones will start at QB for Brock Purdy. George Kittle also is out.Another 'Fun Friday' previews #NFL Week 2 and #CFB Week 3 (including #LSU-#Florida and #Tulane-#Duke), and Jim Derry, Zach Ewing, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick make their best bets of the week.We debut our new weather segment with meteorologist Damon Singleton, and it's all on Dattitude (Ep. 414) presented by Evangeline Securities.
No. 3 LSU heads into their SEC opener vs. Florida with lots on their minds, such as last year’s loss in Gainesville. But one can easily assume there’s even greater focus for the Gators, who were embarrassed last week by South Florida.What plays a larger role? And is Florida playing for Coach Billy Napier’s job? All questions that will be asked and answered with host Jim Derry on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 413) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim also gets a lot of help from Gabe Henderson, as the duo also talks a little Tulane and makes Thursday Night Football predictions.As for the New Orleans Saints, the line has shifted with news that not only will San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle miss Sunday’s game, but that quarterback Brock Purdy might also be out, which would mean Mac Jones starts in his place. What would that do for the Saints chances, and what does Spencer Rattler need to change for Week 2?
There were reasons to be optimistic and reasons to be concerned after the first game of the Coach Kellen Moore era that resulted in a 20-13 loss for the New Orleans Saints to Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals. And what do we think of the play of quarterback Spencer Rattler?Host Jim Derry has his first “Derry’s Dime” of the new season, and the Dat Family speaks their mind on another “Mano E Monday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 412) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim also gets into social media experts ripping into tight end Juwan Johnson and the breaking news Monday morning that safety Julian Blackmon could be out for the season.On the LSU and Tulane front, both teams played what could be considered letdown performances in wins against inferior opponents, but they have little time to figure it out with tougher games this week against Florida and Duke, respectively. Gabe Henderson has his thoughts on the weekend, including what the Tigers must do to improve.
We have waited seven long months since the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs here in the Superdome to become Super Bowl champions. It’s been even longer when talking about a meaningful New Orleans Saints game.But the wait is over! It’s our first “Fun Friday” of the year, as Saints editor Zach Ewing joins host Jim Derry for a preview of the Saints, LSU vs. Louisiana Tech and Tulane vs. South Alabama on week-ending edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 411) presented by Evangeline Securities. Zach and Jim also will make their picks for all three of those games and the marquee games in the NFL this week: Chargers-Chiefs, Packers-Lions and Ravens-Bills.And what would a Pick Em show be without our regular handicappers, as Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick try to beat Jim in a new way to score our predictions. They each make their three best bets and have fun with it, and Jim talks a little about the NFL season opener on Thursday, as the Eagles squeaked past the Dallas Cowboys.
After the start of college football last weekend and the NFL's Opening Day on Sunday, football is finally in full swing. Who better to talk about it with us than Mike Detillier of WWL Radio?Jim Derry and Mike will spend Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 410) presented by Evangeline Securities reviewing No. 3 LSU and Tulane, while looking ahead to the New Orleans Saints hosting the Arizona Cardinals.
We’re veering from the path of repetitiveness and talking (mostly) about something other than Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough, but there’s plenty to discuss when it comes to the New Orleans Saints. Like what will their final record be, and what did we think of the final 53-man roster?It’s Friday, so that means Saints editor Zach Ewing is joining host Jim Derry for a special birthday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 409) presented by Evangeline Securities. The duo will make their picks for the Saints season, as well as the eight NFL division winners and who will take home the Lombardi Trophy following Super Bowl LX next February.Also, Gabe Henderson comes on the show to share his picks for the college football season, as he and Jim pick who will be the final four teams left standing in January, and who will win it all.
Spencer Rattler has been named starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, and the drama finally is over. Or is it? Does that tough early stretch of schedule play a role into the decision made by Coach Kellen Moore?Host Jim Derry asks a guy who covered the team for many years what he thinks, as longtime New Orleans broadcast journalist Eric Richey joins Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 408) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, we talk about the other cuts the team made and the surprises on the “final” 53-man roster.Gabe Henderson is here to talk about LSU, as we ask, “How hot will the Brian Kelly’s seat be if the Tigers lose the opener to Clemson?” And how important is it that Tulane is a favorite over a power-conference team for the first time in many decades?
Here we are at the end of preseason and less than two weeks before the New Orleans Saints kickoff their 2025 season against the Arizona Cardinals, and we still don’t know whether Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler will be under center.However, while it might be the most important question for Coach Kellen Moore, it’s certainly not the only one. What do Saints fans think? Jim Derry will find out on our weekly Mano E Monday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 407) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim has ‘Derry’s Dimes’ to offer his opinion (which hasn’t changed much in four months). Also, Gabe Henderson is here to answer the most important question this week around here in college football: Are LSU and Tulane facing must wins in their openers this Saturday? How hot will Brian Kelly’s seat get if the Tigers lose?
The New Orleans Saints have some obvious, glaring needs, and this week they did what they could to fill at least two of those holes. First, they traded DT Khalen Saunders to the Jacksonville Jaguars for backup center Luke Fortner. Then, they dealt 2026 draft picks in the fourth and seventh rounds to the Denver Broncos for wide receiver Devaughn Vele.Were either or both moves a little too high a price to pay? Host Jim Derry asks Times-Picayune and Advocate Saints editor Zach Ewing what he thinks on Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 406) presented by Evangeline Securities, and the Dat Family weighs in, as well.Also, with Spencer Rattler being announced as QB1 for Saturday’s preseason finale vs. the Broncos, does that mean he has won the job over Tyler Shough? Gabe Henderson is here to make a prediction for college football’s Week 0, and he offers his opinions on Jim’s predictions for the AFC North and NFC North this week.
The New Orleans Saints will end the preseason Saturday vs. the Denver Broncos, but they remain the last team in the NFL to decide who their starting quarterback will be. In fact, Coach Kellen Moore says “it’s very, very close” between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler.What will one more exhibition game do to change his thinking? Host Jim Derry asks The Athletic’s Larry Holder what he thinks on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 405) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, we get Larry’s predictions for the winner of the QB1 race, the Saints final record, the NFC South winner, and who’s going to win Super Bowl LX.Also, Gabe Henderson shares his thoughts on Daniel Jones winning the Indianapolis Colts QB1 job over incumbent Anthony Richardson.
Supposedly, the race between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler continues, at least according to the New Orleans Saints and Coach Kellen Moore. Did anyone’s opinion change after a 17-17 tie against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome?Saints fans had plenty to say, and Jim Derry let them roll on our weekly Mano E Monday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 404) presented by Evangeline Securities. While Rattler threw the best AND worst passes of the day and led the team on a great 2-minute drive to tie the score, Shough just sort of did his thing.Jim has ‘Derry’s Dimes’ to offer his opinion, but he also talks some about what’s more concerning: the play of the offensive line. Does the trade for Jags backup center Luke Fortner help? And has Kendre Miller wrapped up the RB2 job behind starter Alvin Kamara?
Most of the talk this offseason and into the preseason when it comes to the New Orleans Saints, but what about the defense? More specifically, can the combination of Chase Young, Carl Granderson and the newly acquired Davon Godchaux help get this unit back to the top half of the NFL, which is where they were just two seasons ago?Host Jim Derry has plenty of questions on his weekly chat with Times-Picayune and Advocate Saints editor Zach Ewing on Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 403) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, we have more QB1 talk and preview the preseason game Sunday vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Caesars Superdome.Gabe Henderson shares his thoughts on the punishments to the Michigan football program, and he offers his opinions on Jim’s predictions for the AFC West and NFC West this week.
Has the New Orleans Saints first preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers changed anyone’s mind on whether Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler will win the QB1 job? It’s time to ask someone outside the building for their opinion?Jim Derry brings in Ross Jackson of the “Locked on Saints Podcast” of his thoughts on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 402) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also will talk about what’s going at RB2 – is it Kendre Miller, Cam Akers or Clyde Edwards-Helaire who wil backup Alvin Kamara? Does Velus Jones have a chance to get in there? And what’s up with all these injuries?Also, Gabe Henderson has an interesting hypothetical question for Jim, and the Dat Family – as usual – has plenty of comments and questions throughout the show.
We told you last week there were signs Tyler Shough is the leader in the New Orleans Saints race for QB1 over Spencer Rattler, and our opinion hasn’t changed. One preseason loss to the Los Angeles Chargers did nothing to change that.But what do fans think? Host Jim Derry hears from the Dat Family on another Mano E Monday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 401) presented by Evangeline Securities. Did they agree, and is anyone changing their opinion on ANYTHING after an exhibition game?Jim has ‘Derry’s Dimes’ and also talks about his concern at the injuries the Saints suffered Sunday, especially with Trevor Penning and Will Clapp on the offensive line. What does our neutral observer, Gabe Henderson, think? Is there a race at kicker between Blake Grupe and Charlie Smyth? And was the defense simply too vanilla to learn anything from?
“Pigs have flown!” “Hell has frozen over!” “Get ready to party with the Lombardi!” All lines that have been cemented in the brain of every New Orleans Saints fan on the planet. And that’s just a small sliver of the career of legendary broadcaster Jim Henderson. We’re happy to say that Jim joined Jim Derry on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast presented by Evangeline Securities to celebrate the 400th episode to talk about his 47 years in New Orleans, including how it all started. What was it like to work with Archie Manning, Hokie Gajan and Deuce McAllister? How much grief did he take when he replaced Hap Glaudi, and how did he get past it?So many questions, and so little time! Also, Jim previews the Saints-Chargers preseason game coming up Sunday, and later asks Gabe Henderson for his analysis on his NFL team predictions from the AFC East and NFC East done earlier this week.
The first depth chart of the 2025 season came out this week for the New Orleans Saints, and the word “or” showed up quite a bit, especially at the quarterback position. Will we find out more from watching the first preseason game Sunday vs. the Los Angeles Chargers?Also, the team will be spending 10 days practicing in Irvine, Calif., where it will be (slightly) cooler. Hopefully, that will allow them to get more done and get some of those aforementioned questions answered. Jim Derry tries to beat Coach Kellen Moore to the punch with Wednesday’s guest, FOX-8’s Garland Gillen, on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 399) presented by Evangeline Securities. The duo also will talk a little LSU and Tulane, and Gabe Henderson has thoughts on Shedeur Sanders being named the starter for Cleveland’s first preseason game and the NFL making a deal with ESPN. We also preview show No. 400 with Jim Henderson.
It is most likely a minimum of two weeks before we find out who the starting quarterback will be for the New Orleans Saints when they take the field on Sept. 7 against the Arizona Cardinals. But are there subtle signs that it will be Tyler Shough and not Spencer Rattler?That’s what host Jim Derry presents to the Dat Family on another Mano E Monday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 398) presented by Evangeline Securities. When should Coach Kellen Moore announce the decision? Should the team have plenty of time to prepare when they find out?Also, with Nick Saldiveri being out for the season, how much does that hurt the depth of the Saints’ O-Line? Gabe Henderson is here to offer his thoughts on the Shough / Rattler debate (which is a bit different than Jim’s view), and he also shares his opinion on the initial college football coaches’ poll, which was released Monday morning.
Do you remember the first time you stepped inside the Superdome? For some fans, that was quite a long time ago. Since then, some of the greatest events in sports have taken place there: football and basketball championships, boxing titles, big-time concerts, Mardi Gras extravaganzas, etc.In other words, there’s plenty for Jim Derry and Times-Picayune and Advocate Saints editor Zach Ewing to talk about on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 394) presented by Evangeline Securities. This comes ahead of Sunday’s release of a special section celebrating 50 years of the Dome.Jim and Zach also have plenty to say on the media and fans already writing off quarterback Tyler Shough after just 10 days of practice and how some are saying Shedeur Sanders should have been drafted instead. Also, Gabe Henderson is here to share his thoughts on the Saints QB situation and the MLB trade deadline.
What’s it like to cover high school sports and writing stories about thousands of games and state championships over the course of a 45-year career? Well, there’s only one person who can answer that, and the GOAT of prep writers – Robin Fambrough – is here.The Hall of Famer joins host Jim Derry on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 396) presented by Evangeline Securities to talk about her career that brought her from Kentucky to Louisiana. She also goes through some of the top moments from her 34 years at The Advocate.Jim also talks about the Saints first day in pads at training camp and an injury to tight end Juwan Johnson. Gabe Henderson is here to talk about the 2026 class of Pro Football Hall of Fame candidates, including Drew Brees.
Just one week into the start of New Orleans Saints training camp, and already there is plenty of interest and debate on who will win the QB1 race: Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler.Also, we discuss who might be the primary backup behind running back Alvin Kamara, who turned 30 years old this past Friday. Will it be Cam Akers? Kendre Miller? Clyde Edwards-Helaire? Devin Neal? It’s time to get feisty on a Mano E Monday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 395) presented by Evangeline Securities.Host Jim Derry also gets a little fired up discussing comments made by podcaster Bill Simmons and his “buzz” from around the NBA that the Pelicans might move. Lastly, Gabe Henderson is here to share his personal odds on whether the Saints could have a 10-win season and what he might do if he is incorrect.
You know training camp is beginning to get into full swing when you see your first fight. That’s what happened Thursday when wide receiver Brandin Cooks got into it with some of the defensive backs. Is it a big deal?And what about the quarterback battle between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler? Do those practice completion percentages mean anything? Host Jim Derry has a wide variety of topics for Times-Picayune and Advocate Saints editor Zach Ewing on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 394) presented by Evangeline Securities.Jim and Zach also preview how Fridays might look in the fall on Dattitude. Also, Gabe Henderson is here to share his thoughts on QB practice completion percentages and offer is best bet of the weekend.
So this is how the 2025 season starts for the New Orleans #Saints? On Tuesday, safety Tyrann Mathieu, who also played at LSU and St. Augustine High School, retired from football.The team quickly turned around and are close to signing veteran Julian Blackmon to replace him. Is that enough? What else can happen?New Orleans radio icon Eric Asher is here with host Jim Derry to offer his input on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 393) Podcast presented by Evangeline Securities.
There are many more questions than answers when it comes to the 2025 New Orleans Saints, but the good news is we can begin to turn that corner with the start of training camp on Tuesday.We dive into what those questions might be with Times-Picayune and Advocate sports columnist Jeff Duncan on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 392) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry also has some thoughts of his own and takes plenty of comments from the “Dat Family” before and after Jeff’s segment.Now that Tyler Shough has signed his deal, is the anointed one at quarterback over Spencer Rattler? Who is going to step up at running back behind Alvin Kamara and wide receiver behind Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed? What about on defense? Can Alontae Taylor be a No. 1 cornerback?
With just 4 days remaining until the start of Saints camp, it’s time for the expert to join our show to answer some of the big questions: Can the offensive line actually be one of the team’s strengths? Who will step up behind Alvin Kamara at RB? Is Rashid Shaheed ready for the next step? What about Bryan Bresee on defense?WWL Radio football analyst Mike Detillier joins host Jim Derry to discuss all these topics and more on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 391) presented by Evangeline Securities.Mike also will offer a prediction for the NFC South and what he thinks about the odds to win the SEC. Also, he discusses the importance of LSU’s opener against Clemson on Aug. 30. Gabe Henderson is back, and he talks UFC in New Orleans and his best value plays in college football.
With just 6 days remaining until the New Orleans Saints open their 2025 training camp, despite the low expectations, most fans are excited about new Coach Kellen Moore and all the changes that are set for this season.But what should we expect? Is a losing season – or even a 4- or 5-win type of campaign OK if there’s improvement each week? Host Jim Derry has fun with WDSU-TV sports anchor Fletcher Mackel on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 390) presented by Evangeline Securities, as the pair breaks out the crystal ball.Also, Jim picks Fletcher’s mind on the Pelicans and if the odds seem low for 2025-26. Will Willie Green make it through the season as coach? Will Zion Williamson not only stay healthy but take the next step in his career as a veteran? What are the chances of the playoffs?
Before we can talk about what the Saints might do in the immediate future, we want to take a look at the past and see if there are any similarities for the starting point of Coach Kellen Moore.The past five coaches to start a season as the team’s head coach – Dennis Allen in 2022, Sean Payton in 2006, Jim Haslett in 2000, Mike Ditka in 1997 and Jim Mora and 1986 – all were very different. Is Moore like any of those guys? Can he do anything similar to what Payton and Haslett did in finishing 10-6 with multiple playoff games?Host Jim Derry is ready to ask Saints historian Jim Rapier, who just happens to be a former Times-Picayune sports writer. It’s all fun looking back on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 389) presented by Evangeline Securities, and Gabe Henderson has a very unusual fact to present when it comes to the potential signing of quarterback Tyler Shough and his fellow second-round draft picks.
We’re back! And following our summer break, we’re diving right into the most important questions Saints fans have just 11 days away from the start of training camp.Those include: Who will win the starting quarterback job? Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler? And will the winner be a long-term solution, or will the team be back in the same boat next year? What about depth at running back behind Alvin Kamara? And is there enough at wide receiver?Host Jim Derry brings on our local expert to answer those questions, as Louisiana’s “Beat Writer of the Year,” Luke Johnson, joins Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 388) presented by Evangeline Securities. Gabe Henderson also is back from his vacay to weigh in on the Saints and offer his thought of the day.
Once again, LSU has done its thing thus far in the College World Series, but there’s still a long way to go. Can the Tigers get past Arkansas on Wednesday night and avoid playing a do-or-die game Thursday to make the CWS championship bracket? Why is that extra important for LSU?Host Jim Derry gets answers from WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 387) presented by Evangeline Securities. Doug also has ideas on Kade Anderson, Bear Jones and Jay Johnson, among other Tigers.Also, the duo will spend some time talking about where the Saints are just one month before camp begins, and why Doug is ecstatic over the breath of fresh air Coach Kellen Moore has brought. Lastly, Jim has a mini-farewell before summer vacation begins for Dattitude.NOTE: The show will take a break and return on Friday, July 11.
The LSU Tigers were dominating on Saturday night in their College World Series opener vs. Arkansas. Well, maybe we should say pitcher Kade Anderson was dominating. Can Anthony Eyanson do something similar Monday night vs. UCLA, and how important is it the Tigers remain in the winners’ bracket?Host Jim Derry has a nice chat with Advocate and Times-Picayune LSU beat writer Koki Riley on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 386) presented by Evangeline Securities. They’ll also talk about an interesting stat in which the Tigers are nearly unbeatable if they score a certain amount of runs, and is Coach Jay Johnson about to step into Skip Bertman territory?Jim also has thoughts on the importance of the Saints signing running back Cam Akers and whether he will play a role for this team. Lastly, Gabe Henderson has a few things he wants to talk about and his opinion on Akers, who is a former Houston Texan.
While the outlook from media pundits on the upcoming season for the New Orleans Saints is a bit bleak, the fans seem to be relishing in the fact that at least it’s different. And with a new regime under Coach Kellen Moore and a new quarterback – either Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler – there is plenty to be positive about.Host Jim Derry brings in FOX-8’s Garland Gillen for his take on both the Saints and LSU, which enters their quest for College World Series Title No. 8, on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 385) presented by Evangeline Securities. We know Tigers fans will secure another Jello Shot Challenge at Rocco’s in Omaha, but will the pitching be the key for Coach Jay Johnson? Can the hitting follow up with a similar performance as they did in the Super Regionals last weekend? Lastly, Gabe Henderson has some thoughts on the incredible Stanley Cup Finals and the College World Series.
Who will be the primary backup to Alvin Kamara in the RB room, and is Spencer Rattler taking the lead on Tyler Shough during Saints minicamp? Meanwhile, LSU baseball is on their way to Omaha as they will try for their eighth national championship.It's a jam-packed Wednesday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 384) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim shares his experience from the Super Regionals in Baton Rouge this past Sunday, and Gabe Henderson also has thoughts on the College World Series.
While the current state of the New Orleans Saints quarterback room is up for debate, what isn’t is the standing of the franchise if one were to put together a list that encapsulates this entire century to date. It’s not if the Fleur de Lis are in the top 10, but where? And are they top 5 with Drew Brees, Aaron Brooks and Derek Carr?Jim Derry and Gabe Henderson have some fun with their first “Dat List” on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 383) presented by Evangeline Securities. Interestingly, their lists are very similar except in a few spots. They go into detail on their top 12 and have fun interacting with the live audience.Also, we ask a nearly impossible question: “How could a baseball team possibly go 59-0 through an entire season?” Luckily, there is someone who can answer that question, and it’s LSU-Shreveport coach Brad Neffendorf, who just guided the Pilots to a perfect season and a NAIA World Series. He shares his thoughts and experiences from the past few months and some vignettes.
So it didn’t quite go as smoothly as fans of the LSU Tigers baseball team would have hoped in the Regionals, but it worked out in the end and the team is two wins away from Omaha and the College World Series. How will they fare in the Super Regionals against West Virginia, and what are the keys to victory? LSU beat writer for The Times-Picayune and The Advocate, Koki Riley, joins host Jim Derry on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 382) presented by Evangeline Securities, as they also rehash Monday’s victory over Little Rock.Jim also talks to Loyola second baseman Brandon Mooney, who might have been the best college baseball player no one heard of this season. Oh, and the Wolf Pack’s – and his – underdog story is well worth the listen. In Jim’s unofficial ‘Last Word,’ he celebrates a very special 40th anniversary for Saints fans.
It's tough to put into words just how unlikely LSU’s loss to Little Rock was on Sunday night, but let’s just say if it were to happen again Monday, it would be historic. Can Coach Jay Johnson and the Tigers turn up the focus and get rolling quickly, and is Sunday (June 1) a microcosm of other problems for this team or simply an anomaly?We get into it on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 381) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry chats with Times-Picayune and Advocate sports columnist Scott Rabalais. If LSU wins this one, what do they need to do to get past West Virginia in the Super Regionals and back to Omaha?Lastly, Gabe Henderson has a strong opinion on the silliness of the way they choose home teams in regionals, and Jim shares his thoughts on LSU-Shreveport winning the NAIA World Series with a perfect 59-0 record. He also finishes the show with a segment on the Saints and how Coach Kellen Moore can win over the QB room.
It didn’t seem to take long for Coach Kellen Moore to make common sense of his offensive line situation: Move Taliese Fuaga to right tackle and Trevor Penning to left guard, and then let the ninth-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Kelvin Banks, play his native left tackle.Is that a permanent solution? It’s one Jim Derry has been advocating since Banks was picked a month ago. It’s also the lead topic on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 380) presented by Evangeline Securities.Also, Jim shares the news about LSU-Shreveport making college baseball history at 58-0 and how they can finish it off, along with big brother LSU opening the Baton Rouge Regional on Friday afternoon. Lastly, Gabe Henderson is here, and The “Last Word” offers a belated Happy 90th Birthday to former Coach Jim Mora.
So, Aaron Rodgers says he wouldn’t consider playing for the Saints. Interesting, because to our knowledge no one here wants him – neither the team nor the fans. The biggest question on this hypothetical is: Can you imagine the circus that has-been would bring here?Let’s have a little fun with it on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 379) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry brings in local radio icon Eric Asher for a chat, as the duo also discusses the state of the QB race between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler. And what’s the ceiling for wins in 2025?Lastly, Gabe Henderson and Jim have their own rankings for where this QB room ranks in the NFL, and then get into an interesting debate on just how good Bears QB Caleb Williams was in his rookie season and how much better he’ll be – or won’t be – under new Coach Ben Johnson.
The first official set of OTAs under new Saints coach Kellen Moore is in the books, and there as one might expect, there are as many questions as answers.Will Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler be QB1, and does either have a leg up in the early going? What about the lineup along the offensive line? Will Kelvin Banks be at tackle or guard, and the same question goes for Trevor Penning? What about the depth at running back and wide receiver?Host Jim Derry gets into it right away and later asks Saints editor Zach Ewing on a Friday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 378) presented by Evangeline Securities. Gabe Henderson is here to preview an upcoming segment called the “Dat List,” and Jim’s “Last Word” proves you can teach an old dog new tricks, but you can’t get him to stop saying, “Get off my lawn!”
Two local college baseball teams have lofty goals: One is used to being here, and the other is looking to make school history. LSU heads into the SEC Tournament as the 'Top Cat,' while Loyola is on the way to Idaho for its first-ever NAIA World Series.Tigers beat writer Koki Riley and Loyola baseball coach Jeremy Kennedy are here on a Wednesday episode of Dattitude (Ep. 377) presented by Evangeline Securities. Gabe Henderson will chime in, and Jim will start (and end) the show with a little Saints talk.
It's still 2 months away from the start of NFL training camps, but many of the "experts" in sports media have already labeled 2025 a disaster in the making for the New Orleans Saints. (Jim Derry is one of them.)Are the predictions premature, or is it common sense with a QB room of Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener? That's the theme of another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 376) presented by Evangeline Securities.Gabe Henderson also is here to weigh in, and we also discuss whether LSU-Clemson is a must-win for the Brian Kelly, Garrett Nussmeier and the Tigers in the opening weekend of college football play. In “The Last Word,” Jim goes back in time … like way back … to the time of DeLoreans and Doc Brown, as something big happened 40 years ago on this date.
The NFL released their 2025 schedule on Wednesday, and we found out when and where the new era of the New Orleans Saints will begin. The answer is Coach Kellen Moore will first take the field at the Caesars Superdome on Sept. 7 against Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals, and in fact, the team will play the first half of its home schedule by the time Week 6 is done.Just how tough is it? Well, the Saints will play their first three games against the NFC West, including a trip to Seattle in Week 3, before heading to the other side of the country the following week to play Super Bowl contender, Buffalo. The Saints won’t face a division foe until Week 8, and the middle of the schedule is tough. How will they navigate through, and are we ready for (way too early) predictions? Times-Picayune and Advocate sports columnist Rod Walker is with host Jim Derry on a special Thursday edition of Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 375) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim’s “Last Word” offers where expectations on Tyler Shough should be by pointing out quarterbacks not drafted in the first round since 2014.
The official release of the 2025 NFL schedule doesn’t come until Wednesday evening, but as always, there are plenty of leaks and rumors to talk about for the New Orleans Saints? We ask: Is it better for a rookie head coach in Kellen Moore and rookie quarterback in Tyler Shough to play the easiest parts first, or does it matter?That’s what we get into first on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 374) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry asks for thoughts from the Dat Family. Jim also says brings in local podcast host David Grubb for his expertise on the Pelicans picking seventh in the NBA Draft and whether there’s a possibility of moving up.Will GM Joe Dumars make some other moves, and what’s the outlook for Coach Willie Green? Gabe Henderson also has thoughts on the NBA Lottery, and in Jim’s ‘Last Word,’ he chastises Major League Baseball for waiting until the death of Pete Rose to let him back into the game.
A vast majority of Saints fans who wanted Derek Carr gone got their wish this past weekend when the 34-year-old QB abruptly retired. Now what? Well, there’s no question the team is entering a rebuilding era, although General Manager Mickey Loomis and company don’t want to call it that.How long will the honeymoon period last for both Coach Kellen Moore and his rookie quarterback Tyler Shough? And will they bring in a veteran to help in a QB room that is the only one without an NFL victory? Indeed, there’s plenty to discuss on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 373) presented by Evangeline Securities, including the interesting timing of WHEN Carr and the team announced the move.Also, we hear from Shough, Moore and No. 1 pick Kelvin Banks after a weekend of rookie minicamp, and Gabe Henderson is here to help fill us in on the cap situation and what free-agent QBs are available. In “The Last Word,” Jim wonders if the ump who tossed LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson was a little quick on the trigger Sunday afternoon.
I was wrrrr. Wrrrr. I was wrrr. Wrrrrrong. There. I said it. As soon as the news was out Saturday morning that Derek Carr had retired from football, Jim Derry went into the back of the pantry and took out the blow torch to thaw out his crow for a po-boy and a party with his Dat Family.What other way should we start the weekend other than with a special weekend edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 372) presented by Evangeline Securities? The host says “common sense” never left, and of all the scenarios, no one really saw retirement coming.Meanwhile, commenters had a wide range of things to say – from well wishes to those who are ecstatic Carr is gone. We also ask the question: “Who starts now? Tyler Shough? Spencer Rattler? An unnamed veteran?”
With the Dallas Cowboys trading for wide receiver George Pickens late Tuesday night, it got us thinking: How many options out there do the New Orleans Saints have if they want to bring in a veteran wide receiver? Keenan Allen? Amari Cooper? The newly released Gabe Davis?That’s our lead topic on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 371) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry asks for thoughts from the Dat Family, and they have plenty of them. Jim also says the spotlight on this weekend’s rookie camp won’t just be on quarterback Tyler Shough, but where Coach Kellen Moore and his staff will start off with first-round pick Kelvin Banks. Oh, and we look forward to seeing linebacker Danny Stutsman and a couple others.To finish it off, Man vs. Machine has a pick in one of Wednesday’s NBA playoff games, and in the ‘Last Word,’ we talk about the best college baseball team in Louisiana – yep, LSU. Nope, not that LSU. Rather, the LSU that’s 51-0. (Head north, young man.)
The only thing clear about this cloudy offseason standoff between the New Orleans Saints and quarterback Derek Carr is that no one – maybe not even the players involved – know the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Who will tell it first?Is either or both sides ready to move on, or are they simply playing an expensive game of chicken? Who better to ask than a raving band of Who Dats? We did that on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 370) presented by Evangeline Securities?Also, Gabe Henderson is back to chat and to offer his pick of the day in 'Man vs. Machine,' and in Jim’s Extra Point, he has proof even the Saints themselves are trying to forget the past 18 months and strike it from the history books. (OK, maybe we exaggerate a little.)
It has been one week since the New Orleans Saints chose quarterback Tyler Shough with the 40th pick of the NFL Draft. It seems as if ever since, the media has already anointed him as the starter for the team’s opener on Sept. 7.In other words, the same “experts” who said the Saints would not restructure Derek Carr’s contract and would let him go are now saying Coach Kellen Moore will choose Shough and bypass Spencer Rattler, and at the same time dismiss Carr for real this time.What’s true, and what isn’t? What make sense, and what doesn’t? Host Jim Derry spends asks Garland Gillen on FOX-8 on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 369) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, Jim and Garland talk “way too early” over/under win totals, and Jim’s “last Word” looks back 47 years to the May 3, 1978 flood.
There isn’t a single fan of the New Orleans Saints who doesn’t have an opinion on the Derek Carr saga. Will we ever find out the truth? Does it matter? Will he playin 2025, and if not, who takes his place: second-round draft pick Tyler Shough or last year’s backup Spencer Rattler?How about a spirited debate on the subject? Well, that’s what we get on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 368) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry and ESPN Radio host Matt Moscona share their differing opinions, as do the involved Dat Family. The duo also talks about whether LSU actually has the No. 1 portal class, as Sports Illustrated has suggested. Also, Gabe Henderson has something to say about Taysom Hill, and has his daily best bet in ‘Man vs. Machine.’ In his ‘Last Word,’ Jim looks back 10 years to NOLA.com’s first-ever live draft show when the Saints took Andrus Peat and Stephone Anthony in the first round. (Stephone Who?)
The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and things started wonderfully for the New Orleans Saints with the selection of Texas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks. But then … on Friday with the 40th pick, the team reached to draft Tyler Shough of Louisville as the third quarterback chosen.The big question is not necessarily about Shough, as it is “Did this team know about Derek Carr’s problems all along and still restructure his contract – and mortgage the immediate future? Whatever the truth may be, host Jim Derry has his take in ‘Derry’s Dime,’ and a plethora of commenters follow suit on a Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 367) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, Gabe Henderson shares his thoughts on the talk of the weekend, and that’s Shedeur Sanders falling to the fifth round. Gabe also tries to stay hot with his pick of the day in 'Man vs. Machine,' Lastly, on ‘The Last Word,’ Jim begs the PGA to change the date of the Zurich Classic, or the people New Orleans will keep on not giving a rat’s patoot.
Finally. We have finally made it to NFL Draft Day 2025. Of course we have a plethora of questions. Is it a sure thing for the Titans and Cam Ward at No. 1? Will the Jaguars and Bears make some sort of move before the thing starts? Who will the Saints go with at No. 9?Jim Derry has the Dat Crew together, as he, Gabe Henderson and Zach Ewing do their own mock draft and then explain each pick on a special Thursday episode of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 366) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also preview Thursday night’s live draft show, where all of our Saints Insiders will be with us from team headquarters to update what’s going on.
It's NFL Draft Eve, and all the “experts” have changed their tune anywhere from five to 15 times. What does Mock 5.3 say the Saints will take on Thursday night? Who cares? But it’s looking more likely it won’t be Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart at No. 9.Host Jim Derry wants to have some fun with the situation, so he brings in local radio icon Eric Asher on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 365) presented by Evangeline Securities. The duo also will talk about who they think makes the most sense for this franchise and all of its needs (what about Tyler Warren, Armand Membou, Will Campbell or Mykel Williams?) … And who will still be available when they pick?Will they live up to the latest rumors they will trade back up bottom of first round for a QB? Gabe Henderson also has his draft thoughts, and tries to get back at AI in ‘Man vs. Machine.’ In his ‘Last Word,’ Jim has a tribute for former ESPN play-by-play announcer Mike Patrick, who passed away on Tuesday.
At least one major NFL “expert” has backed off of the possibility of Shedeur Sanders being picked at No. 9 in the first round of Thursday’s NFL Draft. So what does that mean? A defensive lineman like Jalon Walker? An offensive tackle like Armand Membou or LSU’s Will Campbell? What about tight end Tyler Warren?WWL Radio NFL and Draft analyst Mike Detillier shares his expertise with host Jim Derry on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 364) presented by Evangeline Securities, and Jim asks Mike for his thoughts on the continuing Derek Carr saga.Also, it’s a modified ‘Mano E Monday,’ so the Dattitude Family has plenty to say – especially on Carr. Gabe Henderson is back to see if he can stay hot in ‘Man vs. Machine,’ and Jim’s ‘Last Word’ is on the poor wittle New York Yankees having “no good deed going unpunished.”
It's less than 1 week from the moment we’ll hear Commissioner Roger Goodell go to the podium in Green Bay and say “With the ninth pick of the NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints select …” The big question is what name will come out of his mouth after that lead in?Will it be a quarterback, like Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough or Jalen Milroe? Is it necessary because of all the rumors swirling around current quarterback Derek Carr. What makes sense, and what doesn’t?Host Jim Derry spends most of the show talking about this with WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 363) presented by Evangeline Securities, and of course Jim has ideas of his own. He also ends the show with by honoring in ‘The Last Word’ former Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk, who officially retired Thursday.
On Friday afternoon, one of the world’s leading NFL reporters, Ian Rapoport, made a shocking announcement that Saints quarterback Derek Carr has a shoulder injury that could require surgery, a story that was later confirmed by The Times-Picayune’s Matthew Paras and Jeff Duncan. And if said surgery was needed, it could end Carr’s season before it even begins.That’s a whole lotta couldas and wouldas and maybes. What’s true? What makes sense? What does the average Who Dat think? That’s how host Jim Derry spent most of his show on a Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 362) presented by Evangeline Securities. And there were plenty of opinions from the peanut gallery.Gabe Henderson also shared his thoughts on the subject, and made his pick in another 'Man vs. Machine' segment, as Man tries desperately to improve its winning percentage. On ‘The Last Word,’ Jim pays tribute to former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy, who died Saturday night.
The moment of truth in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is coming quickly for the New Orleans Saints. Will it be offense and Shedeur Sanders, Tyler Warren or a lineman? Maybe it will be cornerback or defensive line? Whatever the answer, a bigger question is: Can this Saints team without hitting a home run at No. 9?Host Jim Derry brings in his old friend, Larry Holder of The Athletic for a discussion on these topics on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 361) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim also has a Man vs. Machine pick of the day that involves the New Orleans Pelicans in their penultimate game of the year Friday vs. the Miami Heat. Speaking of the Pelicans, in his new “The Last Word” segment, Jim shares his thoughts on whether Willie Green should stay or go as the team’s head coach.
Even for the most casual of golf fans, there’s nothing like The Masters. The world’s greatest tournament begins Thursday, and both Scott Rabalais and Uncle Big Nick are here to share their thoughts. So is it Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy or the field? And who’s the longshot to watch?Host Jim Derry is goes through it on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 360) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he begins and ends the show with more rumors on the potential of Saints draft picks. (Shedeur Sanders chatter is picking up even more.) Also, Gabe Henderson is here for his take on the ridiculousness of the game officials in the NCAA national championship this past Monday. And, of course, Man vs. Machine. Jim wraps it up with the debut of a new segment, aptly named “The Last Word.”
If there are 860 mock drafts out there, one might be able to find 100 different names being linked to the New Orleans Saints for the upcoming NFL Draft. OK, well maybe 100 is a bit of an exaggeration, but there are a whole bunch. Should we believe any of them?Jim Derry will spend plenty of time on the subject on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 359) presented by Evangeline Securities. Yep, that means the live show will be centered around the comments from viewers and listeners.Oh, and of course Gabe Henderson will have his pick for the NCAA men's national championship game in the 'Man vs. Machine' segment, and Jim thinks Kelvin Sampson's coaching performance Saturday vs. Duke was an all-timer.
Newsflash: We have changed the percentage of the Saints drafting a quarterback in the first round from 0.0 to, well, higher than zero. What’s the new percentage the team would ponder making a move if Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart were available?That's the lead for Jim Derry this Friday morning on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 358) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he asks the viewers and listeners what they think. (And, as usual, they have plenty of opinions.) What about the dominating performance by LSU and Kade Anderson on Thursday night in Norman, Okla., as the Tigers blanked the Sooners, 2-0? Jim and Gabe Henderson talk about whether that can continue this weekend, and they preview the Men’s Final Four. What will Gabe do in our revamped ‘Man vs. Machine’ best bet of the day segment?
We’re 3 weeks away from the start of the NFL Draft, and what else is there to do than to talk mocks and potential surprise moves? And we have some doozies here for you, including a sky-high trade for the Saints to move to No. 1 and grab quarterback Cam Ward.Host Jim Derry is having some fun on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 357) presented by Evangeline Securities with WDSU-TV sports director Fletcher Mackel, who also has a scenario in which the team takes quarterback Jaxson Dart in the first round. Jim and Fletcher also talk a little about the Pelicans misfortunes, and on Wednesdays with Gabe Henderson he has something to say about the NBA MVP race, which isn’t much of a race. Lastly, we Jim is getting a little peeved with the Machine, but Gabe still makes his best bet of the day in our ‘Man vs. Machine’ segment.
Tush Push debate, Saints draft talk, NCAA March Madness and LSU women and Yankees bats on Ep. 356 by Jim Derry
Are “media outlets” stirring the pot when they keep talking about the Saints potentially trading wide receiver Chris Olave, or is it just click bait? What about Derek Carr?Host Jim Derry has his thoughts (well, duh), and he brings on FOX-8 sports reporter Garland Gillen to hear what he thinks, as well, to close another week of Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 355) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim also will talk about the LSU women in the Sweet 16, some craziness in the NCAA men's tournament, and Gabe Henderson his here for another 'Man vs. Machine' best bet of the day. (Is Gabe the man or the machine?)
The Saints signing guard Dillon Radunz from the Titans sort of flew under the radar, but could it mean the team will look more now at a skill player in the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft. And more specifically, it could mean there’s more of a chance a skill player – like Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan or Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty – could be a possibility in the first round of the draft.Or maybe we’re just thinking too much. What does Advocate and Times-Picayune Saints editor Zach Ewing think? Host Jim Derry asks on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 354) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also talk a little about the LSU women making another Sweet 16 and more bracket talk from the NCAA men. Lastly, on Wednesdays with Gabe Henderson he has a rant about the “little brother” mentality from some at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and we see if he can do better in the ‘Man vs. Machine’ pick of the day segment.
In the search for help on offense, the New Orleans Saints have turned to a familiar face, as late last week they brought back wide receiver and former first-round pick Brandin Cooks. Is he worth a 2-year, $13 million contract?Jim Derry asks the viewers and listeners on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 353) presented by Evangeline Securities and takes comments throughout the show on 'Mano E Monday.'Gabe Henderson and I also will chat about the LSU women facing Florida State on Monday evening in the PMAC as they try to get to the Sweet 16 for the third straight season. (Both teams are in the top 6 in scoring.) Lastly, we talk NCAA Men’s Tourney (so far a snoozefest). and our new segment is live: 'AI vs. Gabe.'
We are 5 weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft, and we’re trying to figure out what direction the New Orleans Saints might go. Do they need an offensive lineman to shift things around and find a starting left guard, or have they already made enough moves in free agency to fill the holes? Will Clapp? Landon Young? Nick Saldiveri?That’s just one of the topics for host Jim Derry and his guest, Times-Picayune and The Advocate sports columnist Rod Walker on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 352) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also discuss whether the Pelicans should move on from Coach Willie Green in the offseason and whether Zion Williamson can get back to form in which he plays 70 or so games per season.Lastly, with the NCAA Tournament in full swing, Jim asks Rod if Will Wade is leaving McNeese a special moment before he departs for North Carolina State, and how long of a run the LSU women can have. And we finish the show with a new segment in which we ask A.I. for its sports bet of the day. (We probably shouldn’t ask it to do this live …)
The Saints just gave tight end Juwan Johnson a 3-year, $31 million contract. Ummm, why? Is he really worth that? Is that the going rate for a tight end these days?Host Jim Derry gets into it quickly on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 351) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, a certain well-known ESPN draft dude has a ridiculous mock out there – at least when it comes to the Black and Gold, so we expose the absurdity. (Maybe Jim is just jealous of this guy’s hair?)It’s the day before the (real) start of the NCAA Tournament, so we are joined by the most underrated college expert on the planet, and that’s CBS Sportsline’s Thomas Casale, who shares his best bets and potential upsets. And on Wednesdays with Gabe Henderson, we have NCAA trends that might serve as a warning on who to stay away from with your Final Four picks and whom our listeners should be targeting.
The Saints have had quite a bit of news since we last left you just before Mardi Gras, including the restructuring of several veterans' contracts (yes, Derek Carr, among others). So what now?Is Mickey Loomis playing his usual game of kicking the can down the road, or is there actually light at the end of this deep, dark tunnel? Host Jim Derry is raring to go Monday on the Season 5 premiere of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 350) presented by Evangeline Securities. and he's bringing in the big gun, WWL Radio's Mike Detillier to share opposing sides of thought.Jim also answers queries and comments from those who watched the show live on what normally is “Mano E Monday,” and has a little fun in debate with Gabe Henderson. Also, we get into a little talk on LSU basketball and baseball, as well as introducing a March Madness contest with listeners.
We have been asking the question for months, and finally we’re within days or – at most – a couple of weeks – of the answer: Will Derek Carr be the quarterback of the New Orleans Saints on Opening Day 2025 in September?Is there any better question to discuss on the Season 4 finale of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 349) presented by Evangeline Securities? Host Jim Derry takes dozens of comments and questions from interested viewers and listeners and brings in WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton to discuss it and to share how impressed they are thus far with new coach Kellen Moore. Jim also has Wednesdays with Gabe Henderson to discuss the Carr situation and how the team could possibly handle his salary and potential moves toward the cap hurt. Lastly, Jim shares some personal information and some great family news and gives a little preview to his upcoming ride in the Krewe of Endymion on Saturday.
5-12 and 14-43. That’s where we currently are with our major sports franchises, as the New Orleans Saints just finished off their most unsuccessful season in 20 years, while the New Orleans Pelicans remain last in the NBA’s Western Conference.What are the biggest questions, and can we find the answers? Host Jim Derry turns to local radio and media expert David Grubb on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 348) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim also answer queries and comments from those who watched the show live on what normally is “Mano E Monday.”There’s a lot of talk on how long Zion Williamson might be here, as well as Pels coach Willie Green. And for the Saints, of course we need to talk more about quarterback Derek Carr and the potential scenarios he might have with the team. However, we also explore possibilities for Demario Davis, Cameron Jordan, Alvin Kamara, Taysom Hill and Tyrann Mathieu and the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft.
Just about every NFL fan on the planet knows the New Orleans Saints are in cap hell and football purgatory. While there is no easy way out, the No. 1 question for this team is clear: Do you stick with Derek Carr at quarterback, or do you “tank,” cut Carr and eat his salary and most likely go with either Spencer Rattler or a cheap free agent?Currently, only new Kellen Moore and General Manager Mickey Loomis likely know the answer to that, but that doesn’t mean host Jim Derry and The Athletic’s Larry Holder can’t offer their best guesses about it on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 347) presented by Evangeline Securities. After Jim and Larry discuss the pressing question, Jim asks viewers and listeners for their thoughts and gets into a spirited debate with Gabe Henderson on the overall future of the Saints and whether they can win in the near future. Oh, and whether they should even think about winning.
Has there been any more controversial player among Saints fans than quarterback Derek Carr? So many want to move on from him, while others think he is the only chance this team has to win in the near term. Is winning even important in 2025?A bigger and better question is how does new coach Kellen Moore feel, and what are the options for Carr at this point? For answers, host Jim Derry turns to The Times-Picayune and The Advocate beat writer Luke Johnson on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 346) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim also answer queries and comments from those who watched the show live on what normally is “Mano E Monday.”To finish off the show, Gabe Henderson is back from vacation and is ready to chime in on the whole Carr / Spencer Rattler / find a free agent debate, while members of the “Dattitude family” tell us why they think – or don’t think – Rattler has the tools to be a legitimate NFL quarterback.
It took a little more than a month, but the New Orleans Saints finally have their man in hiring Kellen Moore to become the 19th coach in the history of the franchise. Is Moore the one to lead this team out of the depths of mediocrity? Will his youth be a benefit or a problem? Is Derek Carr going to be his field general?Host Jim Derry asks these questions and more of The Times-Picayune and The Advocate sports columnist Jeff Duncan on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 345) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jeff and Jim also answer queries and comments from those who watched the show live.Is it a big deal that Moore is now the youngest coach in the NFL? How about that there have been very few coordinators in recent history leave their Super Bowl-winning teams to become a head coach? And speaking of the Super Bowl, Jeff has an idea when he thinks the game might be back here in the Crescent City.
With so many places we could have started the show, we chose the one that has to do with both Super Bowl LIX and the New Orleans Saints: Kellen Moore’s offense that starred quarterback Jalen Hurts. (Not that the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense was shabby in knocking down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.) So when will the Saints make it official and bring in Moore as their 19th head coach? Who will be his coordinators, and what’s the answer at quarterback? Will Moore be OK with Derek Carr in the near future?All things host Jim Derry gets into it early and asks viewers and listeners their opinions on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 344) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, Jim and Gabe Henderson get into an interesting discussion with their opinions on the Super Bowl halftime show and Kendrick Lamar, and Jim also shares his thoughts on how the city of New Orleans did in shaping an adult Disney World.
Super Bowl 59 Best Bets and hopefully a final word on Saints coaching search on Ep. 343 by Jim Derry
One last day for us on Radio Row ahead of #SuperBowl 59, and host Jim Derry once again will talk to media experts from the national and local scenes. First, ESPN SportsCenter anchor Hannah Storm discusses her thoughts on the big game (and we'll ask about New Orleans sports), Kyle Turley has some comments, and The Athletic's Larry Holder will talk about the State of the #Saints on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 342) presented by Evangeline Securities. Caesars Sportsbook lead oddsmaker Craig Mucklow also will be here to talk about the odds, and Jim will have many other guests.
We're back on Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl 59, and host Jim Derry will bring in big-time talking heads both from the national and local scenes. First, betting expert Adam Chernoff will talk about going through the lines and finding value, and he'll be followed by ESPN Baton Rouge's Matt Moscona and WWL Radio's Mike Detillier, who will talk Kellen Moore, Mickey Loomis and the future of the #Saints on a special Tuesday afternoon edition of Dattitude (Ep. 341) presented by Evangeline Securities.
The Times-Picayune and The Advocate are doing a week’s worth of work from Radio Row, and on Day 1, we’re not just talking about whether Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles can pull the upset on Patrick Mahomes (aka God) and the Kansas City Chiefs.Actually, host Jim Derry spends much of the show talking to our Saints editor Zach Ewing what he thinks of the state of the team’s coaching search on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 340) presented by Evangeline Securities. Is the deafening silence coming out of Saints Drive an indication the two sides have reached an agreement? What would that mean for Derek Carr?We also discuss the dreaded cap situation, and how that will affect any first-year coach coming in. Gabe Henderson is here virtually to touch on maybe the worst NBA trade in league history with Luka Doncic going to the Los Angeles Lakers, and Jim ends the show with a moment for Jack Bech that proves there is a such thing as an after-life.
So it’s been a pretty quiet couple of days on the coaching front – does that mean the Saints HC job belongs to Kellen Moore? Are we even sure he wants it, and if so how much room will he have to revamp things right away?Jim Derry asks these questions and more to The Athletic's Larry Holder, and the duo also takes an early look at Super Bowl LIX on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 339) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, what do we think the Saints would do at quarterback if Moore is the next coach?After Larry departs, Jim has another spirited conversation with Gabe Henderson on whether the Saints should “tank” to raise their stakes in the 2026 NFL Draft and beyond as the cap space situation gets better. Can you say Arch Manning? (Or not.)
Well, the Saints are in quite the predicament … or are they? Mike McCarthy became the latest candidate to pull out of the team’s search for a new coach. Now, the only one left on the list who has been actively pursued by Mickey Loomis and company is Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.Host Jim Derry asks New Orleans radio / TV host Eric Asher what he thinks of the situation on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 338) presented by Evangeline Securities. Is the job THAT bad, or can it all work out and the Saints be competitive very soon? Are we worried Moore also will lose interest? Can he handle the job, anyway?Jim dives into Moore’s past and how he has ended up as a potential head coach at 36 years old. Also Gabe Henderson is here to talk Super Bowl and to answer the question of the day: Is it too early to consider Patrick Mahomes as a candidate for the NFL’s GOAT?
The search for the next coach of the New Orleans Saints has stepped up to the next level, and common sense says it is likely Mike McCarthy – or if reports of brass flying to Philly are true – Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. And we use nothing but common sense on this show.Host Jim Derry gets into it early and asks viewers and listeners their thoughts on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 337) presented by Evangeline Securities on ‘Mano E Monday.’ Of course, we jump into the hubbub from Sunday’s AFC championship game and the conspiracy theorists are having a meltdown today. Jim says it’s not because they love Swifties or Mahomes or because they hate the Bills or anything else. Fact is: The Chiefs are just that damn good. He brings in Gabe Henderson to talk about the conference title games, and they take an early look at Super Bowl LIX, which will kick off in New Orleans on Feb. 9.
We have spent a couple weeks pondering who could be the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Did we gloss over Kellen Moore a bit too quickly?Now that it looks like the Dallas Cowboys might be settling on Brian Schottenheimer, Moore suddenly has become one of the favorites to land the job with Mike McCarthy and Joe Brady. What do we think? Jim Derry brings in The Athletic's Larry Holder to see where his head is, and to get his picks for Sunday's NFL conference championship games on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 336) presented by Evangeline Securities.Also, Jim, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick keep on keeping on with their pick' em contest, as they have game picks and prop bets for both NFL conference championship games this weekend.
Now that Aaron Glenn is heading to the Big Apple to become coach of the New York Jets, that seems to make for a much easier decision for New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis: It has to be either Mike McCarthy or Joe Brady, right?Host Jim Derry asks this of New Orleans radio / TV host Eric Asher on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 335) presented by Evangeline Securities. What happens going forward, and have the Saints hit rock bottom? Can they be competitive again as soon as next year? (NOTE: We learned about Glenn during the show and discussed it.)Jim also brings in Gabe Henderson to go back through the NFL divisional round results and Patrick Mahomes controversy, as well as a quick look ahead to the conference championship games Sunday. Also, Jim shares some of the “snow moments” he had with his family at home Tuesday.
For the majority of the past couple weeks, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has been the favorite to land the Saints head coaching vacancy. However, as of late Thursday, former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy has taken that spot.What do we think of this move, and who do we think will end up with the gig? Jim Derry asks WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton what he thinks on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 334) presented by Evangeline Securities. What about Joe Brady and Kellen Moore – do either one of those young candidates stand a chance, and would that change how much Mickey Loomis is involved in personnel decisions going forward?Jim also brings in the pick ’em crew as Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick share their best bets of the weekend for the NFL’s divisional round and the CFP championship game on Monday.
When you want answers to questions about the New Orleans Saints, there’s one guy we turn to at The Times-Picayune, and that’s columnist Jeff Duncan. And man, do we have some questions.Host Jim Derry asks Jeff on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 333) presented by Evangeline Securities about the big season-ending press conference by Mickey Loomis, and whether he has confidence better decisions will be made going forward. That includes the biggest decision of them all: Aaron Glenn or Mike McCarthy as head coach, and do either even want the job?What about Joe Brady or Kellen Moore? Also, we hear some of the highlights from Loomis’ presser and get Jeff’s reaction and ask him for his predictions on the immediate future of the franchise. Lastly, Jim and Gabe Henderson disagree on whether New Orleans should be a prime landing spot for prospective coaches.
We are more than a week past the end of a dreadful 2024 Saints season, and all the focus now has shifted to whom will lead the team next season and beyond. Coming into Monday morning, there were two clear favorites in Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Bills OC Joe Brady, but that was before it was announced Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys were parting ways.Does that change the thought process? Would McCarthy even want to work for his former employer? Host Jim Derry shares his thoughts and asks viewers and listeners what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 332) presented by Evangeline Securities on ‘Mano E Monday.’ He also talks about other potential options and why i’'s almost certainly one of these three men if they want it. Also, Jim brings on Gabe Henderson to talk about the NFL wild-card round results, preview the Vikings-Rams game and look ahead to the divisional round just a few weeks before Super Bowl LIX kicks off in New Orleans.
With six wild-card playoff games on tap, the NFL is set to begin the playoffs with its three MVP candidates taking center stage in Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and Saquon Barkley. Who will advance to the Divisional Round, and where will the upsets come from?Jim Derry asks The Athletic's Larry Holder on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 331) presented by Evangeline Securities, as they also will talk about the Saints coaching search. They will dive into the latest odds on who it might be, as a new name has entered the top 3 along with favorites Aaron Glenn and Joe Brady.Jim also will have a few words about Thursday's CFP semifinals game and give his pick for Friday's Ohio State-Texas game. And Gabe Henderson has a gripe to get off his chest about comparisons of Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman to LSU coach Brian Kelly.
For many football fans, Thursday through Monday is the best time of year with eight playoff games college and pro, including the CFP semifinals and NFL wild-card games. But who is going to win them, and will there be any upsets?Host Jim Derry is here with his Betting Crew – Uncle Big Nick and Gabe Henderson – to make all their best bets on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 330) presented by Evangeline Securities. Can MVP candidates Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and Saquon Barkley keep their seasons going? Will the injured Jordan Love play for Packers? Notre Dame or Penn State? Texas or Ohio State?Also, Jim spends the first part of the show going through the Saints’ coaching search and goes through an interesting schedule with great guests we’ll have here on the podcast the next week-plus.
Ten months ago, WWL Radio analyst Mike Detillier came on our show and saind the New Orleans Saints are in “football purgatory,” and that major changes needed to be made before they could get out. Nothing’s changed, and things are even worse today than they were in March 2024.So host Jim Derry asks Mike on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 329) presented by Evangeline Securities how to get out of this hell it seems they are stuck in. Can it be fixed by hiring a new coach? Will Mickey Loomis be the one making that decision?Who are the leading candidates, and does Aaron Glenn or Joe Brady have an advantage because they already have coached here? What about Kellen Moore or even Matt Nagy? (Hey, we didn’t make up these names.) And will the next coach want to keep Derek Carr? Is there any other possibility at QB?
The disaster of a 2024 football season is finally over for the New Orleans Saints, and now the real work begins. Who will take over for Dennis Allen / Darren Rizzi? Who will want the job? Who are the names we’re going to hear mentioned?Host Jim Derry has his thoughts on the State of the Saints in his final postgame “Derry’s Dime” of the season, and he asks viewers and listeners what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 328) presented by Evangeline Securities on ‘Mano E Monday.’ Jim presents his case why Spencer Rattler can’t even serve as a backup quarterback, and anything other than offensive line early in the 2025 NFL Draft would be a big mistake. We also take a look at the 2025 opponents and why the Saints could have an “easy schedule” for a third consecutive season. (What does that even mean?) And there is at least a little optimism as Jim gives fans at least one reason an incoming coach be successful right away. (There is a precedent.)
We are now T-minus 2 days until the future of the New Orleans Saints can begin to be shaped which will be almost immediately after the 2024 season finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Who will the new coach be? Who will be making that decision? Which players will be sent packing?So many questions, and it’s time to start trying to figure out answers. Host Jim Derry does that with NFL beat writer for The Athletic, Larry Holder, on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 327) presented by Evangeline Securities. Oh, and does the game at the Bucs mean anything at all this Sunday? Gabe Henderson also joins the show for final thoughts on this past week of college football quarterfinals, and a look ahead to the semifinals next week, as Texas will face Ohio State and Penn State plays Notre Dame. Lastly, Jim looks back on the tragedy in his hometown and how it affected the Sugar Bowl.
We’re not breaking news when we tell you the New Orleans Saints are a shell of what they were – even just from the beginning of the season. Spencer Rattler is never going to be the answer at quarterback, and this coaching staff should begin the process of packing their bags.But what next? One thing for sure is the 25-10 loss to the lowly Las Vegas Raiders in the home finale should stand as a symbol for where this team is right now. How do you fix it? Can this current administration do it, or do we need new blood there, too?Host Jim Derry tries to answer as best he can, and – (deep breath) – he asks viewers and listeners what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 326) presented by Evangeline Securities on ‘Mano E Monday.’ He also shares his thoughts in ‘Derry’s Dime’ and gets picks for the CFB playoffs and LSU vs. Baylor in the Texas Bowl from Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick.
If the Who Dats were looking for a Christmas present from their favorite professional sports team, they should enter Monday Night Football with a realistic attitude. As in, “Can Spencer Rattler play with something to prove 2 weeks in a row?” “Can the reserves getting a chance to shine punch their ticket for the future?” And then the most important one at least in the near term: “Can the Saints keep it close on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field?”We’ll find out – at least somewhat – at Green Bay, and we’ll preview the game, as host Jim Derry asks viewers and listeners what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 325) presented by Evangeline Securities on a holiday edition of ‘Mano E Monday.’ Also, we are joined by The Athletic’s Larry Holder for Saints / NFL talk and predictions for Monday’s game. Gabe Henderson joins the show for a look at this past weekend of college football playoffs and the upcoming Elite Eight in the bowl games.
There’s no question Spencer Rattler grabbed his opportunity this past Sunday vs. the Commanders and ran with it. However, repeating that performance at Lambeau Field in Green Bay this coming Monday night would be something very different. Can he pull it off?That is the lead topic on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 324) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry also talks about the Black and Gold being the biggest underdog they have been in 30 years. Can they shock the NFL world?Lastly, Gabe Henderson is here to talk about LSU in the Texas Bowl, Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl and the transfer portal. He, Jim and Uncle Big Nick make their top picks for the first weekend of College Football Playoffs, and Jim shares his thoughts on quarterback TJ Finley heading to Tulane to play for his fifth college.
There’s no question that New Orleans Saints football is more fun than it was 6 weeks ago or so. But does that mean Darren Rizzi should be considered when the team begins the process next month of figuring out who will lead them on a permanent basis?For examples on why or why not, we point to one big decision he made in Sunday’s loss to the Washington Commanders – and not simply going for two, but WHEN he made the decision. Also, no matter what one thinks of RIzzi, there’s no denying Spencer Rattler shined when given a chance to resurrect the Saints in the second half.Host Jim Derry shares his thoughts in his weekly ‘Derry’s Dime’, and he asks viewers and listeners, as well, what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 323) presented by Evangeline Securities in another spirited ‘Mano E Monday’ episode. We also talk about what we might expect in next Monday’s game at potentially frozen Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
Most pundits aren’t giving the Saints much of a chance to upset the Washington Commanders on Sunday as they sit more than a touchdown underdog at home. Most of that is because quarterback Derek Carr is out. Here we are on Friday, and we still don’t know whether it will be Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler who will be the replacement. But does it matter?That’s just one topic for you on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 322) presented by Evangeline Securities, as Jim Derry has a plethora of things to talk about. Gabe Henderson is here as always, and he’ll weigh in on not who will win the Heisman Trophy, but whether it SHOULD be Colorado’s Travis Hunter or Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty.Uncle Big Nick rubs it in a bit that he was better than Jim last week, and each will have their best bets for Week 15 in the NFL (and one college pick to go with it).
In August, a game in December at home against the Washington Commanders and rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was marked as a sure victory for the New Orleans Saints. My, how 4 months can change things, as the home team currently stands as a 7½-point underdog.That is the lead topic on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 321) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry asks if the Commanders are a model franchise to look to when thinking about the future – or maybe just take pieces from multiple teams. Also, Jim talks to former Saints safety Roman Harper and asks how the team can back to respectability.Lastly, Franklinton football coach Nick Saltaformaggio again joins the show to discuss his team playing in an LHSAA state title game on Friday, and Gabe Henderson talks about the potential of legendary coach Bill Belichick going to the college ranks at North Carolina.
The good news for the New Orleans Saints from Sunday’s game in the Meadowlands is they won. Yay. The bad news is in one of the NFL’s worst football games of the season, quarterback Derek Carr suffered a likely season-ending injury one week after Taysom Hill did the same.Who will it be going forward: Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler? Does it even matter? What about interim coach Darren Rizzi? Does his less than awe-inspiring performance eliminate him from contention? If not, will the next 4 weeks do that? Host Jim Derry shares his thoughts in his weekly ‘Derry’s Dime’, and he asks viewers and listeners, as well, what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 320) presented by Evangeline Securities in another spirited ‘Mano E Monday’ episode.Also, we talk about Tulane coach Jon Sumrall announcing he’s staying in New Orleans, although his quarterback Darian Mensah says he’s entering the transfer portal. The Wave will play Florida in the Gasparilla Bowl, while LSU will face off against Baylor in the Texas Bowl on New Year’s Eve. Lastly, Jim and Gabe Henderson offer thoughts on the CFP brackets and whether the committee got it right.
Of course, the 4-8 New Orleans Saints will face the 2-10 New York Giants this Sunday, but we have more important questions than how these teams matchup against one another. The first one is, while we are pretty sure there will be big changes for the Saints in the offseason, do we really know who will be making them? Will it be Mickey Loomis? Does Gayle Benson have other ideas?Jim Derry asks The Athletic’s Larry Holder for his thoughts, as they get into a deep discussion about what could happen when the middle of January rolls around and the season is over, and they do it on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 319) presented by Evangeline Securities.Jim also has plenty to say on how Lions coach Dan Campbell could have turned a sure victory into a loss Thursday night at Ford Field against NFC North-rival Green Bay. Also, that style of football might be fun for the casual fan because it’s different and it reminds them of playing Madden Football, but it’s just plain stupid (and psycho).
It's conference championship weekend in college football, so which ones will be the most interesting? Also, can Tulane get past their hiccup last week and win on the road at Army in the American Athletic Conference? What about Texas-Georgia in the SEC? SMU-Clemson in the ACC? Penn State-Oregon in the Big Ten?We look at them all on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 318) presented by Evangeline Securities, as Jim Derry brings in Uncle Big Nick and Gabe Henderson to share their thoughts, as well as get their best bets of Friday / Saturday and for Week 14 in the NFL.Also, Jim touches on the Saints and whether Darren Rizzi has a real chance to win the head coaching job on a permanent basis, and how the team matches up against the Giants this Sunday in the Meadowlands.
We made up a new word on Wednesday, and it seems pretty simple. So we ask our viewers and listeners where the New Orleans Saints rank in the NFL’s “lowerarchy?” There are plenty of teams in worse shape than us, right?That is the lead topic on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 317) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry begins to look ahead to the Saints facing one of those “lower” teams in the New York Giants. Derek Carr or Drew Lock? Alvin Kamara or Tyrone Tracy? Brian Daboll or whoever the next coach of the Saints will be? You get the picture.Also, Jim is talking about Friday’s LHSAA football semifinals, as this weekend’s winners are headed to the Caesars Superdome for the state championship games next week. One of the 16 coaches joins us, as Franklinton’s Nick Saltaformaggio is here to discuss his Demons, as well as what it’s like to be in the semis with a third different school in 11 years. Jim and Salt also look at the other games in the semis that involve local schools.
It was pretty clear that ‘Rizzmas’ ended Sunday in the Caesars Superdome. It wasn’t just because the New Orleans Saints lost to the Los Angeles Rams, 21-14, but the fact that Mr. Everything, AKA Taysom Hill, was lost for the season (and potentially beyond) with a gruesome knee injury that involved him being removed from the field on a cart.Indeed, there were plenty of missteps for interim coach Darren Rizzi and the Saints, as they could not take advantage of holding the ball for 13:58 of the first 15 minutes and forcing a shutout of the Rams in the first half for the first time in the Sean McVay era. Instead, it was the visitors who were nearly unstoppable in the second half, and whatever dream of a miracle finish to the season was over.Host Jim Derry shares his thoughts in his weekly ‘Derry’s Dime’, and he asks viewers and listeners, as well, what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 316) presented by Evangeline Securities in another ‘Mano E Monday’ episode. We also talk a bit about LSU’s romp of Oklahoma and the grittiness of quarterback Garrett Nussmeier.
As bad as this season has been, it might be hard for some to believe the New Orleans Saints haven’t lost a football game since Nov. 3. And they can finish off a month-long homestand in style Sunday against Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams.Will Who Dats still have visions of a Merry Rizzmas in their heads after this one is over? Can the Alvin Kamara, Taysom Hill and the Saints running game blow past a porous Rams run defense? What about Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua against the Black and Gold’s 30th-ranked pass defense?Jim Derry has asks The Athletic’s Larry Holder what he thinks, as the duo previews Sunday’s game on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 315) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim also reviews Tulane’s loss to Memphis and what that might mean in regards to the Wave’s American Athletic Conference championship game meeting with Army, and we also preview Week 13 in the NFL.
The New Orleans Saints are about to wrap up nearly one full month at home when they host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. With a win, it would be the first winning streak of the season, and it would make interim coach Darren Rizzi 3-0. What would that do for the fans’ confidence?Would there be realistic hopes for the remainder of this season? And what about LSU? Has the hate on Coach Brian Kelly been justified or overt the top? Is a potential nine-win season good enough?Host Jim Derry asks the fans themselves on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 314) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he also has a weekly chat with producer Gabe Henderson. Also, Jim talks about Tulane’s success and wonders aloud how long they can hold on to Coach Jon Sumrall, and he looks ahead to the Thursday slate of action in NFL Week 13.
There’s no question the Saints have played like a different team the past couple weeks under interim coach Darren Rizzi. The big question is can they continue the magic after the bye week with games against stiffer competition such as the Los Angeles Rams, Washington Commanders and Green Bay Packers?Is Jim Derry lightening up on his “0.0 percent chance of making the playoffs?” We’ll find out on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 313) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he asks the viewers and listeners what they think, as well. Also, Jim talks about LSU and where they stand with Coach Brian Kelly before coming home to play Vanderbilt on Saturday.We also welcome in Gabe Henderson to hear his top play, as well as Uncle Big Nick and his weekly five best bets. The team also previews Indiana at Ohio State and a few other top games, including Ole Miss vs. Florida in college football and Lions vs. Colts, Ravens vs. Chargers and Packers vs. 49ers in the NFL.
There’s no question that interim coach Darren Rizzi has lit a spark under these current New Orleans Saints. We politely wonder what he lit underneath Taysom Hill, who had well over 200 yards of total offense and three touchdowns in a 35-14 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in the Superdome.Also, Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara were fantastic, and we wonder if this can continue for the remainder of the season. That being said, the defense did give up nearly 400 passing yards to Jameis Winston in his return to New Orleans.Host Jim Derry shares his thoughts in his weekly ‘Derry’s Dime’, and he asks viewers and listeners, as well, what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 312) presented by Evangeline Securities in another ‘Mano E Monday’ episode. Gabe Henderson joins the show to discuss LSU’s problems, and we ask if Coach Brian Kelly is in trouble, and whether we think Tulane could beat the Tigers.
For the first time in nearly 2 months, it has been a fun week for the New Orleans Saints and their fans after beating up on the Atlanta Falcons with interim coach Darren Rizzi. What does the team do for an encore this week, as former Saint Jameis Winston comes to town?Jim Derry has plenty of questions, and he looks for answers from The Athletic’s Larry Holder as the duo previews Sunday’s game on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 311) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also answered questions from the live audience throughout the show.And what about LSU vs. Florida and Tulane heading to play Navy for their toughest game since losing to Oklahoma. We touch on the Pelicans back at home against the Nikola Jokic-less Denver Nuggets, and we make picks for the top games in the NFL for Week 11.
Quick trivia question: How many Saints have caught passes this season? Ten? Twelve? How about 15? Yep, it has been a revolving door for Derek Carr and the backup quarterbacks, and other than Alvin Kamara, it seems as if it’s someone different every week.Host Jim Derry has his thoughts on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 310) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he asks the audience what they think … and – as usual – they have plenty of answers. We also continue our talk on interim coach Darren Rizzi and the potential he is more than a rental and whether the top brass thinks it needs a complete overhaul or minor changes.Jim also welcomes in Bet.NOLA.com’s Gabe Henderson to hear his top play and go through the week’s top games both in the NFL and in college football. Lastly, while Uncle Big Nick couldn’t be here with a family situation, he sent in his weekly five best bets. Jim looks to build on his 4-1 week with his top two picks coming from the same game.
There’s no question the New Orleans Saints played like a different team under interim coach Darren Rizzi this past Sunday. But it’s much tougher to continue that momentum – especially this week against a team in the Cleveland Browns with a good defense and a quarterback in Jameis Winston who might be looking to exact some revenge.How will the Saints handle it, and what does the success – or lack there of – with interim coaches have to do with the current situation? Is Rizzi the favorite to land the permanent job? Will the likelihood of center Erik McCoy coming back help the team’s chances of winning? We’ll talk about that, as well as LSU at Florida, Tulane at Navy and the woeful Pelicans with WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 309) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry is also joined by producer Gabe Henderson. And Jim asks listeners what they think of Rizzi and why they think more highly of him than LSU coach Brian Kelly.
One week ago, we were talking about the Saints finally making the big move that needed to be done many months ago with the firing of Coach Dennis Allen. On Sunday, that move paid dividends, as the team played inspired football for the first time in more than a month under interim coach Darren Rizzi.So after the team’s 20-17 victory against the hated Atlanta Falcons, are fans already thinking Rizzi should be considered for the long-term gig? Jim Derry shares his thoughts in his weekly ‘Derry’s Dime’, and he asks viewers and listeners, as well, on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 305) presented by Evangeline Securities in another ‘Mano E Monday’ episode. Also, Gabe Henderson joins the show, and things get spicy when Jim and Gabe disagree on why LSU lost to Alabama. Lastly, Jim plays clips from quarterback Derek Carr and running back Alvin Kamara for proof the team is happy Allen is gone, and he also gives a prediction for Monday Night Football as the Rams host the Dolphins.
For the first time in 28 years, the New Orleans Saints have an in-season coaching change, as Darren Rizzi will go into his first game against the (of all teams) Atlanta Falcons? What is the history of interim coaches and their debuts?Jim Derry answers that question, and he brings in The Athletic’s Larry Holder to ponder whether Rizzi could make a run at the fulltime gig on a permanent basis. We also preview Sunday’s game on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 307) presented by Evangeline Securities, and we answer questions from the live audience throughout the show.It's also a day to take a look at LSU’s chance against Alabama on Saturday, as some ask whether the Tigers now have a coaching advantage with Brian Kelly over Kalen DeBoer. Lastly, what are the top games in the NFL for Week 10, and do we see any upsets coming?
It has been 3 days since the New Orleans Saints fired Coach Dennis Allen and replaced him with interim coach Darren Rizzi. Will this be enough to inspire the players – especially at home this week against the rival Atlanta Falcons?Host Jim Derry has his thoughts on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 306) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he dives into all sorts of questions related to the Saints, including how past teams have done following in-season coaching changes. He also questions whether wide receiver Chris Olave should take a risk and play any time soon following a fourth concussion.Jim also welcomes in Bet.NOLA.com’s Gabe Henderson to hear his top play, as well as Uncle Big Nick and his weekly five best bets. The team also previews LSU vs. Alabama and a few other top games, including Ole Miss vs. Georgia and Florida vs. Texas in college football and Texans vs. Lions and Cowboys vs. Eagles in the NFL.
Who Dats got their wish Monday morning: The New Orleans Saints fired Coach Dennis Allen following a seven-game losing streak that ended in embarrassment in Carolina on Sunday. But is this going to be followed by many more (just as key) moves?Jim Derry wastes no time with his ‘Derry’s Dime’ and thoughts of the firing, as well as our weekly ‘Mano E Monday’ asking viewers and listeners their thoughts on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 305) presented by Evangeline Securities. Does it matter Darren Rizzi is taking over? Does Klint Kubiak get a pass through all this? Why are fans still hating on Derek Carr?Oh, and what’s in store for General Manager Mickey Loomis? Plenty of questions to answer and so little time. Also, Gabe Henderson also joins the show as he does each week to share his thoughts on the move and to give an early prediction on LSU-Alabama.
We are well aware of how tough it would be to find positivity from the New Orleans Saints, who will be trying to avoid a seven-game losing streak (which would be the first for the team since 1999). Still, with quarterback Derek Carr’s return, is there any hope remaining at all?Jim Derry asks that and much more of FOX-8’s Garland Gillen on an All Saints Day version of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 304) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also answer questions from fans such as: “Will Dennis Allen be fired if the Saints lose this weekend? What would it take for Mickey Loomis to leave? Should they tank to get a better draft pick? (Eye roll.)”We also talk about Tulane’s victory at Charlotte on Thursday night, LSU’s upcoming game vs. Alabama and the struggles of the New Orleans Pelicans and unrealistic expectations and wants of local fans.
Things are most certainly bad for the New Orleans Saints, but when you are more than a touchdown favorite on the road following a six-game losing streak, that screams “It could be worse!”We talk about where the Saints are and their upcoming divisional game at the Carolina Panthers. Also, we ask the question: If they don’t win this one, is that the end of the line for Coach Dennis Allen? What else could happen to force a move by the team in-season?Also, it was another rough night for the Pelicans, and it is time for our best bets of the week on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 303) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim Derry welcomes in Bet.NOLA.com’s Gabe Henderson to hear his top play, as well as Uncle Big Nick and his weekly five best bets.
It has been 6 straight weeks of misery for the New Orleans Saints, but the immediate future looks bright with the likely return of starting quarterback Derek Carr against a team in much worse shape than they are: NFC South rival Carolina.In the grand scheme of things, though, how much happier will Who Dats be if they improve from 2-6 to 3-6? Could this potentially be the start of a run with games at home the next 2 weeks vs. Atlanta and Jameis Winston’s Cleveland Browns?We’ll talk amongst ourselves on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 302) presented by Evangeline Securities. The Athletic’s Larry Holder joins host Jim Derry, who also holds his weekly segment, “Wednesdays with Gabe Henderson.” Jim also touches on the Pelicans, who have now dropped two games in a row, and Tulane’s Halloween game at Charlotte.
If you have been a Saints fan for longer than a quarter-century, then you remember the miserable days of former coach Mike Ditka and his final season of 1999 when the Black and Gold had guys like the Billy Joes running the offense, as they struggled to score 14 to 17 points per game.It’s starting to feel like that again under Coach Dennis Allen. Has the team given up on him? Can the veterans pull together and make something out of nothing? Will Derek Carr’s return mean anything at this point?As the team hits the midway point of the season, there are way more questions than answers, although we do our best on “Mano E Monday” in asking the fans what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 301) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, in our “Mondays with Gabe Henderson” segment, it wasn;t much better for LSU on Saturday.
In September 2021, the Dattitude Podcast was launched with the idea we would be different than other shows that covered sports in and around southeast Louisiana. Sure, we focused on the Saints with leans to LSU, the Pelicans and Tulane, among other topics, but we wanted to find a way to give the viewers and listeners a voice.It may have taken a while, and although we started as an audio-only podcast, we have evolved to what the original vision was: And that is to talk to you.On milestone Episode 300 presented by Evangeline Securities, host Jim Derry brings in three regular commenters onto the show as guests. Also, he continues to read comments from other regulars and new members of the Dattitude Family, as we all try to figure out how to fix the New Orleans Saints and predict the outcome of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
There are so many things to talk about Thursday, but first we ask: What else can go wrong for the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite winning their season opener against the Chicago Bulls, they lose their top free agent in Dejounte Murray likely for “several weeks” with a broken hand.Meanwhile, the Saints seem to be getting healthier (Taysom Hill, Chris Olave, Cesar Ruiz and Pete Werner), but is it too late to care, as they prepare for the Los Angeles Chargers? Also, Garrett Nussmeier and the LSU Tigers are on the road for the second week in a row and are slight underdogs at Texas A&M, where one of the two teams will be the only remaining undefeated team in SEC play after Saturday’s game.It's a jam-packed Thursday Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 299) presented by Evangeline Securities, and Jim Derry has plenty to say. He also welcomes in Bet.NOLA.com’s Gabe Henderson to hear his top play of the week, as well as Uncle Big Nick for his weekly five best bets. (He has been hot!)
We have had time to cool down from the Saints’ second consecutive blowout loss at home, and now the team is preparing for a trip out west to play the Los Angeles Chargers. Do we still have any hope for this team, or are you rooting for it to end as soon as possible?The future of Dennis Allen, the contract extension for Alvin Kamara, the potential return of Derek Carr … Yep, there’s plenty to talk about on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 298) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry will chat about it with The Athletic’s Larry Holder, as well as “Wednesdays with Gabe Henderson.”Also, Jim will tell you how you – the listener – can be a guest on Friday’s special Episode No. 300, and he will give you a brief preview of the New Orleans Pelicans’ season opener Wednesday night at home against the Chicago Bulls.
There are certain games or a group of games in particular seasons what will go down in New Orleans Saints lore as a time in which you knew change was coming. It’s probably safe to say Thursday’s humiliating 33-10 loss to Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos was one of those moments.Coach Dennis Allen looked defeated in his postgame press conference, and the players on the field looked defeated in the first quarter. The injuries are mounting, and who knows when this string of losses will end? What do the fans think? We asked on a special “Mano E Friday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 297) presented by Evangeline Securities.Host Jim Derry also played clips from Allen’s press conference, as well as comments from Alvin Kamara and a couple of questions Jim had for Payton after the game. Also, Jim shares his thoughts on Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener, and Gabe Henderson joined in on what might be next for the Black and Gold.
In case you have been living under a rock and missed it, Broncos coach Sean Payton returns to the Caesars Superdome on Thursday night to face his old team that he once led to a Lombardi Trophy. So the question is: Are you Who Dats going to boo him or cheer when he is announced?Maybe a more important question is: Will Dennis Allen’s defense show up on a short week after getting blasted by an average Tampa Bay team just 4 days ago? In other words, Jim Derry has plenty of questions for The Athletic’s Larry Holder on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 296) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, the duo will make their picks for the game, and Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick’s best bets of the week will be revealed, as well as a plethora of comments from our “Dattitude Family” throughout the previously live show.
If it seems like it was just a few weeks ago many Who Dats were talking about how great this Saints defense was and they couldn’t wait to see how dominating they would be with Chase Young at defensive end … well, that’s because it was just a few weeks ago.Here we are now, and the unit is dead last in the NFL in yards allowed per game, and they seemingly couldn’t tackle a turtle on concrete. What has changed, and can it improve before this season is too far gone? How much of this is attributes to Dennis Allen, and what about Mickey Loomis’ comments backing his head coach?There’s plenty to talk about on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 295) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also spend time with Gabe Henderson and chat about LSU’s annual game against Arkansas for “The Boot,” and ask if the Tigers can hold on to the momentum they have following last week’s win over Ole Miss.
Remember when the New Orleans Saints were 2-0 and everything was right with the world? Yeah, me too. Fun times. That seems like years ago. Four weeks later, we’re here following a second consecutive embarrassing loss, and many fans are saying Coach Dennis Allen may have lost this team.We hear from many of those Who Dats after the Saints 51-27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on our weekly “Mano E Monday,” of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 294) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry shares his thoughts and responds to the fans’ reactions on Allen, the NFL debut of quarterback Spencer Rattler and where the Saints might go from here.Also, it’s Monday’s with Gabe Henderson, as we also look back on LSU’s stunning comeback win in overtime against Ole Miss and who is up next on the docket for the 5-1 Tigers.
It seems like Saints fans can’t get enough talk about quarterback Spencer Rattler, as we prepare for his first NFL start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. What should we expect, and can we coerce one podcast host to change the name of his show if The Rat comes through his first test with flying colors?Indeed, Jim Derry is thinking of what would need to happen to turn the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 293) presented by Evangeline Securities into “Rattitude.” WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton is here to share the fun, as he makes a prediction on the game with Jim and talks about a crazy weekend of sports around south Louisiana.Speaking of crazy, what about LSU and Ole Miss? Oregon-Ohio State? Texas-Oklahoma? Jayden Daniels and his Washington Commanders facing off against two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens? But most of all … yes … Spencer Rattler.
It's time to celebrate, boys and girls! Spencer Rattler has been named starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and a franchise is ready to be saved! Well, it seems as if that’s what many Who Dats think, anyway.They were loud and proud on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 292) presented by Evangeline Securities, and challenged host Jim Derry at every turn when he asked them WHY it makes a difference who is starting with Derek Carr out due to an injured oblique. Why is Rattler better than Jake Haener?And since it is Thursday, as always, Bet.NOLA.com Sports Director Tom Casale Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick are here for their best bets of the week, as we have heated up in October as promised. Can they keep it going with the best of college football in Week 7 and NFL Week 6?
Well, we knew as soon as there was one performance in which the New Orleans Saints were never really in it, the haters would come crawling from below the rotten wood deck like roaches crawling out of the dark, steamy concrete into the light during the middle of a French Quarter summer night.And here they are. Following the 26-13 Monday night loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Who Dats were loud and proud on a special “Mano E Tuesday,” of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 291) presented by Evangeline Securities. Of course, host Jim Derry had plenty of responses to the hundreds of comments we received this morning.Will their thoughts change much if the Saints get it together and defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday to get back to .500 – or God forbid if they win the next two games at home (including against Sean Payton’s Denver Broncos a week from Thursday) and are at 4-3? There’s only one way to find out …
The injury list is daunting for the New Orleans Saints, but many fans are still confident the team can upset the two-time defending Super Bowl champ Chiefs in Kansas City on Monday Night Football.What does host Jim Derry think? It’s a different kind of “Mano E Monday,” as the listeners of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 287) presented by Evangeline Securities are making their predictions and sharing thoughts. Also, “Mondays with Gabe Henderson” include thoughts on this past weekend in college football and his own prediction for Saints-Chiefs.Lastly, Jim shares thoughts on the crazy upsets in college with Vanderbilt beating Alabama and Arkansas defeating Tennessee. He also talks about where he thinks the NFC South race stands and what the hierarchy in the conference currently is in his opinion.
Although no official injury report has been issues as we type this, it’s pretty clear it will impact the New Orleans Saints. The thing is, this week’s opponent, the Kansas City Chiefs, also have their issues in missing their top two offensive players not named Patrick Mahomes in Isiah Pacheco and Rashee Rice.Locally, will Taysom Hill, Demario Davis, Willie Gay and Cesar Ruiz be back in the lineup? Jim Derry has the game in his best bets on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 289) presented by Evangeline Securities, as does Bet.NOLA.com Sports Director Tom Casale. Who do they have?Also, Uncle Big Nick has his top five plays, as well as Gabe Henderson with his top play of the week.
Although we planned on spending most of Wednesday talking about Derek Carr’s chances of beating Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, somehow most of the attention turned into the prospect of Davante Adams being traded from the Las Vegas Raiders.Oh, and somewhere from the cracks, the Carr and Dennis Allen haters crawled out and had plenty to say on a spirited Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 288) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also discussed the potential of what might happen if Alvin Kamara doesn’t sign a deal with Saints before the end of this fiscal season.Also, Jim brought back the ‘Extra Point’ to share his disgust of Pete Rose dying before he was enshrined into Baseball’s Hall of Fame, and it was ‘Wednesday’s with Gabe Henderson’ X2, as Gabe had thoughts early in the show and on Rose.
Is the New Orleans Saints 26-24 loss Sunday to the Atlanta Falcons the game Who Dats will look back upon in December and say, “Only if they hadn’t made one of those three giant mistakes?” Well, what mistakes are you talking about Jim Derry?We get into quickly on “Mano E Monday,” as the listeners of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 287) presented by Evangeline Securities chime in and share their opinions with Jim, as well as “Mondays with Gabe Henderson.” Some we think are spot on, and others, well, not so much. (And if you’re going to come at the host with “Derek Carr sucks” or “Dennis Allen is the worst coach in the NFL,” you probably need to have receipts.)Are there reasons to be optimistic as the focus will soon shift toward playing the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs? Why do the oddsmakers think the Saints have a chance? Lastly, we briefly touch on convincing wins by LSU over South Alabama and Tulane over South Florida, as well as a prediction for Seattle at Detroit in Monday Night Football.
Last week at this time, we were talking about the New Orleans Saints potentially taking over the NFC South early. They still have a huge opportunity this week against the rival Atlanta Falcons, but with the 2-time defending Chiefs on the docket next week, this becomes even more important.Is this a Bijan Robinson vs. Alvin Kamara game? Jim Derry and The Athletic's Larry Holder will preview it and make their pick on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 286) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also will take a look at some of the weekend's top NFL matchups.
Several key Saints landed on the Wednesday injury report, including the likes of Demario Davis, Alvin Kamara and Cesar Ruiz to go with Erik McCoy, who will miss 6 to 8 weeks. Can the team overcome these injuries, and how many of them could be out Sunday?And what about the Atlanta Falcons, who have offensive line injuries of their own? Jim Derry will preview the game on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 285) presented by Evangeline Securities, as well as LSU-South Alabama and Tulane-South Florida.Of course, we’ll have our regular “Best Bets Thursday” segments with with Bet.NOLA.com Sports Director Tom Casale, Uncle Big Nick and Gabe Henderson, who takes a break from vacation to offer his top play of the week.
The New Orleans Saints received a huge blow when it was learned center Erik McCoy would need surgery for his groin injury and miss up to 8 weeks. Is it something the team can get around, or could this be a major problem?Host Jim Derry debates the question with NOLA.com Saints editor Zach Ewing on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 284) presented by Evangeline Securities.Jim also has a brief lookahead to LSU-South Alabama and life without Harold Perkins on an already maligned defense. And can Tulane start AAC play fast when they host South Florida on Saturday?
It's only Week 3 in the NFL, and already asking, “Which Saints are the real Saints?” Is it the one that destroyed the Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys, or the one that gave up 460 yards of total offense and could muster just 12 points (despite plenty of gifts) on Sunday at home against the Philadelphia Eagles?Of course, there are reasons why it was a tough day for the Black and Gold, who missed Taysom Hill from the start and center Erik McCoy for nearly the entire game. How big an impact are those two (duh), and can they win without them if they have to?Host Jim Derry asks the listeners of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 283) presented by Evangeline Securities, on “Mano E Monday.” Also, Jim plays clips from Coach Dennis Allen and quarterback Derek Carr to see if we can read anything through the lines.
September or not, very few thought the New Orleans Saints would host a game that could determine early control of the NFC. But that's where we are in Week 3 as the Philadelphia Eagles come to town. As they do each Friday morning, Jim Derry and The Athletic's Larry Holder preview the game on Dattitude (Ep. 282). They also will take a look at some of the weekend's top NFL matchups.
Can Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints do it again against Jalen Hurts and the fighting-mad Philadelphia Eagles? Interestingly, on “Best Bets Thursday,” two of our prognosticators has this game in their picks, but which way did they go? What’s the injury report look like?Host Jim Derry previews Saints-Eagles, as well as LSU-UCLA and Tulane-UL with Bet.NOLA.com Sports Director Tom Casale, and Uncle Big Nick is back with his picks, as well. And Gabe Henderson has a Saints player prop for his No. 1 play on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 281) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, Tom goes in depth with not only his picks, but for the top four college football matchups of the week.
It has been 3 days since the New Orleans Saints demolished the Dallas Cowboys at Jerry World, and while the team has long begun preparing for the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3, Who Dats are still smiling and thinking about the recent past.Hey, there’s nothing wrong with that! As a treat, host Jim Derry brings in “The Voice of the New Orleans Saints, Mike Hoss for Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 280) presented by Evangeline Securities, for his take on why this shocking start has made those around the NFL nation to take notice. Is it Klint Kubiak? Derek Carr? Alvin Kamara? The O-Line? The defense? Well, yes, yes, yes, yes and yes. But why?Mike also talks about working with Saints legend Deuce McAllister, and whether it’s OK to dare dream about (gulp) a run to the Super Bowl, which will be played in New Orleans at the end of this season. Jim also has some thoughts on LSU-UCLA, Tulane-ULL and the new Pelicans TV deal, as well as “Wednesdays with Gabe Henderson” on Tulane’s potential move to the Pac-12 or Pac-8 or whatever they are.
The New Orleans Saints deserve an apology, so let’s give them plenty. After they steamrolled the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday to go to a very convincing 2-0, we are handing out deep fried crow po-boys (dressed any way you like). That’s right, Derek Carr, Alvin Kamara, Dennis Allen … and even Trevor Penning … come get ya some.And while host Jim Derry saves one of those savory sandwiches for himself, he also pokes a little fun at Cowboys fans along the way on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 279) presented by Evangeline Securities, as viewers and listeners weigh in plenty during “Mano E Monday.” Jim plays clips from a crying Cowboys fan, Allen, Carr and Kamara, and we ask, “Is it OK now to jump on the “Hype Train” with both feet? Oh, and what about the upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles. (Maybe that can wait until Wednesday.)
Both the New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys are 1-0 and coming off impressive wins in their season openers, so what does that mean for this huge early season game?Can the Saints offensive line protect Derek Carr and open holes for Alvin Kamara against one of the NFL’s better defensive fronts? Will the injuries for the Black and Gold linger into Sunday, and if so, how much does that change our predictions? How about Dak Prescott against one of the better secondaries in the league?It’s time for all of our predictions for the weekend, as Jim Derry and WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton share their thoughts on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 278) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also will talk about the biggest games of Week 2 in the NFL, Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion and picks for LSU-South Carolina and Tulane-Oklahoma.
The New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys both look to continue their momentum from Week 1, and the biggest question is "Are these teams really this good?"Jim Derry has initial thoughts on the game on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 277), and we move "Best Bets Thursday" up a day due to the threat of Hurricane Francine. What are our picks for NFL Week 2 and College Football Week 3?Jim welcomes in Bet.NOLA.com's Tom Casale and Gabe Henderson, while Uncle Big Nick sends in his best bets.
Even the most optimistic Who Dat could not have predicted how well the New Orleans Saints would do in their 2024 season opener against the Carolina Panthers, as they scored a Week 1 franchise record 47 points in a 37-point rout. All this while quarterback Derek Carr was near perfect, and Alvin Kamara looked like, well, Alvin Kamara.Host Jim Derry wastes no time savoring the victory on Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 276) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he holds court with viewers and listeners in “Mano E Monday.” What do fans think, and how do we avoid “Overreaction Monday?” (Or maybe we don’t?) Jim plays clips from Coach Dennis Allen, Carr, Kamara and cornerback Alontae Taylor, who set a team record Sunday for sacks in a game by a defensive back. And we briefly look ahead to next week’s game against the Dallas Cowboys and ask if this can continue on against a much better opponent.
Hey Who Dats, we’ve made it! Opening Day for the New Orleans Saints is Sunday, and the biggest question is not whether they will defeat the Carolina Panthers, but rather: Is this a must win? We know it’s Week 1, but have you seen the schedule for the 5 weeks that follow? Yikes.Also, as we have done for the past three seasons, on NFL Fridays, we preview the biggest games in the NFL and share our predictions. Jim Derry has our Friday friend, The Athletic’s Larry Holder, join us for the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 275) presented by Evangeline Securities to lend his expertise.Also, we hear from plenty of listeners who were part of the live show, and Jim and Larry finish it off by offering their picks for the AFC and NFC championship games, as well as who will play in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans in February and who will hold the Lombardi Trophy. (Spoiler alert: Both pick the same two teams to make it and the same team to win. Uh oh.)
We’ve made it to the opening night of the 2024 NFL season, but more importantly, it’s the first Thursday before football kicks off in both leagues. That means it’s time for our first “Best Bets Thursday” of the year.As he will each Thursday for the next 20-plus weeks, Jim Derry welcomes in Uncle Big Nick (back for his fourth season), as well as Bet.NOLA.com’s Tom Casale and Gabe Henderson on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 274) presented by Evangeline Securities. Should we look at favorites like Joe Burrow and the Bengals over the Patriots? What about the big one on Sunday night with Rams-Lions? One of our experts likes a side in the Alabama-South Florida game, and another is talking Oregon-Boise State.
NFC South Picks, Preview, Saints lookahead, LSU-USC post mortem on Ep. 273 by Jim Derry
In our continuing series on previewing the NFL division by division, it's time for part 7 of 8, as we look at the NFC North.Jim Derry and Larry Holder preview the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings and make our predictions on Dattitude (Ep. 272) presented by Evangeline Securities.Jim also reviews Tulane's dominating 52-0 win over SLU, and Gabe Henderson joins the show to lookahead to LSU vs. USC and the first full weekend of college football action, including Clemson at Georgia and Notre Dame at Texas A&M.
As the New Orleans Saints shift their focus from the preseason and the cutdown to a 53-man roster, they made a few moves since Tuesday. Will the trade for John Ridgeway improve the defensive line, and how does the addition of ex-Vikings specialist Kene Nwangwu affect the team?The good news is CBs Marshon Lattimore and Kool-Aid McKinstry returned to practice, as well as WR Rashid Shaheed. Will there be a few more before the Saints open the regular season at home in the Dome against the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 8?Host Jim Derry talks about that, and he previews LSU’s season-opening game in Las Vegas against the USC Trojans on Sunday and Tulane starting with Southeastern on Thursday at Yulman on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 271) presented by Evangeline Securities. Bet.NOLA.com’s Tom Casale and Gabe Henderson are here to help break it down and offer a few plays for Week 1 of the college football season.
Has there ever been this much debate on who should be a backup quarterback? The question of Spencer Rattler or Jake Haener – if nothing else – has breathed interest into an otherwise uneventful preseason. But now the regular season is upon us, and decisions must be made for these New Orleans Saints, including with cut-down day on Tuesday.Along with QB2, there’s the question of which wide receivers will make the team: AT Perry, rookie Bub Means and veteran Equanimeous St. Brown or two of the three? Also, have the Saints backed themselves into a corner to where they MUST start Trevor Penning?As he does each “Mano E Monday”, host Jim Derry talks to and with the audience, and we hear clips from Coach Dennis Allen, Rattler, Haener and Samson Nacua on his incredible near-109-yard field-goal return against the Titans in the preseason finale. It all comes on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 270) presented by Evangeline Securities, which includes “Mondays with Gabe Henderson” and the “Extra Point,” which talks a little Tulane and LSU football.
The New Orleans Saints are just a few days away from the preseason finale – their only home exhibition game – Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. The good news is key players like Alvin Kamara, Taliese Fuaga, Juwan Johnson and Pete Werner are back on the field. However, the DNP list remains long.Before we get to Part 6 of our third annual NFL team-by-team previews and take a look at the NFC West, we’ll talk about the home team for an extended period of time. Then we’ll ask if anyone can unseat Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers.It’s the usual Friday suspects on Wednesday this week, as The Athletic’s Larry Holder joins host Jim Derry on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 269) presented by Evangeline Securities. And if there is a surprise, would it be Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams, Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks or Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals?
How could it be that one can feel better about the New Orleans Saints following a 16-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday than after the win over the Arizona Cardinals last week? It’s easy: Preseason scores don’t matter, but the play from the first teamers do.Not only was quarterback Derek Carr much better this week, but so was the offensive line, and more specifically, tackle Trevor Penning. The play calling from offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak might have showed a glimpse into what to expect for the regular season with a heavy dose of Taysom Hill, Jamaal Williams and the run game. Also, the first-team defense was dominating, and tackle Bryan Bresee is the most improved player on the team thus far.Host Jim Derry talks to and with the audience, and we hear clips from Coach Dennis Allen, Carr and Bresee on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 268) presented by Evangeline Securities. It’s also time for “Mondays with Gabe Henderson,” and Jim finishes the show with his “Extra Point,” honoring the life of New Orleans sports media icon Ed Daniels, who passed away Friday.
The New Orleans Saints are set to play preseason game No. 2 on Sunday, and it’s likely the starters will see a decent amount of time. But beyond the major concerns of all those who are missing time in practice, there are other questions: Does Trevor Penning still have a leg up at right tackle? Will Spencer Rattler do as well playing with the 1s and 2s? How much does he share time with Jake Haener on Sunday? Is the defense really THAT good? Does the Justin Simmons signing with Atlanta make it so the Saints can make other moves?We’ll ask these questions before we get to Part 5 of our third annual NFL team-by-team previews, looking at the NFC East. Can Dak Prescott put the offense of the Dallas Cowboys on his shoulders, and how big a deal is the CeeDee Lamb situation? The roster of the Philadelphia Eagles might be the best in the NFL, so why did they flounder last season?Jim Derry is back with his Friday partner Larry Holder and their NFC East crystal ball on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 267) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also ask if Jayden Daniels can make football fun again for fans of the Washington Commanders and whether Daniel Jones and the New York Giants can avoid the cellar.
We had such an outpouring of debate on both the Trevor Penning debacle and the debate of who should be QB2 – Spencer Rattler or Jake Haener – we decided to extend the conversation into another show.This time, Jim Derry has brings in a fellow local sports talk host, Eric Asher, to get a fresh take on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 266) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also on “Wednesdays with Gabe,” Jim and Gabe Henderson shares some thoughts on the newest AP college football poll.Lastly, just days after the Olympic Games in Paris ended, in the “Extra Point,” Jim goes back 85 years to the first-ever gold-medal 19-8 – yes, 19-8 – victory for the United State in basketball. It came over Canada, and it was outdoors on clay and sand in the muck and the mud.
Sure, the New Orleans Saints defeated the Arizona Cardinals in Saturday’s preseason opener in the desert, but what does it really mean? There were some positives (Jake Haener, Spencer Rattler, Chase Young, Willie Gay and the defense), but there some negatives, too (Trevor Penning and the first-string offense).How much should we put stock into these little snippets of time? We hear from Coach Dennis Allen, who is more candid than one might have expected, and share our opinions on all these topics, including a long debate with listeners on Haener vs. “The Rat Train.” Is the hype on Rattler a bit much? What about the kicker battle between Blake Grupe and Charlie Smyth?Host Jim Derry talks to and with the audience, and it’s time for “Mondays with Gabe Henderson” on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 265) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim finishes the show with his “Extra Point” that looks at other young quarterbacks around the league who also might be getting their own hype.
The New Orleans Saints open their preseason on Saturday, and we still don’t have much of a clue on how much the starters will play. Will Derek Carr even play at all? How will the team get through with only six healthy receivers? Will Trevor Penning shake off tough camp?We’ll ask these questions before we get to Part 4 of our third annual NFL team-by-team previews, looking at the AFC South. Will CJ Stroud be able to repeat his Rookie of the Year performance, and can the Houston Texans continue their rise from nowhere in 2022 to 2023 to again this season? Can Anthony Richardson make a healthy return and help Coach Shane Steichen and the Indianapolis Colts have another winning season?Jim Derry is back with his Friday partner Larry Holder and their AFC South crystal ball on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 264) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also ask if Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars can overcome a brutal schedule – especially the start – and whether the Tennessee Titans can avoid the cellar.
The LSU football Tigers are just 25 days away from their 2024 season opener in Las Vegas against the USC Trojans. How is Garrett Nussmeier coming along at quarterback, and what about Harold Perkins and the defense? Can LSU get through the early part of the schedule and get to the Ole Miss game at 5-0 and keep their chances going for a shot at the 12-team playoff?Host Jim Derry brings in our own Wilson Alexander on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 263) presented by Evangeline Securities to discuss answer these questions, and on “Wednesdays with Gabe,” Jim and Gabe Henderson have fun with their LSU football Mt. Rushmores, and they share a few from the audience.We also offer a Saints camp update and talk about the newly released depth chart heading into the preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday. In the “Extra Point,” Jim goes back 31 years to when 46-year-old Nolan Ryan beat the ever-loving snot out of 26-year old Robin Ventura.
Without blasting last year’s offensive coaching staff, running back Jamaal Williams says there are many reasons to be excited about the new one that is being led by coordinator Klint Kubiak. It’s a reason for him to be happy and excited about the 2024 New Orleans Saints, as that’s all he really wants … oh, and to be able to go home and spend time with his cats and daughter. Meanwhile, Coach Dennis Allen had good things to say about his offense from this past weekend’s worth of training camp practices, although he was a bit concerned with penalties. As for the mounting injuries, Allen said it’s critical guys like guard Nick Saldiveri get themselves out of the training room and onto the field. This likely goes double for running back Kendre Miller, who could be losing his job to Jordan Mims.Host Jim Derry goes through all that solo with clips from Williams, Allen and Mims, as well as plenty of comments from viewers. And there’s “Mondays with Gabe Henderson” the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 262) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim finishes the show with his ‘Extra Point’ that looks back 57 years to the Saints’ first-ever preseason game and first appearance in that beautiful black and gold.
There’s some breaking camp news for the New Orleans Saints on Friday morning, including the release of a quarterback and the signing of two wide receivers. Does this mean Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler have locked up spots and one of the two will be the backup to Derek Carr in 2024? What’s up with the injuries to the receiving corps?Time to get up to speed on what’s going on with the Black and Gold, and then there’s Part 3 of our third annual NFL team-by-team previews, looking at the AFC North. Will Lamar Jackson be able to put together another MVP-like performance, and will the addition of running back Derrick Henry be enough to push the Baltimore Ravens over the top? Can Joe Burrow stay healthy and give the Cincinnati Bengals a chance to go from worst to first in the division?Jim Derry is back with his Friday partner Larry Holder with their AFC North crystal ball on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 261) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also ask if the Cleveland Browns can win again with defense and – maybe – a healthy Deshaun Watson and Nick Chubb? And is the year Mike Tomlin has his first-ever losing season with the Pittsburgh Steelers?
One of the big stories of training camp for the New Orleans Saints so far has been the injuries. Star wide receiver Chris Olave, one of the NFL’s top cornerback’s Marshon Lattimore, RB2 Kendre Miller and more. Should we be super concerned or is this just an early preseason bump in the road?That being said, there are bright spots in wide receiver Mason Tipton, running back Jordan Mims, and defensive end Chase Young looks ready to go. Which current reserve offensive lineman could find their way into the starting lineup? Lucas Patrick for the injured Nick Saldiveri? Landon Young for Trevor Penning? Move Taliese Fuaga back to right tackle?Host Jim Derry went brings in Ross Jackson of the “Locked on Saints Podcast” on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 260) presented by Evangeline Securities to discuss all these topics, and Jim has plenty to say before Ross joins. Also, producer Gabe Henderson has presents some “top” and “bottom” lists, while Jim’s ‘Extra Point’ goes back 24 years to the day the Saints traded for quarterback Aaron Brooks.
We’re not sure which is getting more hype so far this offseason and into training camp: Taysom Hill with the new Saints offense or the attention being placed on the running game? What does Hill think, and does he seem OK with the changes Dennis Allen and Klint Kubiak have in store?And what about the running game? Will it be THAT different? Who will step up on offense that we might not be focusing on right now? Oh, and there are quite a few candidates who could have a breakout-type season on defense. Will it be Payton Turner? Host Jim Derry goes solo with plenty of comments from show producer Gabe Henderson and our listeners on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 259) presented by Evangeline Securities, and he has many thoughts, as well as sound clips from Hill, Allen and Turner. Also, he opens with his opinion on the uproar of the Olympics Opening Ceremonies and ends the show with his ‘Extra Point’ that focuses on the absurdity of quarterback contracts in the NFL.
Saints camp updates and AFC West previews and predictions with Larry Holder on Ep. 258 by Jim Derry
The New Orleans Saints opened training camp in Irvine, Calif., on Wednesday morning, and we have a ton of questions – some obvious and some not so much.First, if Alvin Kamara is participating in practices, does that mean he and the team are close to a new deal? What about the love fest between the players and Coach Dennis Allen? Is it real? Will the offense get it together under coordinator Klint Kubiak? Will the defense fix some glaring problems? And will the team be able to navigate through the first six games.Host Jim Derry went to our top source at NOLA.com in Saints Editor Zach Ewing on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 257) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, in Jim’s ‘Extra Point,’ he says Joe Burrow sporting a new buzzcut signals the next chapter in his career and maybe a next step for the Cincinnati Bengals. The new “Real Slim Shady?”
It's official: New Orleans Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk will miss the entire 2024 season and his future in football is in serious doubt. So does that mean it’s set in stone first-round pick Taliese Fuaga will begin the year as the starting left tackle and Trevor Penning will be at right tackle? Will Nick Saldiveri start at left guard?Does the extension of Rashid Shaheed help solidify the wide receiving corps? What about LSU? They were predicted to finish fifth in the SEC – is that too high, too low or just right? Is their schedule one of the easier ones in the league?Host Jim Derry asks these questions of Monday’s guest, Garland Gillen of FOX-8 Sports. Just 2 days before the start of Saints training camp, there’s plenty to talk about on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 256) presented by Evangeline Securities, and Jim finishes the show with his ‘Extra Point’ that focuses on the embarrassment and near-monumental upset of the US Men’s Basketball Team against the South Sudan this past weekend.
The time has come for us to begin our third annual NFL team-by-team previews, but this year we’re doing it a bit different. Instead, we’re going to do them division by division each Friday, and we’re opening here with our first of an eight-part series and the AFC East.Will Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills claim their fifth consecutive division title? Will Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins crack through and win it for the first time in 16 years? What about Aaron Rodgers – will he stay healthy? – and the New York Jets? And then there’s the New England Patriots … um, no.Jim Derry is not alone with his previews this season, as he is joined by Larry Holder with previews and predictions on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 255) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also will talk about the news of the day that New Orleans Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk is out for the season, and Jim shares his thoughts on Tiger Woods missing another cut in a major.
There are plenty of question marks for the New Orleans Saints entering training camp, but the receiving corps is not one of them. Is this unit the strength of the team’s offense, and could Chris Olave become a real star in the NFL? After Rashid Shaheed, is Cedrick Wilson or AT Perry the WR3?Also, it’s time to look at the Pelicans, who are 2 months away from their own training camp. Does the trade for Dejounte Murray change the trajectory for the team, or will the lack of a starting big man be a detriment? Is Zion Williamson ready to become an MVP candidate?All these questions are answered, as Jim Derry brings in WDSU-TV sports anchor Fletcher Mackel on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 254) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, before Fletcher heads to Paris for the Olympic Games, we ask the local angles he’ll be covering, and in Jim’s ‘Extra Point,’ he says Paul Skenes might already be the best pitcher in baseball after just 11 major-league starts.
The New Orleans Saints had the oldest starting lineup in the NFL entering the 2023 season, but what about 2024? Does it matter? And if they have a rough start, will they start making some changes?Also, we have been talking about how tough the first six games are on the team’s schedule, but maybe it isn’t as bad as we think it is? On a scale of 0 to 5, how hot is Coach Dennis Allen’s seat? Will the new offensive coaching staff make a difference?Lots of questions means lots of answers for Jim Derry and his Monday guest, WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton. They have plenty to talk about on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 253) presented by Evangeline Securities, Jim ends the show with a special ‘Extra Point’ that offers a tribute to local football star Jacoby Jones, who died suddenly this past weekend just 3 days after his 40th birthday.
Training camp for the New Orleans Saints begins in less than 2 weeks (rookie report next week), and we have plenty of questions about this team.Will Alvin Kamara return for the start? Will the offensive line overperform their low expectations? How hot is the seat of Coach Dennis Allen? But even with all that, there are reasons one could be optimistic … what are they?Summer break is over, and Jim Derry is back. He is joined on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 252) presented by Evangeline Securities by sports writer Hart Pisani, who also shares details of his new podcast, “When the Lights Go Out.” And in the ‘Extra Point,’ Jim loves the gesture by Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen sent out to fans of the team.
All seemed to be going swimmingly with the New Orleans Saints, as they entered the final day of minicamp and were set to head off into vacation relatively problem free. Then Alvin Kamara dropped a bombshell and abruptly left the team in an apparent contract dispute.What does this mean for the team, and can they get the problem ironed out before the start of training camp in about 5 weeks? Is it a big deal Coach Dennis Allen says he hasn’t talked to Kamara? And what about tight end Juwan Johnson needing foot surgery? How long will that linger?We’ll try to answer those questions, as host Jim Derry brings in Saints beat reporter Luke Johnson on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 251) presented by Evangeline Securities. And in the ‘Extra Point,’ Jim celebrates Fathers Day by remembering his own dad and reading notes from his 12- and 8-year-old daughters.
We’re just about to that point in the offseason schedule where members of the New Orleans Saints will heading out for one final vacation before the 2024 fall campaign really gets going. Alvin Kamara and Marshon Lattimore have returned, which certainly is a good thing, while we still wonder about the offensive line and whether some rookies such as Kool-Aid McKinstry will contribute right away.The good news is host Jim Derry has brought in NOLA.com and The Times-Picayune Saints editor Zach Ewing for his insight on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 250) presented by Evangeline Securities to go through those points and more.Also, Jim wraps up the show with his ‘Extra Point,’ asking one simple question: “What do Joey Chestnut and Caitlin Clark have in common.” Don’t worry … he gives you the answer, too.
Just a few days of mandatory minicamp, and then Dennis Allen and the New Orleans Saints will take their final break before the 2024 season begins in earnest with training camp in late July. There certainly are more questions than answers, as Klint Kubiak installs a new offense, and we still don’t know three of the five pieces on the line outside of Erik McCoy at center and Cesar Ruiz at right guard.And what about the aging defensive line? Can the linebackers step up, and could Willie Gay be a diamond in the rough? Is the defensive backfield the strength of the team? All questions Jim Derry poses to WWL Radio Saints/NFL analyst Mike Detillier on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 249) presented by Evangeline Securities.And Jim finishes the show with a booming ‘Extra Point,’ as he goes back 28 years to the greatest home run in LSU history – a game-winning blast by Warren Morris in the bottom of the ninth with two outs, a runner on third base and the Tigers trailing the mighty Miami Hurricanes by one run. It was Morris’ only home run in 1996, and really, the only one he needed to hit.
We have spent most of the late spring and early summer talking about the potential for the New Orleans Saints’ new offense under Klint Kubiak. But what about Dennis Allen’s defense? They were not good last season against the run and had virtually no pass rush. Will they be better?Can they find depth on the defensive line, and is this the last year for Hall-of-Famer to be defensive end Cameron Jordan? Jim Derry talks to his old friend, Larry Holder of The Athletic, on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 248) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also offer their early top surprise picks in the NFL and potential disappointments, as well as Jim’s and Larry’s Super Bowl predictions (which they reserve the right to change before September).Lastly in the ‘Extra Point,’ Jim looks back 33 years to when LSU baseball started its run in becoming the premier program in the country and Skip Bertman became a legend, as they won their first national championship over Wichita State.
Saints optimistic with Kubiak and a wrap on LSU baseball with a look ahead to 2025 with Matt Moscona on Ep. 247 by Jim Derry
It has come down to this for the LSU baseball Tigers. Defeat North Carolina for the second straight day and return home to The Box for a Super Regionals matchup against West Virginia. Lose, and it’s the end of the line for this special team and for many of its stars.Who will pitch? Who will be the star? Will it be one of the usuals like Tommy ‘Tanks’ White or Steven ‘Monster’ Milam, or will it be a Michael Braswell or Brady Neal or Josh Pearson? Will someone come out of the bullpen and make it 4 or 5 innings?Jim Derry brings in LSU baseball beat writer Koki Riley, for Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 246) presented by Evangeline Securities. And in Jim’s ‘Extra Point,’ he sympathizes with fans of the Atlanta Falcons (not really) for the punishment they are about to receive for tampering with quarterback Kirk Cousins.
With less than 2 months until the start of training camp for the Saints, we have had plenty of local opinions on what might happen in the 2024 season. Now, it’s time to get a neutral expert from outside of the New Orleans area. How will Klint Kubiak’s offense be different from Pete Carmichael? Will Derek Carr thrive, and will Taysom Hill play a larger role?Jim Derry has plenty of questions for one of the football world’s top handicappers in Adam Chernoff, who joins Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 245) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also talk Saints over/under win totals, and Jim asks Adam for some surprise teams in the NFL this upcoming season. Spoiler alert: One of them is in the NFC South.Jim also talks a little about LSU baseball, and in the ‘Extra Point,’ we go back 39 years to quite possible the most important day in the history of the Saints: The day Tom Benson bought the team for a measly $70.2 million.
Saints issues on both lines and LSU baseball regional talk with Garland Gillen on Ep. 244 by Jim Derry
The first week of voluntary practices for the New Orleans Saints is in the books, and there were several notable no-shows. Among them were two of three running backs – Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams. Is there significance to this, and how key is it for them to get there to learn Klint Kubiak’s offense and to gain some cohesiveness?Does it matter if they don’t get the offensive line problems solved? Also, LSU baseball is in the SEC Tournament semifinals, and could be primed to make a run. So many topics to talk about for Jim Derry who goes it alone on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 243) presented by Evangeline Securities. Finally in a very important ‘Extra Point,’ Jim shares his opinion on the landmark announcement Thursday that the NCAA and the Power-5 schools are settling with past college athletes for $2.8 billion. How will this affect current and future student-athletes and the landscape of college sports? Spoiler alert: This could be the most significant thing to happen to the NCAA since Title IX.
On Tuesday, New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen said All-Pro cornerback Marshon Lattimore will be back in 2024. Not saying we’re not sure, but is it a big deal we have heard nothing from Lattimore’s camp? What about how the team is lining up on the offensive line in OTAs, and what should we expect from Alvin Kamara, who also is a no show this week.Host Jim Derry will ask WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 242) presented by Evangeline Securities. Doug also will share his thoughts on what Klint Kubiak is doing thus far and a big difference we might see in the role of Taysom Hill, as well as his viewpoint of the schedule and prediction for 2024.They also talked about LSU baseball live as they were whooping up on Kentucky in the SEC Baseball Tournament. On the 'Extra Point,' Jim thinks the “double first base” the SEC is experimenting with could be done quite differently. Is it safety or silly?
The LSU baseball Tigers took care of business this past weekend with a sweep of rival-Ole Miss at Alex Box Stadium, but is it enough for the defending NCAA champions to earn a berth into the Regionals?That is Question No. 1 on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 241) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry asks The Advocate LSU baseball beat writer Koki Riley, before he heads to Hoover, Ala., for the SEC Tournament. Also, how do the Tigers matchup against Tuesday’s opponent, Georgia, and potentially for the rest of the weeklong tourney?Lastly, on the 'Extra Point,' Jim wishes a Happy 75th birthday to former Saints quarterback Archie Manning and goes through why Archie is one of the show host’s all-time favorite football players.
Dak Prescott. Jalen Hurts. Kirk Cousins. Patrick Mahomes. These are the quarterbacks the New Orleans Saints will have to face in succession over a four-game stretch early in the season. Can they navigate through that and find a way to a successful start?This is the No. 1 question posed by host Jim Derry to Times-Picayune and The Advocate sports columnist Rod Walker on a special, schedule-release Thursday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 240) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also will talk about best- and worst-case scenarios, what the Saints need to do to make this season better than the past two and make their “far too early” predictions for 2024.And in the ‘Extra Point,’ Jim goes back 39 years to a day when the future of the team was very much on the brink of whether they would remain in New Orleans and what Gov. Edwin Edwards did to step in and help save the efforts for Tom Benson to buy the Saints.
The NFL schedule isn’t officially announced until Wednesday night, but we have the inside scoop on who, when and where the Saints will lineup throughout the 2024 season. (And it ain’t pretty.)That’s the main focus for Jim Derry, as he welcomes in ‘Inside New Orleans’ show host Eric Asher on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 239) presented by Evangeline Securities. They will go through and talk about the toughest matchups and the waters the Saints will need to navigate through to have a successful campaign. Also, we ask Eric his thoughts on the addition of quarterback Spencer Rattler.On the 'Extra Point,' Jim looks back 6 years to when the US Supreme Court struck down a rule that outlawed sports gambling, leaving it up to the states to decide. Was that a good thing or bad?
The first NFL practices are done for the newest members of the New Orleans Saints, but how significant were they? Do we like what we hear from quarterback Spencer Rattler and cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry? Do we make anything of Taliese Fuaga practicing at left tackle?We hear from Rattler, McKinstry and new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 238) brought to you by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry shares his thoughts on the weekend. Also, former LSU slugger Cade Beloso joins the show to talk about what the Tigers need to do on the diamond in the near future to make this season a success.Lastly, on the 'Extra Point,' Jim goes back 22 years ago to the date Mickey Loomis was promoted to Saints general manager, which Jim says very well could be the most significant move in the history of this franchise.
Much like last year – but maybe worse now – the New Orleans Saints have a quandary along their offensive line. Assuming right tackle Ryan Ramczyk is a no-go for at least the beginning of the 2024 season, first-round pick Taliese Fuaga likely will start there. So what does that mean for the rest of the offensive line?Will Trevor Penning have a rebirth of sorts and be able to go at left tackle? What about recently signed Oli Udoh, who started 16 games for offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak when he was in Minnesota? Do the Saints need to get a left tackle in free agency? What about left guard?These are all questions host Jim Derry has for FOX-8 Saints beat reporter Sean Fazende on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 237) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also will talk about the potential 2024 schedule, which will be released Wednesday night, and what are the most intriguing matchups. And in the ‘Extra Point,’ Jim goes back 22 years when it was announced the Charlotte Hornets were moving to New Orleans.
It has been a week many people in Pearl River won't soon forget. Hours before seniors from the school were graduating and the baseball team was pulling off an improbable comeback to advance to the semifinals, a senior classmate was killed in a car accident.How has the team dealt with the tragedy, and can this group of young men continue to uplift a community in their first trip to Sulphur for the state tournament? Coach Buddy Turnage joins Jim Derry on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 234) presented by Evangeline Securities, to talk about the journey, as well as his own long two-decade trip to this point in his life.Jim also shares his thoughts on Andrus Peat leaving the team to go to the Las Vegas Raiders and what would be the ideal schedule for the New Orleans Saints. And in the 'Extra Point,' he looks back 29 years to the great May 8 flood that dealt the city another blow.
With less than 4 months remaining until the LSU football Tigers take the field in Las Vegas to play USC in the Trojans’ first game in the post-Caleb Williams era, where does this team stand? How does Brian Kelly’s offense look with Garrett Nussmeier set to take over behind center and one of the most experienced O-lines in college football? Can the defense be better (It has to be!)Host Jim Derry brings in The Advocate’s LSU Sports beat writer Wilson Alexander on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 235), as they also talk about the the baseball team and whether Jay Johnson’s crew is back in the running to make a regional with three straight SEC series victories, including over No. 1 Texas A&M this past weekend at The Box.Lastly, on the 'Extra Point,' Jim brags about his big Derby hit this past weekend and looks back 46 years to May 6, 1978, when Affirmed and Alydar struck up one of sports’ great rivalries in the Run for the Roses and Affirmed’s first leg of what would be the last Triple Crown winner for the next 27 years.
It's nearly a week since the Atlanta Falcons drafted Michael Penix with their first-round selection and the eighth overall. That doesn’t make them better now, but the Las Vegas oddsmakers have not budged the odds in the NFC South and still have them as big favorites over the New Orleans Saints, the defending champs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers.Why? Does the draft mean nothing? Does the fact both the Bucs and Saints finished ahead of Atlanta last year mean anything? Does Kirk Cousins mean THAT much? What about the Saints adding Taliese Fuaga and Kool-Aid McKinstry and the Bucs drafting needs, as well?We ask our friend Terrin Waack, who is a NOLA.com alum and currently serves as beat writer for the Dirty Birds at AtlantaFalcons.com to share her thoughts with host Jim Derry on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 234). Also in the ‘Extra Point,’ Jim goes back 33 years to a doubleheader of big-time records in Major League Baseball on one day.
The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books, and what grade to we give the New Orleans Saints? If one were to judge by the first two picks alone – Taliese Fuaga and Kool-Aid McKinstry, it might be as high as an A+. However, some of us think that “wasting” a fifth-round pick on quarterback Spencer Rattler drops it a bit.Is it a wasted pick, and does Kool-Aid for sure signal the end of Marshon Lattimore’s tenure in New Orleans? Jim Derry analyzes the weekend with Times-Picayune Saints beat writer Luke Johnson on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 233), as they also talk about the other third-day picks and undrafted free agents that could make an impact on this team.Lastly, on the 'Extra Point,' Jim is looking back to one of the signature drafts in recent memory, as on this date in 2006, Reggie Bush was a splash pick – the first by Coach Sean Payton – before others like Roman Harper, Zach Strief and Marques Colston – were picked. “Just one time for ya boy!”
Taliese Fuaga is the newest member of the New Orleans Saints after the team picked him with the first round of Thursday’s NFL Draft. Was this the right choice, and where does he slot in as a starter? What were his thoughts after being picked, and what did Coach Dennis Allen have to say?It’s a post-first-day Friday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 232) presented by Evangeline Securities, as we also get into the possibilities for the Saints on Day 2 at pick No. 45. Wide receiver? Running back? Another offensive lineman? A cornerback in case Marshon Lattimore is traded away? Jim Derry shares his thoughts on the Saints and the laughable decision by the Atlanta Falcons to draft Michael Penix, along with some of the other Day 1 moments. He finishes the show with his ‘Extra Point,’ which looks back 21 years at one of the top busts in team history, as the Saints traded their two first-round picks to move up and grab lazy, out-of-shape Johnathan Sullivan with the sixth pick.
We’re just hours away from the start of the 2024 NFL Draft, and there has been some movement both in mock drafts and in odds on where offensive tackles might go Thursday night. Will Olu Fashanu, JC Latham or other targets still be there when the Black and Gold draft at No. 14?Will the team think they are forced to make a move up? Would they consider a guy like tight end Brock Bowers of Georgia if he is still on the board? Would they look at wide receiver or trade down? And what is in store for our 5-hour show Thursday night on all of our NOLA.com social media channels … including our Dattitude YouTube page?Jim Derry is on all that on a special Thursday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 231) brought to you by Evangeline Securities, with Saints Editor Zach Ewing. We’ll also briefly touch on the Pelicans’ no-show performance in Oklahoma City in Game 2, and the ‘Extra Point’ goes back 31 years to when the Saints traded beloved Pat Swilling to the Detroit Lions for the rights to draft eventual Hall-of-Fame left tackle Willie Roaf.
It's the eve of the NFL Draft for the New Orleans Saints (and the other 31 teams in the NFL), but the biggest question is: How can this team check all the 'needs' buttons with so few early picks? Have no fear, NOLA.com Sports Columist Jeff Duncan is here with Jim Derry to answer that question.Of course, we have many other inquiries for Dunc, as well, and he shared his thoughts on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 230) brought to you by Evangeline Securities. Will the Saints stay at 14, and what could possibly force their hand to move up (God, please no) or give them an opportunity to move down?Is this a do-or-die draft for Coach Dennis Allen, and can the team become one of the league’s best simply with great days Thursday and Friday? How much will Klint Kubiak being here as offensive coordinator affect the decisions? Also, Jim wraps up the show with the 'Extra Point,' looking back to 1988 when the Saints drafted a “bull-deer” fullback named Craig 'Ironhead' Heyward.
It seemed like it was all there for the New Orleans Pelicans to steal Game 1 on the road at Oklahoma City on Sunday night, but scoring just two points in the final 3½ minutes and hitting the free-throw line just nine times all night spelled a heartbreaking 94-92 loss. Can they rebound in Game 2? Will Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum and others step up?The good news is it’s NFL Draft week, and Jim Derry gets things kicked off with FOX-8’s Garland Gillen on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 229), as they’ll also dive into the prospects of LSU receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas, and where they might go Thursday night. Oh, and maybe the best move for the New Orleans Saints is to trade down on Day 2 to get a couple more higher picks? Lastly, on the 'Extra Point,' Jim is all positive in looking back to the 2017 Draft that produced gems like Marshon Lattimore, Ryan Ramczyk and other starters. And, of course, some guy named Alvin Kamara. We also look ahead to a busy week of Dattitude and shows on four mornings, including a preview of Thursday night’s live Draft show on NOLA.com.
Jayden Daniels continues to follow the lead of Joe Burrow, and although he won’t be picked No. 1 in Thursday’s opening of the 2024 NFL Draft, he almost certainly will be taken at No. 2 by Washington Commanders or at 3 by the New England Patriots. What kind of pro will the Heisman Trophy-winner be?That’s a lead topic for host Jim Derry, who brings on his old pal Larry Holder of The Athletic to talk about it on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 228) presented by Evangeline Securities, Also, do the New Orleans Saints have it in them and stick to the script of drafting a tackle at No. 14, such as Olu Fashanu or JC Latham? And will they make a move to fill in the void in the third and fourth rounds?Jim opens the show with a couple of anecdotes and shares a prediction on the Pelicans’ do-or-die Play-In game against the Sacramento Kings – a game they will have to play without Zion Williamson out. He finishes the show with his ‘Extra Point,’ which focuses on yet another “they did what?!?” moment for the Saints in a past draft – this time when they selected cornerback Alex Molden over Hall of Fame running back Eddie George in 1996.
There’s no question the Atlanta Falcons have a major upgrade at quarterback with the addition in free agency of Kirk Cousins. And with Bijan Robinson’s rookie season in his rearview mirror, does that make this team the favorite over the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South with new coach Raheem Morris?Jim Derry gets into that on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 227) brought to you by Evangeline Securities with Bet.NOLA.com’s Gabe Henderson, and Jim also talks in his monologue about the possibility of the New Orleans Pelicans having to face the Sacramento Kings in the do-or-die Play-In game Friday without Zion Williamson, who was hurt in Tuesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.Spencer the Guru is here with the weekly Fantasy Roundup to talk about waiver-wire pitchers and hitters in MLB and the top potential running backs in this upcoming NFL Draft. Jim wraps up the show with the 'Extra Point,' looking back a quarter-century to when Mike Ditka and the Saints traded their entire allotment of picks in the 1999 draft – and a first and third in 2000 – to move up eight spots and draft Heisman Trophy winning running back Ricky Williams.
After one of the most impressive road trips in recent New Orleans Pelicans history, they came home and once again laid an egg against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Can they turn things around in the Play-In Game on Tuesday?What’s wrong with this team? What’s so different about playing at the Smoothie King Center? What was up with Zion Williamson on Sunday? Host Jim Derry talks about it on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 226) brought to you by Evangeline Services with David Grubb, who is a host and CEO of “Hard in the Paint” podcast. Also, with just 10 days remaining until the start of the NFL Draft, will the New Orleans Saints make a pick that can change their fortunes as simply a “playoff-caliber” team? Lastly, on the 'Extra Point,' Jim and David talk about the importance of “Jackie Robinson Day,” and why it’s so much more than MLB players wearing No. 42 on Monday.CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction3:15 Masters review6:07 David Grubb joins8:35 Pelicans disappointment26:08 Are Pels too soft?35:35 Saints and Draft talk53:30 Extra Point: Jackie Robinson Day1:01:40 Final thoughts
The New Orleans Saints will go into the 2024 season in a strange position: not favored in the NFC South. Instead, it most likely will be the Atlanta Falcons? Who should it be, and why not the defending-champ Tampa Bay Bucs?Jim Derry brings on Doug Mouton to talk about it on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 225) presented by Evangeline Securities, as they also talk about the Pelicans, who do the job on the road (again). Can they win their final two games and clinch the 6 seed in the NBA West to avoid the Play-In Tournament? And, wow, Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum have turned things on with Brandon Ingram out.Jim finishes the show with his ‘Extra Point,’ which focuses on how The Masters has not been kind to Hall of Famer Greg Norman – both 37 years ago today – and this week.CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction4:20 Doug Mouton on Pelicans20:55 Saints and NFC South odds35:05 What will Saints do in 1st round1:01:20 Extra Point1:05:10 Final thoughts
Doesn't this NFL Draft seem foolproof for the New Orleans Saints? Whether they remain at No. 14 in the first round or trade down a few spots, there are plenty of offensive tackles to target who would fit in and immediately be ready to play. Who are those tackles?Jim Derry takes a look and shares his thoughts on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 224), and he also gives a positive update on the Pelicans, who moved back into sixth place in the NBA's Western Conference. Can they stay there?Uncle Big Nick is back to give us a Masters preview, and Spencer the Guru is here with the weekly Fantasy Roundup. Jim wraps up the show with a special 'Extra Point,' commemorating 50 years since Hammerin' Hank Aaron's 715th home run.To be a sponsor of Dattitude, contact Jim at jderry@theadvocate.com to see our current pricing and options, including segment sponsors and “friends of the show.”
The New Orleans Pelicans have picked the worst time of year to settle into a slump. They finish off a horrendous homestand Friday night against the lowly San Antonio Spurs, but they may have to do it without Zion Williamson, who is day to day after injuring his finger Wednesday night.With just six games left – four of which are on the road – can they get it together and finish in sixth or higher? Will Brandon Ingram be back soon? How much do they miss him? What are their prospects for the playoffs?These are all questions we'll ask Pelicans beat writer Christian Clark on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 223). Join us, as host Jim Derry also has a couple thoughts on school being cut in half for the solar eclipse on Monday and his 'Extra Point' goes back 31 years to the national championship game being played in the Superdome.
For Angel Reese, Kim Mulkey and the LSU women’s basketball team, Monday night did not go down as they had planned in a loss to Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes. And now with Reese announcing she is leaving LSU for the WNBA, we ask The Advocate’s Scott Rabalais about the future of the program and if the team could have done anything different.Also, Scott talks a little about LSU baseball and their slump, as well as The Masters, which he will cover for us beginning next week in Augusta, Ga. Can anyone beat Scottie Scheffler, and what sleepers should we be looking at?Host Jim Derry opens the show asking whether Wednesday’s game for the New Orleans Pelicans is a “must win” against the Orlando Magic, and just how close are they to dropping to the play-in game? Spencer the Guru is here for the “Fantasy Roundup,” and Jim has a special “Extra Point,” in which he explains why Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast is important to him and his family because it is Episode No. 222.
We are now just 4 weeks away from the start of the NFL Draft, and wheels certainly are already spinning in the war room of the New Orleans Saints. With so few offensive lineman on this roster, will this team do what most experts think is best – and draft a potential starting left tackle?That is topic A and B for Jim Derry and guest Fletcher Mackel of WDSU-TV sports on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 221), as they also talk about the resiliency of the New Orleans Pelicans and their bounce-back win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday and the Boston Celtics coming to town on Saturday. Is this the most important homestand in franchise history?Also, we dive into the chances for the LSU women’s basketball team in the Sweet 16 against UCLA and possibly in the Elite 8 against potentially Caitlin Clark and Iowa. For the “Extra Point” Jim goes back 42 years to March 29, 1982 when he was 13-year-old boy in the terrace of the Louisiana Superdome watching the real GOAT become the GOAT … Michael Jordan’s shot that lifted North Carolina to a national championship.
Uh oh. Reading through the team leaves of New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen says to Who Dats the offensive line might be an even bigger concern than originally thought. And that ain't good.Jim Derry dissects Allen's press conference from the NFL owners meetings on Dattitude (Ep. 220) live at 2:30 p.m. on these social media channels and later on demand, as we go through some of the key moments, which also include Derek Carr and Klint Kubiak, veteran leadership and free agency and the backup QB situation. Also, the Fantasy Roundup and Wednesday's Extra Point focuses on MLB's Opening Day.Chapters0:00 Introduction 6:50 New Orleans Pelicans8:45 Derry’s Dime13:10 Ryan Ramczyk update22:15 Is Dennis Allen turning a corner?24:05 Derek and David Carr talk Kubiaks29:10 Saints backup QB32:00 Fantasy Roundup43:10 Extra Point46:15 Final thoughts
It’s less than 5 weeks until the start of the NFL Draft, and it won’t be long before the New Orleans Saints are on the clock at pick No. 14. Is there a specific player they should be looking at or at least a specific position? Jim Derry certainly thinks so, and he has NOLA.com Saints editor Zach Ewing on to talk about it on Monday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 219).Also, we hope your bracket looks better than ours … What should we be looking for with some potentially incredible matchups in the Sweet 16. While we’re talking March Madness, the LSU women gave their fans a scare through 2½ quarters on Sunday, but then they pulled away from Middle Tennessee State and will face the UCLA-Creighton winner Saturday in Albany.Will they get to the dream Elite Eight game against Caitlin Clark and Iowa? Lastly in Jim’s Extra Point, he shares some incredible highlights from a wild and wacky local All-Star basketball game this past weekend that ended with a score of 119-105.
Here we go again. Just as it looked like the New Orleans Pelicans could be major contenders in the West, star guard Brandon Ingram injures a knee and is out at least 2 weeks. Is this team snakebit, or will this turn out to be not that big of a deal with just 1 month to go in NBA regular season?Jim Derry will talk about it on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 218) with Times-Picayune Pels beat writer Christian Clark.And Jim also welcomes in retiring Tulane women's basketball coach Lisa Stockton to talk about her 30 years leading the Green Wave. Lastly, in the 'Extra Point,' we remember Pete Rozelle, who announced his retirement as NFL commissioner 35 years ago today.
The New Orleans Saints made their biggest splash in free agency thus far by signing edge rusher Chase Young on Monday. Then on Tuesday, it came out that Young will need neck surgery and likely will not be ready for the start of training camp.How much did the team know? Is he still worth $13 million for one season of service? If so, does it allow the Saints to focus on one particular position in next month's draft? All things to talk about with ESPN Radio's Matt Moscona, who joins host Jim Derry on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 217).Also, we'll give a quick update on the Pelicans and LSU spring football, and welcome in Spencer The Guru for the weekly 'Fantasy Roundup.' Bet.NOLA’s Gabe Henderson also is on to kick off a new segment. Jim will wrap up the show with a special 'Extra Point,' as he says Happy Birthday to one of the best players ever to suit up in Black and Gold.
March Madness is here, and the brackets are set. Can anyone unseat UConn on the men's side of things? What about South Carolina on the women's side? Did LSU get a raw deal?Jim Derry has plenty to talk about on Monday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 216), and he'll do it with college betting expert Thomas Casale, who just so happens to be the Bet.NOLA.com sports betting director.Also, Jim will discuss the social media scene and Saints fans wishing their team would have got in on the Justin Fields trade. And in the “Extra Point,” Jim asks whether Scottie Scheffler is on the same plane as Tiger Woods after winning a second straight Players Championship title?
While some of the biggest names in football seem to be flying around the league in deals to other teams, the New Orleans Saints have been as quiet as a mouse sneaking up on a piece of cheddar in the middle of the kitchen floor. How much more will the team do than Cedrick Wilson, Willie Gay and backup QB Nathan Peterman?Also, the Pelicans are playing a key game Friday night at The Blender, as we talk about all of it here on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 215). Host Jim Derry welcomes in Times-Picayune sports columnist Rod Walker, and Jim finishes his show with an 'Extra Point' that goes back 155 years.
Super Bowl-winning linebacker Willie Gay is headed to the Saints after signing with the team Tuesday. What impact will this have, and are there more big name free agents to come for the Black and Gold?Times-Picayune Saints beat writer Luke Johnson joins Dattitude (Ep. 214) on Wednesday to talk about it, as well as other possibilities the team might have now that they are under the salary cap. (How did that happen?) And what about Jameis Winston leaving, as well as Zack Baun?Also, Uncle Big Nick is back to preview 'golf's fifth major' in The Players Championship, while Spencer 'The Guru' Urquhart has his weekly Fantasy Roundup – talking the big moves in NFL free agency this week that will affect fantasy owners and his top 12 baseball pitchers to be targeting.
It seems as if Michael Thomas has accepted he is no longer going to be a part of the New Orleans Saints, and it's now time for us to look at the team's situation at wide receiver on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 213, March 11), as host Jim Derry welcomes in WWL-TV Sports Director Doug Mouton.We'll also discuss the mess that went on at the SEC women's basketball tournament championship in Greenville, S.C., on Sunday, as LSU and South Carolina players got into it near the end of the game. Will the tussle have any repercussions? Will there be suspensions?Jim and Doug will talk about the Pelicans, who went 3-0 on their mini-road trip, and Doug gets a chance to brag about his trip to Arizona for MLB Spring Training. Jim finishes the show with his "Extra Point," which celebrates a special event that occurred on March 11, 1924.
Maybe someone should just tell Michael Thomas he should stay off social media for a little bit. During the season he was going at quarterback Derek Carr and his coaches. On Thursday, he wasn’t happy Times-Picayune sports columnist Jeff Duncan was reporting Thomas would be released from the Saints sometime late next week.What do you think? Well, we have our own thoughts on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 212), and host Jim Derry brings in Eric Asher, who hosts “Inside New Orleans” daily on 106.1-FM The Ticket and weekly on WLAE-TV, to discuss that and the state of the New Orleans Pelicans and LSU baseball team (12-1) and set for a weekend series against Xavier (Ohio).In Jim’s “Extra Point,” he gives a shout out to his alma mater, the Archbishop Shaw High Eagles, who after going to the semifinals in football this past December and winning a state championship in wrestling last month, made it to the semis in the state basketball tournament for the third straight season.
The New Orleans Pelicans rolled to a 41-point victory over the lowly Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, and while they upped their record to 37-25, they still are having trouble finding a consistent level of success. Why is that? Host Jim Derry asks 'Hard in the Paint' CEO and host David Grubb on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 211). Also, Spencer the Guru is on for our weekly 'Fantasy Roundup' segment, as we talk NFL big-name free agents and their potential impacts, as well as the top 12 rankings for upcoming MLB fantasy drafts.
It is a bit early to call New Orleans Saints tackle Trevor Penning an all-out bust, but the team certainly has to figure out what they want to do at tackle before the NFL Draft begins in a little over 7 weeks. That has to be priority No. 1, doesn’t it?That is the lead topic of discussion on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 210), as host Jim Derry brings in FOX-8 Sports Managing Director Garland Gillen to talk about it, as well as a look at the rising stock of LSU wide receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas.Lastly, Garland and Jim will share their thoughts on Iowa’s Caitlin Clark surpassing the all-time point record in college basketball set by LSU’s Pistol Pete Maravich back in 1970. Should it be a record? Should Clark have an asterisk? Should they even be mentioned together? And in Monday’s Extra Point, Jim shows what Clark’s numbers would be had she played by the rules of the NCAA 54 years ago. Hint: She would be WAY off.
It's a brand new season for the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 209), and it goes way beyond that. Going forward, the show will encompass all the shows from Bet.NOLA.com, as well as take on a slightly different look and feel. While Jim Derry still will focus on the New Orleans Saints, being a fulltime podcast host means he will be able to book a more wide variety of top-notch guests from the local media and on the national scene.That starts with the Season 4 premiere, as WWL Radio’s Mike Detillier joins to discuss the state of the Saints just 8 weeks prior to the 2024 NFL Draft. Will Mickey Loomis, Jeff Ireland and the team make cap magic once again? What are priorities in the draft? Will Klint Kubiak make a difference as offensive coordinator? Where will Jayden Daniels go?Jim also shares his thoughts in his monologue and brings back an old favorite with the “Extra Point” to close it out, as he looks back to rookie Chris Paul and the New Orleans / Oklahoma City Hornets and something that had never been done in NBA history before or since back on March 1, 2006.
Super Bowl LVIII will be played on Sunday, which means it’s time for our final picks show of the football season, which just so happens to be the Season 3 finale of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 208).As he has for the past 5 months, The Athletic’s Larry Holder joins show host Jim Derry to talk about the big game. No spoiler alerts on their picks, but each has detailed reasons why they are on a certain side. And Jim announces two prop bets he thinks are incredible value and must be looked at.Also on the show, we discuss the Saints’ imminent hiring of Klint Kubiak as offensive coordinator, and Jim finishes the show with a tribute for his dad, Jim Derry Sr., who passed away last weekend in Florida.
In Jeff Duncan’s weekend column, he says the New Orleans Saints “are all in” on quarterback Derek Carr, and they plan to restructure the contract with their “ride or die” to make it so they are married to him throughout at least the 2025 season. Whether you like it or not, there are more good reasons to do this than not.We go through the reasons with The Athletic’s Larry Holder on Friday’s the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 207), and we discuss whether this is one of the reasons why the Saints have waited to hire a new offensive coordinator. Will it be Klint Kubiak or Brian Griese? Staying inside the building with Ronald Curry?And what about Super Bowl LVIII? Is there an early read on the game? How have the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers made it? Certainly not by coaching like it’s a game of “Madden NFL” like Dan Campbell did last week in the NFC championship game. Are we giving up on Lamar Jackson’s chances to make a Super Bowl?
It's very likely New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen has his job riding on who the team’s next offensive coordinator will be. With that, there are plenty of candidates, but on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 206), we have narrowed the top three choices to Ronald Curry, Jon Gruden and Klint Kubiak. What are the plusses and minuses for each?And what about the choices for head coach in Atlanta in Carolina? Are Raheem Morris and Dave Canales going to keep Saints fans up at night, or are they in line with some of the teams’ past hires? What’s up in the NFC South?Lastly, what do we think about Sunday’s NFC and AFC championship games? Are the lines spot on, or do we expect an upset? Dat host Jim Derry and The Athletic's Larry Holder will talk about it all on this jam-packed episode.
While eight NFL teams are preparing for a shot at their respective conference championships, the New Orleans Saints have already begun to plan for the 2024.That plan opened a couple of days ago with General Manager Mickey Loomis announcing Coach Dennis Allen was staying for a third season, while the team would move on from Pete Carmichael and look for another offensive coordinator. Jim Derry and The Athletic's Larry Holder are here to discuss on the weekly Friday episode of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 205).They'll also offer their picks for all four playoff games this weekend in the Divisional Round, and will the duo agree as much as they did last week? (Let’s hope not.)
There are only so many ways one can beat a dead horse. Or chop dead wood. Whatever the case, we here at the Dattitude Podcast wonder how the New Orleans Saints become successful following the lack of respect the players obviously have for Coach Dennis Allen.But on Ep. 204, we talk about that and more with The Athletic’s Larry Holder, who covered this team for more than a decade and now covers the NFL. He’ll also share his picks for all six playoff games this weekend, and shockingly, he and host Jim Derry agree on five of six picks.What’s the game to look for, who has the upper hand in the race for the Lombardi Trophy, and what is the best bet of the weekend? Well, duh, you have to listen to find out.
NOTE: Small portions of this podcast include explicit language. User discretion is advised. Only the New Orleans Saints could beat their hated rivals by 31 points in the season finale to finish with a winning season, but yet find a way to embarrass themselves. Or maybe only Dennis Allen could find a way to embarrass himself. At the minimum, he opened a window into the soul of the team’s locker room.Just when Jim Derry was trying to turn a positive leaf into 2024 and was ready to give Allen a real shot heading into the offseason. Even if the Saints couldn’t find the miracle path to the playoffs, finishing strong would be one way to exorcise many of the demons and at least change some mindsets.But no. Allen not only apologized to the Atlanta Falcons and soon-to-be-fired coach Arthur Smith, but he admitted to the media, the team doesn’t listen or care to one word he has to say. And in the final Monday Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 202) of the season, Jim asks the question in Derry’s Dime, “How can the Saints possibly move forward with Allen as coach after this utter embarrassment?”
Jim Derry is promising to be more positive in 2024. The New Orleans Saints certainly will test that New Year’s resolution on Sunday when they host the Atlanta Falcons in a game that could see the winner being crowned NFC South champion.OK, maybe that’s a bit far-fetched, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would also need to lose to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in Charlotte. But remember, we’re staying positive on this show. Or (spoiler alert) at least until we give our predictions. Larry Holder of The Athletic is back for his regular Friday spot, and he joins the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 202) to share his thoughts on not only the Saints chances Sunday, but also the other three divisions up for grab: the AFC East and South, as well as the NFC East.
Yeah, we get it. You’ve been screaming about how much you hate Dennis Allen and Derek Carr. Back when they were 5-7, you were hoping they would go like 1-4 the rest of the way, and real changes would be made.Those chances for change are gone. But you know what isn’t gone? The Saints playoff chances. So you might as well enjoy these days while they’re still around. You never know when the next time this team will have a shot at the playoffs.And that is exactly what Jim Derry is screaming in his “Dime” on a special Sunday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 201), as that 12-percent shot at the postseason suddenly has become 31 percent with one game remaining.
New Year's Eve is coming Sunday, and the New Orleans Saints hope to pop their fireworks on the road at Tampa Bay to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. But first, we have a much bigger celebration here at home, as the Dattitude Podcast celebrates 200 episodes.To do so, show host Jim Derry brings on Devin "Hold The Mayo" Snow to talk about the Saints slim chances at the playoffs, what has gone wrong this season ... and we'll probably talk a little about red beans and rice, even though it isn't Monday. Questions we likely will ask HTM: Will the Saints be better next year? Is he riding “in the Carr?” What the bleepity bleep happened this season? What would he do with this coaching staff? And how in all that is holy does he eat that much every Monday?
FINALLY! Finally a game fans of the New Orleans Saints can get fired up about. Or at least the ones who aren’t foolishly rooting for their favorite team to win the rest of their games.Yep, Coach Dennis Allen’s defensive game plan was outstanding, quarterback Derek Carr was near perfect, the New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito probably needed his momma to double up on the ice packs before bed Sunday night. But should fans be thrilled about maybe the most complete effort of the season or pissed because this is the team we should have seen play all season?In Monday’s edition of “Derry’s Dime” on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 199), host Jim Derry says just enjoy it while it lasts, because there’s still quite the long journey to catching Tampa Bay, and it begins on a short week in Los Angeles this Thursday.
It has been a long time since the fan base of the New Orleans Saints has been as outwardly negative as they are right now. And the ironic thing is it comes with the team in the middle of a chase for an NFC South championship with three teams tied at the top of the division.What gives? Why do so many Who Dats think the team should just lose the rest of the way? What do they think that would accomplish? Would Coach Dennis Allen and his staff be forced to exit stage left? Would a higher draft pick come in and help be a savior? Or would it be more of the same?As he usually does, Jim Derry weighs in on the situation and gives his take ahead of the game vs. the New York Giants – a team with a worse record whose fans have a completely different feeling. And also on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 198), The Athletic’s Larry Holder makes his weekly Friday appearance to share his thoughts on the Black and Gold, as the duo also previews Sunday’s game and goes through some of the big matchups in Week 15 of the NFL.
Even in victory, this New Orleans Saints team seems to be a trainwreck. Quarterback Derek Carr, who spent most of the week in concussion protocol, had 37 yards through the first three quarters before finally waking up in the final minutes. Oh, and he was publicly fighting with veteran center Erik McCoy, and telling the press, “There’s no problem. It’s all good. … Brother, I’m not trying to be negative with you anymore.”As for Coach Paul Bunyan, aka Dennis Allen, everything is fine because the Saints won for the first time in a month. But is it?In Monday’s edition of “Derry’s Dime” on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 197), host Jim Derry seems to be coming around to the Who Dat way of thinking there might be more problems on this team than they can overcome. Problems, that is, even a potential NFC South championship (which still is way off in the distance) could fix.
It has been more than a calendar month since the New Orleans Saints won a football game, but they still find themselves in the heart of the NFC South race with a game they SHOULD win Sunday against division-foe Carolina, who has won just once all season.But these Saints continue to create more questions for their fans than answers, and the oddsmakers see this game a little differently than they would have seen it just a few weeks ago. (And they keep “choppin’ wood.”) Quarterback Derek Carr is in concussion protocol for the third time this year and has a rib injury, yet Coach Dennis Allen has not said whether it will be Carr or Jameis Winston starting on Sunday. Does it matter?These are all top topics of conversation on Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 196) for host Jim Derry and The Athletic’s Larry Holder, as the duo will go through comments and questions from listeners and share their thoughts on the matchup. They each will wrap up the show with their predictions for this game and for other top contests in the NFL for Week 14. Spoiler alert: One of them is playing the role of “King of Wishful Thinking.”
Twelve games into the season, New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen is telling the fan base basically not to worry and that the team will continue to “chop wood” and will correct their mistakes. Does he realize there are only five games remaining in the season and most people “chop wood” before winter begins?And what about the rest of the team that seemed perturbed because the fan base wasn’t supporting them on Sunday. Jameis Winston said “we’re all in this together,” but Allen said they don’t care about the “noise” outside of their own locker room. So which is it?All topics for another post-losing edition of “Derry’s Dime” on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 195), host Jim Derry attempts to translate the Sunday press conferences, and he also shares his opinion on the absurd Final Four presented to college football fans.
It has been a rough 2 weeks for the New Orleans Saints and their Who Dat fans. With multiple chances to take hold of the NFC South, the team has failed, and now they’re either going to get back on the winning train and win the division for the fifth time in eight years, or they’re going to fall in a deep, dark abyss.Which is it? We’ll find out a whole lot about this team Sunday against the Detroit Lions, who are also struggling a bit as of late. With all the negativity surrounding them, will they be able to turn this season into a “us vs. the world” mentality? Will they be able to get past the injuries to Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, Marcus Lattimore and more?These are tough questions, and Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 194) host Jim Derry brings in The Athletic’s Larry Holder to answer them as he does each Friday throughout the NFL season. Also, the duo will discuss their thoughts on Week 13 in the NFL, including the big 49ers-Eagles game on Sunday.
It's one of the biggest football weekends of the year, as college football will hold its annual conference championship games, which in turn will settle who will make the CFP in the last season of four teams before we go to 12 in 2024.Also, will it be Oregon's Bo Nix or LSU's Jayden Daniels as the Heisman Trophy winner. There's an excellent chance we'll know the answer when Friday's Pac-12 championship game is over. Lastly, what do we think about the Saints? Well, who better to ask all these questions than NOLA.com Saints editor Zach Ewing, who also is the former Sports Betting Director at Bet.NOLA.com? Zach fills in for Uncle Big Nick and joins Jim Derry on a Thursday Dattitude (Ep. 193).
Is there any team in the NFL that seems to loathe prosperity more than the New Orleans Saints? In clearly the biggest game of the season to date – and against its most fiercest rival in the Atlanta Falcons – the Black and Gold did everything but hand the Dirty Birds an early Christmas present.Oh, and then their head coach and starting quarterback came out in the postgame press conference and decided to spew their perceived positives from the 24-15 loss. And when Dennis Allen and Derek Carr weren’t talking about the good things, they were talking about penalties, injuries and just about anything except what they should have been talking about: why they stunk up the joint.On the first post-bye edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 191), host Jim Derry is ready Monday to tell it the way they should have told you on Sunday. And he’ll do it with far fewer excuses.
Their week off is over, and the New Orleans Saints have their most important game to date right in front of them, as they travel to Atlanta to face their most heated rival. Can they defeat the Falcons and move two games ahead of them in the NFC South standings with six games to go? Or will it be more of the same old, same old? That's what Jim Derry and The Athletic's Larry Holder will be talking about on Wednesday's "Thanksgiving Eve" Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 191). Later, Jim reads off the Best Bets for he and Uncle Big Nick for Week 12 in the NFL and the penultimate weekend of college football.
It has not been the season – thus far – that fans of the New Orleans Saints have expected. However, is it the one we all should have seen coming? It is time to go through and give our midseason grades for the team. We have a special Wednesday Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 190) to dish out the reality, and host Jim Derry brought in Larry Holder from his regular Friday spot. What do we give the offense? The defense? And yes, we even grade the coaching and the overall team. To finish the show, Uncle Big Nick is here a day early to share the best bets of the week in the NFL and for college football. (Jim is trying to get a rare bad taste out of his mouth from last week, while UBN has a chance to gloat.)
Oh, so that's why so many of you have chosen to be a "glass half-empty" kind of Saints fan this year? Following a 27-19 loss to the mediocre Minnesota Vikings, it is clear this team is incapable of carrying on good cheer into the holiday season. Derry (Downer)'s Dime exposes that on Monday's Dattitude, Ep. 189.
One could make an argument facing the Minnesota Vikings is the biggest game of the season for the New Orleans Saints, as they head into their bye week looking for their first three-game win streak of 2023.Can the offense continue their momentum? Can the defense tighten up and play well from the start against the reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Week, Joshua Dobbs, who just made his way to Minneapolis about 10 days ago? Will the Saints get to two games above .500 for the first time this late in a season since Drew Brees’ final campaign?These are the top topics of conversation for Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 188), as The Athletic’s Larry Holder joins host Jim Derry. The duo also will go through the marquee matchups in the NFL for Week 10 and offer their predictions.
Two weeks ago, Dattitude Podcast host Jim Derry was a little hot under the collar and asking “Is this team any different than the one we expected to see in the preseason?” Today, he’s asking the same question with a completely different tone. Why? That is one of the themes of Thursday’s Ep. 187. It’s also time to reveal the best bets of the week for Jim (who is at 60-percent correct for the year against the spread) and Uncle Big Nick, who is on the same roller coaster the Saints have been riding.
The New Orleans Saints are 5-4, on top of the NFC South by a full game and are the clear favorites to win the division. So why all the pouting, crying and moaning from both the local media and the Who Dat Nation? The two main areas of concern - the coaching staff and the offensive line - clearly have been better the past 2-plus weeks, and Jim Derry in his 'Dime' says to enjoy it while it lasts on Ep. 186.
For the first time in a month, the New Orleans Saints sit atop the NFC South. In trying to stay there, they now have to deal with the Chicago Bears, who have struggled this season and will come to the Caesars Superdome without their dynamic quarterback, Justin Fields, behind center.How will the Saints play as an 8.5-point favorite - the largest favorite they have been in the Dennis Allen era? Jim Derry and The Athletic's Larry Holder talk about it Friday morning on Ep. 185. They'll also touch on Week 9 in the NFL and give a prediction for LSU-Bama.
As the college football season enters its final month of the regular season, we have hit the midway point of the NFL season. And with it being Thursday, Jim Derry and Uncle Big Nick look to stay in the green with their best bets of the week, that include UBN's parlay on the LSU-Alabama game and Jim's top plays in the NFL on Ep. 184.
For the third straight week, the New Orleans Saints offense posted more than 400 yards. However, this time, it was in a 38-27 decisive victory over the Indianapolis Colts. What was right about this one? Is it something we can expect in the future? Are the Derek Carr haters gone, or are they just hibernating for a bit on their holes? We get into all of the above on 'Derry's Dime' during Monday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 183).
After a 2-0 start, the New Orleans Saints have lost four of their past five games and are in danger of falling to two games below .500, as they head to Indianapolis to face the Colts on Sunday. Is this a must-win game, and can this roller-coaster season begin to head back in a positive direction? Is this a rerun of 2022? We dissect it all on Friday (Oct. 27) on Ep. 182, as WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton joins Jim Derry. The duo also talk a little about LSU's upcoming meeting with Alabama and the NFL Week 8 slate.
It's Thursday, so it's time for the best bets of NFL Week 8 and college football Week 9 on Ep. 181 with Uncle Big Nick. But before we get to the picks, Jim has something to say about the local press getting on New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr for being emotional. Since when is being emotional in football a bad thing?
It might not be easy to hear, but it needs to be said: The New Orleans Saints have now put themselves in must-win territory after losing to Jacksonville at the Caesars Superdome on Thursday night. In fact, if one wanted a synopsis of the entire 2023 season to date, they could just go back and watch that 31-24 catastrophe.In Jim Derry’s ‘Dime’ on Ep. 180, he dissects the game and all the issues, such as the opening of the postgame press conference for Coach Dennis Allen, quarterback Derek Carr apologizing for getting upset with a receiver who failed to give max effort and what this means for the rest of the season. Also, what did linebacker Demario Davis have to say, and how gut-wrenching the finish was for tight end Foster Moreau.
There's no time to wallow in pity if you're a player, coach or fan of the New Orleans Saints. It's a short week, and the good news is the Black and Gold are finally back home in the Caesars Superdome.In come the Jacksonville Jaguars, who are a bit road-weary themselves – playing one home game after spending 10 days in London. Can the up-and-down Saints get it together on Thursday night, and will Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence be ready for the Jaguars? Larry Holder of The Athletic joins Jim Derry on a special Wednesday episode of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 179) to preview the game and make a prediction.Also to finish the show, Jim and Uncle Big Nick try to stay hot with their best bets (they were 8-2 last week) and dish out some more winners. Oh, and the answer to the question “Did Jim swallow a duck” is no, so don’t worry about him. (Wink, wink.)
One week a shutout victory for the New Orleans Saints, the next week the offense can't figure out how to get the ball in the end zone. Such is life for Who Dats, but will it change any time soon? And is this coaching staff finally beginning to realize it's getting to now or never time in this team reaching its potential? Hear Jim Derry and his 'Dime' on the day after a 20-13 frustrating loss to the Houston Texans. Also, Coach Dennis Allen and quarterback Derek Carr speak.
It's Friday, so once again Larry Holder of The Athletic joins Jim Derry for another Saints preview - this time as they are set to face the Houston Texans on the road. Can the Black and Gold keep up their momentum? Larry and Jim also will take a look at some of the big games in the NFL for Week 6, and Uncle Big Nick shares his top plays along with Jim's picks on Ep. 177.
The Saints played their best game of the year so far in a 34-0 shutout victory over the downtrodden New England Patriots. Does that mean all is right once again for the Black and Gold? The theme of 'Derry's Dime' on Monday is to soak it in, but let's put in perspective exactly what this victory means.
We're heading into Week 5 of the NFL season, and the New Orleans Saints have yet to score more than 20 points on offense. It's tough to win when that happens, no matter how good your defense is. (And they haven't been very good the past five quarters.) Will that change this Sunday in New England against Bill Belichick's Patriots? And will Derek Carr be more accurate in the second week dealing with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder? All things to talk about with Larry Holder on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Oct. 5, Ep. 175). Host Jim Derry also has an interesting question he hopes can be answered in his monologue and he wraps up the pod with some emails from listeners.
Normally, Thursday is a day when we have long turned the page on the previous week of football and moved on to the upcoming slate of action. However, Dattitude Podcast host Jim Derry spent the early part of the week in bed sick and did not have a chance to share his frustrations on the Saints’ 26-9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this past Sunday. Consider those frustrations released in Ep. 174. Is it Dennis Allen? Was it Pete Carmichael? Did Derek Carr come back too soon? Is the defense tired? Is it a combination of all of those things? Now that the first quarter of the season is over, what’s the future of this team in 2023, and can it be fixed? And of course, Uncle Big Nick finishes off the show with Jim, as the duo offers their best bets of the week. Both “stay in their lanes,” as UBN is on college, while Jim has five top NFL plays.
Once again, it's Friday so that means Larry Holder of The Athletic joins Jim Derry to preview the Saints upcoming game, which so happens to be against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in the Caesars Superdome. How will the team to with Jameis Winston filling in for an injured Derek Carr at quarterback, and will Alvin Kamara be key in his first game back from suspension? Join us, as we also share our predictions for the Black and Gold and preview the biggest games in the NFL for Week 4, including Bills-Dolphins and Patriots-Cowboys.
It's Thursday, so that means it's time to make some picks on Dattitude with Jim Derry and Uncle Big Nick. On Ep. 172, Jim is all NFL as usual, and he has a teaser, a parlay and 3 other picks. UBN is staying mostly in his lane, picking 4 college plays and slips in a NFL selection from across the pond.
All around, Sunday had to be incredibly disturbing for fans of the New Orleans Saints. First on 'Derry's Dime,' quarterback Derek Carr is injured in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers with his team leading 17-0. Then, the Saints blow the lead in the fourth quarter, as Jordan Love turns into Aaron Rodgers. What's worse? The fact Carr will be out for a while, or the fact this team let 3-0 just slip away into the wind? And how long will Carr be out? ... Also, can Saints fans at least find a little comedic relief in Sean Payton's comments following the Broncos FIFTY-POINT loss at Miami? And there are definitely things that 'make you go hmmmm' on Ep. 171.
It's Friday morning, so Larry Holder of The Athletic joins Jim Derry to preview the Saints upcoming game, as the team travels to Green Bay to take on the Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. What are the keys to victory for the Black and Gold, and what are our predictions? Join us, as we also preview the biggest games in the NFL for Week 3.
It's Thursday, so that means it's time to make some picks on Dattitude with Jim Derry and Uncle Big Nick. On Ep. 169, Jim is all NFL as usual, and he has a teaser, a total and three line plays, including one that involves Tua vs. Payton. UBN is making college plays with four of his five picks, including the three biggest games of the week.
The New Orleans Saints are 2-0 for the first time since 2013 after defeating Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers on the road Monday night, and it’s in large part because of a tough-hitting defense and an improved offense. In Derry's Dime, Dattitude host Jim Derry goes through why the Black and Gold won, but also what they need to do to improve. Also, hear from Saints coach Dennis Allen and quarterback Derek Carr from after the game - and a thought from Jim on the wacky NFL Week 2 on Ep. 168.
It's Game Day for the New Orleans Saints in Week 2, as they are set to take on the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football. Jim Derry is joined by WDSU-TV sports anchor Fletcher Mackel to preview the game and make their final predictions on Ep. 167.
The New Orleans Saints are hoping to be 2-0 for the first time in a decade, and to do it, they'll have to beat a tough division foe on the road Monday night in the Carolina Panthers. Will Trevor Penning and the offensive line come up with a better performance than last week, and will the defense be able to put up a similar effort to this past Sunday. Larry Holder of The Athletic joins Jim Derry for their weekly Friday chat on Dattitude (Ep. 166). They'll also make a jaunt around the NFL in previewing Week 2 and finding the best games.
We’ve settled into the weekly routine for the Dattitude Podcast and on Ep. 165, it’s prediction time. Show host Jim Derry had a great Week 1 in going 4-1, as he looks to do it again with his five top NFL picks. Uncle Big Nick had a rough start, but since he had COVID, we’ll give him a second chance to right the ship here in the early going. The duo is back for a third season together making predictions for the football season ahead.
It’s the first Monday Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 164) of the new year, which means Derry’s Dime is back, as show host Jim Derry shares his thoughts on the New Orleans Saints’ 16-15 victory over the Tennessee Titans in the Caesars Superdome on Sunday. How was Derek Carr’s debut? How did the new defensive front hold up? Can we expect an All-Pro level of play from Marshon Lattimore all season long? Is Trevor Penning’s rough day something we can expect for the future, or is it an anomaly? All things to discuss today, as we hear clips from Saints coach Dennis Allen and Carr, as well as Jim talking to Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill and running back Tyjae Spears.
The New Orleans Saints and their fans have been looking forward to Sunday for quite some time, as not only do they welcome in the Tennessee Titans to the Caesars Superdome for the 2023 NFL season opener, but also to open the Derek Carr era at quarterback. It's a new era for us here on the Dattitude Podcast, as well, as Larry Holder of The Athletic joins Jim Derry on NFL Fridays to talk about both the Saints and the NFL. For the remainder of the season, as well, Uncle Big Nick is back with Jim to make picks, and for this one week only, Jim will read Nick's picks on the air and make his own near the end of the show. And what's the outro song? Well, we're saying goodbye to a musical icon and maybe having a drink that involves tequila to salute ...
The New Orleans Saints are ready for their final preseason contest of 2023, and it is scheduled for Sunday night in the Caesars Superdome against the Houston Texans. There still are some questions to discuss, and we do that on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 162), as host Jim Derry is joined by WWL Radio football analyst Mike Detillier. We'll ask Mike about his biggest surprises and disappointments from training camp, predictions for the upcoming season, how Derek Carr and OC Pete Carmichael are doing together, and we look back at the time Steve Sidwell spent in New Orleans in helping to build the Dome Patrol. Lastly, we'll talk about next week's openers for LSU vs. Florida State and Tulane vs. South Alabama and get predictions for their seasons.
As the New Orleans Saints are now within 3 weeks of the start of the regular season, it's a good time for injuries to be on the mend. It looks like that might be the case for the Black and Gold with Andrus Peat, Kendre Miller, Demario Davis, Rashid Shaheed and others. What about Michael Thomas and the report he hasn't quite been on his game? Will he be able to serves as the team's No. 2 to Chris Olave? Fox-8 sports director Garland Gillen joins Jim Derry on Dattitude (Ep. 161) to talk about it, and to look ahead to the seasons for LSU and Tulane.
The New Orleans Saints will open their preseason schedule by hosting the defending world champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in the Caesars Superdome. How long will we see Derek Carr and the starters play, and what's going on with the offensive line? Will someone ask more about guard Andrus Peat's injury? Is the team thinking of moving camp somewhere else not only for 2024, but beyond? Lastly, we'll go through Jim Derry's AFC West predictions, as Advocate and Times-Picayune Saints editor Zach Ewing joins Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 160).
The breaking news happened just before we hit the podwaves: Cameron Jordan received a 2-year extension with the Saints and likely will be able to retire with the Black and Gold. Meanwhile, Saints fans are hoping the Alvin Kamara suspension saga is resolved soon, and that the punishment is lighter following the star running back's meeting with Roger Goodell. What should we expect? 4 games? 6? Dare we say, 8? We'll talk about it, as Dattitude host Jim Derry brings in The Athletic's Larry Holder on Episode 159. We'll also chat about the Saints' lack of depth at certain positions and we'll go through Jim's picks in the NFC West and get Larry's opinion.
Dattitude is back after a mini-vacation, and we're talking New Orleans Saints back at work in training camp. Guess what? Even Michael Thomas is there! As we go forward, no news is good news, unlike what happened in Cincinnati and Miami on Thursday. Lastly, Jim Derry goes through his previews of the AFC South and talks about whether the Jacksonville Jaguars will repeat as champs, or will the Tennessee Titans return to form.
Of course we can't get enough of LSU winning their 7th national baseball championship! And to talk about it with former Tigers coach Paul Mainieri, who recruited and coached several of the winning players, including Dylan Crews, Cade Beloso, Tre Morgan and Gavin Dugas. What were his emotions like Monday night? How does this team compare to his title in 2009? And does this team have a chance to remain on this path going forward? We ask all this and more, as Coach joins Jim Derry on the final Dattitude (Ep. 157) of the first half of Season 3. (We will return Friday, July 21.)
On the strength of Tommy 'Tanks' White's 2-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning - and Paul Skenes' 8 shutout innings - the LSU Tigers are advancing to the championship round of the College World Series for the first time since 2017 and with a chance to win their seventh national title. Is it the greatest game in LSU baseball history? Does White's home run equal Warren Morris' blast in the 9th in the 1996 championship game? Is Skenes the most dominating pitcher in school history? What are the Tigers' chances vs. Florida? We discuss this all, as Zach Ewing is live from Omaha, and he joins Jim Derry for a Friday dose of Dattitude (Ep. 156).
Following a 5-2 win Wednesday night over Wake Forest, the LSU Tigers are now one win away from the championship round and a best-of-3 with the Florida Gators for college baseball's national crown. Presumably with Paul Skenes on the hill, should LSU be favored? And what about Cade Beloso's 3-run bomb that gave the Tigers the push they needed? Jeff Duncan joins Jim Derry for a Thursday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 155), as we make our predictions and sprinkle in some Saints talk 1 month before training camp.
t's time for a special Wednesday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 154), as Zach Ewing is live in Omaha, and he joins Jim Derry for talk about LSU's chances in a rematch with Wake Forest. And if the bullpen is able to duplicate another stellar outing as they had against Tennessee, would Paul Skenes pitch in a theoretical deciding game with a shot at the championship series hanging in the balance? Lastly, what are out predictions for Wednesday's game?
The LSU Tigers are set to begin their run at a potential seventh national baseball title, as their opening game at the 2023 College World Series is scheduled to take place against Tennessee on Saturday night in Omaha. How do we like their chances with Paul Skenes on the hill in Game 1 and for a long stay? And what about the Saints, as their mandatory minicamp is wrapped up, and they get ready for one final vacation before training camp opens in 6 weeks. WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton joins Jim Derry for the weekly Friday episode of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 153). Also, Jim's monologue focuses on the crazy start to the US Open and a little pest we all seem to have this time of year, and he finishes with a new (old) segment he brought back, as in this week's 'Extra Point,' we go back in time 27 years to the biggest home run in LSU history.
The LSU baseball Tigers are two wins away from punching their ticket to Omaha for the College World Series, and we're ready for a special episode of the live Dattidude podcast (Ep. 152). LSU designated hitter Cade Beloso joins Jim Derry to preview this weekend's super regional against the Kentucky Wildcats, as well as a look through the slugger's journey from John Curtis to Baton Rouge and what might be next for him.
LSU and Tulane are set to open the Baton Rouge baseball regional, and Dattitude is back after a 2-week break to chat about it, as host Jim Derry brings in Fox-8 Sports' Garland Gillen. The duo also will talk about who has the best chance to make it to the Super Regional, and the other two teams in Baton Rouge - Oregon State and Sam Houston. Also, what's up with the Saints now that the second week of OTAs have ended, and how do we like the SEC ending divisional play in football when Texas and Oklahoma join the league in 2024?
Before we take a mini-break, we celebrate the 150th episode of the Dattitude Podcast. Inside, we dive deeper into the New Orleans Saints' 2023 schedule, which was released Thursday. Zach Ewing and I will go through it and preliminarily offer our over or under on the projected 9.5 wins. We also will try to find other early values across the NFL. Then, one of Major League Baseball's top beat writers, Derrick Goold, who is a Times-Picayune alum, joins the show to give his take on the first month-plus of the season, the new rules and how they're working, and the biggest surprises so far. Derrick also talks about how big changes could be coming to the way we watch baseball.
It's time for our final grades for the Saints a week following the NFL Draft, as Jeff Duncan joins Jim Derry on Dattitude (Ep. 149) for our weekly Friday get-together. How does the duo feel about Bryan Bresee, Isaiah Foskey and the rest of the picks, and how many of them could be starters this season? The rest of the NFC South did well. How well? Also, we'll get Dunc's top picks for the 149th Kentucky Derby, which is scheduled for late Saturday afternoon.
It's NFL Draft Day! On a special Thursday edition of the Dattitude podcast (Ep. 148), Jeff Duncan is back with Jim Derry to discuss all things related to the first round, focusing on what the New Orleans Saints might do at pick No. 29. Will it be offense or defense? Will it be need or best player available? What's the Saints' draft board look like ahead of the draft? Also, we'll dive into the overall picture and whether the Carolina Panthers will go through with the obvious and take Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, and what might be the biggest surprises of the night.
Time to get to know New Orleans Breakers coach John DeFilippo, as he'll tell us about himself and his experience as an NFL offensive coordinator, why the team (1-0) will be in the running for a USFL title in their second season and his experience in winning a Super Bowl title with the Philadelphia Eagles. Also, Luke Johnson visits Dattitude (Ep. 147) to talk with Jim Derry about the Saints and the upcoming NFL Draft that begins next Thursday.
It's time for our final thoughts on the 2022-23 New Orleans Pelicans, and how things unraveled in the last days of the season. Following the five-point loss to Oklahoma City in the NBA play-in game, beat writer Christian Clark joins Jim Derry on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 146), as we examine what the problems might be and all of Zion's BS. Do we think he will feel like Zion again in the fall? And for talk on the Saints, Jim lets the world know whether the team needs offense or defense most in the upcoming NFL Draft.
The Pelicans have plenty to play for in their final two games of the regular season, including their regular-season home finale Friday night against the New York Knicks. What's the outlook for seeding? How much does it matter between 6, 7, 8 or 9? Zion's outlook became murkier again (shocking), and there was breaking news Friday morning. And what about the Saints, and what position should they be looking at early in the NFL Draft at the end of the month? We get into it all, as Rod Walker joins Jim Derry for Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 145)
So, who is going to win The Masters, and how much will weather play a factor with rain predicted for much of the weekend. Also, it is supposed to be cold Saturday and Sunday. Which of the top 3 - Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy or Jon Rahm - has the best chance to win? Which of the next tier guys do we like? We have a full Masters betting preview on a special Wednesday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 144) with Bet.NOLA.com's Zach Ewing and golf expert Uncle Big Nick.
OK, so the Pelicans losing to Golden State really was tough to take. But winning at No. 1 Denver really helped. (Who cares if Jokic didn't play?) What spot can the Pels realistically be eyeing, and will Zion come back? If he does, will it matter THAT much? (Duh.) And what are the chances in the Final Four for the LSU women's basketball team? UConn the favorite on the men's side? MLB's Opening Day was a bit different. All this and a little Saints talk on our weekly live Friday episode of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 143) with Jim Derry, who is joined by "Hard in the Paint" host and "Pelicans Scoop" staffer David Grubb.
Riding a 3-game winning streak, the New Orleans Pelicans remain alive in the race for the playoffs in the NBA's Western Conference. Is it a realistic dream? What about Zion's potential return? Meanwhile, the LSU women's basketball team continues a possible run to the Final Four, and the Saints have made more magic in free agency. All this on Dattitude (Ep. 142) with Jim Derry, who is joined by Pelicans and ESPN Radio's Gus Kattengell.
One look at where the New Orleans Saints were in relation to the salary cap following the signing last week of quarterback Derek Carr, and it might have seemed impossible to be able grab anyone of any significance. However, this has been a pretty good week for the team with them brining in running back Jamaal Williams (the NFL’s scoring leader on the ground last season), defensive tackles Khalen Saunders and Nathan Shepherd, along with re-signing Jameis Winston as a backup to Carr. How did all this happen, and where do the Saints go from here? What about the Pelicans? Is their season all but over? And speaking of over, how is your bracket? We talk about all this and more, as WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton joins Jim Derry (who has a really bad Irish accent) on the St. Patrick’s Day edition of the Dattitude podcast (Ep. 141).
Now that the New Orleans Saints have signed their man at quarterback in Derek Carr, what's next? Who will be cap casualties, and who will they need to go after in both free agency and the 2023 NFL Draft to make this team a contender? Are they already the favorite to win the NFC South next season? And will Zion Williamson come back for the Pelicans this season, and what is their playoff outlook? All things we get into on the Season 3 premiere of the Dattitude podcast (Ep. 140) with Jeff Duncan and Jim Derry.
Super Bowl 57 right and wrong, 'controversy,' Mahomes MVP and Saints talk with Mike Triplett on Ep. 139 by Jim Derry
Saints officials courted Derek Carr this week in hopes to either make a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders or entice Carr to come to New Orleans if he becomes a free agent. What are the chances it actually could happen, and would it potentially make the team that much better? And what about Super Bowl LVII? Chiefs or Eagles? Those are the topics of conversation for our final Friday chat of Season 2 of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 138) with Jeff Duncan and Jim Derry. And after Dunc, we bring on Josh Inglis of Covers.com on HOW to bet the Super Bowl before wrapping up with Uncle Big Nick in our final Best Bets segment.
The good news for the New Orleans Saints is they added a first-round draft pick (sort of), and fans no longer have to wonder about where Sean Payton might go. He is headed to the Denver Broncos to work with Russell Wilson and try to turn that underachieving franchise around. But what about this underachieving franchise? We'll talk about whether it was a good deal for the Saints and where the team goes from here in our weekly live Friday chat with Jeff Duncan and Jim Derry on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 137). We'll also look ahead to Super Bowl 57 and touch on the Pelicans and their 10-game losing streak.
For years, many fans of the New Orleans Saints have thought the NFL hates their beloved team. Now, one day after the controversy in Kansas City in the AFC championship game, the league hates the Bengals, too! Let’s get real. Jim Derry gets into debunking conspiracy theories and why the greatest controversial call of them all had ZERO bearing on the game. And after that, he even gets into the game itself (novel concept) with Larry Holder, who covers the NFL for The Athletic. As for Super Bowl LVII, how exciting will Jalen Hurts vs. Patrick Mahomes be? All of that here on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 136) in one of the more spirited monologues of the year.
Sean Payton, Saints QB and NFL conference title games talk with Jeff Duncan on Ep. 135 by Jim Derry
Could this be the week we find out the immediate future for Sean Payton and whether he coaches in the NFL in 2023? What about the New Orleans Saints and their future, especially on offense with Pete Carmichael coming back as offensive coordinator and the uncertainty at quarterback? And are we overhyping the performances of Joe Burrow with the Cincinnati Bengals and/or Jalen Hurts with the Philadelphia Eagles? Who is going to Super Bowl LVII? All these things are on the docket when we talk to local football expert Mike Detillier of WWL Radio on Episode 134.
What’s the likelihood Sean Payton will be coaching somewhere in the NFL in 2023? And if he does, where? We know Pete Carmichael is staying in New Orleans, but why? We know eight NFL teams will be whittled down to four this weekend, but who? You have questions, and Jeff Duncan and Jim Derry have the answers on the Dattitude podcast (Ep. 133), and if that’s not enough, Jim shares his thoughts in his monologue and wraps it up with Uncle Big Nick and the duo’s best bets of the playoff weekend.
The New Orleans Saints are not competing in the NFL playoffs for the second consecutive season, but this offseason is going to be a little different. What changes need to be made, and when will they be made? Where does Sean Payton go, and what rewards could the Saints reap if he does take another coaching job? We talk about that and the best of the NFL wild-card weekend with Jeff Duncan and our best bets with Uncle Big Nick on Dattitude, Ep. 132.
The New Orleans Saints' 2022 season has mercifully come to an end - and nearly exactly as Jim Derry predicted, not that he likes to boast about when he is right or anything. Today in Derry's Dime, "Nostradamus" says this is one time Who Dats can be thankful for not finishing the season on a winning streak. Also, Times-Picayune and Advocate sports columnist Rod Walker joins the show to share his thoughts on the season and the upcoming changes that need to be made. Walker and Derry also talk a little about Monday's college football national championship game and the Pelicans' upcoming and crucial road trip.
Jeff Duncan joins Jim Derry for their weekly Friday chat on the Saints. On Dattitude (Ep. 130), they talk about whether a four-game win streak would change the outlook of the team, how they matchup against the Panthers and the overall picture in the NFL. Also, they'll make predictions on this game, as well as the college football national title game and ponder how the Pelicans will fare without Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram for a bit. Lastly, Uncle Big Nick joins Jim to make their best bets of the week.
We lead with the sports story of the nation and the tragedy in Cincinnati from Monday Night Football, as Buffalo Bills safety Demar Hamlin collapsing during the team's game. We offer prayers for him, and talk about his situation. Later, WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton joins the show to share his take on what the Cotton Bowl and Citrus Bowl victories mean for Tulane and LSU, respectively. And we wrap up the final half hour of the show with a spirited debate on whether the Saints' three-game winning streak even matters.
Jeff Duncan joins the show for his weekly Friday appearance, and there's plenty to talk about. The New Orleans Saints are trying to keep hope alive in Philadelphia as they take on the Eagles. Who will play QB? Jalen Hurts or Gardner Minshew? Does it matter? What about LSU vs. Purdue in the Citrus Bowl and Tulane vs. USC in the Cotton Bowl? And the Pelicans are hot once again, as they are led by Zion Williamson, who is really turning the corner in his career. Lastly, Jim and Uncle Big Nick offer their best New Year's weekend picks.
Jeff Duncan previews Saints at Browns and UBN looks to stay hot with Best Bets on Ep. 127 by Jim Derry
Well into the third quarter, it appeared as if the New Orleans Saints would cruise to victory No. 5 by rolling past their arch-rival Atlanta Falcons. Then the Saints turned into the 2022 Saints and nearly choked one away. Does Bradley Roby's fumble recovery mean they're back in the NFC South race? GET REAL! What is real, though, is Sports Betting Director Zach Ewing's $100,000 win of a lifetime in a survivor pool. What else is real? The craziest NFL weekend of the season, We'll talk about it all on Dattitude (Ep. 126).
Jeff Duncan joins Jim to dive into the Saints matchup with the Falcons on Sunday in the Superdome on Ep. 115. Following their bye week, can the Black and Gold rebound from the devastating loss in Tampa? Is Atlanta in the same situation as the Saints? What will the mood be in the Dome? And the Pelicans have now lost two in a row after an 7-game winning streak. Lastly, Jim and Uncle Big Nick share their best bets of the week.
The fork has finally arrived, and you can stick it right in the hearts of New Orleans Saints fans following the excruciating 17-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs on Monday Night Football. Instead of being a half-game out in the NFC South race, the 4-9 Saints blew a 16-3 lead with less than 7 minutes remaining, and now have virtually no shot at the playoffs with nothing pretty on the horizon. That, indeed, is 'Derry's Dime' in a nutshell, but it goes way beyond that.
Jeff Duncan and Jim Derry preview the New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football to finish Week 13, where almost unfathomably, the Saints could get to within a half-game of the lead in the NFC South.
On our regular live Friday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 122), Jim Derry is joined by LSU sideline reporter Gordy Rush, as the duo dives deep into what the Tigers need to do to pull the upset of No. 1 Georgia in the SEC championship game on Saturday afternoon. Also, Jim shares his and Uncle Big Nick's best bets of Week 13.
For the first time in just shy of 21 years, the New Orleans Saints were shutout - ending one of the longest streaks in the history of the NFL at 332 games, as they lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 13-0, on Sunday. The toughest thing about it all? Finding new ways to say "The Saints suck."
The bad news is there will be no Dattitude podcast on Friday. The good news is we have two episodes crammed into one (Ep. 120), as in the Thanksgiving edition, Jeff Duncan makes his weekly appearance and Uncle Big Nick joins Jim Derry for the duo’s best bets of NFL Week 12 and the final full Saturday of college football in 2022.
Well, what do you know? The New Orleans Saints had an 'added emphasis to go out and win the football game' and 'call everything there is on the call sheet.' Who knew? Seems logical, but the question remains: Why wasn't there an emphasis to win previous games? Jim gets into all that in 'Derry's Dime,' and Dave 'D-Squared' Ducorbier is much happier than previous Mondays on Ep. 119.
Jeff Duncan joins the show - as he does each Friday - as we break down the Saints' woes, including the Andy Dalton - Jameis Winston debate and where Coach Dennis Allen currently is. We preview the game against the Rams in Sunday, as well as LSU-UAB and the surge of New Orleans Pelicans. We also look back to Tulane's big win over SMU on Ep. 118.
Is anyone surprised New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen has made the decision to stick with quarterback Andy Dalton over Jameis Winston? I guess we shouldn't be. Jim says there's one of three reasons why the decision was made. What are they? And Uncle Big Nick joins Episode 117, as we reveal our weekly best bets and try to remain hot.
There was little to like from Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the woes of the New Orleans Saints continue to pile up. Are they going to continue to 'bang their heads' with Andy Dalton? Is it time to think about the future of Dennis Allen as coach? Will this team find an identity before 2022 is over? Jim is extremely candid in his weekly 'Derry's Dime' on where he thinks this team is following Week 10, and Dave D-Squared Ducorbier shares his thoughts.
Jeff Duncan joins Jim Derry for Friday's live edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 115), as the duo previews Sunday's New Orleans Saints at Pittsburgh Steelers matchup. Oh, and more debate on Andy Dalton vs. Jameis Winston with feedback from listeners. (Greeaaaat.) What are the keys to victory? Will the Saints rebound from Monday's loss? And who do Dunc and JD think will win? Also, they touch on LSU-Arkansas and Tulane-UCF and a little nit of New Orleans Pelicans.
It's that time of the week again when Jim brings on Uncle Big Nick, as the duo shares their best bets for NFL Week 10 and college football's Week 11. Will Jim continue his hot streak and improve on his 32-13 record? And what about Saints-Steelers, LSU-Arkansas and Tulane-UCF? All here on Episode No. 114.
What else is there to say following the New Orleans Saints' 27-13 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football in front of the entire nation? One thing "Derry's Dime" says is a major change needs to be made before what's left of this 2022 season goes down the tubes real fast: A change at quarterback.
It's game day, and Jeff Duncan joins Jim for a special Monday edition to preview the New Orleans Saints hosting Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Can the Saints defense play as well as it did in last week's shutout victory over the Raiders? Can Alvin Kamara and Taysom Hill come up big once again? And what about LSU's shocking victory over Alabama? We talk about that and touch on the New Orleans Pelicans in Dattitude (Ep. 112).
Is there anything to talk about on this crazy Friday - the calm before the storm? What about Michael Thomas and the "official" news we all knew was coming and that he has been placed on IR by the New Orleans Saints and likely is out for the season? What about Saints vs. Ravens on Monday Night Football? What about LSU vs. Alabama? Tulane - Tulsa? Tennessee vs. Georgia? The New Orleans Pelicans? Well, Jeff Duncan joins the show as he does every Friday, and we somehow pack all the above into a 75-minute Episode No. 111.
It's that time of the week again when Jim brings on Uncle Big Nick, as the duo shares their best bets for NFL Week 9 and college football's Week 10. Will Jim continue his streak of going over .500 in every week this year? And what about Saints-Ravens, LSU-Alabama, Tulane-Tulsa and the New Orleans Pelicans' brutal overtime loss at the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday? All here on Episode No. 110.
Finally. It took just shy of half a season to see the New Orleans Saints team most fans and local media expected in 2022 to show up, as they blanked the high-powered Las Vegas Raiders, 24-0, in the Caesars Superdome on Sunday. Question is: Was that a Halloween trick, or will Who Dats reap the these treats for the remainder of the year? We hear from Coach Dennis Allen, Alvin Kamara, D-Squared and Derry's Dime to breakdown the big victory.
It's Friday, so Dunc and Derry are back at it - this week previewing the New Orleans Saints' chance to get back in the NFC South race (by default) if they can defeat the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. How will the injuries affect the game, will Andy Dalton improve his play and will the defense show up? What are our game predictions? That and a little talk on the New Orleans Pelicans, as they are set for a road swing out west.
Well, there’s no more guessing who will play quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. At least not for now, according to Coach Dennis Allen. It was announced Wednesday that Andy Dalton is the starter for the foreseeable future, which proved one podcast host wrong. What do we think of the move? Lastly, Jim gets together with Uncle Big Nick for their weekly best bets, as Jim tries to up his 24-11 ATS record. The duo makes their top picks for NFL Week 8 and CFB Week 9.
The New Orleans Saints fell to 2-5 with an embarrassing 42-34 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night. Is the season over? Well, Jeff Duncan joins Jim Derry for their weekly Friday chat to discuss it. Let's just say the discussion is interesting. Also, Jim tries to have a seventh straight winning Best Bets week, and Uncle Big Nick tries to get off the roller coaster in our Week 7 picks segment.
It's the quickest of turnarounds in the NFL, as the New Orleans Saints can't think about what happened last week, but must focus all their attention on Thursday night's game in the desert at the Arizona Cardinals. Both teams come in 2-4, so is there any advantage for either team? Jim is joined by WWL-TV Sports Director Doug Mouton to talk about it on Ep. 105.
It's another Saints loss, but this one seems to sting a bit more than the others, as the Black and Gold never trailed until the final 2 minutes. How did they let this one slip away? Playing not to lose? We get into it all with "Derry's Dime," along with a chat with Fox-8's Garland Gillen and "The Common Fan," Dave Ducorbier, before we wrap it up with a song that seems to reflect where the Saints are before their Thursday trip to face the Arizona Cardinals.
The 2 JDs get together live as they do each Friday to talk about the Saints' upcoming game. This Sunday, the Black and Gold take on the Cincinnati Bengals in the Caesars Superdome. What's the injury situation? What are the keys to victory? And what are the predictions from Jeff and Jim?
Ready to make some money? It’s time for another Thursday chock full of picks, as Dattitude host Jim Derry is joined by Uncle Big Nick to share the duo’s top five picks of NFL Week 6 and college football Week 7. Also, as they do each Thursday through the end of the year, both handicappers go through their reasoning for each pick, as they go through some of the top games of the week, including a Saints-Bengals preview and Bills at Chiefs.
Well, thank goodness for Taysom Hill. Is he the difference between the New Orleans Saints being 2-3 and 1-4? There was plenty of good to talk about in the Saints 39-32 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, but there also was plenty of bad and ugly. We hear from Hill, Coach Dennis Allen and defensive end Cam Jordan, as Jim offers his weekly take in "Derry's Dime."
It's the 100th episode of the Dattitude podcast, and we're having a special "Dunc and Holder" reunion show. The old gang of Jeff Duncan, Larry Holder, Jim Derry and Clyde Verdin are back together to reminisce, have a little fun (much at Larry's expense) and talk Saints vs. Seahawks in the Caesars Superdome on Sunday.
It's time to make our picks once again - this Thursday, Jim and Uncle Big Nick try to keep their winning streak going with their best bets from NFL Week 5 and College Football Week 6. A little lagniappe, as well, with LSU-Tennessee.
It's another tough loss for the New Orleans Saints, and few expected this team to be 1-3 after four games. That being said, with all the negative surrounding the first month of the season, there are positives to take from Sunday's debacle in London. We'll go through it in Derry's Dime, along with reaction from Coach Dennis Allen, quarterback Andy Dalton and defensive back Tyrann Mathieu.
Jeff Duncan joins Jim for his weekly segment, as the duo previews the New Orleans Saints in London in hopes to revive their season against the Minnesota Vikings. Is this the week Andy Dalton takes over for Jameis Winston? Is Michael Thomas out, and which receivers will step up? What about Alvin Kamara? And what are the game predictions from Dunc and Derry?
With their mythical $110 to bet each week, Uncle Big Nick joins Jim for their top NFL Week 4 and college football Week 5 picks of the week, and we recap last week and where each of them stand.
Just what in the hell was that Sunday in Charlotte? Can someone, somewhere find a little fire? What's missing? Well, we think it is clear and obvious, and Jim spends Monday morning trying to help those in need of figuring it all out. (Spoiler alert: The blame probably does not lie where those on social media are putting it.) And the 'Common Fan,' Dave Ducorbier, joins us to help get out our frustrations.
Jeff Duncan joins Jim for his weekly segment, as the duo previews the New Orleans Saints heading east to face their NFC South-rival Carolina Panthers before their trip across the Atlantic to play Minnesota next week. Will Jameis Winston rebound from a couple of tough performances, and will the Saints defense be able to stop Christian McCaffrey? And what are the game predictions from Dunc and Derry?
With their mythical $110 to bet each week, Uncle Big Nick joins Jim for their top NFL Week 3 and college football Week 4 picks of the week, and we recap last week and where each of them stand.
It was a tough day for the New Orleans Saints in their home opener against the Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as they fell 20-10 despite holding the Bucs scoreless in the first half. Jim has interviews with Saints coach Dennis Allen, running back Mark Ingram and defensive end Cam Jordan, along with thoughts from "the Common Fan," Dave Ducorbier, in Monday's post-mortem.
Jeff Duncan makes his regular Friday appearance on Dattitude to talk with Jim Derry about the Saints' home opener against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The duo previews the game and offers their prediction.
With their mythical $110 to bet each week, Uncle Big Nick joins Jim for their top NFL Week 2 and college football Week 3 picks of the week, and we recap where each of them stand.
For three quarters Sunday, it appeared as if the New Orleans Saints would have the worst start imaginable to the 2022 season: Losing – and losing big – to their hated rival, the lowly Atlanta Falcons. Then, somehow, some way, the Black and Gold pulled a rabbit out of the hat, and the Dirty Birds did what the Dirty Birds do: choke. WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton and "The Common Fan," Dave Ducorbier, join Jim to answer the question: What in the holy heck was that?
Jeff Duncan makes his regular Friday appearance on Dattitude to talk with Jim Derry about the Saints' regular-season opener in Atlanta on Sunday to take on the Falcons. The duo previews the game and offers their prediction.
Uncle Big Nick joins Jim for the first 'Picksie Dust Thursday' of the 2022 football season. The duo makes their top 5 picks of the week, as each gets $110 to bet.
Jeff Duncan joins Dattitude for the first live show, and we discuss the Saints rough week with the injury to left tackle Trevor Penning, the trade of Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to the Philadelphia Eagles and the arrest of safety Marcus Maye. Pro football handicapper Adam Chernoff gives his analysis of whether the Saints are a good bet for the over 8.5 wins, while Dunc and Derry share their predictions for the 2022 season.
Garland Gillen of FOX-8 joins Jim on Dattitude to talk about the LSU quarterback battle winding down before their opener a week from Sunday with Florida State in the Superdome and the Saints' final preseason game Friday night against the Chargers and a few position battles.
Katherine Terrell, New Orleans Saints beat reporter for ESPN, talks about the progress of injured quarterback Jameis Winston, how Coach Dennis Allen has adjusted to his new role and where the team sits just three weeks before the start of the regular season.
Saints Hall of Fame Coach Jim Mora talks about his road to New Orleans, his days leading the Black and Gold, Sam Mills going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame last week, the toughness of Rickey Jackson, and how this current defense stacks up against his Dome Patrol.
Doug Mouton, WWL-TV sports director, joins Dattitude (Ep. 82) with Jim Derry to talk about Tyrann Mathieu being back at New Orleans Saints training camp, Trevor Penning doing his best Kyle Turley imitations, the signing of Kiko Alonso over Kwon Alexander and the Alvin Kamara situation.
Jeff Duncan, sports columnist for The Times-Picayune, offers his observations from the first few days of NFL training camp for the New Orleans Saints and how wide receiver Michael Thomas looks in his return from the PUP list. Also, Jim isn't having the best Friday, and as usual, he lets us know about it.
Season 2 of the Dattitude podcast opens with Larry Holder of The Athletic talking about his outlook on the 2022 NFL season and in-depth talk on the New Orleans Saints as they are set to open training camp, and we finish with Adam Chernoff of covers.com lending insight on how to bet NFL futures.
New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis discusses life without Sean Payton at the helm, how Dennis Allen is ready for this promotion, what the future might hold with Alvin Kamara and Michael Thomas and more. Jeff Duncan and Jim Derry co-host this special "vacation" edition of Dattitude (Ep. 79).
Saints wrapped up minicamp Thursday and now are on a five-week vacation before training camp begins. Times-Picayune sports columnist Jeff Duncan was at the three-day event, and we ask him to share his observations on this Father's Day edition of Dattitude. We also make an announcement about a special guest next Friday.
The US Open kicks off in Brookline, Mass., on Thursday, and we get in depth with our resident golf betting pro, Uncle Big Nick, as he and Jim share their top plays of the week on a special Wednesday edition of Dattitude.
As the Saints head toward next week's minicamp, sports columnist Jeff Duncan joins Dattitude to discuss where the team stands. We also get into the big sports weekend and the news of the moment, including Saturday's Belmont Stakes, the new LIV golf league, Game 4 of the NBA Finals and a wrap of LSU baseball.
The New Orleans Saints have spent much of their week going through "Organized Team Activities," so how are they looking thus far? We get into that with Saints beat writer for The Times-Picayune and The Advocate, Luke Johnson, on the Diamond Episode of the Dattitude Podcast.
The New Orleans Saints have opened OTAs - Jameis Winston is on the field - and it's time to talk about expectations with one of the team's biggest fans: former Pantera lead singer Philip Anselmo, who is the voice of the Dattitude podcast intro.
Doug Mouton, sports director at WWL-TV, joins Dattitude on this Friday full of "Summer Breeze" to share his outlook on the Saints with the additions they have made this offseason, and how bright the future is for the New Orleans Pelicans. Meanwhile, Jim laments the fact today is the last day of school for the kiddos while teachers rejoice.
It's PGA Championship week, and we bring in golf analyst and betting strategist Andy Lack of Inside Golf Podcast and RickRunGood to dissect the Southern Hills course in Tulsa on a special Wednesday Dattitude. We ask: What is different about this course? What about the crazy greens? What trends could lead to picking a winner? Uncle Big Nick then shares his thoughts, as well, and lets us in on his favorites this week.
The New Orleans Saints' 2022 schedule has been released - so what do you think? Jim offers his thoughts and brings in Times-Picayune columnist Rod Walker to share his predictions and outlook on the upcoming season. Also, it's our first ever Dattitude on Friday the 13th ... anyone out there have any superstitions?
Ever wanted to know what it's like to be able to announce a Saints draft pick? Season ticket holders Troy Reilly and his wife, Amanda, got to do just that last week in Las Vegas, and Troy shares his story. Also, sports columnist Jeff Duncan joins the show to give us his picks for the Kentucky Derby, his thoughts on Tyrann Mathieu returning home and the NFL Draft.
We hear from the Saints top two picks from the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave and Trevor Penning, on Friday's Dattitude from Las Vegas. Also, bet.NOLA.com's Zach Ewing joins me to analyze the choices. We finish up with sound clips of Pelicans coach Willie Green and Suns point guard Chris Paul on the hard-fought first-round series that came to an end Thursday night.
The New Orleans Pelicans now find themselves in a win-or-out situation, and they will be back at the Smoothie King Center for Game 6 on Thursday night. Oh, and around the time the game is ending, the Saints are scheduled to make their first of two picks in the opening round of the NFL Draft. David Grubb of The Birds Nest podcast chats with Jim about the Pels, while Adam Chernoff joins a special Wednesday Dattitude to share insight into the draft.
Jeff Duncan joins Dattitude to discuss the craziness going on in the New Orleans sports world this weekend and into next week, as the Pelicans are set to tipoff Game 3 at the Smoothie King Center against the Phoenix Suns, the Saints have two picks in next week's NFL Draft and the Zurich Classic continues at TPC Louisiana.
Zach Ewing chats with Jim on a special Wednesday edition of Dattitude to discuss the big victory by the New Orleans Pelicans over the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of their Western Conference playoff series. Also, we preview the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Gus Kattengell of ESPN Radio New Orleans and host of The Sports Hangover joins Dattitude to talk about the incredible - and improbable - run the New Orleans Pelicans have gone on since starting the season 1-12 and 3-16. Can they pull off a shocker against the Clippers on Friday? Does it matter? What's up with Zion? ... And finally, we bring back our old friend, David D-Squared Ducorbier to get his take - as only he can give - on the USFL's opening weekend and the (re)debut of the New Orleans Breakers.
Saints beat writer for The Times-Picayune and The Advocate Amie Just talks with Jim about the team's big trade earlier this week with the Philadelphia Eagles, the free-agent signings of Taco Charlton and Justin Evans. And the big question: Is Tyrann Mathieu coming home to New Orleans?
We talked to former Kansas great Danny Manning moments after the Jayhawks won the NCAA men's basketball national championship in historic comeback fashion over North Carolina, We also hear from Coach Bill Self, Kansas forward Christian Braun and Tar Heels guard Caleb Love. Then, Uncle Big Nick joins Dattitude to share his betting strategy for The Masters this weekend.
Coach K finishing his career in the Final Four - could we have written a better script with the Blue Devils playing for a title along with blue bloods North Carolina, Kansas and Villanova here in New Orleans for the weekend? Former Duke and Salmen High standout Chris Duhon joins Dattitude to talk about his time playing for Coach K and what the players are feeling heading into the national semifinals.
Since the announcement Deshaun Watson was going to Cleveland, it was fairly evident the New Orleans Saints would re-sign quarterback Jameis Winston. Yet, many Who Dats seem disappointed. Why? We don't get it. We talk about that with sports columnist Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune, and we get into the craziness of the NCAA basketball tournament and who might be coming to New Orleans for the Final Four with bet.NOLA.com's Zach Ewing.
Is Deshaun Watson going to pick the Saints or the Falcons? How much is his recent past weighing on your opinion on whether you want him to be the face of your favorite NFL franchise? How much have the teams' brass delved into his past? Why is the decision taking so long? Why has social media gone bonkers over this? We delve into all this and more with sports columnist Jeff Duncan on Dattitude, Episode 60.
Doug Mouton, sports director for WWL-TV joins Dattitude to discus the return of Major League Baseball, LSU basketball as we head toward Selection Sunday, the state of the New Orleans Pelicans and who might be quarterback for the Saints next fall.
After a brief break, Dattitude is back with David Grubb of the Hard In The Paint podcast to talk about LSU basketball and where the New Orleans Pelicans stand. Is Zion coming back, and how good are CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram together? Jim shares his thoughts on Calvin Ridley and the Russell Wilson trade. And lastly, Uncle Big Nick stays hot in golf betting and shares his secrets on this weekend's Players Championship.
A special Dattitude, Episode 57, with the greatest player ever to wear No. 57 in the NFL - Hall of Famer Rickey Jackson - joining the show to talk about the old days, the Super Bowl and how the game has changed most. Also, ESPN's Mike Triplett comes on to talk about the Saints' latest coaching moves and the possible QBs next season. NOLA.com's Devin Jackson discusses his betting strategies.
Jeff Duncan, sports columnist for The Times-Picayune and The Advocate, joins Dattitude to rehash the Super Bowl and the "controversial" ending and to share his thoughts on Dennis Allen and the Saints' future. Uncle Big Nick wraps up the show to let us in on his little secret on how he has been so successful as of late with golf betting.
Mike Detillier, football analyst extraordinaire of WWL Radio, comes on Dattitude to share his thoughts on Sean Payton, Dennis Allen and the Alvin Kamara situation. He also talks about Joe Burrow and the Super Bowl and the fast start by Brian Kelly at LSU. We wrap it up with Jim and his Friday Friends making their picks for Sunday's big game.
Jam-packed show with plenty of football news, as NFL media ambassador Trey Wingo of Caesars Sportsbook joins Dattitude to discuss the Dennis Allen hiring, the Alvin Kamara arrest and all things Super Bowl. Also, Adam Chernoff of covers.com is on for an outstanding segment to share his professional viewpoint on ways to bet the big game.
Sports columnist Jeff Duncan joins Dattitude to discuss the Saints coaching search, where the team stands and who the leading candidates are. Also, we talk about the Brian Flores situation, and Uncle Big Nick comes on to share his betting philosophies on golf and Super Bowl props.
WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton joins Dattitude to talk about how the Saints coaching search is going and the NFL championship weekend. Who is gonna win Super Bowl 56? And Jim has a little bragging to do, as well as a couple personal moments to share.
The Saints coaching search is getting amped up with names beginning to surface, and it's time to make our NFL picks for the weekend for the upcoming AFC and NFC championship games on Sunday. You can make those picks on your live betting mobile apps, which went live Friday morning.
The top moments from Sean Payton's retirement press conference on Tuesday (Jan. 25), as we get a little glimpse inside the man who brought the Saints franchise to new heights throughout his 16-year journey in New Orleans.
Jeff Duncan joins the show to discuss the elephant in the room: Is Sean Payton really pondering retirement or some time away from the game? How serious are these rumors, and what would it mean for the team if he steps down? We get into that, Eli Apple's disdain for the city of New Orleans and the crazy NFL playoffs.
Jim is ready for his favorite weekend of the year, as the NFL Divisional Round and its four games are set to kickoff Saturday and Sunday. Dave 'D-Squared' Ducorbier joins Dattitude, as he and Jim offer their best picks of the weekend. They also share Uncle Big Nick's picks, who is a little under the frigid weather.
Zach Ewing, sports betting director at bet.nola.com, joins Dattitude for a fun, spirited debate about some of the coaching decisions and poor officiating in NFL wild-card weekend. We also talk about going for it on fourth down, 2-point conversions and "common sense."
It's the first weekend of NFL playoff football, and D Squared and Uncle Big Nick make their weekly appearances to make their picks with Jim. Also, we talk a little LSU and Pelicans basketball and try to get past our hum-drums with the Saints done for the season.
LSU legendary men's basketball coach Dale Brown joins Dattitude to share stories with Jim on a range of topics, including having the PMAC court named in his honor, the recruiting of Shaq, his early days, great Tigers teams and more.
Sports columnist Jeff Duncan joins a somber Monday Dattitude to discuss the abrupt end to the Saints' season and where the team goes from here. Also, Jeff and Jim share their thoughts on tonight's College Football Playoff National Championship Game between Alabama and Georgia. In Derry's Dime, Jim reminds us, it could be a whole lot worse for Who Dats.
Jim offers his outlook on Saints - Falcons and the Black and Gold's chances of making the playoffs. Also, Conductor Dave and Uncle Big Nick stop by for their weekly 5-Star Friday picks for Week 18 of the NFL and the National Championship Game on Monday night.
Mike Triplett of ESPN joins Dattitude to discuss where the Saints are heading into their do-or-die game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday and the team's chances on making the playoffs. Also, Jim shares his thoughts on the LSU men's basketball team after their comeback win vs. Kentucky and the Tigers' football team after the Texas Bowl loss to Kansas State.
Saints beat reporter Amie Just joins Dattitude to talk about the team's 18-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers that kept their playoff chances intact. In “Derry’s Dime,” Jim focuses on the man who has maybe done his best job in a decade and a half at the helm as the team keeps “Stayin’ Alive.”
Sports columnist Jeff Duncan joins Dattitude to reflect on the passing of NFL icon John Madden and offers his take on the Saints' Monday night loss to the Miami Dolphins and the playoff chances for the team. In Derry's Dime, Jim talks about unrealistic fans and tributes Madden. Conductor Dave and Uncle Big Nick round it out with their weekly '5-Star Picks.'
Former Times-Picayune sports writer - and Jim's broadcast partner for the past 7 years - Jim Rapier joins Dattitude to discuss all the pieces involved in the Monday night puzzle to be, as the Saints take on the Dolphins. How will Ian Book fare in his first NFL start? What are the Saints’ playoff chances if they defeat the Miami Dolphins tonight, and what are they if they lose?
It's Christmas, so we offer an early present by moving '5-Star Friday' to Wednesday, as Conductor Dave and Uncle Big Nick come on with Scrooge McDerry to offer their best picks of the holiday week.
Sports columnist Jeff Duncan joins Dattitude to discuss where the Saints' 9-0 shutout victory over the Tampa Bay Bucs ranks on the improbable wins list in team lore. In Derry's Dime, Jim thinks along the same lines as Jeff.
Zach Ewing, Sports Betting Director at bet.nola.com, comes on the show to discuss analytics in football and how it affects in-game decisions. We also preview Saints-Bucs and look to the College Bowl Season. Conductor Dave and Uncle Big Nick join Jim for their weekly '5-Star Friday.'
It's Early Signing Day, and we talk to Amorion Walker of Ponchatoula, who flipped from Notre Dame to Michigan. Also, Coach Hank Tierney says he is 'definitely leaning toward shutting it down' after winning his 300th career game and making it to 5A state title game. Jim goes through the LSU early signees and shares his thoughts on Saints-Bucs.
FOX-8's Garland Gillen joins Jim to discuss the Saints' 30-9 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday to break a 5-game losing streak and their chances at a playoff spot. Also, we talk about recruiting with the Early Signing Day coming up on Wednesday and how LSU is doing.
Doug Mouton, Sports Director at WWL-TV, joins Jim to share his thoughts on Saints-Jets and the outlook for the Black and Gold the rest of the way. Also, Conductor Dave and Uncle Big Nick come on for '5-Star Friday' to make their weekly picks with the host.
Seven of the nine LHSAA state football championships will be played this weekend, and Jim breaks a few of those down with Holy Cross coach Nick Saltaformaggio, including Easton vs. Westgate in 4A and Ponchatoula vs. Zachary in 5A. We also talk about Jesuit's tough loss in Division I, and St. Charles coach Wayne Stein tells the amazing story of how his Comets made it through Ida all the way to a Division III title over football powerhouse Lafayette Christian Academy.
Jim asked for Taysom Hill and got him, but did it make a difference? Jeff Duncan joins Dattitude to share his thoughts and break down the 27-17 loss, and in Derry’s Dime, Jim says no one can deny at least the game was more fun to watch. We wrap up “5-Star Friday” with Uncle Big Nick’s best bets of the weekend.
Jim shares his thoughts on the Brian Kelly hire at LSU, and Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune and New Orleans Advocate comes on to give his take. The duo also gives us a Saints-Cowboys preview and if Taysom Hill can inject life into this offense. We wrap up the show with Conductor Dave's weekly visit, as we make predictions on the week's biggest NFL games.
WWL Radio's Mike Detillier shares some great stories about the Saints past, including vignettes on Hank Stram, Bobby Hebert and the Jim Haslett days. Also, he talks about what Coach O might do next.
Jeff Duncan reviews the Saints' excruciating loss on Thanksgiving to the Buffalo Bills, and says the time has come to make a change at QB. In Derry's Dime, Jim asks, 'Is there something we should know?' And Uncle Big Nick wraps up the episode hoping to remain hot with his '5-Star Picks' for the weekend.
Mike Detillier of WWL Radio joins Jim to discuss the Saints chances against Buffalo on Thanksgiving night and how the LSU coaching search is going. Is it possible we find out Coach O’s replacement by the beginning of next week? Lastly, Conductor Dave comes on early on this holiday week to make his weekly NFL picks in competition against Jim for absolutely no prizes whatsoever and to toot his Choo Choo train horn.
Fletcher Mackel of WDSU joins Dattitude on Monday to discuss the Saints' third straight loss - this time to the Philadelphia Eagles. In Derry's Dime, Jim takes no pleasure in saying "I told you so," and wonders if there will be any change at the most important position on the team in the near future.
Jim previews the Saints at Eagles game on Sunday and whether the Black and Gold can break the two-game losing streak. Also, Conductor Dave and Uncle Big Nick join the show to make their weekly picks.
FOX-8 sports anchor Juan Kincaid helps answer how the Saints fix their problems, Jim asks, 'Is the Eagles game a must win?' We also talk about the issues with the Pelicans and who will be the next LSU football coach.
Sports columnist Jeff Duncan comes on the show to discuss the problems the Saints had in their 23-21 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. And Jim says forget the refs and the missed extra points - the biggest problem the Saints have is easy to spot.
Jim talks about the bet.nola.com Sports Betting 101 show on Thursday and the Ravens-Dolphins game. He also previews the Saints at Titans game. He then gets into his weekly picks segments with Conductor Dave and Uncle Big Nick on '5-Star Friday.'
Saints beat writer Amie Just joins the show to talk about the possibility of Odell Beckham Jr. signing with his hometown team and who will play quarterback. Also, WGNO-TV sports director Ed Daniels talks 30 years of Friday Night Football and the upcoming prep playoffs, as well as the Saints and LSU. Eric Richey wraps up Dattitude to discuss all the great things going on at Varsity Sports Now and Wednesday's Prep Playoffs Pairings Show.
Jim has the Monday blues after the Saints 27-25 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. He shares his thoughts and brings on Garland Gillen of FOX-8 sports to discuss Sunday's game, the LSU narrow loss at Alabama and the woes of the New Orleans Pelicans. Jim also goes through the wacky Week 9 of the NFL and all the upsets.
Jim previews the Saints-Falcons game, and gives his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers, Odell Beckham Jr. and the Thursday Night Football game. Also, he brings in Conductor Dave and Uncle Big Nick for their weekend football picks.
Seriously, will Michael Thomas and Zion Williamson play significant roles for their teams here in New Orleans ever again? It's a legitimate question. Jim gives his unfiltered take on both, and David Grubb comes on to discuss at length, as well as the CFB playoff rankings. And later, bet.nola.com Sports Betting Director Zach Ewing talks about the new sportsbook at Harrahs and local betting scene.
Times-Picayune sports columnist Jeff Duncan talks with Jim about the Saints' 36-27 victory over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and where the Black and Gold goes now at quarterback that it looks like Jameis Winston is out for the season. We also touch on the Pelicans and LSU football coaching situation, and Jim gives his pick for Monday Night Football.
Jim talks about the miracle covers from the Green Bay-Arizona game and makes picks for the weekend with Conductor Dave and Uncle Big Nick - a week after they went a combined 16-6 against the spread.
Jim spends some time with retiring Pro Football Hall of Fame president and executive director David Baker on his 8 years at the Hall, 12 years as commissioner of the Arena Football League and his relationship with the Bensons and New Orleans. Also, Jim finishes the show with his pick for Thursday Night Football.
Jim spends a glorious Tuesday morning discussing the Saints' 13-10 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football with WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton and the breaking news that kicker Wil Lutz is out for the season. Also, Jim offers his "Derry's Dime" and why he thought this victory might be the most impressive of all the Saints' victories thus far in 2021.
Jim previews the Saints at Seahawks Monday Night Football matchup with ESPN's Mike Triplett, who is in Seattle for the game. Also, Jim gives his thought on the college football overtime rules.
Jim holds his first 'Five-Star Friday,' as he talks to Conductor Dave and Uncle Big Nick, and the trio makes their best college football and NFL picks for the upcoming weekend.
Jim Derry has a lengthy discussion with football analyst Mike Detillier of WWL Radio, as they talk about Coach O, LSU football and what lies ahead for the Saints in Seattle next Monday night and for the rest of the season.
Jim Derry talks with sports columnist Jeff Duncan on his take of the Coach O situation at LSU and who the next coach for the Tigers might be. Also, Dunc gives his prognosis of the Saints coming off their bye week and the injury situation.
Jim Derry talks with sports columnist Rod Walker of The Advocate and The Times-Picayune about the Saints injuries, LSU's woes and the outlook on the New Orleans Pelicans. Also, 'Conductor Dave' Ducorbier checks in for his weekly segment competing against Jim with their weekly NFL picks.
Jim Derry talks to the Voice of the LSU Tigers, Chris Blair, on his ups and downs as play-by-play announcer, and Saints beat writer Luke Johnson of The Advocate and Times-Picayune on the Black and Gold's big win vs. the Washington Football Team.
Jim Derry talks to Mike Hoss about his journey to becoming the voice of the New Orleans Saints and what he thinks about what might happen the rest of the season. Also 'Conductor Dave' comes on for his weekly NFL Picks segment for Week 5.
Jim Derry talks with WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton to see where he stands on the Saints future, and Jim reviews his picks from Week 4 in the NFL on the Tuesday edition of Dattitude.
Jim Derry talks with Times-Picayune columnist Jeff Duncan to help Saints fans off the ledge after the overtime loss to the New York Giants in a special Monday edition of Dattitude.
Jim Derry discusses the Pelicans with ESPN beat reporter Andrew Lopez, who also shares his views of the Saints, LSU and Tulane. Also, Dave "Choo-Choo" Ducorbier, aka D-Squared, comes on for the "5 Will Get You 10" segment, as Choo Choo and Jim offer their NFL Picks of the Week. Jim also has "Mumbo Gumbo" and "Let's Get Personal."
Jim Derry is joined by ESPN's Mike Triplett to talk Saints and the big win over the New England Patriots and 103.7-FM's David Grubb discusses Jameis Winston and gives an in-depth candid take on the New Orleans Pelicans, as they enter training camp.
In Dattitude Episode 2, and an old friend joins Jim to give him the business just like he used to, as WRNO’s Dave Ducorbier spends time talking about the Saints, his unabashed love for Taysom Hill and how he picks NFL games by the color of the team’s uniforms.
Our first Dattitude podcast features a lengthy conversation with ESPN's Stan Verrett, as well as Jim Derry's take on the Saints performance, Jameis Winston, a review of last week's NFL picks and the social media "love" he received.