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Nick Underhill previews Saints–Browns and explains why New Orleans needs a better start, a more effective running game and a strong response coming out of the bye. He breaks down Shedeur Sanders starting for Cleveland, the Saints’ trade-deadline outlook, a run concept that could test the Browns, and the latest on Jordyn Tyson, Kelvin Banks and the injury report. The show also takes a detailed look at Chase Young’s production, Brandon Staley’s approach to coaching him and what his next contract could cost. Nick closes with the Saints’ response to Sanders’ comments and the Get Gordon question of the day. 00:00 Cold open: Saints–Browns preview 00:34 Welcome and show opening 01:13 What the Saints need against Cleveland 03:36 The Saints’ trade-deadline outlook 05:33 Browns roster and key matchups 06:54 A run concept that could test Cleveland 08:54 Saints injury and roster updates 10:30 A-block commercials 14:36 Chase Young and Brandon Staley 17:00 What Chase Young’s next contract could cost 21:01 PFF pass-rush comparison 24:46 Bobby Hebert’s: More on Chase Young 26:53 Keys to beating the Browns 27:37 B-block commercials 30:57 Get Gordon: Shedeur Sanders’ comments

Jordyn Tyson is back at practice. Nick Underhill breaks down what he saw, how Tyson could complement Chris Olave, and why his training-camp connection with Tyler Shough matters for the Saints’ offense. Hear Tyson discuss his rehab and return, plus Shough’s perspective on getting Tyson and Kelvin Banks Jr. back. Nick also examines the Steelers’ claims about the Saints’ pre-snap communication and what a possible Shedeur Sanders start would mean for the Browns matchup. 00:00 Jordyn Tyson is back at practice 01:39 Welcome and show sponsors 02:39 What Tyson could add alongside Chris Olave 04:46 Revisiting Tyson and Shough’s training-camp connection 07:05 The next step in Shough’s progression 09:33 Tyson, Kelvin Banks and the return timetable 12:08 First commercial break 16:14 Where Tyson can help the Saints’ passing game 17:17 Tyson on rehab, game shape and feeling explosive 20:50 Shough on Tyson’s return and managing expectations 22:11 What getting Kelvin Banks back would mean 23:17 Did the Steelers spot a Saints pre-snap tell? 26:41 How Shough and Tyson built their connection off the field 28:33 Second commercial break 32:24 Get Gordon: Saints–Browns and a possible Shedeur Sanders start

Nick Underhill answers a Saints mailbag, including whether Gayle Benson’s accountability comments could lead to a football-operations reset if the losing continues. He discusses Mickey Loomis and possible GM candidates, Kellen Moore’s path, Brandon Staley’s defense, what it would take to trade Chase Young, and what the Saints must show against Cleveland. The show also includes the Gordon questions of the day. 00:00 Saints mailbag opening 07:25 Reasons for optimism under Kellen Moore 09:58 Front office and coaching decisions 14:00 Kellen Moore and media communication 19:13 How the Saints use their time 24:20 Commercial break A 28:35 What would make the Saints GM job attractive? 30:48 Brandon Staley and the defense 33:44 Defensive staff and offensive line questions 35:54 Chase Young’s trade value 39:41 Gayle Benson and accountability 42:32 Can Moore improve before the next stretch? 44:05 Commercial break B 47:55 Gordon questions and closing mailbag

Terron Armstead joins Nick Underhill to explain how an NFL run-game plan reaches players, what a run-game coordinator contributes, and what T.J. Paganetti’s departure may change for the Saints. Terron describes how he would address the offense’s struggles and whether the team can still recover this season. Nick and Terron also look ahead to Cleveland. After the interview, Nick reacts to Gayle Benson’s comments, reviews key health questions, and sets a concrete target for the Saints’ rushing attack. 00:00 Opening: What the Saints’ coaching change means 01:22 Terron Armstead joins to explain the run-game change 03:30 The run-game coordinator’s role and offensive identity 05:23 Will players notice T.J. Paganetti’s departure? 06:53 What a midseason coaching change signals to players 08:40 Terron’s first step to fix the run game 10:15 Why the offensive line needs more consistency 13:18 Can the Saints still turn their season around? 16:01 The Cleveland matchup 19:41 Would Terron consider coaching? 20:47 Commercial break A 24:53 Gayle Benson’s comments on possible changes 28:02 Player health and the week ahead 29:56 Commercial break B 33:46 Gordon question: What would a successful run game look like?

Kellen Moore made a move during the Saints’ bye week: T.J. Paganetti is out as run game coordinator, and Brendan Nugent will lead the run game. Nick Underhill breaks down what was and wasn’t working, the questions this change raises, and Moore’s own explanation of the staff’s new workflow. Then Nick looks back at the last four Saints draft classes and discusses why Jordyn Tyson’s story is still unfolding. Chapters: 00:00 The Saints make a coaching change 00:26 Show introduction 01:18 Why T.J. Paganetti was let go 02:25 Will the move actually fix the run game? 04:03 Brendan Nugent’s role raises questions 05:53 Erik McCoy’s answer and the Cleveland test 07:23 The run game’s track record 09:00 What must change now 10:47 Commercial break A 14:54 Moore explains the staff changes 18:10 What remains the same for players 20:59 Moore on the decision and run-game problems 22:22 Why Nugent stayed 23:42 Can the same staff get better results? 27:03 Paganetti’s role and Moore’s response 29:06 Commercial break B 32:56 Grading the last four Saints drafts 35:48 Why it’s too soon to judge Jordyn Tyson NewOrleans.Football

Nick Underhill examines what Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts said he spotted in Tyler Shough’s presnap checks, then compares it with his own timing study. He also reviews where the Saints stand at the bye: the NFC South, receivers, tight ends, offensive line, running backs, defense and the urgency of building around Shough. Chapters 0:00 A decisive bye week 0:49 Welcome and show setup 1:40 The Panthers make changes in the NFC South 5:14 What Elandon Roberts noticed about Shough 7:37 Roberts explains what he saw on film 10:18 Nick’s study of the Saints’ timing 14:46 The Saints’ self-scouting challenge 16:18 Commercial break 20:03 The roster at the bye 20:55 Tyson and the receiving group 23:44 Tight ends and personnel packages 24:33 The offensive line has to improve 26:45 Running backs and returning players 28:33 How the remaining schedule could shape the season 30:35 The state of the Saints’ defense 32:40 Commercial break 35:59 How long can the Saints wait around Shough?

Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett discuss Gayle Benson's recent statements, the pressure on Kellen Moore and the changes the Saints need to make during the bye week. They examine the run game, first-quarter scoring, whether opponents are reading the offense, and how the team might approach the trade deadline. The conversation also covers the home crowd, player buy-in and which veterans the Saints should consider moving while protecting Tyler Shough's development. CHAPTERS 0:00 A pivotal bye week for the Saints 0:22 Welcome and show setup 1:12 Mike Triplett on Gayle Benson’s statements 6:46 How much time do Moore and Loomis have? 9:51 What Kellen Moore must fix during the bye 15:22 Why the defense is a different case 16:58 Should Moore keep calling plays? 17:41 Commercial break A 21:30 Fans, attendance and pressure on ownership 24:07 Does Moore still have the locker room? 27:56 Are the Saints tipping their plays? 30:02 Saints trade deadline approach 32:14 Alvin Kamara, Cam Jordan and Cesar Ruiz 36:21 Commercial break B 39:44 Defensive trade candidates 42:19 Juwan Johnson and Tyler Shough's support 44:35 Defensive line and developing young players

Nick and Mike break down the Saints' 16-10 loss to the Steelers in Paris and discuss where Kellen Moore goes from here as the team enters its bye week. After another slow start and poor performance from the running game, they examine why the same issues continue to plague the Saints and what needs to change to turn things around. They also discuss the mounting pressure on Moore and his coaching staff, whether significant changes are needed during the bye week, and how the team's struggles are impacting Tyler Shough's development. Thumbnail Photo: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

# Why I’m picking the Saints to beat the Steelers Nick reports from Paris as the Saints prepare to face the Steelers. He discusses the wind and rain, whether New Orleans can lean on its running game, and why its slow first quarters remain a concern. He revisits Mickey Loomis’s response to Gayle Benson and asks what visible progress should look like under Kellen Moore. The show also covers pass protection, possible help for the defense, Aaron Rodgers’s snap count and Nick’s pick in the Get Gordon Question of the Day. CHAPTERS 0:00 Saints–Steelers week from Paris 0:42 Show opening and sponsors 1:47 Wind, rain and the practice week 3:16 Will the Saints need to run the ball? 4:54 The Saints’ first-quarter problem 7:25 Kellen Moore and faster starts 8:15 Pressure after the Giants win 9:29 The Steelers’ late arrival and practice decision 10:26 Commercial break A 14:11 Mickey Loomis responds to Gayle Benson 15:31 What real progress would look like 17:48 Offensive line and blitz protection 20:15 Opening drives and first-quarter possession 21:09 A turning point for the Saints’ season 21:52 A defensive return that could change the matchup 23:08 Aaron Rodgers’ snap-count challenge 23:50 Secondary decisions and the path to a win 24:42 Commercial break B 27:38 Get Gordon: Saints or Steelers? 28:48 What the Saints must do on the first drive 29:48 The weather risk behind the pick 30:13 Paris plans and signoff

Nick Underhill reports from the Saints' week in France, then plays and reacts to Mickey Loomis' first comments since Gayle Benson's remarks about the team's results. He examines the defense's returning players, Kellen Moore's commitment to the run, Tyler Shough's development and the Saints' slow starts. The Saints are preparing in France for their game against Pittsburgh. Nick Underhill looks at what Kaden Elliss' return could mean for the defense and why Martin Emerson deserves a larger role. He then examines whether Kellen Moore will stick with the run and play action, plays Mickey Loomis' response to Gayle Benson's comments and discusses what the organization needs to change. Loomis also addresses the team's rebuilding process, Tyler Shough, Jordyn Tyson and the finish to the last game. The Get Gordon question asks how the Saints' offensive and defensive slow starts affect each other. Presented by Loft 18. Chapters 0:00 Saints practice in France and what's at stake 0:41 Welcome and show sponsors 1:29 How the Giants win changed the mood in France 4:07 Kaden Elliss and other defenders return to practice 5:29 Why Martin Emerson should play more 7:35 Kellen Moore, slow starts and the running game 8:49 Why the Saints keep abandoning the run 10:37 First commercial break 14:23 Mickey Loomis responds to Gayle Benson 16:50 Can a rebuild excuse repeated mistakes? 19:55 The evaluation of Kellen Moore 21:55 What Loomis says about Tyler Shough 24:46 Jordyn Tyson's injury timeline 25:49 Loomis on the Saints' long-term goals 27:00 Learning from the late-game collapse 28:31 Second commercial break 31:50 Get Gordon: Why do the Saints start slowly?

Nick Underhill checks in from Paris ahead of Saints-Steelers. He revisits the Saints' win over the Giants, Tyler Shough's toughness, and the stretch around halftime that helped turn the game. The win bought New Orleans breathing room, but the slow starts, uneven execution, and late-game decisions still need answers. Nick also looks at Kellen Moore's matchup with Mike McCarthy, how the Saints are handling the trip, and the injury watch for Jordyn Tyson, Kaden Elliss, and Cesar Ruiz. In the Get Gordon question of the day, he weighs whether another poor showing could prompt Gayle Benson to consider changes during the bye week. Chapters 00:00 Saints-Steelers: A big test in Paris 00:51 Welcome to the show 01:40 Shough's toughness and the Giants rewatch 03:36 How the Saints won the middle eight 04:59 Slow starts and closing games 10:18 Day A block A 14:04 The Paris trip and Steelers test 18:22 Kellen Moore and Mike McCarthy 21:36 Injury watch: Tyson, Elliss and Ruiz 22:58 Jeremiah Wright's film and next step 25:23 Day A block B 28:18 Get Gordon: Could Gayle Benson make changes? 30:44 Coaching accountability before the bye Thumbnail photo: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images.

Saints survive the Giants, but Kellen Moore still has work to do The Saints found a way past the Giants, but the uneven start and a late scare left plenty to discuss. Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett examine what the win means for Kellen Moore after Gayle Benson's comments, whether the offense's best stretch can last, Tyler Shough's play, Alvin Kamara's role, and the fourth-quarter breakdown. They close with three up and three down and the Gordon question of the day: what would Moore have to show in the next game to change their assessment? Chapters 0:00 Saints win, but the concerns remain 1:01 The fourth-quarter scare 4:56 What the win means for Kellen Moore 6:41 Gayle Benson's message 8:35 The offense showed what it can be 11:29 Slow starts and the next test 15:33 Commercial break — A block 19:19 Can the running game sustain the offense? 21:47 How the Giants nearly came back 24:45 Tyler Shough's uneven day 26:22 Moore's answers about injuries 29:30 Alvin Kamara's role 31:28 Three up, three down 34:54 Commercial break — B block 38:06 Gordon question: What would change the view of Moore? 39:29 The offensive plan Moore needs to show

Nick Underhill previews a high-stakes Saints–Giants matchup after Gayle Benson’s comments about the team’s results. He breaks down what New Orleans needs from Kellen Moore’s opening script, how Tyler Shough can answer pressure and attack the middle of the field, and what Benson’s practice visit says about her support for the coach. Nick also walks through NOF’s new interactive playcalling and scouting tool, then answers whether an ugly loss could lead to a change—and why the next two games matter. 0:00 Why the Giants game matters 1:14 Loft 18, Matt Bowers and Ochsner 2:15 The stakes for the Saints against New York 3:09 Kellen Moore and the slow starts 5:07 Can Shough answer the blitz? 7:33 Defense without Kaden Elliss 8:05 Gayle Benson's visit to practice 13:01 Commercial break — A block 16:52 Inside NOF's playcalling simulator 19:07 Building a drive against the Giants 24:08 Setting up play action 33:18 Third and fourth down in the simulator 35:10 Commercial break — B block 38:07 Get Gordon: Could the Saints make a change?

Nick Underhill explains why he is picking the Saints to beat the Giants after Gayle Benson called their 1–4 start unacceptable. He examines Kellen Moore’s response, Tyler Shough’s and Erik McCoy’s reactions, and why the Giants–Steelers stretch puts Moore and Mickey Loomis under pressure. The pick comes with a warning: Nick uses PFF play-calling tendencies and down-by-down success rates to show why the Saints’ offense is built on an unstable foundation. Screens and play action are scarce, first- and second-down success lags, and their strong third- and fourth-down results cannot carry the offense forever. He also answers whether Benson’s comments should affect Jordyn Tyson’s return. 00:00 The Saints pick, despite the warning signs 00:28 Welcome to the show 01:28 Why Nick is picking the Saints against the Giants 04:38 Gayle Benson’s message and Kellen Moore’s response 11:35 Preparation, urgency and the pressure on Moore and Loomis 14:48 Tyler Shough reacts to Benson’s comments 17:14 Erik McCoy on the team’s sense of urgency 19:11 Commercial break A 22:56 Saints play-calling: motion, screens, play action and tempo 27:17 The early-down problem and unsustainable third- and fourth-down success 31:43 Commercial break B 34:55 Gordon question: Should Benson’s comments affect Jordyn Tyson’s return?

Gayle Benson’s comments put Mickey Loomis and Kellen Moore under fresh scrutiny. The show examines what the owner’s message means, why the Saints’ recent losses raised questions about preparation, and what Moore needs to show on the field. It also reviews Loomis’s recent draft classes, considers whether the Giants and Steelers games can change the season’s direction, and closes with a Get Gordon question about the trade deadline. CHAPTERS 0:00 Opening and Gayle Benson’s message 5:43 What Benson’s comments mean for Moore and Loomis 8:30 Tom Benson, Drew Brees and the Saints’ standard 12:25 Kellen Moore and the next two games 15:01 Why preparation is under scrutiny 20:06 How the Saints need to respond 25:05 Day A A-block commercials 28:50 Mickey Loomis and accountability 32:16 What a coaching change could mean for the front office 37:13 Recent draft classes and roster building 41:39 Can the upcoming games change the outlook? 47:14 The offense and the three-year plan 50:59 Day A B-block commercials 53:54 The Giants game and Moore’s response 57:56 Get Gordon: trade deadline decisions