Saints 53-Man Roster Reaction: The Biggest Surprises, Strengths & Concerns

Saints 53-Man Roster Reaction: The Biggest Surprises, Strengths & Concerns

Author: NewOrleans.Football August 31, 2026 Duration: 33:42
Nick Underhill breaks down the Saints' initial 53-man roster.- Who are the top practice squad candidates?- Where are the Saints still too thin?- Could the Saints add more help before Week 1?   00:00 Saints’ initial 53-man roster is set 01:33 Breaking down the cuts 04:08 Biggest surprises from cutdown day 06:33 Why the Saints kept three quarterbacks 09:12 Breaking down the running back room 10:27 How the Saints’ WR room came together 11:23 Tight ends 11:55 Why the offensive line is a concern 13:47 Breaking down the defensive line 18:27 Saints edge rushers and Chris Rumph’s role 20:38 Linebackers and the secondary 22:35 Special teams and reserve lists 23:53 The biggest concerns entering the season 31:35 What Kellen Moore must improve in Year 2

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Podcast Episodes
Three Days In: What’s Standing Out at Saints Training Camp? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:33
Nick Underhill recaps the first stretch of Saints Training Camp. - Offense starts slow, but the uptick in weapons is noticeable. - Breaking down Tyler Shough's throw chart. - Reacting to Chris Olave's comments on his con…
Which Injury Could Derail the Saints’ Season? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:07
Nick and Mike rank the most critical players for the Saints' success. - Could the pass rush survive without Chase Young? - Is the entire defense in shambles without Kool-Aid McKinstry? - Who is the biggest domino on the…
Have the Saints Built a Top 15 Offense in the NFL? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:35
Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett try to pinpoint expectations for the Saints in 2026 as: - Bill Barnwell ranks the offensive weapons 13th - Fanduel tabs New Orleans as a surprise contender - Alvin Kamara's future becomes…
Blind Ranking Every NFL Starting QB | Where Does Tyler Shough Rank? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:36
Forget about name value, accolades and supporting casts! Nick Underhill blind ranks every NFL starting quarterback based solely on 17-game averages. Plus: - Is Kaden Elliss a Top 5 player on the Saints? - Who is the Sain…