The Biggest Saints Position Battles to Watch in the Preseason Opener

The Biggest Saints Position Battles to Watch in the Preseason Opener

Author: NewOrleans.Football August 15, 2026 Duration: 45:39
Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett prepare for the Saints' preseason opener against the Jaguars. - How much does the joint practice performance matter? - Which bubble guys have a shot at the roster? - Will Spencer Rattler push the ball down the field? 00:00 Saints-Jaguars joint practice changed the outlook 01:07 Where the Saints stand after 12 days of camp 06:40 Did the offense really answer its biggest question? 10:54 Is the Saints defense actually good? 14:18 Why Julian Blackmon could swing the season 15:13 Kaden Elliss is becoming a major piece of the defense 21:47 Biggest position battles entering the preseason opener 22:24 The Saints have a fascinating WR numbers problem 25:27 Does New Orleans need to add another offensive lineman? 27:09 Spencer Rattler vs. Zach Wilson 29:38 Who is winning the Saints kicker battle? 35:33 Best bet to score the Saints’ first preseason touchdown 38:00 Why Spencer Rattler is playing differently this year 40:16 Saturday could be Rattler’s audition for the NFL 42:09 What we want to see from Zach Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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