Why the Optimism Around the Saints Is Here to Stay

Why the Optimism Around the Saints Is Here to Stay

Author: NewOrleans.Football September 25, 2026 Duration: 39:12
Nick Underhill breaks down why the growing optimism around the Saints feels like it could be here to stay. - Why the Saints’ offense could reach another level when Jordyn Tyson returns - What Tyler Shough and Juwan Johnson’s growing chemistry means - Why the excitement surrounding this team feels different heading into the home opener 00:00 Kool-Aid McKinstry’s game-saving play 01:43 Making sense of the Saints’ RB rotation 04:34 Why Jordyn Tyson could change the offense 14:18 Reacting to what we heard from the Saints 16:45 Tyler Shough and Juwan Johnson’s growing chemistry 21:15 Excitement builds for the Saints’ home opener 23:12 How the Saints are handling the growing hype 27:15 Thoughts on Kirk Cousins and the Raiders 34:26 Could the Saints get flexed into some primetime games?

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Podcast Episodes
Why Tyler Shough Has to Be the Guy for New Orleans [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:47
Nick Underhill breaks down everything riding on Tyler Shough's success in Year 2. - What would stability at QB mean for the Saints and the city of New Orleans? - Where does Shough have to improve? - What did Shough say a…
Predicting the Saints’ Week 1 Offense With Terron Armstead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:57
Nick Underhill and Saints Hall of Famer Terron Armstead predict how the Saints will distribute the ball in Week 1 and break down what New Orleans needs to do to beat the Lions.- How should the Saints attack Detroit's dep…
10 Reasons to Feel Good About the Saints Entering Week 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:12
Nick Underhill breaks down why the NFC South is within reach for the Saints.- How can Tyler Shough and the pass catchers build on 2025?- What will David Edwards, Travis Etienne and Kaden Elliss add?- How many games will…
Trying to Solve the Saints’ Biggest Problem Entering Week 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:30
Nick Underhill dives into one of the biggest questions facing the Saints' offense.- Why do the Saints struggle so much on opening drives?- What does Kellen Moore’s history tell us about the problem?- Nick builds his own…
The Saints Players Who Could Completely Change This Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:53
Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett break down the Saints players who could completely swing the outlook of the 2026 season. - Which young defenders could become foundational pieces? - What could Jordyn Tyson's eventual ret…
Who Has the Most to Prove in the Saints’ Preseason Finale? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:08
Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett break down the biggest decisions facing the Saints ahead of the preseason finale and final roster cuts. - Which players are fighting for roster spots? - Can Zach Wilson force the Saints t…