The New Orleans Saints are set to kick off OTAs this week, so what better time for a way-too-early 53-man roster projection? In the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller go position by position to set a baseline for this year’s fascinating Saints roster. They’ll also preview the first set of OTAs this week, dive in on what Kellen Moore and Mickey Loomis had to say this week and a lot more.

SEGMENT 1: The Rundown: Saints Don’t Plan to Add a Veteran QB … Yet

… The New Orleans Saints are finally kicking off OTA season, and that means … golf? Yep, we’ll hear from Saints GM Mickey Loomis and head coach Kellen Moore from the team’s annual celebrity golf event, dive in one why the Saints aren’t looking at the veteran QB market (at least right now), OTA attendance, Alvin Kamara’s trip to Africa and a lot more.

SEGMENT 2: Early Saints 53-Man Roster Projection, Offense: Big Questions at Key Positions

… Is it ever really too early to try to project the New Orleans Saints’ 53-man roster? Of course it is, but that won’t stop Jeff and Steve from breaking it down to establish a baseline as we get closer and closer to training camp. The QB battle will be fascinating, as will the skill positions. Who backs up Alvin Kamara? How do things shake out along the OL? Will familiar receivers be shown the door? Let’s dive in.

SEGMENT 3: Early Saints 53-Man Roster Projection, Defense: Times, They Are a Changin’

… The New Orleans Saints are overhauling the defensive scheme in 2025, but will that mean sweeping changes on the roster, too? Jeff and Steve close out the pod by breaking down the defensive side of the ball, including major question marks along the defensive line. Oh, and another punter and kicker competition? You bet!

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