Do you remember the first time you stepped inside the Superdome? For some fans, that was quite a long time ago. Since then, some of the greatest events in sports have taken place there: football and basketball championships, boxing titles, big-time concerts, Mardi Gras extravaganzas, etc.

In other words, there’s plenty for Jim Derry and Times-Picayune and Advocate Saints editor Zach Ewing to talk about on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 394) presented by Evangeline Securities. This comes ahead of Sunday’s release of a special section celebrating 50 years of the Dome.

Jim and Zach also have plenty to say on the media and fans already writing off quarterback Tyler Shough after just 10 days of practice and how some are saying Shedeur Sanders should have been drafted instead. Also, Gabe Henderson is here to share his thoughts on the Saints QB situation and the MLB trade deadline.

Celebrating 50 years of the Superdome ... And it's a bit early to write off Tyler Shough on Ep. 397

It is most likely a minimum of two weeks before we find out who the starting quarterback will be for the New Orleans Saints when they take the field on Sept. 7 against the Arizona Cardinals. But are there subtle signs that it will be Tyler Shough and not Spencer Rattler?

That’s what host Jim Derry presents to the Dat Family on another Mano E Monday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 398) presented by Evangeline Securities. When should Coach Kellen Moore announce the decision? Should the team have plenty of time to prepare when they find out?

Also, with Nick Saldiveri being out for the season, how much does that hurt the depth of the Saints’ O-Line? Gabe Henderson is here to offer his thoughts on the Shough / Rattler debate (which is a bit different than Jim’s view), and he also shares his opinion on the initial college football coaches’ poll, which was released Monday morning. 

Are there signs Tyler Shough is taking the lead in Saints QB1 race? Ep. 398

The first depth chart of the 2025 season came out this week for the New Orleans Saints, and the word “or” showed up quite a bit, especially at the quarterback position. Will we find out more from watching the first preseason game Sunday vs. the Los Angeles Chargers?

Also, the team will be spending 10 days practicing in Irvine, Calif., where it will be (slightly) cooler. Hopefully, that will allow them to get more done and get some of those aforementioned questions answered. 

Jim Derry tries to beat Coach Kellen Moore to the punch with Wednesday’s guest, FOX-8’s Garland Gillen, on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 399) presented by Evangeline Securities. The duo also will talk a little LSU and Tulane, and Gabe Henderson has thoughts on Shedeur Sanders being named the starter for Cleveland’s first preseason game and the NFL making a deal with ESPN. We also preview show No. 400 with Jim Henderson.

What will Saints figure out in California? Oddsmakers waver on team's win-loss total - Garland Gillen on Ep. 399

“Pigs have flown!” “Hell has frozen over!” “Get ready to party with the Lombardi!” All lines that have been cemented in the brain of every New Orleans Saints fan on the planet. And that’s just a small sliver of the career of legendary broadcaster Jim Henderson. 

We’re happy to say that Jim joined Jim Derry on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast presented by Evangeline Securities to celebrate the 400th episode to talk about his 47 years in New Orleans, including how it all started. What was it like to work with Archie Manning, Hokie Gajan and Deuce McAllister? How much grief did he take when he replaced Hap Glaudi, and how did he get past it?

So many questions, and so little time! Also, Jim previews the Saints-Chargers preseason game coming up Sunday, and later asks Gabe Henderson for his analysis on his NFL team predictions from the AFC East and NFC East done earlier this week.

Jim Henderson is here to share stories of the past, talk about 'Pigs Have Flown' and to celebrate Ep. 400

We told you last week there were signs Tyler Shough is the leader in the New Orleans Saints race for QB1 over Spencer Rattler, and our opinion hasn’t changed. One preseason loss to the Los Angeles Chargers did nothing to change that.

But what do fans think? Host Jim Derry hears from the Dat Family on another Mano E Monday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 401) presented by Evangeline Securities. Did they agree, and is anyone changing their opinion on ANYTHING after an exhibition game?

Jim has ‘Derry’s Dimes’ and also talks about his concern at the injuries the Saints suffered Sunday, especially with Trevor Penning and Will Clapp on the offensive line. What does our neutral observer, Gabe Henderson, think? Is there a race at kicker between Blake Grupe and Charlie Smyth? And was the defense simply too vanilla to learn anything from? 

Chargers 27, Saints 13 ... First preseason game takeways from Saints fans and Shough-Rattler talk on Ep. 401

Has the New Orleans Saints first preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers changed anyone’s mind on whether Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler will win the QB1 job? It’s time to ask someone outside the building for their opinion?

Jim Derry brings in Ross Jackson of the “Locked on Saints Podcast” of his thoughts on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 402) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also will talk about what’s going at RB2 – is it Kendre Miller, Cam Akers or Clyde Edwards-Helaire who wil backup Alvin Kamara? Does Velus Jones have a chance to get in there? And what’s up with all these injuries?

Also, Gabe Henderson has an interesting hypothetical question for Jim, and the Dat Family – as usual – has plenty of comments and questions throughout the show.

Ross Jackson is here to provide a second opinion on Shough vs. Rattler and more Saints talk on Ep. 402

Most of the talk this offseason and into the preseason when it comes to the New Orleans Saints, but what about the defense? More specifically, can the combination of Chase Young, Carl Granderson and the newly acquired Davon Godchaux help get this unit back to the top half of the NFL, which is where they were just two seasons ago?

Host Jim Derry has plenty of questions on his weekly chat with Times-Picayune and Advocate Saints editor Zach Ewing on Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 403) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, we have more QB1 talk and preview the preseason game Sunday vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Caesars Superdome.

Gabe Henderson shares his thoughts on the punishments to the Michigan football program, and he offers his opinions on Jim’s predictions for the AFC West and NFC West this week.

Previewing second preseason game vs. Jaguars and asking if Saints' defensive line can be a team strength on Ep. 403

Supposedly, the race between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler continues, at least according to the New Orleans Saints and Coach Kellen Moore. Did anyone’s opinion change after a 17-17 tie against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome?

Saints fans had plenty to say, and Jim Derry let them roll on our weekly Mano E Monday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 404) presented by Evangeline Securities. While Rattler threw the best AND worst passes of the day and led the team on a great 2-minute drive to tie the score, Shough just sort of did his thing.

Jim has ‘Derry’s Dimes’ to offer his opinion, but he also talks some about what’s more concerning: the play of the offensive line. Does the trade for Jags backup center Luke Fortner help? And has Kendre Miller wrapped up the RB2 job behind starter Alvin Kamara? 

Did one Spencer Rattler drive in preseason vs. Jaguars change narrative in Saints QB1 race? Ep. 404

“Well, the Saints sure played better this week.” Whooppee. Is that what we’re getting excited about now? A two-touchdown loss because the week before was a blowout? It serves as more proof of how far this team has to go, as they lost their eighth straight game for the first time in 45 years Sunday – this time to the Buffalo Bills. 

Host Jim Derry says in his “Dime” there are no such thing as moral victories, and that major changes need to be made soon so the Saints can find out what direction they need to go in with a top-five pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Also, Saints fans will share their thoughts on another “Mano E Monday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 421) presented by Evangeline Securities.

We'll also talk about the disappointing performance LSU put on in Oxford, Miss., last weekend against Ole Miss, and Gabe Henderson has a hot take that probably flies a bit past where Coach Brian Kelly is willing to go. Is it time for quarterback Garrett Nussmeier to be benched? We also have thoughts on Tulane’s American Conference-opening win at Tulsa and picks for Monday Night Football.

Is there such a thing as a moral victory for Saints? Is it time to bench Nussmeier at LSU? Ep. 421

There’s no question the New Orleans Saints have a little added oomph behind their sails this week as they travel to Chicago to play the Bears and former coach Dennis Allen. Meanwhile, there are some distractions, as the rumor mill swirls around Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave and whether they will be traded.

Any of those rumors true? NOLA.com Saints editor and Times-Picayune / Advocate assistant sports editor  Zach Ewing joins host Jim Derry for his weekly visit to talk about it on another “Fun Friday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 429) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also will talk about whether one should listen to the chatter around the LSU Tigers being an underdog at Vanderbilt.

Zach and Jim will make their predictions for the Saints, LSU and Tulane, and they will hear from fans, who also make their picks. To finish it off, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick are here for another edition of the “Pick Em” contest and their Best Bets for NFL Week 7 and CFB Week 8, and our meteorologist Damon Singleton has the Dat Weather forecast for where our teams are playing this weekend.

Are Kamara and Olave really on trading block? Saints-Bears, LSU-Vandy and Best Bets for NFL Week 7, CFB on Ep. 429

Dattitude premiered in September 2021 to focus on what's important to sports fans in south Louisiana. While we focus on the Saints, we also talk plenty about the Pelicans, LSU, Tulane, Prep, sports betting, fantasy sports and all the big-time sports events happening in and around New Orleans. Host Jim Derry brings more than 33 years of experience covering sports in the region, and he'll "always tell you the way it is ... or at least the way he THINKS it is."

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