The first official set of OTAs under new Saints coach Kellen Moore is in the books, and there as one might expect, there are as many questions as answers.

Will Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler be QB1, and does either have a leg up in the early going? What about the lineup along the offensive line? Will Kelvin Banks be at tackle or guard, and the same question goes for Trevor Penning? What about the depth at running back and wide receiver?

Host Jim Derry gets into it right away and later asks Saints editor Zach Ewing on a Friday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 378) presented by Evangeline Securities. Gabe Henderson is here to preview an upcoming segment called the “Dat List,” and Jim’s “Last Word” proves you can teach an old dog new tricks, but you can’t get him to stop saying, “Get off my lawn!” 

Most important takeaways as Saints wrap up the first round of OTAs on Ep. 378

It didn’t seem to take long for Coach Kellen Moore to make common sense of his offensive line situation: Move Taliese Fuaga to right tackle and Trevor Penning to left guard, and then let the ninth-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Kelvin Banks, play his native left tackle.

Is that a permanent solution? It’s one Jim Derry has been advocating since Banks was picked a month ago. It’s also the lead topic on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 380) presented by Evangeline Securities.

Also, Jim shares the news about LSU-Shreveport making college baseball history at 58-0 and how they can finish it off, along with big brother LSU opening the Baton Rouge Regional on Friday afternoon. Lastly, Gabe Henderson is here, and The “Last Word” offers a belated Happy 90th Birthday to former Coach Jim Mora.

Are Saints problems solved on the offensive line? And Happy 90th to Jim Mora on Ep. 380

With just 6 days remaining until the New Orleans Saints open their 2025 training camp, despite the low expectations, most fans are excited about new Coach Kellen Moore and all the changes that are set for this season.

But what should we expect? Is a losing season – or even a 4- or 5-win type of campaign OK if there’s improvement each week? Host Jim Derry has fun with WDSU-TV sports anchor Fletcher Mackel on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 390) presented by Evangeline Securities, as the pair breaks out the crystal ball.

Also, Jim picks Fletcher’s mind on the Pelicans and if the odds seem low for 2025-26. Will Willie Green make it through the season as coach? Will Zion Williamson not only stay healthy but take the next step in his career as a veteran? What are the chances of the playoffs?

Diving into crystal ball for Saints and Pelicans odds in 2025-26 with Fletcher Mackel on Ep. 390

With just 4 days remaining until the start of Saints camp, it’s time for the expert to join our show to answer some of the big questions: Can the offensive line actually be one of the team’s strengths? Who will step up behind Alvin Kamara at RB? Is Rashid Shaheed ready for the next step? What about Bryan Bresee on defense?

WWL Radio football analyst Mike Detillier joins host Jim Derry to discuss all these topics and more on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 391) presented by Evangeline Securities.

Mike also will offer a prediction for the NFC South and what he thinks about the odds to win the SEC. Also, he discusses the importance of LSU’s opener against Clemson on Aug. 30. Gabe Henderson is back, and he talks UFC in New Orleans and his best value plays in college football.

Has Saints offensive line shifted from weakness to strength? Mike Detillier is here on Ep. 391

There are many more questions than answers when it comes to the 2025 New Orleans Saints, but the good news is we can begin to turn that corner with the start of training camp on Tuesday.

We dive into what those questions might be with Times-Picayune and Advocate sports columnist Jeff Duncan on Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 392) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry also has some thoughts of his own and takes plenty of comments from the “Dat Family” before and after Jeff’s segment.

Now that Tyler Shough has signed his deal, is the anointed one at quarterback over Spencer Rattler? Who is going to step up at running back behind Alvin Kamara and wide receiver behind Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed? What about on defense? Can Alontae Taylor be a No. 1 cornerback?

Jeff Duncan answers top questions for Saints entering 2025 training camp on Ep. 392

So this is how the 2025 season starts for the New Orleans #Saints? On Tuesday, safety Tyrann Mathieu, who also played at LSU and St. Augustine High School, retired from football.

The team quickly turned around and are close to signing veteran Julian Blackmon to replace him. Is that enough? What else can happen?

New Orleans radio icon Eric Asher is here with host Jim Derry to offer his input on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 393) Podcast presented by Evangeline Securities.

Tyrann Mathieu retires from Saints and NFL; how does that change things? Eric Asher answers on Ep. 393

You know training camp is beginning to get into full swing when you see your first fight. That’s what happened Thursday when wide receiver Brandin Cooks got into it with some of the defensive backs. Is it a big deal?

And what about the quarterback battle between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler? Do those practice completion percentages mean anything? Host Jim Derry has a wide variety of topics for Times-Picayune and Advocate Saints editor Zach Ewing on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 394) presented by Evangeline Securities.

Jim and Zach also preview how Fridays might look in the fall on Dattitude. Also, Gabe Henderson is here to share his thoughts on QB practice completion percentages and offer is best bet of the weekend.

Saints fighting through early camp heat and talking about where QB battle stands with Zach Ewing on Ep. 394

Just one week into the start of New Orleans Saints training camp, and already there is plenty of interest and debate on who will win the QB1 race: Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler.

Also, we discuss who might be the primary backup behind running back Alvin Kamara, who turned 30 years old this past Friday. Will it be Cam Akers? Kendre Miller? Clyde Edwards-Helaire? Devin Neal? It’s time to get feisty on a Mano E Monday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 395) presented by Evangeline Securities.

Host Jim Derry also gets a little fired up discussing comments made by podcaster Bill Simmons and his “buzz” from around the NBA that the Pelicans might move. Lastly, Gabe Henderson is here to share his personal odds on whether the Saints could have a 10-win season and what he might do if he is incorrect. 

Who is going to win Saints QB1 job - Shough or Rattler? What about RB2? The Dat Chat on Ep. 395

What’s it like to cover high school sports and writing stories about thousands of games and state championships over the course of a 45-year career? Well, there’s only one person who can answer that, and the GOAT of prep writers – Robin Fambrough – is here.

The Hall of Famer joins host Jim Derry on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 396) presented by Evangeline Securities to talk about her career that brought her from Kentucky to Louisiana. She also goes through some of the top moments from her 34 years at The Advocate.

Jim also talks about the Saints first day in pads at training camp and an injury to tight end Juwan Johnson. Gabe Henderson is here to talk about the 2026 class of Pro Football Hall of Fame candidates, including Drew Brees.

Hall of Fame sports writer Robin Fambrough shares moments from her 45-year career on Ep. 396

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

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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