John Hendrix

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John Hendrix covers the Saints for NewOrleans.Football

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New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore speaks during a press conference at the NFL football team's training facility in Metairie, La. Thursday, March 12, 2026.

What's the confidence level in Kellen Moore and the Saints coaching staff entering Year Two?

Kellen Moore and the Saints coaching staff made some major strides last season after starting 1-8. With a year under their belt, what is the confidence level in their abilities in 2026?

April 3, 2026

Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) looks down field during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.

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What could the Saints do in the draft to change a projected win total for this season?

An encore to last year's draft process is just what the Saints need, but how much would that actually move the needle where it counts?

March 27, 2026

Aug 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) leaps to avoid the tackle of New Orleans Saints defensive end Chris Rumph II (98) during the first half at Caesars Superdome.

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Saints free agency rundown: Favorite signings and Biggest surprises

The Saints have been players in free agency, so what's been our favorite adds and biggest surprises thus far?

March 13, 2026

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) celebrates with Saints tight end Foster Moreau (87) after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.

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What under the radar spots do the Saints need to address in free agency?

There might be glaring needs for the Saints to address in the next several weeks, but what about the under the radar spots to improve?

March 6, 2026

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Who is part of the next wave of Saints leadership if they lose Cam Jordan and Demario Davis?

If Cam Jordan and Demario Davis aren't back in 2026, who ends up being the next leaders for the Saints?

February 27, 2026

New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler

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Playing GM for the Saints: Who are the most tradable assets?

The Saints have a few players who could draw some trade interest, but who are they and what could New Orleans get back?

February 13, 2026

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan

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Playing GM for the Saints: What do you do with Taysom Hill and Cam Jordan?

The Saints are facing a reality where they're going to have to make a decision on what to do with Cam Jordan and Taysom Hill, but it's not totally straightforward.

February 6, 2026

New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis

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Playing GM for the Saints: What should be the approach with Demario Davis?

Hitting the free agent market could be a real possibility for Demario Davis, so should the Saints prevent that at all costs?

January 30, 2026

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman

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Should the Saints really look into adding Keon Coleman or Brandon Aiyuk?

The futures of Brandon Aiyuk and Keon Coleman are most certainly going to be with another team in 2026, so what's the likelihood the Saints check into them?

January 23, 2026

New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor

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Playing GM for the Saints: How would you approach the Alontae Taylor situation?

The Saints may not have a ton of big decisions to make in the offseason, but what they do with Alontae Taylor is certainly one of them.

January 16, 2026

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Saints draft thoughts: Positions of need and early player crushes

The Saints should be able to get a really good player in the first round this year's draft, but is there a certain position they should address and player they should target?

January 9, 2026

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ronnie Bell (85) catches a touchdown pass behind Atlanta Falcons cornerback C.J. Henderson (39) during the second half Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Week 18 Rundown: Saints' clean sweep to end the season comes up short against Falcons

Despite a loss to close out the season, there are way more reasons to be optimistic about the Saints going forward.

January 5, 2026

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) looks down field during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.

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What's the degree of difficulty for Tyler Shough this week and what would success mean?

Not having weapons on offense isn't exactly a surprise for Tyler Shough and the Saints, but is the regular season finale against the Falcons too much for the rookie to overcome?

January 3, 2026

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) celebrates his touchdown during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday.

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Week 17 Rundown: Saints leave no doubt of being one of the hottest teams in the league to close out the year

Tyler Shough's rookie campaign continues to shine, as the Saints get some key performances to knock off the Titans and remain perfect in December.

December 29, 2025

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) smiles as he leaves the field after a game against the New York Jets.

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Does Saints draft class need more recognition, and is it as successful as we think it is?

Is this Saints draft class as good as we think it is, and is it getting talked about enough?

December 27, 2025

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) celebrates a touchdown reception as New York Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) and safety Dean Clark (35) look on during the third quarter of Sunday's game at Caesars Superdome.

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Week 16 Rundown: Saints deliver early Christmas gift in Superdome finale

The Saints have won three straight games, and the vibes around the team seem like they're at an all-time high.

December 22, 2025

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What are the elements to Tyler Shough that makes you believe he’s the right guy for the Saints?

Tyler Shough has been a breath of fresh air for the Saints. What is it about him that makes us feel confident he's their guy?

December 19, 2025

New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth (39) reacts after kicking the game winning field goal in a 20-17 victory Sunday against the Carolina Panthers at the Caesars Superdome.

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Week 15 Rundown: Saints' resiliency against Panthers provides major optimism for the future

Tyler Shough might just be the Saints' answer at QB, and that's just one of the many things we took away from Week 15's win over the Panthers.

December 15, 2025

New Orleans Saints linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) reacts after making a tackle against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium.

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What positions on the Saints roster need an overhaul in the offseason?

The Saints will need more than a few pieces in the offseason to improve their squad, but what are those spots that need the most attention?

December 12, 2025

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) and linebacker Demario Davis (56)

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Do Cam Jordan and Demario Davis both have a clear future with the Saints?

Given where the Saints are in their rebuild, do veteran staples Cam Jordan and Demario Davis have a clear future with the team?

December 5, 2025

New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) intercepts a pass in front of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) during the first half Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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Week 13 Rundown: Saints bring theatrics late, but comeback falls short in Miami

The Saints certainly made Sunday's game against the Dolphins interesting late, but New Orleans wasn't able to pull off the upset.

December 1, 2025

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore reacts on the sidelines during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome.

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Saints Week 11 Rundown: Repeated missed opportunities come into major focus against Falcons

The Saints had their fair share of opportunities against Atlanta, but they continue showing that they're just that team who gets in their own way.

November 24, 2025

New Orleans Saints players Juwan Johnson (83) and Chris Olave (12) celebrate after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.

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What are the top positions the Saints need to evaluate over the back of half of the season?

Following the bye week, these final seven games are imperative for the Saints to get their roster evaluations right.

November 21, 2025

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) makes a one-handed catch as Carolina Panthers cornerback Chau Smith-Wade (26) defends during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium.

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Saints Week 10 Rundown: New Orleans puts together complementary performance against Panthers

The Saints put together one of their most complete performances on Sunday against the Panthers, and it was refreshing to see that New Orleans is capable of executing.

November 9, 2025

New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1)

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Do the Saints have the right players that will be a part of their rebuild?

The Saints' future is certainly a major question mark going forward, and one has to wonder if they have the right players to help support their rebuild plans. Plus, what are our thoughts on the coaching staff?

November 7, 2025

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) scores a touchdown as New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) and safety Justin Reid (21) defend during the first half at SoFi Stadium.

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Saints Week 9 Rundown: Uninspiring outing against the Rams feels like another major setback for New Orleans

Just when you think things couldn't possibly get any worse for the Saints, Sunday's game against the Rams happens.

November 3, 2025

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) throws downfield during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Caesars Superdome.

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What should we expect from Tyler Shough in his first start as the Saints quarterback?

We get our first real look at Tyler Shough on Sunday against the Rams, so what would a successful outing look like that Saints fans could feel good about?

October 31, 2025

The New Orleans Saints react after a sack and fumble recovery by defensive end Chase Young (99) during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Sunday's game.

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Saints Week 8 Rundown: Takeaways, Notes and More From the Loss to the Bucs

The Saints showed a lot of offensive ineptitude on Sunday against the Bucs, and it was the primary reason why they fell to 1-7.

October 27, 2025

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is pressured by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (90).

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Who are players the Saints shouldn't trade away and will the team be an active seller?

Should everyone on the Saints roster be up for grabs for the trade deadline, or are there players that New Orleans should keep?

October 24, 2025

Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) walks off the field after Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

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Week 7 takeaways: Saints' performance against the Bears shows us the painful reality of a rebuild

Sunday's game against the Bears was a tough watch for more reasons than one, and it feels like the Saints are going backwards.

October 19, 2025

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Is Spencer Rattler meeting, not meeting or exceeding expectations?

Six games in for Spencer Rattler. Is he meeting expectations or not?

October 17, 2025

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson carries the ball after a catch against the New England Patriots.

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Why can't Saints step up and make timely plays?

Nick, Mike, John and Kevin react to the Saints' Week 6 loss to the New England Patriots. - The Saints are in desperate need of reliable playmakers. - Is the defense falling into crisis mode? - Blake Grupe bounces back.

October 13, 2025

Oct 12, 2025; New Orleans, LouisiaSaints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) misses a touchdown reception under pressure from New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) during Sunday's game.

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Saints takeaways, notes, quotes and what we learned from Week 6 loss to the Pats

After it looked like the Saints turned the corner against the Giants, they ended up losing another winnable game due to self-inflicted issues.

October 12, 2025

Saints wide receivers Rashid Shaheed (22) and Chris Olave (12)

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Who are the most tradable assets on the Saints and should the Saints be sellers?

There's plenty of chatter going on about potential trades involving the Saints, so who would be some candidates to look at and should New Orleans even bite?

October 10, 2025

New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry deflects a pass intended for New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson.

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Saints get their first win of the season. What does it mean moving forward?

Nick, Mike, John and Kevin react to the Saints' first win of 2025 against the Giants. - What does the win mean for Spencer Rattler? - Who's up, who's down and who's the player of the game? - Did the defense silence any concerns?

October 6, 2025

Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) and teammate Alontae Taylor (1) celebrate after an interception by McKinstry against the New York Giants during Sunday's game.

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Notes, takeaways and what we learned about the Saints in Week 5

The Saints got their first taste of victory this season, as their resiliency and hard work finally paid off.

October 5, 2025

Saints quarterbacks Tyler Shough (6) and Spencer Rattler (2) look on during minicamp practice.

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Should there be any added pressure on Spencer Rattler to get a Saints win on Sunday?

Spencer Rattler hasn't won a game in his career, and the Saints haven't won a game this season. Is Sunday's game against the Giants a must-win situation for the young QB?

October 3, 2025

Saints running back Kendre Miller (5) runs for a touchdown past Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford (47) during the first quarter of Sunday's game.

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Saints takeaways, learnings and notes from a Week 4 loss to the Bills

It was a better outing for the Saints this week, but the Bills still came out on top and left New Orleans searching for more answers.

September 28, 2025

Quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) and the Saints hope to find some encouraging signs when they play Buffalo on Sunday.

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What do the Saints need to do to against the Bills to feel encouraged?

The Saints have a tall task in stopping Josh Allen and the Bills, so what would make us feel encouraged?

September 27, 2025

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) during the third quarter at Lumen Field

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What we learned and took away from an embarrassing Week 3 Saints outing

Hopefully the Saints learned a lot about themselves on Sunday in Seattle.

September 22, 2025

New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the fourth quarter at Caesars Superdome

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How can a disappointing Saints defense turn the corner against the Seahawks?

The Saints defense has gotten off to a rough start, and there's one obvious area that could really help fix things.

September 20, 2025

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Breaking down the Saints' loss to the 49ers

Nick is joined by Mike, John, and Kevin to break down the Saints loss to the 49ers

September 15, 2025

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Mykel Williams (98) applies pressure to Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler during Sunday's game in New Orleans.

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Biggest takeaways, notes and quotes from the Week 2 Saints loss to the 49ers

The Saints drop another close game that felt winnable, and here's what you need to know from Week 2's game.

September 14, 2025

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What do we want to see out of Spencer Rattler to build confidence in the Saints QB, and what would lower it?

What do we want to see out of Spencer Rattler on Sunday that would build confidence in him? Conversely, what would concern us?

September 12, 2025

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Breaking down Saints loss to the Arizona Cardinals

Nick is joined by Mike, John and Kevin to break down the Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals

September 8, 2025

Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) reacts to a play during Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

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Biggest Saints takeaways and notes from the opening game against the Cardinals

The Saints put up a valiant effort at the end but just fell short. Here's what you need to know from Week 1's loss.

September 7, 2025

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New Saints we can’t wait to see in action against the Cardinals

There are several new Saints we are eager to see in action for Week 1 when they host the Cardinals.

September 5, 2025

Saints head coach Kellen Moore watches from the sideline during a preseason game against the Denver Broncos.

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Are the Saints better or worse than they were last year at each position?

Compared to last season, do we feel better or worse about the Saints roster at each position?

August 29, 2025

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Breaking down Saints Preseason Finale: Who wins the QB battle?

Nick is joined by Mike, Kevin and John to break down the Saints preseason finale

August 24, 2025

Saints quarterback Tyler Shough looks to pass the ball in Saturday's preseason game against the Denver Broncos.

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What you need to know from the final Saints preseason game

A look at the biggest notes, stats, locker room talk and much more from the Saints' final preseason outing

August 23, 2025