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Running It Back

Jeff Nowak & Yourgo Artsitas

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Have you ever watched a sports movie and yelled at your TV: "That would never happen in real life." Well, you're in the right place. Welcome to Running It Back, where we bring your favorite fictional athletes -- and occasionally true stories -- into reality with digital sports reporter Jeff Nowak and L.A.-based comedian Yourgo Artsitas along with a variety of guests. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runningitback/support
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Does the 2024 New Orleans Saints roster make the grade? On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak goes position-by-position to see how each stacks up based on a host of custom metrics. Where does QB land? Is the Saints CB room the class of the NFL? Let’s dive in. Segment 1: The Bot…
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The most exciting names on the New Orleans Saints roster land in this category, with stars like Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave having a lot to prove in the 2024 season. Can they exceed expectations, and how about the rest of the depth chart? A couple of defensive positions creep in here as well, including defensive end, with a group that has impressi…
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Grading an entire roster can be difficult, but for the second straight season we’ve done our best on Inside Black & Gold with a custom rubric that weighs starter quality, depth, dependability and a handful of other metrics. We’ll start with the bottom three positions, all three of which land on the offense and could make or break the season. The gr…
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We’ve reached the top three positions across the New Orleans Saints roster, and it’s no surprise that possibly the deepest cornerback room in the NFL. But what other positions rank closest to the top? Let’s dive in. Spoilers! - 79: Defensive tackle - 84: Linebacker - 90: Cornerback To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: …
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There’s always pressure in the NFL, but some players face a lot more of it than others. That’s never been more true for the New Orleans Saints heading into the 2024 season. In the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller rank the Saints players facing…
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New Orleans Saints training camp dates are set, and while there are no open practices out in Irvine, fans will be in attendance for a pair of practices at Yulman Stadium and the Caesars Superdome. Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s Inside Black & Gold by breaking down what to know for those practices, then dive into a less-than-stellar su…
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There are varying degrees of pressure in the NFL, but there’s no doubt that these 10 players are on that list (ranked 15-6). We’ll start with the running backs and the pass-rushers, all of whom will have a lot to prove – including Alvin Kamara, who could climb a lot higher on this list based on how his contract situation plays out. Here’s how it br…
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There always pressure in the NFL, but it’ll be ratcheted up the highest for these five players in the 2024 season – for a variety of reasons. One player needs to take a star turn while another needs to prove he can be an NFL starter. There’s also a quarterback who is in desperate need of a defining moment. Let’s break it down to close out today’s I…
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The best players in modern New Orleans Saints history? Let’s break it down. The latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold is part 2 of our modern era Saints rankings. We dive into 15-1, even though we all know who No. 1 is. But where do Super Bowl legends stack up against the stars of today? Let’s dive in. Part 1 posted Mond…
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The start of Part 2 has some heavy hitters, including a few Super Bowl legends followed by some more modern-day superstars. Where do names like Reggie Bush, Terron Armstead and Marshon Lattimore land? Let’s discuss. Spoilers (here’s the list)! 15: RB Pierre Thomas 14: S Roman Harper 13: CB Marshon Lattimore 12: RB Reggie Bush 11: LT Terron Armstead…
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We can get the easy one out of the way first: Drew Brees is the best player in modern New Orleans Saints history – and its entire history, for that matter. But who else would surround him on the Saints Mount Rushmore? It’s about consistency and big-time impact, and these four players have done exactly that their entire careers. Spoilers! (Here’s th…
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I didn’t do ties in my modern-era New Orleans Saints rankings, but these first two legendary running backs are about as close as they get. We also hit a legendary linebacker who is still going strong, then a TE and WR who reset the expectations at their respective positions. Not too shabby, eh? Spoilers! (Here’s the list) 10: RB Deuce McAllister 9:…
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We’ve seen a lot of New Orleans Saints rankings over the years, but who stands out in the modern era? That’s what we’re about to find out. On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller dive in on the first a two-part series to rank the top 30 Saints…
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The only challenge of making this list was paring it down to the top 30. So what are the 30-best Modern era Saints (dating back to 2000)? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller dive in for No. 30-26, along with the near misses, which includes a pair of Super Bowl heroes that probably aren’t getting enough love. Spoilers (here’s the list)! 30: RT Ryan Ramczyk …
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Where would the New Orleans Saints have been the last few years without Taysom Hill? That’s a very good question, and why we aren’t leaving him off our rankings. But what about another current standout who definitely gets underappreciated? We’re also going to dish on a trio of Super Bowl champion WRs that are tough to decide between (so we lumped t…
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Where would the Saints be without the Jets handing them future star linebackers? That’s a good question, and Jonathan Vilma is definitely high on that list. But how about another pair of Super Bowl heroes and the QB-WR battery that powered the Saints to their first playoff win? Let’s break it down. Spoilers! (Here’s the list) 20: OL Carl Nicks 19: …
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There are a lot of interesting betting lines for the New Orleans Saints in 2024, but which key players should you expect to hit big? On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on over/under projections for 2024 with insight from the Recep…
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There will be high expectations for New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave heading into Year 3, but exactly what is reasonable? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off this betting-themed edition of IB&G by breaking down some key numbers, and why No. 12 should blow them away in 2024, with insight from the guys over at Reception Perception (Matt Harmon & Ja…
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Where will key Saints players land on their over/under projections? Jeff and Steve break down the numbers for Derek Carr, Juwan Johnson, Rashid Shaheed and others. A few are tough to project, but one player is a clear candidate for some regression in 2024. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/…
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There are some New Orleans Saints bets you should feel pretty confident about. This segment is not about those. We’re talking about things like Derek Carr for MVP, Dennis Allen for Coach of the Year, Saints to win the Super Bowl and what type of odds you could get on those heavy predictions. You might be surprised to hear what we think is the most …
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From 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here): Matt Harmon and James Koh share their thoughts on Chris Olave's profile and where he stands in the ranking of the league's wide receivers. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll bre…
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New Orleans Saints minicamp is in the books, so which players put themselves on the right side of the roster bubble? In the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down his latest 53-man roster projection. How do you carve out extra spots for extra special teamers? Is Taysom Hill…
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The New Orleans Saints made one small move this week so we’ll break it down, but this is a roster projection episode. We’ll set up the latest update here and kick things off with a pair of straightforward positions with QB and specialists. One of those will see a real competition this camp, the other – in our opinion – will not. To learn more about…
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The New Orleans Saints have some interesting decisions to make on offense this year, but it’s not necessarily always about the talent. How do they manage the Alvin Kamara contract situation? What about the Juwan Johnson injury? Can you get by with less OL depth in a year with such a major youth movement? Let’s talk about it. To learn more about lis…
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The New Orleans Saints have a new priority on the defensive side of the ball: How can you carve out some spots for an extra linebacker and safety with an eye on the new kickoff? We break it all down here, starting with a five-man pass-rush group that could be a strength if a majority of them can stay on the field. That’s a big IF when it comes to P…
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The New Orleans Saints have changed about as much as you can in one offseason, at least on offense. Will the new look allow Derek Carr to succeed early and often? On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director weigh on what this offseason has shown for DC so far,…
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A lot has changed on the New Orleans Saints offense heading into Year 2, but will it lead to success for Derek Carr and Co.? Jeff and Steve kick off today’s episode by diving in more on what they’ve seen from QB1 so far and his post-minicamp comments on detail-oriented coaches, welcome criticism and a newfound leader in the OL room. To learn more a…
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The New Orleans Saints had a pair of kicker battles go down to the wire last preseason. Don’t expect to see that again, with Lou Hedley and Blake Grupe owning those jobs. We hear from Saints special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi on his thoughts on both second-year players, why criticism of Lou Hedley’s leg strength might be a bit overblown, then w…
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The New Orleans Saints have a lot of questions, and WWL’s Deuce McAllister has answers. We hear from the Saints legend on his outlook for Kendre Miller heading into Year 2, what Taysom Hill needs to do to stay on the field and what workload he should be expecting, big changes coming with the new special teams wrinkles and a lot more. To learn more …
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Alvin Kamara wants a new contract, and he made sure everyone knew about it by the end of Saints minicamp. So what gives? On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller break down the latest and what to know about the AK contract drama, the latest on …
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There was a lot to watch at this week’s minicamp, including a locked-in Marshon Lattimore, Derek Carr’s 2-minute success, a young TE that might have to step up big and a lot more. Here’s what stood out in Saints-land this week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo…
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Drama! A week of positive headlines went awry on Thursday when Alvin Kamara departed early from minicamp with reports of a contract dispute. So what gives? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s episode by breaking it all down, along with some injury updates for Juwan Johnson and Chase Young. To learn more about listener data and our privacy …
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Several questions were answered during the New Orleans Saints’ three-day minicamp, but there’s a lot left to talk about. Are there enough RBs in the building? Can this young offensive line progress? Will we really see shifts on every snap? We break down all that and more to close out today’s episode. To learn more about listener data and our privac…
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The New Orleans Saints will finally have the entire roster out on the field this week for their three-day minicamp. So what should you know? On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down all the looming position battles on both sides of the ball, highlighted by some key sta…
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Finally, the entire New Orleans Saints roster will be in town for mandatory minicamp, but will things get awkward? Paulson Adebo has to want a new deal, and this will be the first time we’ve seen Marshon Lattimore work with the team since he was hurt last season. That’s where the eyeballs will be, along with the return of Alvin Kamara. Here’s every…
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The New Orleans Saints don’t have a lot of starting jobs up for grabs on defense, but the race to start at linebacker alongside Demario Davis feels very real between Pete Werner and Willie Gay. We also see some competition brewing along the defensive line, particularly when it comes to specific pass-rush roles. Here’s what to know. To learn more ab…
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Unlike the defense, the offense has a slew of starting positions that will likely be decided by training camp competitions, including a pair of spots on the offensive line. But what about the backup QB race between Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler? How about depth at RB and WR? We break it all down to close out the show. To learn more about listener…
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The New Orleans Saints are done with OTAs … from this point on, it’s mandatory. So what all stood out the most over the past three weeks? On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller dive in on their observations and takeaways from practice, break …
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It’s been a busy three weeks of OTAs for the New Orleans Saints, and it’s been productive. We break down the solid day that Spencer Rattler really needed to have, how red jersey Chris Olave dominated, why Isaiah Foskey says he’s ready to take his coach’s advice and “cut it loose” in Year 2 and a lot more. To learn more about listener data and our p…
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The New Orleans Saints cornerback room should finally be on the field together when next week’s mandatory minicamp arrives. So what should we expect from players like Kool-Aid McKinstry and Marshon Lattimore? Jeff and Steve dive in on the latest updates on the injured rookie and the absent star with insight from secondary coach Marcus Robertson. To…
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The New Orleans Saints have officially completed the voluntary OTA portion of their schedule, so who helped their case the most? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller close out today’s episode by naming 7 players who saw their stock climb during the past three weeks, and a handful of others who missed some opportunities. To learn more about listener data and…
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A massive new deal for Justin Jefferson has rocked the NFL, but which member of the New Orleans Saints could be next on the list for a new contract? On today’s episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller dive into that question, talk Jake Haener’s confidence an…
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There’s a new $140 million man in the NFL, and he plays WR for the first time. But how could that resonate around the league? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s episode by diving in on Justin Jefferson’s mammoth contract, then ask a question: Which young New Orleans Saints player should be the next to land a big extension? To learn more a…
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The New Orleans Saints have one of the more unique QB rooms in the NFL. One of those players is Jake Haener, who has come into this offseason as confident as we’ve see him. We’ll dive in on that subject, then talk Taysom Hill, who seems ready to do whatever it takes in this new offense. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vi…
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The New Orleans Saints have one more set of OTAs to go, but there are several questions left to answer. Jeff and Steve close out today’s episode by previewing the action and diving into what they need to see from Rattler, some star player attendance, hype train WRs and a lot more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: h…
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The New Orleans Saints made the easiest decision of all time: Drew Brees is headed into the Hall of Fame. On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down Drew’s comments this week, plus we hear from Jonathan Stinchcomb for insight on the OL questions in 2024, and we explain h…
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The New Orleans Saints have a lot of OL questions, so what does a Super Bowl champion right tackle think? Hear from Jonathan Stinchcomb on the Tigers’ shifts at both tackle spots, the return of Sean Payton, a new-look offense and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn …
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Yes, Drew Brees deserves every single accolade handed to him, and the Saints gave him one more this week with the announcement that he’d be the 2024 inductee into the team hall of fame. Jeff Nowak kicks off today’s Inside Black & Gold by diving in on his comments this week, then the accolades that are truly remarkable and a lot more. To learn more …
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The New Orleans Saints will have a fun new offense to watch, but how could it help the defense in some critical matchups? Jeff Nowak closes out today’s episode by diving in on that subject with insight from Dennis Allen, Demario Davis and Taysom Hill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva…
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The New Orleans Saints got out under the (HOT) sun for OTA session No. 2, so what stood out? On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the attendance, standout performers and chats 1-on-1 with new RT Trevor Penning. Segment 1: Standouts at Saints 2nd OTAs: Derek Carr & …
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