SportsTalk with Bobby Hebert

Ryan Brauninger, a Texas A&M sports analyst at TexAgs, joined Steve and Charlie. Brauninger broke down LSU's matchup against the top-ranked Aggies at Alex Box Stadium. Brauninger discussed Texas A&M's lineup, highlighting Braden Montgomery and Jace LaViolette. He also praised Ryan Prager, the Aggies' Friday night starter. 

Steve and Charlie broke down LSU baseball's path to the field of 64, highlighting their need to reach the 13-win mark in SEC play. The guys listened to press conference audio from Tiger head coach Jay Johnson. Coach Johnson discussed LSU baseball's "10-game playoff" to end the regular season. He also previewed their challenge against No. 1 Texas A&M, the most "complete" team in college baseball. The guys evaluated the Tigers' pitching plan vs. the top-ranked Aggies. They also heard from LSU first baseman Jared Jones. 

Steve and Charlie listened to press conference audio from Tiger head coach Jay Johnson. Coach Johnson discussed LSU baseball's "10-game playoff" to end the regular season. He also previewed their challenge against No. 1 Texas A&M, the most "complete" team in college baseball. The guys evaluated the Tigers' pitching plan vs. the top-ranked Aggies. 

Mike and Charlie spoke to a WWL listener about the Saints' defense and 53-man roster. Todd Walker, a former LSU great & current SEC Network analyst, joined Mike and Charlie. Walker previewed LSU's challenge against No. 1 Texas A&M. He broke down the Tigers' path to the NCAA Tournament. Walker also shared his thoughts on the SEC and the field of 64. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment.

Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve discussed the annual NFL schedule reveal. Mike previewed the quarterbacks the Saints play in 2024-25. Charlie broke down Florida's difficult path to the field of 64. 

Todd Walker, a former LSU great & current SEC Network analyst, joined Mike and Charlie. Walker previewed LSU's challenge against No. 1 Texas A&M. He broke down the Tigers' path to the NCAA Tournament. Walker also shared his thoughts on the SEC and the field of 64. 

Mike and Charlie previewed LSU baseball's challenge against No. 1 Texas A&M. Mike responded to a text from a WWL listener about Saints TE Dallin Holker, an undrafted free agent from Colorado State. The guys evaluated Holker, explaining what skills he brings to New Orleans. They also discussed the 2024 NBA Playoffs, highlighting Dallas-Los Angeles, Milwaukee-Indiana, and New York-Philadelphia. Dick Jerardi, a horse racing analyst for BetOnline.ag, joined Mike and Charlie. Jerardi broke down the 150th Kentucky Derby, celebrating the event's increased popularity. He talked about Bob Baffert's suspension from Churchill Downs. Jerardi also gave his best bets for the event. 

Dick Jerardi, a horse racing analyst for BetOnline.ag, joined Mike and Charlie. Jerardi broke down the 150th Kentucky Derby, celebrating the event's increased popularity. He talked about Bob Baffert's suspension from Churchill Downs. Jerardi also gave his best bets for the event. 

Mike Conti, the brand manager of Sports Radio 92.9 The Game in Atlanta, joined Steve and Bobby. Conti reviewed the Falcons' decision to draft Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Steve and Bobby spoke to Scott Reynolds, a senior Buccaneers beat writer for PewterReport.com. Reynolds evaluated Duke C Graham Barton, Tampa Bay's "home run hit" at pick 26, Oregon RB Bucky Irving, their fourth-round selection, and Alabama LB Chris Braswell, the Buccaneers' new edge rusher. Steve and Bobby also interviewed Herbert White, a Panthers beat writer for the Charlotte Post. White broke down Carolina's off-season moves to help second-year QB Bryce Young, highlighting the weapons they selected in the 2024 NFL Draft: WR Xavier Legette, TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, and RB Jonathon Brooks.

Herbert White, a Panthers beat writer for the Charlotte Post, joined Steve and Bobby. White broke down Carolina's off-season moves to help second-year QB Bryce Young, highlighting the weapons they selected in the 2024 NFL Draft: WR Xavier Legette, TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, and RB Jonathon Brooks. He also previewed expectations for Panther fans in the 2024-25 season. 

Scott Reynolds, a senior Buccaneers beat writer for PewterReport.com, joined Steve and Bobby. Reynolds evaluated Duke C Graham Barton, Tampa Bay's "home run hit" at pick 26, Oregon RB Bucky Irving, their fourth-round selection, and Alabama LB Chris Braswell, the Buccaneers' new edge rusher. Reynolds also broke down Tampa Bay's other off-season decisions. 

Mike Conti, the brand manager of Sports Radio 92.9 The Game in Atlanta, joined Steve and Bobby. Conti reviewed the Falcons' decision to draft Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He also evaluated the team's draft picks along their defensive line and criticized Atlanta for not adding secondary help. 

Bobby and Steve evaluated OT Taliese Fuaga, the Saints' 14th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Bobby projected Fuaga's placement on the offensive line. Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, joined Bobby and Steve. Kosel reviewed a disappointing end to the Pelicans 2024 campaign. He explained why New Orleans struggled against the top-seeded OKC Thunder. Kosel discussed Brandon Ingram's future with the team. He also broke down the NBA Playoffs, highlighting Minnesota-Denver and Jrue Holiday's fit with the Celtics. Bobby gave stats about the quarterback class in the 2024 NFL Draft. 

Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, joined Bobby and Steve. Kosel reviewed a disappointing end to the Pelicans 2024 campaign. He explained why New Orleans struggled against the top-seeded OKC Thunder. Kosel discussed Brandon Ingram's future with the team. He also broke down the NBA Playoffs, highlighting Minnesota-Denver and Jrue Holiday's fit with the Celtics. 

Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, projected a major off-season shakeup for the Pelicans. 

Bobby and Mike broke down the Saints' 2024 draft class. Bobby praised the Taliese Fuaga pick, saying New Orleans filled a starting spot with Taliese Fuaga. He reviewed Kool-Aid McKinstry's fit in the Saints' secondary room. Bobby criticized Atlanta's decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall pick. He evaluated Spencer Rattler, the Saints' new quarterback. Bobby, Mike, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Bobby shared his Kentucky Derby winner. 

Bobby shared his thoughts on Saints QB Spencer Rattler

Bobby, Mike, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve shared the NFL's official off-season dates. Bobby reviewed the record-setting NFL Draft crowd in Detroit. Mike discussed Louisiana's rate of producing NFL players. 

Bobby shared his thoughts on Saints CB Kool-Aid McKinstry. 

Mike and Charlie discussed the Saints signing veteran safety Will Harris, an experienced depth piece. Nick Friedell, an Audacy NBA insider, joined Mike and Charlie. Friedell recapped a disappointing end to the Pelicans' exciting 2024 season. He previewed New Orleans' off-season questions surrounding Brandon Ingram and the center position. Friedell also broke down the 2024 NBA Playoffs, highlighting the Clippers-Mavericks, 76ers-Knicks, and Bucks-Pacers matchups. They spoke to a WWL listener about Drake Maye and Spencer Rattler. 

Nick Friedell, an Audacy NBA insider, shared his thoughts on the Pelicans' off-season decision with Brandon Ingram. 

Nick Friedell, an Audacy NBA insider, joined Mike and Charlie. Friedell recapped a disappointing end to the Pelicans' exciting 2024 season. He previewed New Orleans' off-season questions surrounding Brandon Ingram and the center position. Friedell also broke down the 2024 NBA Playoffs, highlighting the Clippers-Mavericks, 76ers-Knicks, and Bucks-Pacers matchups.  

Steve and Charlie reviewed LSU baseball's path to the playoffs. The guys listened to the end-of-season press conference from David Griffin, the Pelicans' executive vice president of basketball operations. Griffin discussed a disappointing end to New Orleans' impressive season. They also spoke to a WWL listener about Brandon Ingram. 

Saints legend Archie Manning shared his thoughts on Spencer Rattler. 

Mike and Charlie spoke to a WWL listener about former Tulane QB Michael Pratt. The guys criticized the Falcons' 2024 draft decisions. Saints legend Archie Manning joined Mike and Charlie. Manning shared his thoughts on the talented quarterbacks taken in the 2024 NFL Draft that he met at the annual Manning Passing Academy. Mike told a story about new Saints QB Spencer Rattler at the event. Manning highlighted Rattler, Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr., and Pratt. Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment.

Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve celebrated the return of Haleigh Bryant to LSU's gymnastics program. Charlie shared stats about the Pelicans' offensive struggles against OKC. Mike projected significant off-season decisions for New Orleans. 

Saints legend Archie Manning joined Mike and Charlie. Manning shared his thoughts on the talented quarterbacks taken in the 2024 NFL Draft that he met at the annual Manning Passing Academy. Mike told a story about new Saints QB Spencer Rattler at the event. Manning highlighted Rattler, Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr., and Michael Pratt. 

Mike and Charlie reviewed Oklahoma City's sweep of the Pelicans. The guys shared stats about New Orleans' offensive struggles against the Thunder. Jake Madison, the host of "Locked On Pelicans," joined Mike and Charlie. Madison broke down New Orleans' biggest positional needs this off-season, highlighting the point guard and center positions. He projected the future of Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum with New Orleans. Mike evaluated new Saints QB Spencer Rattler. 

Jake Madison, the host of "Locked On Pelicans," shared his thoughts on Brandon Ingram. 

Jake Madison, the host of "Locked On Pelicans," joined Mike and Charlie. Madison broke down New Orleans' biggest positional needs this off-season, highlighting the point guard and center positions. He projected the future of Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum with New Orleans.

Mike and Deuce previewed the annual Manning Passing Academy. The guys spoke to a WWL listener about the Saints' 2024 Draft class. Mike evaluated sixth-round WR Bub Means. Bob Ibach, a spokesman for Nikco Sports, joined Mike and Deuce to advertise a special LSU draft football featuring QB Jayden Daniels. Mike and Deuce interviewed Chris Dodson, a Pelicans reporter for ClutchPoints. Dodson said New Orleans has to match OKC's physicality to extend their season. He projected Brandon Ingram's future with the team. They remembered the Pelicans' brutal game-one loss to the Thunder. Dodson broke down the rest of the Western Conference playoff picture. 

Chris Dodson, a Pelicans reporter for ClutchPoints, shared his thoughts on Brandon Ingram. 

Mike and Deuce interviewed Chris Dodson, a Pelicans reporter for ClutchPoints. Dodson said New Orleans has to match OKC's physicality to extend their season. He projected Brandon Ingram's future with the team. They remembered the Pelicans' brutal game-one loss to the Thunder. Dodson broke down the rest of the Western Conference playoff picture. 

Dave Hilbert, the market manager of The Silver Slipper, joined Deuce and Mike. They reviewed the 2024 NFL Draft, highlighting Spencer Rattler and Maason Smith. Hilbert previewed the upcoming festivities at The Slipper. The guys also celebrated the increased optimism for the Saints this off-season. Mike and Deuce spoke to WWL listeners about the draft. Deuce explained what a "win" would be for the Saints' 2024 class. Mike, Deuce, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. 

Mike, Deuce, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Mike shared his thoughts on new Saints QB Spencer Rattler. Deuce and Charlie previewed the Pelicans' game four matchup against the OKC Thunder. Mike also reported on the Saints' latest free-agent signings. 

Deuce shared his thoughts on the Saints' draft. 

Mike and Deuce discussed LSU baseball's recent resurgence. The guys broke down the biggest needs on the Saints' roster after the 2024 NFL Draft. Mike remembered Spencer Rattler's journey from college to the Saints in this year's draft. Roman Harper, a former Saints' Super Bowl-winning safety & current SEC Network analyst, joined Mike and Deuce. The guys reviewed a stat about the SEC's dominance in producing NFL talent. Harper evaluated new Saints CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, the team's 41st overall pick from Alabama. He also praised the Saints' pick of Rattler in the fifth round. 

Roman Harper, a former Saints' Super Bowl-winning safety & current SEC Network analyst, joined Mike and Deuce. The guys reviewed a stat about the SEC's dominance in producing NFL talent. Harper evaluated new Saints CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, the team's 41st overall pick from Alabama. He also praised the Saints' pick of South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler in the fifth round. 

Roman Harper, a former Saints' Super Bowl-winning safety & current SEC Network analyst, shared his thoughts on Spencer Rattler. 

In our last half hour, we step away from the Saints and start looking at our NFC South rivals as the Panthers look to continue their rebuild following a disastrous year 1 with 2023 #1 overall pick Bryce Young, the Tampa Bay Bucs seemed poised to try and reclaim their divisional title heading into the 2024 and we close out with a look at the most confusing draft board coming from the Dirtiest of birds as the Atlanta Falcons 1st round selection could only really be described as "head-scratching".

Settle in and get comfortable for the "Rattler Hour" as the gang dives deeper into the Saints 5th round pick at #150 selecting Spencer Rattler, the quarterback from South Carolina, and what he will bring to the future of this Saints team in a possible post-Carr era, how a TV show covering Rattler in his high school years showed him in pretty unfavorable light which possibly led to him falling to 5th round for the Saints, but his former coach, Shane Beamer, speaks highly of Rattler, his growth in character, ability on the field, and his future for the Black & Gold and we take a crack at the LSU players that were drafted and picked up as UDFAs as the Jacksonville Jaguars seemed to take a serious liking to the 2023 LSU Tigers.

Jeff Nowak, Charlie Long, and Cullen Steele sound off this Sunday morning with a recap of all 7 of the Saints draft picks, the values of the picks compared to when they were selected, and how we feel about the 2024 Saints draft class. We also dive DEEP into all of the UDFAs that the Saints have picked up since yesterday with a few names you might recognize and others that just sound cool, and Charlie hands out a grade that might make Saints fans pretty excited for the future.

Dennis Allen from Saints HQ tells us about the rationale for the Saints drafting Spencer Rattler in the 5th round at #150, what the team looked for and saw in the players the Saints ended up drafting, and where the team is looking with the undrafted market opening up in the coming days and weeks.

Josiah Ezirim, offensive tackle from Eastern Kentucky, the final pick of the Saints 2024 NFL Draft, joins the guys to discuss joining the New Orleans Saints, his time at the East-West Shrine Game, his father's past playing soccer at Ohio State, what he expects heading to the NFL, and who he's worked out with this offseason.

Heading into our last hour, Deuce McAllister gives the guys a peek behind the curtain of how the draft process was for him, and finally, the Saints 7th round pick at #239 is offensive tackle from Eastern Kentucky, Josiah Ezirim, who has the size to become a monster for this Saints O-line. Later on, Josiah Ezirim joins WWL to discuss the opportunity ahead of him coming from Eastern Kentucky who played in the East-West Shrine game, his time spent this offseason training, and his father's career at Ohio State playing soccer. We also hear from Dennis Allen hot off the 2024 NFL Draft, to discuss drafting Spencer Rattler in the middle of the 5th round, what he looked for and saw in the players the Saints ended up drafting, and where the team is looking with the undrafted market opening up in the coming days and weeks.

The draft just doesn't slow down as the 6th round pushes us closer and closer to the final pick in the 7th round at #239 that the Saints have, who would we like to see end up as that final pick, if even a punter is on the menu for New Orleans, and the Pels are getting beat something BAD as this playoff series has been U-G-L-Y. Also we hear from Khristian Boyd, Northern Iowa defensive tackle, who is a man on a mission in the trenches, going against "grown-ass men" as he calls them, and the Pelicans on the edge of falling devastatingly to OKC at home, does this lackluster playoff performance mean huge changes are coming for the Pels and the 7th round is finally starting up with the Saints having only 1 pick in this final round!

Khristian Boyd, a defensive tackle from Northern Iowa, talks about his time spent in New Orleans for his draft visit, who he visited with while he was in the Big Easy, Boyd's biggest influence on his style of play, his conversation with another Northern Iowa alum, Trevor Penning, and what is his mentality while he's in the trenches of a D-line.

Jaylan Ford, a linebacker from Texas now rocking the black & gold, joins WWL to talk about how he feels about being drafted by the Saints, what position he plays as a linebacker, the weight he plays at, his experience being on a possible contender with the Texas Longhorns this past season, his ability to intercept the ball often, and his interest in special teams.

With the Saints' 3rd pick of the 5th round wrapped up, the gang takes a crack at some of the picks that passed us by recently before Jaylan Ford, the newest Saints linebacker joins the guys to discuss what type of linebacker we might see from him, his experience playing at Texas and how that could translate to the big league, his reaction about being drafted by the Saints and his ability to hone in on the ball before we close out the hour with the 6th round pick at #199 as the Saints selected Northern Iowa defensive tackle, Khristian Boyd, what he might need to work on against other pros,

Bub Means, at pick #175 in the 5th round is the most recent addition to the Saints WR room as he discusses his time up in Pittsburgh, having family in Louisiana, what type of receiver he can play for New Orleans, and where he feels he can improve on. 

Spencer Rattler, the newest QB to join the Saints, joins the gang to talk about his time with Saints top brass, talking to legendary QB Archie Manning, winning $1,000 worth of chicken by throwing a football into a basketball hoop, playing in this past Senior Bowl, and how other sports has helped developed his football skills!

We are live from Rouses Market over on Power with Steve, Mike, Deuce, and Mike, and the newest face on New Orleans Saints, Quarterback Spencer Rattler, joins the gang to talk about his draft process and visit with the Saints, winning $1,000 worth of chicken, what he can bring to the Saints QB room, his time playing other sports that helped build his football skills, his time at the Senior Bowl, and not far behind him follow picks #170 as the Saints select Pitt WR, Bub Means, and pick #175, Jaylan Ford, Linebacker from Texas, who brings much needed speed to this Saints defense, and as we close out this first hour, Bub Means, the newest WR heading to New Orleans, about his journey from Louisiana to Pitt and back here to New Orleans, his small time talking to the Saints during the draft process.

With the 5th round underway, Steve Geller, Mike Hoss, Deuce McAllister, and Mike Detillier preview who could be on the board for the Saints at pick #150, the Pelicans are against the wall as they host OKC Thunder in Game 3 in the Blender later today. Later on, the ole Dirty Birds in Atlanta select Notre Dame Linebacker, JD Bertrand, and before you know it, the New Orleans Saints select South Carolina Quarterback, Spencer Rattler, with pick #150, who might just be the Saints starter in a post-Carr era!

In the 2nd hour, the gang dives into a bunch of RBs coming off the board as the 4th round continues with our guesses, estimates, and predictions as to who the Saints would trade with as they might look to work their way into the 4th round. Also Steve and Deuce dive into some of the fantastic desserts and sweets you can find over at Rouses where the guys are spending the final day of the Draft, and towards the end of the hour, the 5th round finally gets underway meaning that the Saints will be on the clock shortly.

Mike Hoss sits down with Assistant General Manager/Vice President of Football Operations, Khai Harley, to discuss what Autism Acceptance Month means to him, his family, and the Saints organization, and what it is like being a parent or family member with Autism, and how we can help better our resources and create a community around Autism acceptance!

It's the final day of the 2024 NFL Draft and the Saints currently hold 5 picks at #150, #170, #175, #199, and #239 as Mike Detillier, Steve Geller, Deuce McAllister, and Mike Hoss discuss the day ahead of us. Mike Hoss sat down with Khai Harley, Assisstant General Manager/Vice President of Football Operations, to discuss what we can do to bring more Autism awareness in the draft room, as well as an event going on today over at Mannings for Autism Acceptance. The 4th round chugs along with it as Michigan's 2023-2024 might break the record of most players drafted from a single program in a year, if the Saints could trade into the 4th round, who would be the team on the other end of that deal, and our first Day 3 LSU player comes off the board as defensive tackle, Jordan Jefferson gets selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars!

Dennis Allen following a successful but relatively quiet 2nd day of the NFL Draft discusses the rumors about the Saints chasing a QB, how Kool-Aid McKinstry ended up on the black & gold, his health heading into OTAs, and Marshon Lattimore's future with the team.

As we head down the stretch of this final hour, Steve Geller, Mike Hoss, Deuce McAllister, and Mike Detillier, open up discussing the winding down of the 3rd round, and we hear from Dennis Allen following the 2nd day of the draft discussing the decision making in trading up and selecting Kool-Aid McKinstry, a bit more insight on yesterday's 1st round, how healthy Kool-Aid will be heading into offseason training, Marshon Lattimore's future with the team, and the gang wraps up from Hooters as we look to tomorrow to see what's next for the New Orleans Saints in rounds 4-7?

Another hour down, as Deuce, Mike, Steve, and Mike, recap the latest players and selections,  an update on LSU Tigers Baseball clear Auburn out in Game 1 of their series, and tomorrow the Blender needs to be PACKED with game 3 of the playoff series between the OKC Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans. As the 3rd round strolls along, we cover the type of fit players will be on teams will be looking for, what the Saints would need to trade up for a 3rd round pick before the end of the night, and for our divisional opponent, the Bucs close out their 3rd round picks with Georgia Safety, Tykee Smith, and surprisingly, South Carolina QB, Spencer Rattler and Tulane superstar QB, Michael Pratt are both still on the board!

Ryan Fowler from The Game on Tide 100.9 joins Mike, Steve, Deuce, and Mike, to paint us a better picture of the absolute stud that the Saints are getting in Kool-Aid McKinstry, the mastermind and leadership that he'll be able to bring to New Orleans, and how his healthy might not be the biggest concern heading into OTAs.

Heading into our 3rd hour over at Hooters, the guys open discussing the last few picks that came down the wire, before the gang dives into the 3rd round, we discuss the likelihood of the Draft being held in New Orleans and if the NFL could change their scheduling to be 2 preseason games and 18 regular season games. Also, Ryan Folwer from The Game on Tide 100.9 to discuss what Kool-Aid McKinstry will be able to bring to New Orleans, how he fell into the Saints' hands in the early 2nd round with a strong 1st round projection, and his skill set as a versatile defensive player and mind. 

The newest member of the New Orleans Saints from Alabama, cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry, joins Mike Hoss, Mike Detillier, Deuce McAllister, and Steve Geller, about his time at Alabama, family being close enough to make his home games in New Orleans, his preparation for the draft and conversations with Saints brass that lead to his selection, and finally, a Who Dat that might be one for the record books! 

Steve, Mike, Deuce, and Mike, recap the picks that have occurred as defense seems to be all the rave during tonight's 2nd round before none other than the newest member of the New Orleans Saints, Kool-Aid McKinstry, joins the gang to talk about his draft preparation process, his conversations with Saints brass during the process, how he felt about the Saints heading into the draft. Another Tiger goes off the board, as Maason Smith ends gets picked by the Jacksonville Jaguars and Jeff Nowak drops in to discuss the Saints possibly making trades to get back into the 3rd round as they currently hold no picks in that round.

Steve Geller, Mike Hoss, and Mike Detillier open up the 2nd Day of Draft Fest with a look at a fairly blank board for the Saints as they currently hold only one pick at #45. WRs are already flying off the board as the Bills, who traded back, get Keon Coleman, and the Chargers, who traded up, snatch Ladd McConkey, with the up to grab a DT, Ruke Orhorhoro. Also, we dive into where we think Maason Smith could end up, and right towards the end of the first hour, the Saints trade UP 4 picks to select Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry! 

In the 2nd hour, Jeff and Charlie dive into the possible scenarios that could as the Saints currently only hold pick #45 in the 2nd round with nothing in the 3rd, who could the Saints look to grab at #45? We also hear, on the offensive overhaul with new staff and a new system in place from new Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak, and the times are a-changing as a record-setting number of offensive players went in the first round of the draft, if there might be any surprises in store for us today, and finally, what is our over/under on the total draft picks the Saints will end up having today!

As the 2nd day of the Draft looms ahead, Jeff Nowak and Charlie Long dive into the craze of what happened yesterday as the Atlanta Falcons made a stunning move by picking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. at pick #8 overall, before hearing again from Dennis Allen on the reasoning behind the Saints picking Taliese Fuaga last night, before we dive into Mickey Loomis' draft history and all of the winners and losers from yesterday's first round. 

In our final hour, Steve Geller, Mike Detillier, Mike Hoss, and Deuce McAllister, close things out by discussing the picks up to the minute, the last LSU 1st rounder goes off the board with Brian Thomas Jr. going to the Jacksonville Jaguars, then Jeff Nowak joins us from Saints camp to discuss the method behind the madness that ended up with the Saints selecting Tailese Fuaga with the number 14 overall pick. Later, the last few picks of the 1st round trickle in and we hear from Dennis Allen regarding the Saints decision making of sticking with number 14 and selecting Oregon State OT Tailese Fuaga and the guys preview what the Saints might do staring down the barrel of rounds 2 and 3 tomorrow!

We are halfway through the 1st round of the NFL draft, Steve, Mike, Mike, and Deuce dive into the 2nd half of the round as the defense players are coming hot off the press, and Tailese Fuaga joins the gang to give us a preview of what he'll bring to the team, how to pronounce his name, how he'll spend his offseason heading into his rookie year, and a damn good "Who Dat" for the Who Dat Nation!

Starting this 2nd hour hot, them ole Dirty Birds in Atlanta take Michael Penix Jr. in a surprise turn of events, the Vikings have traded up one spot for J.J. McCarthy, yet another QB goes at 12 to the Denver Broncos, and Sean Payton with Bo Nix, and with the 14th pick overall the Saints selected, Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga, what makes Fuaga a fantastic pick for New Orleans and what he can bring to the team this year, and finally at pick 15 the Colts snag, Laiatu Latu, the first defensive player taken in the draft!

As the draft gets fully underway, Steve, Mike, Mike, and Deuce dive head first into the NFL Draft with the 1st round underway as we see Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, go 1-2-3, if we could see a record 6 QB's in this 1st round, and how far into the draft will we go before we finally get a defensive player selected as LSU's very own Malik Nabers heads to New York following in Odell Beckham Jr's footsteps. 

Steve Geller and Mike Detillier sound off from Las Cruces Tex Mex in Metairie discuss the possibility of the top half of the 1st round might be dominated by offense players, Jayden Daniels possibly being the 2nd pick overall and a few other Tigers we might see go in the 1st round tonight. Mike Hoss also joins us later on as we dive into the logistics of the new kickoff changes and rules, and if the Atlanta Falcons will end up losing any picks due to a possible tampering issue with Kirk Cousins.

Mike and Deuce close out our Draft preview with Dennis Allen, Head Coach, to discuss the comfort of his 3rd year at the helm for the draft, what talent the Saints are looking to add in this year's draft, and how the offense and Derek Derek Carr's are settling into the new offensive style from Klint Kubiak.

Mike and Deuce are joined by Rick Dennison, Sr. Offensive Assistant, to cover keeping defenses off balance, working with Derek Carr this past year, and Dennison's history of producing Pro Bowl quality talent across the board, putting together Klint's production in SF with what the Saints talent.

Mike and Deuce sit down with Terry Wooden, National Scout, about the ever-changing landscape of Pro Days and the scouting process, how player film compares to reality on a player-to-player basis, and what qualities determine a good prospect. 

Mike and Deuce get together with Mickey Loomis, Executive VP/GM, to talk about the disparity of offense compared to defense in the top half of the draft, digging past the rumors to find the truth in what other teams might be doing, and running through all the different possible 1st round situations that could unfold tonight.

Mike and Deuce are joined by Klint Kubiak, Offensive Coordinator, to discuss his time in New Orleans so far, building a relationship with his offensive playmakers, Taysom Hill's usage in this new Kubiak designed offense, some of the best qualities of this year's QB class, and bringing over the 49ers offensive success to New Orleans.

Mike and Deuce sit down with Darren Rizzi, Asst. Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator, to cover the new kickoff rule changes, and what a special teams coordinator looks for in prospects compared to offense and defense coordinators.

Mike and Deuce are joined by Michael Hodges, Linebackers Coach, on what changes we might see with our linebackers this next year, continuing the recent dominance of the Saints' run-defense, and Hodges' history at Texas A&M helping to build his connection with his players.

Mike and Deuce are joined by Joe Woods, Defensive Coordinator, to discuss where the defense is heading into a loaded offensive draft, where the defense could improve during this offseason, and what we might see from Woods this offseason.

Mike and Deuce discuss with Jeff Ireland, Asst. GM/Vice Pres./College Personnel, about the news surrounding James Hurst retirement announcement, if that will affect their boards going into the Draft, and the process of finding their prospects over this past year.

Mike Hoss and Deuce McAllister talk with Michael Parenton, Director of Pro Personnel, about finding the players they love, how many players have earned that 1st round grade, and if this OL class could be the one for the history books.

Steve, Hoss, and Charlie spoke to Roy Cummings, a Buccaneers insider for PewterPirates.com. Cummings previewed Tampa Bay's options in the 2024 NFL Draft, explaining why the Buccaneers are in a strong position this year. D. Orlando Ledbetter, a Falcons beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined the guys. Ledbetter broke down Atlanta's eighth overall pick in the first round and reviewed the Falcons' recent lack of success in the NFL Draft. Steve, Hoss, and Charlie also interviewed Desmond Johnson, the host of The Bleav in Panthers podcast. Johnson discussed Carolina's needs in the 2024 NFL Draft, projecting the Panthers as the first time to take a running back.

Desmond Johnson, the host of the Bleav in Panthers podcast, joined Steve, Charlie, and Hoss. Johnson discussed Carolina's needs in the 2024 NFL Draft, projecting the Panthers as the first time to take a running back. He praised new head coach Dave Canales. 

D. Orlando Ledbetter, a Falcons beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined Steve, Charlie, and Hoss. Ledbetter broke down Atlanta's eighth overall pick in the first round. He also reviewed the Falcons' recent lack of success in the NFL Draft.

Roy Cummings, a Buccaneers insider for PewterPirates.com, joined Steve, Charlie, and Hoss. Cummings previewed Tampa Bay's options in the 2024 NFL Draft. He explained why the Buccaneers are in a strong position this year. 

Steve, Hoss, and Charlie previewed the 2024 NFL Draft. The guys broke down the Saints' biggest draft needs and their volume of picks on the third day of the draft. They also listened to audio from Drew Brees and Derek Carr at the annual Zurich Classic. Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, joined Steve, Hoss, and Charlie. Kosel discussed the Pelicans' matchup vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. He highlighted the Pelicans' shooters, Jonas Valanciunas' rebounding, and CJ McCollum's aggression. Kosel also emphasized the need for New Orleans to tie the series heading back to the Smoothie King Center. The guys spoke to a WWL listener about James Hurst and the Saints' draft. 

Steve and Hoss answered a question from a WWL listener about Trevor Penning. 

Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, joined Steve, Hoss abnd Charlie. Kosel discussed the Pelicans' matchup vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. He highlighted the Pelicans' shooters, Jonas Valanciunas' rebounding, and CJ McCollum's aggression. Kosel also emphasized the need for New Orleans to tie the series heading back to the Smoothie King Center. 

Mike and Hoss previewed the 2024 NFL Draft. The guys emphasized the Saints' need to trade back into the third and fourth round of the draft. They discussed New Orleans' team needs at offensive line, wide receiver, and safety. They also spoke to a WWL listener about Mickey Loomis. Mike, Hoss, and Charlie projected trades in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. They broke down trade spots for day one, highlighting Arizona, Los Angeles, and Atlanta in the top 10. Hoss said he expects New Orleans to trade up in the first round. Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment.

Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve reviewed transfer portal additions for LSU women's basketball. Charlie discussed LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr.'s fit with the Cincinnati Bengals. Mike reported on the Lions' new massive contracts

Mike shared his thoughts on the Saints' draft decision-making. 

Mike, Hoss, and Charlie projected trades in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. They discussed trade spots for day one, highlighting Arizona, Los Angeles, and Atlanta in the top 10. Hoss said he expects New Orleans to trade up in the first round. 

Mike, Hoss, and Charlie previewed the 2024 NFL Draft. The guys discussed James Hurst's retirement. Nick Friedell, an Audacy NBA Insider, joined Mike, Charlie, and Hoss. Friedell broke down New Orleans' matchup with Oklahoma City, highlighting the Pelicans' roster without Zion Williamson. He talked about Trey Murphy and Jalen Williams. Friedell also shared his thoughts on the Timberwolves-Suns and Lakers-Nuggets matchups. The guys reported on star players requesting a trade out of Cincinnati. 

Nick Friedell, an Audacy NBA Insider, joined Mike, Charlie, and Hoss. Friedell broke down New Orleans' matchup with Oklahoma City, highlighting the Pelicans' roster without Zion Williamson. He talked about Trey Murphy and Jalen Williams. Friedell also shared his thoughts on the Timberwolves-Suns and Lakers-Nuggets matchups. 

Ryan Fowler, an NFL analyst for Bleacher Report & The Draft Network, joined Steve and Charlie. Fowler broke down the Saints' options with the 14th and 45th overall picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. He also shared his thoughts on the quarterback class and Georgia TE Brock Bowers. 

Mike and Charlie spoke to WWL listeners about the 2024 NFL Draft. Mike projected Tulane QB Michael Pratt's landing spot. The guys shared Mike's mock draft, evaluating every pick in the first round. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve reviewed comments from Pelican star forward Zion Williamson. Charlie praised the intensity of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Mike answered a question from a WWL listener about Washington RT Roger Rosengarten.

Mike and Charlie broke down the 2024 NFL Draft. The guys shared Mike's mock draft, evaluating every pick in the first round.