Who will the Saints take at No. 8? First Saints Insider mock draft

The NFL Draft is just over two weeks away, and the Saints Insiders got together for their first mock draft, this one done by Times-Picayune beat writer Matthew Paras. He'll tell us how he sees the first round of the draft going, and then we'll all give our predictions for what the Saints would do at No. 8 in that scenario. Do you like our pick? What would you do if the first seven picks unfold this way? Link to Matt's full first-round mock draft: https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/saints-mock-draft-rueben-bain-nfl-draft/article_5a5a0650-1e7a-4f49-929f-e6fc022a58cf.html  #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nfldraft #nfldraft2026 #nfloffseason #mockdraft

The Saints Insiders are back, reacting to the NFL owners meetings and news about New Orleans. We comment on: • Alvin Kamara's future and the running back room  • Is Cam Jordan still an option?  • Chris Olave contract extension talk  • Derek Carr's market  • The cornerback situation  #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflownersmeetings #nfloffseason #nflfreeagency #nfldraft

The NFL Draft starts in less than a month, and the New Orleans Saints are sitting pretty at No. 8 — or at least we think they are. Our Saints Insiders go through the scenarios for the Saints' first-round pick, whether it be a defensive player, a wide receiver or fast-rising running back Jeremiyah Love. Who might fall? Who's the best fit? And what could change between now and April 23? We also share some thoughts on the Saints' signing of reserve quarterback Zach Wilson. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nfldraft #nfloffseason #mockdraft

The first wave of NFL free agency is over, and while the New Orleans Saints have filled several of their needs, a few still remain: Edge rusher, slot cornerback and wide receiver. Related to that conversation is the fate of Cam Jordan, who is still unsigned, and of course next month's NFL draft. Our Saints Insiders break down the current situation, starting with Cam's decision and the needs the Saints have and how they'll address them. We also have some inside info on how the team views this year's draft talent. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflfreeagency #nfloffseason #nfldraft

Travis Etienne (apparently it's pronounced AY-chan? Who knew?) was introduced as a member of the New Orleans Saints on Friday, and the press conference was a smash hit: He talked about his love for New Orleans and the Saints and how he fits with the team. Our Saints Insiders react to that and how it fits in the larger picture: The Saints are replacing Demario Davis with Kaden Elliss and at least partially replacing Alvin Kamara with Etienne. This is officially a new era of Saints football. So what's next? #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflfreeagency #nfloffseason #nfcsouth #nfldraft #travisetienne

(NOTE: This episode aired live on YouTube on Monday afternoon, before the Saints had added additional free agents such as Noah Fant and Kaden Elliss. Another episode will air later this week. In the meantime, subscribe to the Saints Insider on YouTube to see live shows as they happen.) The New Orleans Saints made several moves as the NFL free agency negotiation period opened Monday, including signing running back Travis Etienne and guard David Edwards.  On the flip side, veteran linebacker Demario Davis has signed with the Jets, leaving the Saints with a hole both on the football field and in the leadership department. Our Saints Insiders react live, discuss the signings, Davis' departure and what holes are left as the Saints make their first big moves of the offseason. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nfloffseason #nflfreeagency

The NFL free agency negotiating period opens Monday, and the Saints Insiders are here to preview what New Orleans might do in terms of bringing in new players. First, the Saints may be preparing to part ways with some or all of Cam Jordan, Demario Davis and Alvin Kamara — is it wise to do such a big locker room overhaul? And then it's time to talk new players. We hit on the following possibilities and more: Travis Etienne, Kenneth Gainwell, Zion Johnson, David Edwards, Keenan Allen, Asante Samuel Jr.  #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflfreeagency #nflfreeagency2026 #nfloffseason #salarycap #nfltraderumors #nfldraft

Upon return from the NFL scouting combine, Matthew Paras and our Saints Insiders talk about what was said, what they heard and what it means, both for the Saints in the NFL draft and in free agency. Speaking of which, the Saints have until Monday to re-sign franchise icons Demario Davis and Cam Jordan and other pending free agents before they can begin formal discussions with other teams. We'll play a game of: Will they stay or will they go? We also discuss news about the Saints not going to the Hall of Fame Game and touch on league-wide news and what it means for the Saints. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflcombine #nfldraft #nflfreeagency #nfltraderumors

The New Orleans Saints are with the rest of the NFL world in Indianapolis this week for the NFL Scouting Combine, where draft prospects are just part of the circus. Free agent discussions are heating up, and Alontae Taylor's recent social media posts suggest he might be on his way out of New Orleans. Our Saints Insiders discuss the posts and give our to-do list for the Saints at the combine as they prepare for free agency and the draft. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nfloffseason #nflcombine #nflfreeagency #nfldraft

Raising Cane's founder Todd Graves recently said in a TMZ interview that he was interested in becoming an NFL owner, and the New Orleans Saints specifically came up with the Louisiana native. Our Saints Insiders discuss the comments as they relate to the present, the future, Gayle Benson's tenure and more on this episode. Also, the NFL Scouting Combine starts next week in Indianapolis. We discuss which prospects should interest the Saints and what to watch for as far as news coming out of the combine. #saints #neworleanssaints #whodat #whodatnation #nfl #nflnews #toddgraves #raisingcanes #nflcombine #nfldraft #nflpodcast