What We Learned About the Saints From Their Preseason Loss to the Rams

Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett react to the Saints' 34-point preseason loss to the Rams. - Are there any silver linings? - How did Saturday impact the QB room? - Which position groups are the most concerning? 00:00 Saints-Rams Instant Reaction 01:35 What Went Wrong Against the Rams? 02:03 Kendre Miller Makes His Case 02:52 CJ Donaldson Steps Up 04:18 Saints’ Sloppy Play Becomes a Concern 05:27 What Needs to Happen Against Dallas? 06:19 Saints’ Injuries Continue to Pile Up 07:07 Where the QB2 Battle Stands 25:18 Which Problems Could Carry Into the Regular Season? 29:23 Biggest Winners and Losers 32:02 Do the Saints Need a New Kicker? 33:44 Who Hurt Their Roster Chances? 40:29 What Did the Inactives Tell Us About the 53? 42:10 Should the Saints Play Their Starters vs. Dallas? 43:40 What Do We Still Need to Learn Before Week 1? Thumbnail Photo: Kirby Lee/Imagn Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill updates his expectations of the Saints after watching joint practices with the Jaguars, Cowboys and Rams. - Where there are real reasons for optimism - The status of the RB and WR depth charts - What to watch against the Rams this weekend 0:00 Bryce Lance's big day against the Rams 1:19 What we learned from three Saints joint practices 6:24 Is the O-Line ready to take a leap? 8:12 Breaking down the crowded running back battle 9:07 How did the defense hold up against the Rams? 16:12 Ranking the WRs 20:01 Ranking the RBs 26:06 What to watch in Saints vs. Rams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill breaks down the film from the Saints' joint practice against the Cowboys. - Which rookie appears to be filling in for Jordyn Tyson? - Is Chris Olave breaking through to new heights? - Where do things stand for Kendre Miller? 0:00 The Wild Saints-Cowboys Practice 1:53 Noah Fant Gets Going 3:49 Under Center Usage 4:37 Chris Olave Continues to Dominate 7:08 Breaking Down the First Skirmish 7:52 The Play Where Alvin Kamara Got Hurt 9:05 Tyler Shough Makes a Play Under Pressure 11:33 Shough and Olave Are on Another Level 16:38 Shough Converts on Third-and-Long 17:30 Zach Wilson Throws an Interception 18:33 Breaking Down the Brock Rechsteiner Moment 20:43 Why Erik McCoy Changes the Saints’ Run Game 22:19 Catch or No Catch? 23:44 Kendre Miller Makes Another Play 24:34 Saints Score in the Red Zone 28:52 Why Are the Saints Dealing With So Many Injuries? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill recaps the Saints' joint practice against the Cowboys. - Can practice fights be a good thing? - Is the run game legit? - Could Zach Wilson get the start in the next preseason game? 00:00 Saints vs. Cowboys Joint Practice Reaction 02:46 The Saints’ Run Game Looks Like the Real Deal 05:05 Who Stepped Up at WR Without Jordyn Tyson? 07:19 Spencer Rattler Responds in the QB2 Battle 08:20 Tyler Shough Has an Overall Positive Day 09:40 Chris Olave Dominates 15:37 Latest on Jordyn Tyson’s Injury 18:01 How the Saints Can Survive Without Tyson 23:47 Kicker Competition Remains Wide Open 24:48 Where the Rattler vs. Wilson Battle Stands 26:14 The Saints’ Biggest Remaining Roster Battles 27:20 Can the Chaos Bring This Team Together? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill reacts to the latest Jordyn Tyson injury update. - Who becomes WR3 behind Olave and Vele? - Do the Saints carry an extra receiver into the regular season? - Would a Marshon Lattimore-like career be a success for Tyson? 00:00 Jordyn Tyson Injury Reaction 01:22 What Happened & Why the Injury Is Concerning 04:32 How Will the Saints Replace Tyson? 06:41 Breaking Down the WR Depth Chart 13:06 Who Takes Over the Targets? 15:14 How the Offense Changes Without Tyson 19:45 What Would a Successful Career Look Like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill breaks down the biggest movers after the Saints' first preseason game. - How did Zach Wilson change the equation? - Who gets the last receiver spot? - Is it time to look outside the building at kicker? 00:00 Jaguars Review & Biggest Takeaways 05:08 Zach Wilson vs. Spencer Rattler 14:14 Roster Projection: Offense 19:23 Roster Projection: Defense 23:22 Who’s Still Fighting for a Spot? 27:345 Should the Saints Bring in Another Kicker? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett react to the Saints' preseason opener against Jacksonville. - Did Zach Wilson earn a look with the second team? - Is the secondary deeper than anticipated? - Which positions remain question marks? 00:00 Saints vs. Jaguars: Biggest Takeaways 01:26 Martin Emerson & Jayden Price Stand Out 04:48 Audric Estime Makes His Case 05:09 Spencer Rattler’s Disappointing Night 06:39 Is QB2 Open? 12:54 Could Zach Wilson Be a Developmental Find? 17:42 Should Wilson Get More Opportunities? 24:01 Biggest Winners From the Preseason Opener 28:33 Film Breakdown 38:42 Saints Defensive Line Depth 40:28 Which Roster Spots Are Still Up for Grabs? 42:15 Is There Really a QB2 Battle? 42:31 Jordyn Tyson Injury Update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill and Mike Triplett prepare for the Saints' preseason opener against the Jaguars. - How much does the joint practice performance matter? - Which bubble guys have a shot at the roster? - Will Spencer Rattler push the ball down the field? 00:00 Saints-Jaguars joint practice changed the outlook 01:07 Where the Saints stand after 12 days of camp 06:40 Did the offense really answer its biggest question? 10:54 Is the Saints defense actually good? 14:18 Why Julian Blackmon could swing the season 15:13 Kaden Elliss is becoming a major piece of the defense 21:47 Biggest position battles entering the preseason opener 22:24 The Saints have a fascinating WR numbers problem 25:27 Does New Orleans need to add another offensive lineman? 27:09 Spencer Rattler vs. Zach Wilson 29:38 Who is winning the Saints kicker battle? 35:33 Best bet to score the Saints’ first preseason touchdown 38:00 Why Spencer Rattler is playing differently this year 40:16 Saturday could be Rattler’s audition for the NFL 42:09 What we want to see from Zach Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill reacts to the Saints' joint practice against the Jaguars. - Tyler Shough and the offense finally score in the red zone - Charlie Smyth caps off a two-minute drive for the starters - The wide receivers continue to make noise 0:00 — Did the Saints Answer Their Biggest Questions? 1:34 — The Saints' Best Practice of Training Camp 4:58 — Tyler Shough & the Offense Break Through 8:20 — Is the Saints Defense Better Than Expected? 9:56 — Breaking Down the Throw Chart 11:10 — Jordyn Tyson Leaves With Hamstring Injury 11:57 — Chris Olave Dominates 12:37 — Saints WRs Continue to Impress 14:46 — Where the Running Back Battle Stands 15:59 — Spencer Rattler to Start Saturday 18:21 — Kicking Battle & Special Teams Standouts 23:02 — What We're Watching in Saints vs. Jaguars 26:03 — How Much Did This Practice Change Our Outlook? 33:50 — Players to Watch in the Preseason Game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Underhill previews Saints vs. Jaguars: - What are we watching at Thursday's joint practice? - Which players need to step up? - Could Spencer Rattler become a trade candidate with a strong showing in the preseason? 0:00 Bryce Lance & the Saints' Young WRs 2:13 What the Saints Need to Prove vs. Jacksonville 5:19 All Eyes on Tyler Shough & the Offense 5:55 Are the Saints' WRs for Real? 6:37 Defensive Players to Watch 7:56 Concerns About the Offensive Line Depth 8:39 Spencer Rattler's Preseason Opportunity 10:57 More Joint Practice Storylines 16:44 How the Saints Replace Cam Jordan 18:50 Saints' Interest in Terrion Arnold 22:59 Roster Battles to Watch in the Preseason 25:26 What to Expect From Spencer Rattler vs. Jacksonville 31:31 Will the Saints Make Moves At Cutdown Day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices