The New Orleans Saints know they have a star WR in Chris Olave, but they need to find out whether he can stay on the field. On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak dives in on the latest RB news, we hear from Chris Olave on how he’s worked back from his concussion issues, then Jeff chats with WRs coach Keith Williams to hear what he’s seen from his two star wideouts, how he landed on Kellen Moore’s staff this season and a lot more.

SEGMENT 1: The Rundown: Saints Sign Cam Akers. Are they Done Making Moves?

… The New Orleans Saints have a suddenly packed RB room, but what should the expectations be for Cam Akers? We dive in on that subject and look at the rest of the RB depth chart before hearing about Alvin Kamara’s relocated offseason program (ahem, random Twitter trolls).

SEGMENT 2: Chris Olave vs Concussions is the Story of the Season

… When it comes to Chris Olave the conversation is rarely about talent, it’s about whether health will allow him to actually take advantage of it. We hear what the star WR had to say during minicamp and how Jeff sees the WR room shaping out (what you see is what you get).

SEGMENT 3: Interview: Saints WRs Coach Talks Olave, Shaheed & Why He Stuck With Kellen Moore

… What does Saints WRs coach Keith Williams think of his WR room? We’ll get his insight on Chris Olave – and an elite nickname – what Rashid Shaheed’s biggest area of growth will be this season, and why

The New Orleans Saints finished up their minicamp, and they did it a bit earlier than expected. On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller break down their biggest takeaways from the week of practices, why head coach Kellen Moore decided to call off the final day and plan a trip to California, who stood out and who saw their stock rise as we get ready for the full camp in July.

SEGMENT 1: Saints Minicamp Takeaways: The QB Battle is For Real

… What stood out at Saints minicamp? For one thing, Kellen Moore is well on his way to the title of “players coach.” Case in point: He cancelled the final day of practice and took the team on a golf outing. He’s also bringing them out to California for 10 days during camp. We’ll break that down, and also what stood out during the actual practices – and one of those things is a QB battle that’s very much legit.

SEGMENT 2: Stock Up Players from Saints Minicamp: A Monster Year for Rashid Shaheed?

… There are limited opportunities to make an impact this time of year, but which Saints players helped their stock climb during this week’s practices? Two WRs definitely impressed, as did a young DB and a pair of depth players who could be in line for bigger roles. Let’s break it down.

The New Orleans Saints are finally set to kick off mandatory minicamp, but which position battles should we be watching most closely? In the latest edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the top battles we’ll be keeping an eye on for both offense and defense. We’ll also dive in on some free agent visits and who could be a good fit, then ask a big question: Should the Saints pay Alontae Taylor before a contract year?

SEGMENT 1: The Rundown: Should Saints Still Be Bringing in Free Agents?

… The New Orleans Saints have had several free agent visits, the latest being Gabe Davis. But should they really be interested? We’ll dive in on who has come to town and what that means, then talk about Alontae Taylor, a player who is getting high praise from Kellen Moore and could be in line for an extension this offseason. But should he be?

22:47 - SEGMENT 2: Position Battles, Offense: QBs Can Make Mistakes + Who Steps Up at RB?

… There’s the big obvious position battle at the quarterback position, but what comes after? We’ll dive in on RB, a big-bodied wide receiver, Trevor Penning or bust at left guard and a lot more.

40:40 - SEGMENT 3: Position Battles, Defense & Special Teams: The DL is One Massive Question Mark

… There’s not much settled along the New Orleans Saints defensive line right now, and that makes even figuring out a true competition difficult. But where do things stand? We’ll dive in on that subject, a CB2 question and another year of dueling specialists. Strap in.