"sportstalk" With Bobby Hebert

What do the Saints need to do to come out alive from their first 6-game stretch in 2024?

Mike Hoss, Voice of the Saints, joins to discuss his feelings on the Saints schedule as they are slated to have 9 home games for the first time since the league pushed the NFL to a 17-game regular season, how the first 3 games at home can set up the rest of the season, the Saints face a gauntlet of teams in the first half of the year and even some rook's that could come into their own, before wrapping up covering Saints OTAs picking up next week.

In our final hour, the gang dives into the Saints schedule release video before the voice of the Saints, Mike Hoss, joins us to preview the Saints 2024 schedule with all its issues, features, stadiums, players, and weather conditions with Jeff, obviously very excited to be in Green Bay on Christmas Eve Eve. Later on, we dive into whether Michael Thomas might end up heading into the new season on an NFL team or not, how Saints kicker Blake Grupe had a good year last season, and if Jeff will be able to brace the cold of Green Bay with Keon Coleman's fantastic Macy's jacket recommendation.

Steve, Jeff, and Cullen give their takes on the top news stories of the day!

In the 2nd hour, Steve and Jeff sound off on the madness going on in Louisville at the Valhalla Golf Club following Scottie Scheffler's arrest due to an apparent misunderstanding with an LMPD officer. Dick Jerardi, horse racing analyst from BetOnline.ag, to preview Preakness, and the madness of the Kentucky Derby ending that saw Mystik Dan come away with the win, why Jerardi prefers Preakness over the other Triple Crown races. Later on, we circle back to the Saints 2024 schedule and the possible streak we have to see them go on in order to make the post-season before having our Triple Option segment where we dive into Paul Skenes continued dominance, Saints losses in 2023, Panthers & Chiefs prime time bouts.

Where does Bobby Hebert believe the Saints could be following a tough first-half stretch of their 2024 schedule?

Steve and Jeff sit down with the Cajun Cannon, Bobby Hebert, to discuss where the Saints might finish record-wise with an incredibly tough first half of the season, Saints-Bronocs history as they look to face off in the Dome in prime time this year, could Derek Carr lead the Saints to a NFC South title in his 2nd year wearing the black & gold, and who is on Bobby's radar heading into OTAs?

Steve Geller and Jeff Nowak are sitting pretty this Friday afternoon as LSU takes game 2 of their final SEC series against Ole Miss, the crazy morning that #1 ranked golfer in the world, before the Cajun Cannon himself, Bobby Hebert joins to dive a bit deeper into the Saints 2024 schedule, Saints projected records, their path towards the playoffs and the NFC South title, Derek Carr heading into this year following a strong finish to the year, and Jeff paints a much nicer picture of his Saints season projections and the key factor that could push them over the edge and into the playoffs!

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): Jeff Nowak dives into the viewer mailbag to close out today’s episode, breaking down more of the New Orleans Saints’ 2024 schedule, why the Week 12 bye is optimal, and how bad things would have to get for the Saints to see what they have in Spencer Rattler.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bobby shared his thoughts on Sean Payton's return to New Orleans.

Bobby, Mike, and Steve broke down the Saints' official 2024 NFL schedule. The guys projected a 1-4 start against Carolina, Dallas, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Kansas City. Bobby and Mike previewed Sean Payton's return to New Orleans in week seven on Thursday Night Football. They praised Jim Harbaugh, anticipating a swift turnaround for the Los Angeles Chargers. Bobby said he expects the Saints to go on a late-season push. The guys also shared their thoughts on their final six games after the week 12 bye against the Rams, Giants, Commanders, Packers, Raiders, and Buccaneers.

Bobby, Mike, and Steve previewed the 2024 NFL schedule release. The guys discussed the Saints' upcoming matchup against Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos. Bobby highlighted New Orleans' decline in primetime games since the departure of Sean Payton and Drew Brees. Scott Shanle, a former Saints Super Bowl-winning linebacker, joined Bobby, Mike, and Steve. Shanle broke down the annual NFL schedule release, explaining what players look for in the matchups. Shanle shared his thoughts on the Saints' playoff drought, the fanbase's criticism of QB Derek Carr, and the team's addition of LB Willie Gay. The guys spoke to a WWL listener about Carr. 

Scott Shanle, a former Saints Super Bowl-winning linebacker, joined Bobby, Mike, and Steve. Shanle broke down the annual NFL schedule release, explaining what players look for in the matchups. Shanle shared his thoughts on the Saints' playoff drought, the fanbase's criticism of QB Derek Carr, and the team's addition of LB Willie Gay.

Mike and Charlie reported on an early NFL schedule leak regarding the Saints' matchup against the Denver Broncos. The guys discussed the pressure on the top quarterbacks from the 2024 NFL Draft. Nick Friedell, an Audacy NBA Insider, joined Mike and Charlie. Friedell broke down the 2024 NBA Playoffs. He praised Jalen Brunson's effort to carry the Knicks on a deep postseason run. Friedell highlighted Nikola Jokic's monster performance against Minnesota, calling the three-time MVP the best player in the world. He also shared his thoughts on the Thunder, Mavericks, and Celtics. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment.

Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve previewed Angel Reese's debut in the WNBA. Charlie broke down D1Baseball's latest Field of 64 projection. Mike also discussed Netflix's upcoming documentary series on Jerry Jones. 

Nick Friedell, an Audacy NBA Insider, joined Mike and Charlie. Friedell broke down the 2024 NBA Playoffs. He praised Jalen Brunson's effort to carry the Knicks on a deep postseason run. Friedell highlighted Nikola Jokic's monster performance against Minnesota, calling the three-time MVP the best player in the world. He also shared his thoughts on the Thunder, Mavericks, and Celtics. 

Mike and Charlie broke down an early schedule leak for the Saints, previewing their week one matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The guys evaluated New Orleans' strength of schedule, highlighting the QBs they should face in 2024. They reported on the NFL's deal with Netflix for a Christmas Day doubleheader and Jacksonville's new extension with the Jaguars. Kelsey Nicole Nelson, the host of "Listen in With KNN," joined Mike and Charlie. Nelson discussed former LSU QB Jayden Daniels' arrival in Washington. She praised Daniels' early connection with OC Kliff Kingsbury. Nelson also criticized the Commanders' offensive line heading into Daniels' rookie year. 

Kelsey Nicole Nelson, the host of "Listen in With KNN," joined Mike and Charlie. Nelson discussed former LSU QB Jayden Daniels' arrival in Washington. She praised Daniels' early connection with OC Kliff Kingsbury. Nelson also criticized the Commanders' offensive line heading into Daniels' rookie year. 

Steve and Charlie reviewed the Saints' 2024 opponents, highlighting their road matchups and potential primetime games. Mark Etheridge, an SEC writer for D1Baseball, joined Steve and Charlie. Etheridge previewed LSU's challenge against Ole Miss at Alex Box Stadium. Etheridge broke down the SEC standings, evaluating Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Vanderbilt. He also shared his projection for SEC teams in the NCAA Tournament. 

Mark Etheridge, an SEC writer for D1Baseball, joined Steve and Charlie. Etheridge previewed LSU's challenge against Ole Miss at Alex Box Stadium. Etheridge broke down the SEC standings, evaluating Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Vanderbilt. He also shared his projection for SEC teams in the NCAA Tournament.