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Dattitude with Jim Derry
Dattitude premiered in September 2021 to focus on what's important to sports fans in and around New Orleans and south Louisiana, including the Saints, NFL, LSU, Pelicans and more. Host Jim Derry brings more than 3 1/2 decades of experience covering sports in the region, and he'll "always tell you the way it is ... or at least the way he THINKS it is."
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Dattitude with Jim DerrySaints and LSU are headed in different directions. Will that change? Fletcher Mackel on Ep. 555
It wasn't that long ago when LSU football was being scrutinized following an OT loss to Kentucky. Two convincing SEC wins changed all that. Conversely, New…
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Is Saints bye week the time to ponder big changes? Ep. 554
Is Saints bye week the time to ponder big changes? Ep. 554 by Jim Derry
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Saints vs. Steelers in Paris Preview; LSU at Auburn and Pels fall in opener - Eric Asher on Ep. 553
Louisiana sports are having a busy week, as the #Saints play the NFL's first-ever game in Paris vs. the Steelers this weekend. Also, LSU has a must-win at…
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Is Gayle Benson's message an ultimatum to Saints brass? Rod Walker on Ep. 551
So far, 2026 has been one big, fat disappointment for New Orleans #Saints fans. Apparently, that includes owner Gayle Benson. Did she just serve notice to…
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Saints finish winless 3-game homestand for first time since 2014; Is Lane Kiffin honeymoon over? Ep. 550
It was one of the worst weekends for local football in some time, as the New Orleans #Saints finished a 3-game Dome losing streak, and #LSU and the Lane Train…
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How much has Saints loss to Falcons changed minds of Who Dats? Jeff Duncan, Zach Ewing on Ep. 549
The New Orleans #Saints laid a big, fat egg on Monday Night Football vs. their hated rivals. Now what with the undefeated Minnesota Vikings coming to town? We…
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How will Saints handle emotions of MNF game and being without Travis Etienne? Ep. 547
The New Orleans #Saints big offseason signing was RB Travis Etienne, and now he's out for who knows how long? Will Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller be able to…
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Saints magic runs out in 35-27 loss to Raiders in home opener, and the Dat Family had plenty to say on Ep. 546
Through most of the third quarter, it seemed as if the New Orleans #Saints were up to their second-half tricks and playing their best football ... But then? A…
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Saints have surprised many, but how big are OL issues? And LSU vs. A&M an elimination game? Ep. 544
Either the #Saints will be 2-1 following Sunday's Dome opener or the Las Vegas Raiders will be 3-0. What gives? Are these teams for real? And what about LSU…
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Is Saints shocking victory over Ravens their best since Drew Brees left? Ep. 543
For the second straight week to start the season, the New Orleans Saints came back from a double-digit deficit on the road against a playoff-caliber team. This…
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Will Sam Leavitt play for LSU vs. Ole Miss? And Keys for Saints at Ravens on Ep. 541
Late Wednesday, the LSU injury report was released with QB Sam Leavitt listed as doubtful. What does that mean for the Tigers' chances in Coach Lane Kiffin’s…
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Will Sam Leavitt play for LSU vs. Ole Miss? Keys for Saints at Ravens, and NFL, NCAAF picks on Ep. 541
Late Wednesday, the LSU injury report was released with QB Sam Leavitt listed as doubtful. What does that mean for the Tigers' chances in Coach Lane Kiffin’s…
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Furious Saints comeback falls short at Detroit in 31-30 season-opening loss to Lions. Our reaction on Ep. 540
The wild ride we expect in 2026 began Sunday with the #Saints 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions, but do we believe in moral victories? Is Tyler Shough's…
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Tribute to Mike Detillier, talking Saints opener with Mike Hoss & Zach Ewing on Ep. 538
Southern Louisiana suffered a devastating blow this past week, as we lost one a cherished icon in football analyst Mike Detillier. We'll go through some of our…
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Previewing LSU vs. Clemson, Tulane vs. Duke; Saints youth and NFL & CFB Week 1 picks on Ep. 537
Lots to talk about as LSU is set to open the Lane Kiffin era on Saturday vs. Clemson. Also, we'll focus on the Saints youth movement at WR. Lastly, we'll make…
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Thoughts on Saints moves and cuts to get to 53, as LSU and Tulane prepare for Week 1 on Ep. 536
The Saints made some interesting cuts and moves on the way from 81 players to 53. Also, the team's first-round pick, Jordyn Tyson, is on IR, and RB Devin Neal…
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Kellen Moore sitting Saints starters, NFC South picks and Lane Kiffin vs. SEC on Ep. 535
The #Saints starters have almost solely been on the sideline for the first 2 preseason games. It will be a similar situation for the final game Friday vs…
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Saints reserves lay egg in preseason game vs. Rams ... What is level of concern? Ep. 534
There was almost nothing to like from the #Saints on Saturday in their worst preseason loss in 30 years. Zach Wilson? Awful. Spencer Rattler? Head-scratching…
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Injuries pile up for Saints ... How will that affect early part of season? And AFC & NFC North picks on Ep. 533
Last week, we said it's only August and not to worry about the #Saints injuries. Well, one week later we almost can field a team with the list of walking…
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Overreaction to Tyson injury; Wilson vs. Rattler for Saints QB2; Means, Palmer impress at WR on Ep. 532
Few are surprised #Saints first-round draft pick Jordyn Tyson is on the shelf with a hamstring injury, but how bad is it? What's the level of concern among Who…
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Who Dats worry about Saints training camp reports & AFC / NFC West picks on Ep. 531
We have heard plenty this week that the #Saints offense is way behind the defense. Our response is: It's August … Chill out. We'll talk about it and other camp…
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Best of Drew Brees HOF speech; Saints news of Dillon Radunz out for season on Ep. 530
Drew Brees had Who Dats across America crying like babies with his epic Hall of Fame speech Saturday. We'll re-live it and maybe show a picture or two of Dat…
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It's Drew Brees' big weekend, Saints camp update & NFC, AFC East picks with Zach Ewing on Ep. 529
The greatest player in the history of the New Orleans #Saints enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend, and we'll look back on his career with…
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Saints pay Chris Olave Top 10 WR money and Ja'Lynn Polk abruptly retires on Ep. 528
The New Orleans #Saints and WR1 Chris Olave agree to a 4-year extension that places him in the top 10 among all pass catchers in contracts. Was it a good deal?…
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Bresee out for season, Olave sit in, AK41 and Loomis speak - Zach Ewing on Ep. 527
The New Orleans #Saints have opened training camp for 2026, and while General Manager Mickey Loomis is optimistic, already the team is dealing with its first…
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Wrapping up our 'Most Important Saints in 2026' series & Tyler Shough's NFL rank on Ep. 526
We wrap up our 5-week series of picking our 15 Most Important #Saints in 2026 with the top 3: Tyler Shough (duh), Chase Young and Erik McCoy. We also ask the…
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Saints Training Camp 2026 preview with Mike Detillier on Ep. 525
Less than one week from today, the 2026 New Orleans #Saints will be on the field to start training camp. What are realistic expectations? Is this the beginning…
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Chris Olave, Travis Etienne, Kaden Elliss and Saints Trivia Time with Jim Rapier on Ep. 524
WR Chris Olave, RB Travis Etienne and LB Kaden Elliss are atop Part 4 of our 5-week series announcing our 15 Most Important #Saints in 2026. What order would…
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Alvin Kamara reworks contract with Saints, so is everyone happy again? Doug Mouton joins Ep. 523
The debate seems to be over: Alvin Kamara almost surely will return to the New Orleans Saints. But how will it work now that AK41 is making less money and will…
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David Edwards, Justin Reid and Kelvin Banks in Part 3 of 5 'Most Important Saints in 2026' on Ep. 522
LG David Edwards, S Justin Reid and LT Kelvin Banks headline Part 3 of our 5-week series announcing our 15 Most Important #Saints in 2026. That's how we spent…
Dattitude with Jim DerryWhat is level of concern for Saints 'injury-prone' players? Zach Ewing on Ep. 521
Erik McCoy. Julian Blackmon. Alvin Kamara. Chase Young. Now, Jordyn Tyson. There are more, but is there a specific member of the New Orleans #Saints…
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Taliese Fuaga, Julian Blackmon and Jordyn Tyson continue or 'Most Important Saints' list on Ep. 520
RT Taliese Fuaga, S Julian Blackmon and rookie WR Jordyn Tyson headline Part 2 of our 5-week series announcing our 15 Most Important #Saints in 2026. What do…
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Who will throw for the most yards in the NFC South? Fletcher Mackel joins Ep. 519
It might seem like an easy question to some, but let's dive into what the numbers say and figure out who we think is the best quarterback in the NFC South…
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15 Most Important Saints of 2026 - Who are Nos. 15, 14 and 13? Ep. 518
We begin our 5-week series announcing our '15 Most Important Saints in 2026,' and we begin with EDGE Carl Granderson, TE Juwan Johnson and CB Kool-Aid…
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With one month to go before Saints open training camp, what are biggest questions? Ep. 517
It's one month until the New Orleans #Saints report for camp, so what are our top questions? Will Tyler Shough progress in Year 2? Will Alvin Kamara be here?…
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Way too early Saints predictions, and why did Jim get blocked by AK41? Zach Ewing on Ep. 516
In our last show before vacation, let's make some way-too-early #Saints predictions for win totals, Tyler Shough, Chris Olave, Jordyn Tyson and Travis Etienne…
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Who could be top low-key target for Tyler Shough? Oscar Delp? Devaughn Vele? Ja'Lynn Polk? Eric Asher on Ep. 515
We all know Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson will be the top receiving options for the #Saints and Tyler Shough. But who's behind that? DeVaughn Vele? Ja'Lynn…
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Are Saints fans overlooking importance of Travis Etienne? Ep. 514
It seems like all the talk for #Saints fans at running back the past month or so is whether Alvin Kamara will be here. Do we forget about lead back Travis…
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Would Alvin Kamara word as an RB2 for Saints? Zach Ewing on Ep. 513
It sounds simple. Alvin Kamara is older, and with Travis Etienne in the fold, just give him fewer reps, and he'll be his former, younger self. Will it work? Is…
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Saints getting younger and faster, as Alvin Kamara shows up at OTAs. Lester Ricard on Ep. 512
Saints getting younger and faster, as Alvin Kamara shows up at OTAs. Lester Ricard on Ep. 512 by Jim Derry
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Tyler Shough to Chris Olave could be longtime duo for Saints if they can get deal done on Ep. 511
As wide receiver Chris Olave and the New Orleans #Saints work on a longtime extension, he could be a partner for Tyler Shough for quite some time. That could…
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Saints OTAs have begun. so what are we looking at most? Zach Ewing on Ep. 510
The New Orleans #Saints have wrapped up their first week of OTAs, so what are the storylines thus far? How does Tyler Shough look? No. 1 pick Jordyn Tyson?…
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Derek Carr speaks out ... What did he regret most about time in New Orleans? Ep. 509
Derek Carr has been gone from the New Orleans #Saints for more than a year, and he's finally opening up about what he would have done differently. We'll talk…
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Youth movement for Saints means saying goodbye to cherished players - Zach Ewing on Ep. 508
The New Orleans #Saints clearly have a strategy to get younger, and they're very unapologetic about it. Is it going to be tough for fans to let go of all-time…
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Who is Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley? Is Taysom Hill's NFL career over? David Grubb on Ep. 507
The New Orleans Pelicans hired a new coach, so the question is: Who is Jamahl Mosley? What can he bring to the team? Also, has Taysom Hill played his final…
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Pelicans hire new coach and we say hello to International Saints Fan of Year on Ep. 506
The New Orleans Saints have just one primetime game in 2026, although the other 3 teams in the weak NFC South each have 3. What's up with that? And what's the…
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Breaking down Saints schedule with Zach Ewing on Ep. 505
The New Orleans #Saints schedule is out for the 2026 NFL season, and while it starts really tough, there also are some breaks in there, as well. Let’s break it…
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Devin 'Hold the Mayo' Snow talks State of the Saints and Schedule Week on Ep. 504
The New Orleans Saints will officially find out all the whos, whens and wheres of their 2026 #NFL schedule on Thursday, including a game in Paris against the…
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What's the ceiling for Saints in 2026, and more Kamara talk on Ep. 503
The New Orleans #Saints and the rest of the #NFL are right in between the end of the 2025 season and the beginning of the 2026 campaign and release of the…
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Saints begin rookie minicamp, Alvin Kamara talk and news on Taysom Hill? Zach Ewing on Ep. 502
We'll get our first look at the newest #Saints, as Jordyn Tyson, Christen Miller and the rest of the rookie class steps onto the practice field in Metairie for…
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Is Alvin Kamara coming back? What did he say, and what did his former teammate say? Ep. 501
For the first time in quite some time, New Orleans #Saints all-time running back Alvin Kamara spoke publicly. Did he say anything about his own future with the…
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Celebrating 500th episode with Stan Verrett, Mike Detillier, Zach Ewing and gang talking football
It's a special episode, so today's Saints talk will be more than what the Black and Gold has done in the #NFL Draft and in free agency. Ex-ESPN anchor and New…
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Did the Saints Bring in 3 Defensive Starters? Jeff Duncan joins Ep. 499
Under the radar, the New Orleans #Saints may have changed the landscape on their defense a bit by bringing in Tyree Wilson, Martin Emerson and Anfernee…
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Saints plan in NFL Draft was clear and obvious, and it started with Jordyn Tyson. Zach Ewing on Ep. 498
From the opening pick - and not moving up from No. 8 - the plan for the New Orleans #Saints was clear and obvious. Take Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson and…
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Dream Scenario for Saints is to find a way to draft Jeremiyah Love. Zach Ewing on Ep. 497
We've talked about the possibilities and the favorites for the New Orleans #Saints in the 2026 NFL Draft. Now, let's talk dream scenario, and that would be to…
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Is Jordyn Tyson now the favorite to be drafted by Saints in first round? Garland Gillen on Ep. 496
Over the past few days, Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson has begun to shoot up the odds chart when it comes to who will go at No. 8 in the #NFL Draft…
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It's One Week until Draft Day is here for the Saints - Zach Ewing on Ep. 495
The New Orleans #Saints are one week from the NFL Draft, but are the choices any clearer for them at No. 8? Will they even stay at No. 8? If not, do they move…
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Can Pelicans follow Saints into land of happy happy, joy joy? Saints columnist and Pels color analyst John DeShazier on Ep. 494
With a little more than a week until the #NFL Draft, the vibes surrounding the New Orleans #Saints are mostly positive. Their brothers next door wearing the…
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How close will any of these mock NFL Drafts come to figuring out Saints selection? Zach Ewing on Ep. 493
There are so many mock drafts out there, but when it comes to the New Orleans #Saints, are any of them worth their weight in papier maché? We ask NOLA.com…
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Would Saints consider drafting 2 WRs early in 2026 NFL Draft? Ep. 492
With a plethora of options at wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft and that being a huge need for the New Orleans Saints, would the team consider taking two…