Breaking Down Saints Rookie Minicamp: On Fuaga’s shift, Rattler’s day & more | Inside Black & Gold

The New Orleans Saints got to work at their rookie minicamp this past weekend, so who put their best foot forward? On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down what they saw out at rookie camp, including an early look at Spencer Rattler, who certainly looks the part. We also dive into why Taliese Fuaga is starting out at left tackle, how Klint Kubiak’s less “verbose” offense could make things faster and simpler, the new kickoff work kicking off and a lot more.

0:00 – Segment 1: What to Make of Saints Rookie Injuries & Taliese Fuaga at Left Tackle
… The New Orleans Saints rookie class got on the field this past weekend for their first minicamp, well, most of them. Here’s what to know about the three draft picks (Kool-Aid McKinstry, Jaylan Ford and Josiah Ezirim) who didn’t take the field in front of the media, and what to make of first round pick Taliese Fuaga getting in work at left tackle. Also: We update the status of renovations and more.

22:41 – BONUS: Saints highlight package from rookie minicamp
Footage credit: WWL-TV; WGNO-TV; WDSU-TV; FOX-8; NewOrleans.football

31:41 – Segment 2: Saints Rookie Minicamp Takeaways: Spencer Rattler Sure Looks the Part
… Yes, we’re here to talk about Spencer Rattler, and the 5th round pick got off to a good start at New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp. We break down his performance, as well as a handful of other players we thought stood out in the early going.

50-36 – Segment 3: Klint Kubiak’s Saints Offense Has Fewer Words. Here’s What That Means.
… The New Orleans Saints under Sean Payton had notoriously long play calls, and when Drew Brees was running the show that wasn’t much of an issue. But now? It’s been past time for a change, and that will happen this season with pared-down play-calling language that was already on display in the early goings. We dive into what all that means, and also the new kickoff work that we saw for the first time this weekend, with insight from special teams coach Darren Rizzi.

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