Previewing Saints Minicamp Position Battles: A lot of jobs are up for grabs | Inside Black & Gold

The New Orleans Saints will finally have the entire roster out on the field this week for their three-day minicamp. So what should you know? On the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down all the looming position battles on both sides of the ball, highlighted by some key starting roles on the offensive line, a potential battle for a starting linebacker job and some key depth roles at running back and wide receiver.

0:00 - Segment 1: Finally, Saints Get Everyone to Minicamp. Will it Get Awkward?
... Finally, the entire New Orleans Saints roster will be in town for mandatory minicamp, but will things get awkward? Paulson Adebo has to want a new deal, and this will be the first time we’ve seen Marshon Lattimore work with the team since he was hurt last season. That’s where the eyeballs will be, along with the return of Alvin Kamara. Here’s everything you need to know heading into the three-day session out in Metairie.


18:13 - Segment 2: Previewing Saints Position Battles, Defense: Who Does What on the DL?
... The New Orleans Saints don’t have a lot of starting jobs up for grabs on defense, but the race to start at linebacker alongside Demario Davis feels very real between Pete Werner and Willie Gay. We also see some competition brewing along the defensive line, particularly when it comes to specific pass-rush roles. Here’s what to know.

BATTLES BROKEN DOWN (in order)

Will LB: Pete Werner & Willie Gay
CB3/Slot: Alontae Taylor & Kool-Aid McKinstry
DE3: Chase Young, Isaiah Foskey & Payton Turner
3-Tech: Nathan Shepherd & Brian Bresee
NASCAR: Cam Jordan, Payton Turner & Carl Granderson
SS: Jordan Howden & Johnathan Abram


34:28 - Segment 3: Previewing Saints Position Battles, Offense: A Lot of Big Questions
... Unlike the defense, the offense has a slew of starting positions that will likely be decided by training camp competitions, including a pair of spots on the offensive line. But what about the backup QB race between Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler? How about depth at RB and WR? We break it all down to close out the show.

BATTLES BROKEN DOWN (in order)

QB2: Jake Haener & Spencer Rattler
RB2: Jamaal Williams & Kendre Miller
RB3: Jamaal or Kendre & Jordan Mims
WR3: A.T. Perry & Cedrick Wilson
LG: Nick Saldiveri, Shane Lemieux & Lucas Patrick
RT: Trevor Penning, Landon Young & Oli Udoh
TE: Juwan Johnson & himself

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