The Sean Payton return is finally here, so how exactly will the Saints handle it? We break it all down on the latest episode of the Audacy original podcast Inside Black & Gold. Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL sports director Steve Geller dive in on their expectations for Sean Payton’s return, we get the lowdown on Denver from a Broncos insider, then lay out Xfactors that could swing this pivotal matchup for both teams.

00:00 Segment 1: How Do We Think Sean Payton’s Return Will Go for the Saints?
... Yes, Sean Payton is back. So who wins the breakup? Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today’s IBnG by diving into the big return, expectations for the atmosphere and how both sides will approach things. There’s a lot of question marks, but one thing is for sure: The Saints ABSOLUTELY can not afford to lose this one.

21:15 Segment 2: Broncos Insider Breaks Down What Saints Should Expect in Week 7
... What’s up with Denver these days? Jeff and Steve are joined by KOA Colorado host and Broncos beat writer Benjamin Allbright to break down what’s up with the Broncos as they visit New Orleans on Thursday Night Football. It’s a showdown of rookie QBs and scuffling offenses, so what gives?

44:45 Segment 3: SaintsBroncos XFactors: Can Somebody (anybody) Make a Dang Tackle?
...The New Orleans Saints have a lot of things to fix, and they’ve only had three days to get that done before facing down Sean Payton and the Broncos. So what could swing the matchup? Jeff and Steve break down their biggest Xfactors, including the need to get back to basics and make a dang tackle, getting the shifts right in critical moments and … the Bub Means game?


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