Saints Confidence Meter: Where the hype is real — and where to pump the brakes

James Skrmetta joins Nick Underhill to break down the state of the Saints.

- Is the offseason optimism warranted?

- Can the defense pick up where it finished?

- Will Kellen Moore and the offense figure out how to start fast?

00:00 Intro

01:25 James Skrmetta joins the show

02:30 Will Tyler Shough live up to the hype?

10:35 Will Kellen Moore figure out how to start fast?

22:35 Will Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson become a top duo?

33:10 Will the run game become a strength?

38:40 Will the defense's success carry over from the end of 2025?

45:20 Will Jonas Sanker and Quincy Riley take a step forward?

57:15 Will swapping Demario Davis for Kaden Elliss pay off?

01:08:00 What will the pass rush look like beyond Chase Young?

01:15:50 How much will special teams improve?

01:20:35 Will the Saints win nine or more games?

01:32:40 What could keep the Saints from winning the NFC South?