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Dave, Ralph, Andrew and Kevin debate the four greatest players in Saints history and the four greatest non-players. Marques Colston or Joe Horn? Does Deuce make it? Plus a surprise entry in the non player category. And hookers....lots and lots and hookers.

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Andrew, Dave and Kevin join Ralph to discuss Pro Football Focus ranking Drew Brees the 79th best player in 2012. Kevin tells Ralph to take his stat based logic and shove it because Brees isn't the 79th ranked anything. Dave explains how an article he wrote about Malcolm Jenkins' job being in jeopardy went sideways in the comment section. Andrew explains what all three safeties on the field at once might look like. Kevin explains why he is interested in Kenny Stills fashion sense. Andrew asks Dave if he still believes Devery Henderson will still be on the team in 2013 then asks who gets a job in the NFL first; Tim Tebow or Devery?

Dave tries to explain Reggie Bush's desire to wait for his child to be born before he gets married because of religious reasons. Kevin then discusses the legal precedent for getting an engagement ring back after someone calls off the wedding. The boys wrap up the show getting an update on Kevin's flourishing pro wrestling career and discussing off season arrest scenarios they'd like to see.

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Andrew Juge and Kevin 'Iron Eagle' Held join Ralph to review the draft. Andrew reminds everyone Pro Football Focus rated the Roman Harper and Malcolm Jenkins AS THE WORST TWO SAFETIES IN FOOTBALL so Kenny Vaccaro was definitely a need pick. Kevin reviews the Chris Ivory trade and then explains the difference between fun fat guy and sack of #@$ fat guy. He is also incredibly excited about the fashion choices Kenny Stills makes come August. Ralph drops some Tarleton State knowledge.

The guys go off topic and discuss Jason Collins announcing he is gay and Kevin uses a great analogy to explain the meaning of it. The guys wrap up the show deciding what is a reasonable expectation for the rookies to contribute in 2013 , making fun of teams who had horrible drafts, and random salary cap thoughts.

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The Draft Preview has everything to get you ready for Thursday including Rammstein, a Jim Mora rant, the anointing of Kevin Held as the wrestler 'Iron Eagle', and actual draft talk. Dave, Kevin, and Andrew start the show by ripping Ralph for wanting wide receiver Tavon Austin. Is the 2013 season opener most anticipated since Katrina game in 2006? Dave uses a lot of four letter words to describe his feeling about the Saints trading up.  How does the Darrelle Revis trade to Tampa might affect the Saints draft options.  Andrew tries to figure out which WTF pick besides a QB would most help the Saints. The boys also make their dream pick and their pick which is most likely to happen.

The guys wrap up discussing Kevin's budding pro wrestling career and have a very special edition of Mocking the Draft: Favorite Saints Scandal/Funny Moment Edition.

The next 90 minutes you WILL GET NO WORK DONE.

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The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly looking to trade up. Ralph, Andrew and Kevin debate whether the Saints should accommodate them. Let's just say Andrew and Kevin's answer rhymes with duck bow. Kevin explains how the Saints signed of Seneca Wallace and let's just say it involves Rob Ryan and beer. Ralph gets the shakes thinking about Mickey Loomis drafting Manti Te'o. The boys try to figure out which scenario is likely to happen so the Saints can trade down  Andrew guesses Chris Ivory's trade value and could the tragedy in Boston mean even tighter security at Saints games?

The boys end with another edition of 'Mocking the Draft' involving best Saints players names.It lasts four rounds and involves a website YOU SHOULD UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES GOOGLE AT WORK.

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Dave, Andrew, and Kevin join Ralph to discuss the draft. Has drafting for need over best player been shown to be bad idea? Should the Saints trade down? Dave wonders if the Jason Smith signing means the Saints won't do anything major at left tackle. Kevin wants to trade down and drops giant words to describe it. Dave goes on an epic rant explaining why Devery Henderson will be on the roster in September. Andrew wants a safety because he isn't sure he can live through another year of Roman Harper and Malcolm Jenkins. Do the boys have Mingo Mania and is the Jim Leonhard signing worth anything? Kevin wants a faster draft and has a plan to make it happen.

The boys finish up mocking the draft by selecting the best late night places in NOLA to eat when you are drunk and or high.

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Former Saints fullback Mike Karney joins Andrew Juge and Ralph to talk about why Steve Spagnuolo failed as Saints defensive coordinator. It's the most detailed and informative explanation on why the Saints defense was so bad.  Seriously, it's must listen.  Mike also talks about the new helmet rule for running backs.  The guys also talk about the insanity of the Rutgers basketball coach, what makes a great coach and Mike discusses the angriest a coach ever made him. Mike also wonders if the fullback position is going the way of dial up internet. Mike and Andrew also break down quarterbacks in the draft and the best moves in free agency.

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Dave, Kevin and Andrew all join Ralph to discuss if  Nnamdi Asomugha will ever make up his damn mind on where to sign. They also debate the Saints would be better off with Nnamdi or Tracy Porter at corner. Andrew breaks the signings of Keenan Lewis and Ben Watson. Why has Victor Butler visited every NFL East of the Mississippi but has yet to sign a contract? Besides Bryant McKinnie what are the options at left tackle? Are Mickey Loomis and Sean Payton awful at picking in Round 1? Is Osi Umenyiora going to poop all over the Falcon Super Bowl chances and is he an upgrade over John Abraham? Andrew also expresses pride over his 3 year old's hate of the Falcons. Mike Freeman of CBS Sports reported a gay player might be thinking of coming out. Ralph will ask if a player did come out what city would be most accepting and which would be least?And Andrew has an idea to destroy Twitter.

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Andrew Juge and Kevin Held discuss the Jermon Bushrod departure and the options the Saints might do to replace him. Andrew explains why he loves Derek Cox to fill the Saints corner issues. Kevin says he is a better option at back up quarterback than David Carr. The boys play Geezer Roulette where they get to select one veteran defensive player to sign in free agency. Kevin predicts Reggie Bush going to Detroit will not end well and his Steeler hate means he doesn't want James Harrison to be a Saint. Ralph wishes Mickey Loomis would have beat Seattle to sign Cliff Avril on the cheap. Finally Andrew and Kevin break down if the new Pope was a good signing by the Catholic Church.

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Andrew, Kevin, and our fearless leader Dave are all together to discuss Mickey Loomis' magic to get the Saints under the salary cap. The downside as Dave explains is that the 2013 Saints defense will look a lot like the 2012 defense. Andrew makes the great point that the Saints moves so far this off season show they still believe in their defensive talent for next year. Kevin throws ice cold water on whether the Saints should enter the Darrelle Revis sweepstakes. The boys discuss NFL news of Joe Flacco's contract and the Saints off season move to give you nightmares. The final question is if you can only keep one player for 2013 from Will Smith, Jonathan Vilma, and Roman Harper who would it be?

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