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Dave explains why public opinion is slowly turning against Roger Goodell in the Jonathan Vilma case. Kevin thinks the likely hood of the NFL releasing evidence for the public to see is non existent. The boys also discuss the off season for the rest of the NFC South. Dave wonders if since Drew Brees is a free agent can he still talk to Sean Payton and Kevin says if he can then Drew should probably head to The House of Blues and wait for Payton to get off the stage. Ralph so badly wants the Saints to drive the national media insane by winning the Super Bowl in 2012 he's willing to suffer through five years of losing to get it.  There is also a movie review of The Avengers and discussion of best super hero movie ever. HARD CORE FOOTBALL.

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Is the end near for the offseason from hell? This week Dave returns to discuss the Jonathan Vilma and Will Smith suspensions. Kevin explains how the Saints might have caught a break by only having two players suspended. Since the Saints didn't have a 1st or 2nd round pick the guys try to figure out how to know whether the 2012 draft is a success. Kevin explains why the national media is lazy and why it's a bad thing for the Saints. Ralph tries to figure out how many games having Sean Payton on the sidelines is worth. And Dave tries to figure out the mood of Who Dat Nation now that all the bounty discipline  has been handed out.

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Ralph thinks the latest Saints scandal involving Mickey Loomis feels different from all the others. Andrew Juge of The Saints Nation stops by to discuss if ESPN's report on Mickey Loomis wiretapping opposing teams coaches was well done or fair. (Hint: It wasn't). Did Joe Vitt's first press conference running the Saints give Ralph confidence he can pull it off? What does Rita Benson LeBlanc being on double secret probation mean for Tom Benson's long term succession plans?  The boys also review the Jabari Greer and John Kasey signings.  And what the hell is Sean Payton doing to pass the time off?

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This week Kevin plays the role of himself and Dave Cariello. He and Ralph discuss the Saints 2012 schedule and how Tom Benson has completely rebuilt his reputation following Katrina. They also come up with the greatest idea for the interim Saints coaches post game press conference in the history of ever. Kevin also thinks Ralph's idea of signing Braylon Edwards is awful and the news that the Saints and Drew Brees have closed the gap in negotiations has Kevin feeling really good for the season.

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Dave explains why hiring Joe Vitt as the interim coach would be like hiring a guy who isn't even out of jail yet. Kevin is petrified yahoo.com will be all Vicodin all the time if Vitt is the choice to replace Sean Payton. They debate if this was indeed the WORST OFF SEASON EVAH and if Drew Brees missing OTA's will be a media circus. The boys also lament the fact they didn't think of Instagram and sell it for a billion dollars. Kevin thinks the guy who thought of change to sepia is probably doing a mountain of cocaine while you listen to this podcast. (*It's a stone cold fact that he is.) Plus should we give a damn about who the snitch is?

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Andrew Juge of the Saints Nation stops by to explain why Sean Pamphilon didn't release the Gregg Williams tape for anything other than to make a name for himself. Ralph explains why John Clayton's theory of the Saints having a different head coach every week until Joe Vitt returns from suspension might be the best idea ever. Andrew and Ralph come up with fun ways the Saints could pick the coach every week like a giant wheel or Punch Out from the Price's Right and Ralph figures out a scenario where his mom coaches Week 3!

Andrew predicts Bill Parcells as the eventual interim coach and they discuss how the Saints need to avoid the circus of Drew Brees missing OTAs.

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Dave rejoices over the Saints signing linebackers with a pulse. Kevin tries to figure out if the Saints have anyone one staff who can help them comply with the Rooney rule. The guys also discuss if the Saints have quietly had a fantastic off season (HINT: HELL YES).  Also could hiring Bill Parcels in a consultant role be a good idea? Also they rumor monger about a Drew Brees contract extension. And Kevin rambles about a fat Val Kilmer and Ghost and the Darkness.

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Andrew Juge stops by to apologize for ever doubting the salary cap genius that is Mickey Loomis. Everyone thought Loomis needed to sign Drew Brees before he could do other moves but the exact opposite was the case. Will Brodrick Bunkley end the Saints decade long search for a good DT? Will Jonathan Vilma see the field in 2012 or will he and Curtis Loften need to learn to play together? Ralph explains how Tom Benson has shown a willingness to spend big money to keep the Saints stars in New Orleans. Oh and they discuss something about Bill Parcels watching baseball in Florida.

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Ralph wonders why Roger Goodell thinks Donte Stallworth murdering a guy and Sean Payton lying about bounties warrant the same suspension. Kevin and Dave try to figure out who will coach the Saints in 2012. Ralph explains why Drew Brees' contract situation for the Saints is like a stranded motorist desperate to get their car repaired. Kevin compares Roger Goodell to Sonny Corleone. Dave and Kevin argue about how the bounty scandal will affect the number of prime time games the Saints have. Kevin and Ralph figure out a way for Sean Payton to make money in 2012 and drive Mike Florio insane.

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Andrew Juge of TheSaintsNation stops by to discuss the soft LB market and how it might help the Saints. How will Loomis sign two DTs, two LBs and Brees? Which is more important to the defense a LB or DT? How much will Goodell yanking draft picks hurt in 2012? How much of future cap space should Loomis ruin to win now? And Andrew does the happy dance now that Peyton Manning will stay in the AFC.

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