What can we actually take away from his comments?
T.J. Jones is back on the State of the Saints Podcast with a fresh episode coming out of the NFL Owners Meetings in Phoenix, and this one is all about where the New Orleans Saints stand as a new era under Kellen Moore starts to take shape.
A big focus early on is Moore himself, with T.J. pointing out how different he looks stepping into the head coaching role. There’s a growing sense of confidence and intentionality in the way Moore is speaking and operating, and T.J. leans into what that could mean for the Saints long term. This doesn’t feel like a short-term patch job—it feels like the beginning of a more structured plan, one that’s focused on building something sustainable rather than chasing quick fixes.
From there, the conversation naturally shifts to one of the biggest questions surrounding the roster right now: Alvin Kamara’s future. T.J. breaks down the reality of where things stand, from Kamara’s age and recent injury history to the addition of Travis Etienne and what that signals for the backfield moving forward. One of the more telling takeaways from the Owners Meetings is that Moore didn’t fully commit to Kamara as the clear featured back, and T.J. reads into that as a sign that change could be coming sooner rather than later.
The episode also zooms out to look at the Saints’ overall roster-building philosophy. There’s a clear emphasis on getting younger, reshaping the core and using the draft to bring in impact players who can grow with this next version of the team. T.J. brings up potential fits and archetypes, including the idea of adding a rangy, high-impact linebacker in the mold of some of the league’s elite defensive playmakers.
Along the way, T.J. also takes some time to call out the way national media covers teams like the Saints, pushing back on the idea that the loudest narratives are always the most accurate. He makes the case for a more grounded, informed perspective, especially when it comes to understanding what’s actually happening inside the building.
Between coaching insight, roster questions and a broader look at the league, this episode gives Saints fans a clear, honest snapshot of where things stand—and where they could be headed next.