Saints Final 53: Biggest Surprises, Audric Estimé’s Opportunity & Week 1 vs. Lions

Mario Jerez, Spanish play-by-play voice of the New Orleans Saints and a native New Orleanian, is joined by seasoned Saints and NFL reporter/analyst Erin Summers to react to the final roster and everything we learned during the preseason finale against the Dallas Cowboys. The Saints are heading into Week 1 at Detroit as 6.5-point underdogs, with a +265 moneyline. Mario and Erin discuss the roster moves that stood out most, including Kevin Austin Jr. making the team over Bub Means and Trey Palmer, Alvin Kamara and Cam Jordan avoiding the injured reserve, and the Saints carrying four running backs — including Audric Estimé. Mario makes his case for the Estimé breakout, looking back at the opportunities he received late last season and his impressive finish, including a huge performance against Tennessee. Is Estimé poised to become a major part of the Saints' offense if they find themselves playing with a lead? They also discuss: • The final 53-man roster at every position • Kevin Austin Jr. beating out veteran and younger WR options • Juwan Johnson entering the season as a potential underrated fantasy option • The offensive line and the surprise of both Easton Kilty and Torricelli Simpkins being waived • The Saints' young defensive line and the potential of Christen Miller and Vernon Broughton • Tyree Wilson and Anfernee Jennings' quiet preseason • Why Kool-Aid McKinstry could be one of the most important players on the entire roster • Jayden Price and Isaiah Stalbird emerging as preseason standouts • Daniel Carlson's arrival in New Orleans and whether his 81% season with Las Vegas was really as concerning as it looks • The Saints' reserve lists and their No. 8 waiver-wire priority • Terrell Burgess and Isaac Yiadom among the veteran surprises to be released • Audric Estimé's 46-yard performance against Dallas • Kendre Miller's 42 rushing yards • Bryce Lance making plays in the passing game • Barion Brown's touchdown and the infamous "Beanie Weenie" celebration • Why Brown reminds Mario of the way the Saints believed in Rashid Shaheed • Strong preseason performances from Stalbird and Price • And, finally, why everyone can be happy that preseason football is officially OVER! Plus, the Saints have their first real game of the season coming up against the Detroit Lions. Mario and Erin discuss the matchup, the injury situation and what New Orleans needs to do to pull off the Week 1 upset. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.