Ep 242 - Coach Cody Breaks Down The Saints!
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In this deep dive episode of the Saints Block Party Podcast, host and guest Coach Cody Alexander break down the 2026 New Orleans Saints roster and scheme, focusing on the team's defensive evolution under Brandon Staley and offensive transformation led by Kellen Moore. Cody highlights how the Saints' defense, once inconsistent early in the season, became a top-10 unit by embracing a 'bend-don't-break' philosophy rooted in Fangio-style coverage rotations and schematic fluidity. He praises the defensive line's depth with additions like Christian Miller and Anthony Jennings, and emphasizes the importance of versatile linebackers and nickel coverage options. Offensively, Cody applauds Moore’s strategic use of motion, personnel shifts, and the integration of new talent like Jordan Tyson, Oscar Delp, and Noah Fant to create a balanced, multi-dimensional attack. He also explores broader NFL trends, including the rise of 12 and 13 personnel sets, the defensive response with 'big nickel' packages, and the increasing importance of schematic flexibility across all packages. The conversation concludes with a hopeful outlook for the Saints, projecting a playoff push and potential division win, especially given their historical dominance over the Panthers' Bryce Young.
The Saints' defense has evolved into a top-10 unit through schematic fluidity and coverage rotations, not just raw talent.
Kellen Moore is building a dynamic offense using motion, personnel diversity, and a balanced attack to support his young quarterback.
The rise of 12/13 personnel sets is forcing defenses to adapt with 'big nickel' packages and hybrid defenders.
Schematic flexibility—being able to run the same concepts from base, nickel, or dime—is now a key competitive advantage.
The Saints’ defensive depth and versatility at linebacker and defensive line provide options to match up across all situations.
Intro & Guest Welcome
The episode opens with a no-intro, direct-to-conversation format. Host welcomes Coach Cody Alexander back for his fourth appearance, acknowledging the changes in the Saints organization since his last appearance, particularly on the defensive side.
Defensive Evolution Under Staley
“It's not like we need a 20 sack season from Young, that'd be great. But it's not like we need some explosion of just performance. It's just do your job that we all know you can do.”
Offensive Overhaul & Personnel Shifts
“You need to have a second running back that kind of takes the load off because then you start looking at like all these successful teams and it's like, yeah, they had a guy that...”
The Rise of 12/13 Personnel & Defensive Response
“If you're going to play a four down nickel anymore, you probably want to have a safety body type because they're going to find you in the run game.”
Schematic Fluidity & Fangio Influence
Cody explains how the Fangio system enables teams to maintain consistency across base, nickel, and dime packages, allowing for true 'schematic fluidity' and making it harder for offenses to exploit mismatches.
“I think at the worst we should at least push for a wild card spot at the best. I think that we have an opportunity to win the division.”
“You need to have a second running back that kind of takes the load off because then you start looking at like all these successful teams and it's like, yeah, they had a guy that...”
“If you're going to play a four down nickel anymore, you probably want to have a safety body type because they're going to find you in the run game.”
Host
Guest
Brandon Staley
person
Kellen Moore
person
Coach Cody Alexander
person
Fangio System
other
The Panthers
organization
Alvin Kamara
person
Jordan Tyson
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Bryce Young
person
Oscar Delp
person
Precious Works LLC
organization
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