Richard Sherman· Apr 24, 2026
The co-host (called "Mitchell") predicted the Saints will sneak up on the NFC South, win the division and reach the playoffs, expects Fernando Mendoza to start right away for the Raiders with Kirk Cousins reduced to a clipboard-holding backup, and said the Rams will sit Ty Simpson behind Matthew Stafford as Green Bay did with Jordan Love.
“I think the snate Saints could sneak up on this division at least and win it and sneak into the playoffs that way.”
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6 checkable claims — 3 depth chart calls, 1 division winner, 1 playoff pick and 1 surprise team call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 5 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
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Kirk Cousins · 2026 season56 calls from 44 pundits between 1 and 2. Richard Sherman said 2. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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6 checkable claims in this take
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- Playoff PicksNew Orleans SaintsApr 24, 2026
New Orleans Saints to make the playoffs
“win it and sneak into the playoffs that way”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Surprise Team CallsNew Orleans SaintsApr 24, 2026
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
“I think the snate Saints could sneak up on this division at least and win it and sneak into the playoffs that way.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Division WinnersNew Orleans SaintsApr 24, 2026
New Orleans Saints to win the division
“I think the snate Saints could sneak up on this division at least and win it”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsKirk CousinsLas Vegas RaidersApr 24, 2026
Kirk Cousins to be 2nd on the depth chart
“I think Kirk Cousin is going to be more of a clipboard guy that's going to be coaching him from the sidelines this year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsTy SimpsonApr 24, 2026
Ty Simpson to be 2nd on the depth chart
“They want to sit them behind Aaron Rodgers and let them develop for two or three years. It's the same thing they're doing with Tys Simpson behind Matthew Stafford.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Fernando Mendoza to be 1st on the depth chart
“I don't know if he needs that level of development. I think Kirk Cousin is going to be more of a clipboard guy that's going to be coaching him from the sidelines this year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Ross JacksonRoster Spot Calls · Juwan JohnsonHit · 100Ross Jackson gives his final preseason 53-man roster projection for the New Orleans Saints, naming who makes the initial roster at every position group, who starts on injured reserve or the practice squad, and who the five starting offensive linemen and kicker will be.
- Doug JoubertRoster Spot Calls · Will ShermanHit · 100Joubert projects the Saints' 53-man roster ahead of the cutdown deadline, naming every player he expects to make the team by position group, plus several players he expects to receive PUP/IR designations, and predicting Torricelli Simpkins will later be moved to the practice squad.
- Grant ChachereRoster Spot Calls · Barion BrownHit · 100Reviewing the Saints' unofficial depth chart, Chachere says Devaughn Vele is the No. 3 receiver, Barion Brown will be the fourth receiver and a lock to make the 53-man roster, and Travis Etienne will out-carry Alvin Kamara as the lead back.
- Doug JoubertRoster Spot Calls · Kelvin Banks Jr.Miss · 0Joubert grades the Saints' units after their win at Baltimore and predicts that left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. will be placed on injured reserve, with one of three practice-squad tackles potentially elevated.
- Doug JoubertRoster Spot Calls · Daniel CarlsonHit · 100Joubert expects Daniel Carlson to win the Saints' place kicker job, as reflected in the site's final 53-man roster projection.
- Hondo CarpenterRoster Spot Calls · Patrick JohnsonHit · 100Carpenter says the right guard competition currently favors Jackson Powers-Johnson over Caleb Rogers, though he expects Rogers to get starts at some point this season, and he projects veteran DE Patrick Johnson to make the 53-man roster.
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