Saints Coach Kellen Moore Gives Insight on Popular Talk Show
Coach Moore reveals why Ohio State's Carnell Tate is the vital offensive weapon he envisions for the Saints' 2026 championship aspirations.
In the high-stakes world of the NFL, a single interview can often reveal more about a team’s future than a hundred scouting reports. This week, Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore sat down with Kay Adams on "Up & Adams" to map out his vision for the 2026 season. While the headlines buzzed about the "Lightning and Lightning" backfield of Alvin Kamara and Travis Etienne, it was Moore’s calculated praise for Ohio State standout Carnell Tate that should have the Big Easy dreaming of a return to offensive dominance.
I asked Kellen Moore about WR Carnell Tate. Saints fans you tell me 🤷🏻♀️ pic. twitter.
com/n1yy24VHsT — Kay Adams (@heykayadams) April 1, 2026 A New Identity in New Orleans After leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl LIX title as their offensive coordinator, Kellen Moore arrived in New Orleans with a clear vision to modernize an offense that had occasionally felt like it was stuck in second gear. Moore’s scheme relies on "diverse skill sets", receivers who aren't just fast, but who can manipulate space and win at the catch point. When Kay Adams pressed Moore on how he plans to complement Chris Olave, Moore didn't shy away from the draft buzz.
He spoke of a "prototypical X-receiver" who could unlock the deep-passing game for second-year quarterback Tyler Shough. "I think he's good," Moore said when asked about the 40-yard dash time. "He's a good player.