That's not why people subscribe to Nick. They subscribe because he knows what he is talking about, knows football inside and out, and is a good writer. He's also a good guy that gives back to the community. The fact that he also sometimes breaks stories first is just extra. And, frankly, when he has actual breaking news, he basically always posts it on Twitter for free for everyone to see. It's just the little bits of information like, the team really likes X or Y player, that he tends to only put on the Members only pod or in articles on his website.
So, basically, he's the best reporter covering the Saints. That's what people pay for. It's no different than subscribing to NOLA.com. It's just that you get a better writer with more knowledge and more information.