Saints GM Loomis asks owner Benson for patience

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 21:32 · Archive

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis asked owner Gayle Benson for patience with the team's young roster.

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said Wednesday he understands recent criticism from owner Gayle Benson but asked for patience with what he called a 'young, developing team'. Speaking at a news conference in Versailles, France, ahead of the Saints' game against Pittsburgh, Loomis acknowledged there were games the team 'could have easily won' but said young teams must learn how to win.

Benson had criticised the team's performance when it was 1-4, saying she would 'not accept this level of performance'. She said Kellen Moore and his coaches are responsible for preparing players to perform, whilst Loomis and his football staff are responsible for 'building a roster capable of sustained success'. Loomis said he understood her position and that 'every once in a while we all need to be a little uncomfortable'.

Loomis acknowledged the Saints have not consistently shown they are capable of success. 'We haven't done that yet, have we? This is an outcome-based sport, and it's not good enough yet,' he said. However, he added that he likes 'the direction we're going'. The Saints, who beat the New York Giants 2-4 last Sunday, have not reached the playoffs since the 2020 season.

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• Saints GM Mickey Loomis asks for patience from team owner Gayle BensonMickey Loomis, Saints general manager, says he likes the direction the team is going inWAFB · 21 Oct, 16:31
• Saints GM Mickey Loomis asks for patience from team owner Gayle BensonMickey Loomis, Saints general manager, says he likes the direction the team is going inKNOE · 21 Oct, 16:31

In this story: Mickey Loomis · Gayle Benson · New Orleans Saints · Kellen Moore · Pittsburgh Steelers · New York Giants · Versailles

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