Re: Poison pill in Payton’s contract may have been a buffer against LeBlanc
 

Rita was with me last night...

...and she was a lady...

Re: Poison pill in Payton’s contract may have been a buffer against LeBlanc
 

Debatable. I understand there is some tug of war between her and Tom Benson's current wife? Hard to tell what the story exactly is.

Re: Poison pill in Payton’s contract may have been a buffer against LeBlanc
 

That's what he did with godell's wife and look what that got him.

Re: Poison pill in Payton’s contract may have been a buffer against LeBlanc
 

Just more favoritism in the NFL

Reportedly, the NFL didn't want to set a precedent by allowing a coaches' job status to be tied to that of another team employee. However, the NFL has allowed at least one similar clause in the past -- when Payton's mentor, Bill Parcells, had an escape clause as an executive with the Miami Dolphins in the event of an ownership change.

New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis confident Sean Payton contract will be resolved - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com

Re: Poison pill in Payton’s contract may have been a buffer against LeBlanc
 

For the longest time I gave Rita all the credit for turning the Saints around.(and Payton too of course) I felt like she influenced Benson in all major facets of the company including how he thought about raising revenue. He used to have a used car mentality and would sell off his good players. Then he started opening his check book and bringing in talent. He's about to make Payton the highest paid coach. These days I'm not so sure that she has that much influence..

Re: Poison pill in Payton’s contract may have been a buffer against LeBlanc
 

Being the coach of the team does not preclude sleeping with the boss's daughter. In fact, it means you're a real, real good coach.

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