Houston Rockets Owner Wants To Buy Saints! | What's Next For New Orleans Post Gayle Benson Era?

Sinner · 12-30-2024, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

I am far from knowledgeable on this issue, but I tend to think the optics would be truly bad for the NFL or anyone involved with pulling the Saints out of NOLA. It's a prime football site with the Sugar Bowl and Super Bowl and now because of post-Katrina the team has indelible ties to the city that cannot be denied. I'd think all of these factors would make it a non-starter, money be damned.

Good points, but as it stands, our team’s culture is that of the bottom of the pack, a complete mess. The city will no doubt get great press during a Super Bowl that we AINT even getting a whiff of, but the team is in trouble.

SmashMouth · 12-30-2024, 09:38 PM

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stickman · 12-31-2024, 05:43 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

https://twitter.com/CondonBeingReal/...14692720971995

I very much remember that play. Kind of sad that for some time the greatest moment in franchise history was a muffed punt by an opposing player.

vpheughan · 01-02-2025, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by stickman

I very much remember that play. Kind of sad that for some time the greatest moment in franchise history was a muffed punt by an opposing player.

For every muff there is a recovery! The Great Jim Henderson said it best: Hakim drops the ball! Hakim drops the ball! Brian Milne might have fallen on it at the 10 yard line! It's the New Orleans Saints' football! Brian Milne, the most unlikely hero of them all, falls on the fumble, the muff by Hakim! There is a god after all!

THAT! is worth remembering!

Rugby Saint II · 01-04-2025, 04:10 PM

When Tom Benson died iin his will he set up the way that the Saints are still operating today. If I recall correctly Dennis Lauscha and Mickey Loomis have a lot of control. I think make sure this is a part owner but I'm not sure.

Maybe it is time for Gail Benson to take a more hands on approach with the New Orleans Saints. Her timing to fire Dennis Allen mid-season was necessary.
There is not a damn thing wrong with Gayle Benson and the way she has run this team! She is hands off and writes the checks.

The problem may be that Dennis Loomis is jusy a bean counter and we miss the football intelligence that Sean Payton brought to a team. We need to reshape the front office. Bring in someone open the damn side the talent that Ireland cannot so that we can draft well.

We obviously need new coaches across the board. Darren Rizzi will likely move on even though he is fine special teams coach. We must draft better and develop our players better. There are way too many of the Saints draft picks that are playing at a high level on another team.

Sinner · 01-04-2025, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

When Tom Benson died iin his will he set up the way that the Saints are still operating today. If I recall correctly Dennis Lauscha and Mickey Loomis have a lot of control. I think make sure this is a part owner but I'm not sure.

Maybe it is time for Gail Benson to take a more hands on approach with the New Orleans Saints. Her timing to fire Dennis Allen mid-season was necessary.
There is not a damn thing wrong with Gayle Benson and the way she has run this team! She is hands off and writes the checks.

The problem may be that Dennis Loomis is jusy a bean counter and we miss the football intelligence that Sean Payton brought to a team. We need to reshape the front office. Bring in someone open the damn side the talent that Ireland cannot so that we can draft well.

We obviously need new coaches across the board. Darren Rizzi will likely move on even though he is fine special teams coach. We must draft better and develop our players better. There are way too many of the Saints draft picks that are playing at a high level on another team.

“She is hands off and writes the checks.” Aha… Ok. 🤪

Rugby Saint II · 01-05-2025, 12:40 PM

Her job is not to run the team. Her job is to hire the people to do that.

maddvector · 01-25-2025, 08:00 AM

We had a rich owner from Texas for our first 18 years & he didn't care if we won or not... so we lost a lot! It was terrible!

His was named John Mecom Jr.

No Thank You for any owner from Texas!

BakoSaint · 01-25-2025, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Her job is not to run the team. Her job is to hire the people to do that.

Then she should implement a drug and alcohol testing program for those she has hired. Hello Quest Diagnostics, goodbye Mickey Loomis.

lee909 · 01-25-2025, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by maddvector

We had a rich owner from Texas for our first 18 years & he didn't care if we won or not... so we lost a lot! It was terrible!

His was named John Mecom Jr.

No Thank You for any owner from Texas!

A rich man isn't going to spend billions to not care and lose.

12-30-2024, 07:02 PM	#21
Sinner 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4,048	Re: Houston Rockets Owner Wants To Buy Saints! \| What's Next For New Orleans Post Gayle Benson Era? Originally Posted by neugey I am far from knowledgeable on this issue, but I tend to think the optics would be truly bad for the NFL or anyone involved with pulling the Saints out of NOLA. It's a prime football site with the Sugar Bowl and Super Bowl and now because of post-Katrina the team has indelible ties to the city that cannot be denied. I'd think all of these factors would make it a non-starter, money be damned. Good points, but as it stands, our team’s culture is that of the bottom of the pack, a complete mess. The city will no doubt get great press during a Super Bowl that we AINT even getting a whiff of, but the team is in trouble. neugey likes this.
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12-30-2024, 09:38 PM	#22
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stickman 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 1,754	Re: Houston Rockets Owner Wants To Buy Saints! \| What's Next For New Orleans Post Gayle Benson Era? Originally Posted by SmashMouth https://twitter.com/CondonBeingReal/...14692720971995 I very much remember that play. Kind of sad that for some time the greatest moment in franchise history was a muffed punt by an opposing player. SmashMouth likes this.

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vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,543	Re: Houston Rockets Owner Wants To Buy Saints! \| What's Next For New Orleans Post Gayle Benson Era? Originally Posted by stickman I very much remember that play. Kind of sad that for some time the greatest moment in franchise history was a muffed punt by an opposing player. For every muff there is a recovery! The Great Jim Henderson said it best: Hakim drops the ball! Hakim drops the ball! Brian Milne might have fallen on it at the 10 yard line! It's the New Orleans Saints' football! Brian Milne, the most unlikely hero of them all, falls on the fumble, the muff by Hakim! There is a god after all! THAT! is worth remembering! jnormand, SmashMouth and stickman like this.
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Sinner 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4,048	Re: Houston Rockets Owner Wants To Buy Saints! \| What's Next For New Orleans Post Gayle Benson Era? Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II When Tom Benson died iin his will he set up the way that the Saints are still operating today. If I recall correctly Dennis Lauscha and Mickey Loomis have a lot of control. I think make sure this is a part owner but I'm not sure. Maybe it is time for Gail Benson to take a more hands on approach with the New Orleans Saints. Her timing to fire Dennis Allen mid-season was necessary. There is not a damn thing wrong with Gayle Benson and the way she has run this team! She is hands off and writes the checks. The problem may be that Dennis Loomis is jusy a bean counter and we miss the football intelligence that Sean Payton brought to a team. We need to reshape the front office. Bring in someone open the damn side the talent that Ireland cannot so that we can draft well. We obviously need new coaches across the board. Darren Rizzi will likely move on even though he is fine special teams coach. We must draft better and develop our players better. There are way too many of the Saints draft picks that are playing at a high level on another team. “She is hands off and writes the checks.” Aha… Ok. 🤪
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BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,308	Re: Houston Rockets Owner Wants To Buy Saints! \| What's Next For New Orleans Post Gayle Benson Era? Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Her job is not to run the team. Her job is to hire the people to do that. Then she should implement a drug and alcohol testing program for those she has hired. Hello Quest Diagnostics, goodbye Mickey Loomis.
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lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,855 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Houston Rockets Owner Wants To Buy Saints! \| What's Next For New Orleans Post Gayle Benson Era? Originally Posted by maddvector We had a rich owner from Texas for our first 18 years & he didn't care if we won or not... so we lost a lot! It was terrible! His was named John Mecom Jr. No Thank You for any owner from Texas! A rich man isn't going to spend billions to not care and lose.