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The Saints had to draw the line somewhere in the selection process, and it's hard to argue with the 219 folks who ultimately made the cut.

The decision process was not an easy task. And the job fell primarily to General Manager Mickey Loomis.

Deciding who gets a Super Bowl ring is a great problem to have. But it's also one Loomis knew would lead to some hurt feelings.

Loomis did his due diligence. He said he surveyed the past several Super Bowl champions to find out what selection process they followed. He also talked to various other clubs with Super Bowl championship experience.

What he found was very subjective. Some clubs awarded rings to everybody and their mother. Some clubs were more judicious.

The final decision is up to the club. The NFL does not take part in the process, other than to pay for 150 of the rings. The club must fork over anything above the limit.

The Saints eventually chose to award rings to everyone "who depends upon the success of the team to keep their jobs." Everyone, as Loomis put it, "in the line of fire."

It's hard to argue with the final selection process. Every full-time employee received a ring. Contractual laborers such as the in-game entertainment, broadcast teams and stat crews didn't make the cut.

They were a few exceptions.

The entire medical staff.....(read rest of story below)

New Orleans Saints, general manager Mickey Loomis forced to make tough calls handing out Super Bowl rings | NOLA.com