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

NuNu318 · 11-06-2012, 04:30 PM

Posted by Mike Florio on November 6, 2012, 3:58 PM EST

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Lost in the fact that the contract extension signed by Saints coach Sean Payton was rejected by the league office due to a term that would have invalidated the deal upon the departure of G.M. Mickey Loomis is the question of why that language was in the contract in the first place.

A league source tells PFT that Payton wanted to be sure that Loomis would be present to serve as a buffer between the coach and Rita Benson LeBlanc.

Officially listed as owner/executive vice president of the team, LeBlanc is expected to have more, not less, power during the term of Payton’s next contract. So Payton prefers not to have to deal with LeBlanc. To ensure that Payton won’t have to, Loomis needs to be there.

Maybe, then, if that term can’t be included, Payton really won’t want to stay in New Orleans.

Poison pill in Payton’s contract may have been a buffer against LeBlanc | ProFootballTalk

The Dude · 11-06-2012, 04:39 PM

He should just bang her and get it over with.

The Dude · 11-06-2012, 04:39 PM

Maybe Benson could throw in Ritas pune tang in the contract,

Halo · 11-06-2012, 04:40 PM

Again, solid PROOF that Sean Payton WILL NOT be going to Dallas.
Rita is a sweetheart, and although I'm sure she's an aggressive little minx (she has to be - she's part owner) she's NOTHING compared to the overbearing Jerry Jones.

Halo · 11-06-2012, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Maybe Benson could throw in Ritas pune tang in the contract,

Alright everybody, The Dude is in mating season again. If he humps your leg, just pop him on his nose and he'll release his paws and chill.

NuNu318 · 11-06-2012, 04:44 PM

This actually explains a whole lot.

Remember this back in April:
Rita Benson LeBlanc's conspicuous absence at high-profile events leaves some wondering about her future with N.O.'s sports franchises - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com

Then this a month later:
Saints restructure upper management - NFC South Blog - ESPN

Marlboro Man · 11-06-2012, 10:47 PM

Hmmmmm, and now Payton's divorced???? I wonder if something happened. If it did, then Payton's now free to get it on with Rita.

saintfan · 11-06-2012, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

Hmmmmm, and now Payton's divorced???? I wonder if something happened. If it did, then Payton's now free to get it on with Rita.

Meh...

She's no Zooey...

pherein · 11-06-2012, 11:33 PM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

Hmmmmm, and now Payton's divorced???? I wonder if something happened. If it did, then Payton's now free to get it on with Rita.

You mean like a 3 some with the husband to, lol, groovy babe !

arsaint · 11-06-2012, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Meh...

She's no Zooey...

BUT, she is the future owner of the Saints. That adds at least 3-4 on a scale of 1-10!!!

11-06-2012, 04:30 PM	#1
NuNu318 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: VA Posts: 465	Poison pill in Payton’s contract may have been a buffer against LeBlanc Posted by Mike Florio on November 6, 2012, 3:58 PM EST Getty Images Lost in the fact that the contract extension signed by Saints coach Sean Payton was rejected by the league office due to a term that would have invalidated the deal upon the departure of G.M. Mickey Loomis is the question of why that language was in the contract in the first place. A league source tells PFT that Payton wanted to be sure that Loomis would be present to serve as a buffer between the coach and Rita Benson LeBlanc. Officially listed as owner/executive vice president of the team, LeBlanc is expected to have more, not less, power during the term of Payton’s next contract. So Payton prefers not to have to deal with LeBlanc. To ensure that Payton won’t have to, Loomis needs to be there. Maybe, then, if that term can’t be included, Payton really won’t want to stay in New Orleans. Poison pill in Payton’s contract may have been a buffer against LeBlanc \| ProFootballTalk

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Poison pill in Payton’s contract may have been a buffer against LeBlanc Again, solid PROOF that Sean Payton WILL NOT be going to Dallas. Rita is a sweetheart, and although I'm sure she's an aggressive little minx (she has to be - she's part owner) she's NOTHING compared to the overbearing Jerry Jones.

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Poison pill in Payton’s contract may have been a buffer against LeBlanc Originally Posted by The Dude Maybe Benson could throw in Ritas pune tang in the contract, Alright everybody, The Dude is in mating season again. If he humps your leg, just pop him on his nose and he'll release his paws and chill. saintfan, neugey, The Dude and 1 others like this.

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NuNu318 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: VA Posts: 465	Re: Poison pill in Payton’s contract may have been a buffer against LeBlanc This actually explains a whole lot. Remember this back in April: Rita Benson LeBlanc's conspicuous absence at high-profile events leaves some wondering about her future with N.O.'s sports franchises - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com Then this a month later: Saints restructure upper management - NFC South Blog - ESPN

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Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	Re: Poison pill in Payton’s contract may have been a buffer against LeBlanc Hmmmmm, and now Payton's divorced???? I wonder if something happened. If it did, then Payton's now free to get it on with Rita.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Poison pill in Payton’s contract may have been a buffer against LeBlanc Originally Posted by Marlboro Man Hmmmmm, and now Payton's divorced???? I wonder if something happened. If it did, then Payton's now free to get it on with Rita. Meh... She's no Zooey...

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pherein failclownHunter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: N.O. and V.A. Posts: 2,260 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Poison pill in Payton’s contract may have been a buffer against LeBlanc Originally Posted by Marlboro Man Hmmmmm, and now Payton's divorced???? I wonder if something happened. If it did, then Payton's now free to get it on with Rita. You mean like a 3 some with the husband to, lol, groovy babe ! Halo likes this.

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arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,716	Re: Poison pill in Payton’s contract may have been a buffer against LeBlanc Originally Posted by saintfan Meh... She's no Zooey... BUT, she is the future owner of the Saints. That adds at least 3-4 on a scale of 1-10!!! Boutte likes this.

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