Q: Is Benson closer than we think to turning over the day-to-day operations to LeBlanc-Benson? To the extent that she has any influence, what's the read on her short term and long term plans to build a championship franchise in New Orleans?

Q: In your opinion, assuming you agree that a shake-up is needed after this season, how deep and wide should the cuts be made?

A: I don't think Tom Benson is ready to relinquish his ownership duties any time soon, unless his health would fail. I see no indication that he is ready to turn over the franchise to Rita in the near future and to be honest I have been told he is as active as ever due to the events of the early season and their lack of success. I have learned he has been sitting in on meetings and even attending more practices than ever before. That don't sound like someone who is willing to turn over the keys to the car.

A: the shakeup should be widespread, no question, if the season continues to work out as we have seen it early on. And I mean from top to bottom, general manager, coaches, assistants, scouting department, etc., etc.