Mike D says "Clean House"

BrooksMustGo · 10-19-2004, 09:34 PM

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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.

Benson's hanging out at practice and team meetings? Airline drive has got to be a pressure cooker for everybody these days. Thinking about it is giving me an ulcer. It sure sounds like Haslett and friends need to start winning pronto. Based on what we've been reading over the last few days (Loomis, Haslett and players pointing fingers at each other) I would bet that the entire organization has settled into trench warfare to try and survive the shakeup that's got to be coming. Doesn't sound like a recipe for winning.

Detillier seems to think that cleaning house is the best solution, even though he wouldn't speculate on specific names to replace anyone who gets the axe. If Benson is at the training facility every day, I can't imagine anyone feeling very confident about their positions right now.

10-19-2004, 09:34 PM	#1
BrooksMustGo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,762	Mike D says "Clean House" http://saintsreport.com/modules.php?...ticle&artid=24 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. Benson's hanging out at practice and team meetings? Airline drive has got to be a pressure cooker for everybody these days. Thinking about it is giving me an ulcer. It sure sounds like Haslett and friends need to start winning pronto. Based on what we've been reading over the last few days (Loomis, Haslett and players pointing fingers at each other) I would bet that the entire organization has settled into trench warfare to try and survive the shakeup that's got to be coming. Doesn't sound like a recipe for winning. Detillier seems to think that cleaning house is the best solution, even though he wouldn't speculate on specific names to replace anyone who gets the axe. If Benson is at the training facility every day, I can't imagine anyone feeling very confident about their positions right now.