Statement from New Orleans Saints Owner Tom Benson

RaginCajun83 · 12-28-2015, 12:45 PM

If Bountygate didn't prove Scooter is a jackass then this letter to Benson for sure proves it. He is nothing but scum and will do anything to try and get his name out in the national spotlight

darksoul35 · 12-28-2015, 05:45 PM

Ive never met Mr Benson but damn I love the dude.

Rugby Saint II · 12-28-2015, 08:26 PM

He looked pretty alert at the game Sunday. Let's not rush into anything.

The Dude · 12-28-2015, 10:01 PM

Which brings me back to a new head coach if Payton leaves. The fact the article exists at all is because there is uncertanty of ownership in the next 5-10 years. It is said that this fact is one reason Payton may choose to seek employment somewhere else. No good coach is going to want to walk into a situation like this. We cant count on hitting gold with an up and comer assistant like we did with Payton. The same thing could be said for perspective free agents.

Tobias-Reiper · 12-28-2015, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Think many are missing Duncan's point...

First, he hasn't kept his job for being a complete hack...

He can see the storm ahead between Gayle Gold Digger and Rita and her spoiled-self and the lawyering that is coming upon his demise...

A Texas judge said as much in one of his rulings re: unnecessary lawyering...

He rightfully mentions how those legal fights can derail a franchise for years, if not decades...

Tom Benson's age is not conducive to a long, drawn out legal battle; he realistically doesn't have much time left and Duncan, rightfully asks him to do the responsible thing for the future health of the franchise...

If you've ever gone through a succession and watch families tear themselves apart as I have because the deceased was reluctant to make the "hard call" then you won't fully appreciate his article as I have...

People get really emotional over the team. Granted, the writing style was a bit much... Duncan could have written the article in a more matter-of-fact style, but regardless, he does bring some points that have certain validity to them.

I guess many have convinced themselves that the best outcome is for Gayle Benson to inherit the teams, and for Dennis Lauscha to run it... Gayle's business track record isn't exactly stellar, and Lauscha is a corporate man, who happens to be employed by a professional football team.

Wouldn't it be a pisser, Gayle inherits the teams, then turns around and sells them because she doesn't want to (or can't for that matter) deal with the NFL/NBA owners?

WillSaints81 · 12-29-2015, 01:54 AM

^Would you rather the team leave NO?

jeanpierre · 12-29-2015, 03:54 AM

And if any of you think Tom Benson actually puts New Orleans first and is a great guy, I've got a great real estate deal for you...

Know your history or you're a doomed dumbarse to repeat it...

UK_WhoDat · 12-29-2015, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

at this point in the battle it would be incredible dangerous to introduce a new owner for the city and the fans of the saints.

Originally Posted by lee909

Let the new LA teams get put in place before any sale. Dont want some jack**s getting any ideas

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper

....Wouldn't it be a pisser, Gayle inherits the teams, then turns around and sells them because she doesn't want to (or can't for that matter) deal with the NFL/NBA owners?

ANd that's the thing. One never ever knows what is around the corner. Any change could be the trigger of something BIG.

UK_WhoDat · 12-29-2015, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

....the T-P is no longer a New Orleans based paper....

I didn't know that. Just read the intention to print and pack in Mobile, Alabama.
I have to say that the T-P was always my paper of choice when I visited New Orleans. I can now understand why you are a proponent, supporter, ADVOCATE for a.n.other.

jeanpierre · 12-29-2015, 10:35 AM

Wonder who wrote the statement?!?

Gayle, Dennis or Mickey?

12-28-2015, 12:45 PM	#11
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Statement from New Orleans Saints Owner Tom Benson If Bountygate didn't prove Scooter is a jackass then this letter to Benson for sure proves it. He is nothing but scum and will do anything to try and get his name out in the national spotlight

12-28-2015, 05:45 PM	#12
darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,041	Re: Statement from New Orleans Saints Owner Tom Benson Ive never met Mr Benson but damn I love the dude.
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12-28-2015, 08:26 PM	#13
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Statement from New Orleans Saints Owner Tom Benson He looked pretty alert at the game Sunday. Let's not rush into anything.

12-28-2015, 10:01 PM	#14
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Statement from New Orleans Saints Owner Tom Benson Which brings me back to a new head coach if Payton leaves. The fact the article exists at all is because there is uncertanty of ownership in the next 5-10 years. It is said that this fact is one reason Payton may choose to seek employment somewhere else. No good coach is going to want to walk into a situation like this. We cant count on hitting gold with an up and comer assistant like we did with Payton. The same thing could be said for perspective free agents.
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12-28-2015, 10:23 PM	#15
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Statement from New Orleans Saints Owner Tom Benson Originally Posted by jeanpierre Think many are missing Duncan's point... First, he hasn't kept his job for being a complete hack... He can see the storm ahead between Gayle Gold Digger and Rita and her spoiled-self and the lawyering that is coming upon his demise... A Texas judge said as much in one of his rulings re: unnecessary lawyering... He rightfully mentions how those legal fights can derail a franchise for years, if not decades... Tom Benson's age is not conducive to a long, drawn out legal battle; he realistically doesn't have much time left and Duncan, rightfully asks him to do the responsible thing for the future health of the franchise... If you've ever gone through a succession and watch families tear themselves apart as I have because the deceased was reluctant to make the "hard call" then you won't fully appreciate his article as I have... People get really emotional over the team. Granted, the writing style was a bit much... Duncan could have written the article in a more matter-of-fact style, but regardless, he does bring some points that have certain validity to them. I guess many have convinced themselves that the best outcome is for Gayle Benson to inherit the teams, and for Dennis Lauscha to run it... Gayle's business track record isn't exactly stellar, and Lauscha is a corporate man, who happens to be employed by a professional football team. Wouldn't it be a pisser, Gayle inherits the teams, then turns around and sells them because she doesn't want to (or can't for that matter) deal with the NFL/NBA owners?
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12-29-2015, 01:54 AM	#16
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Statement from New Orleans Saints Owner Tom Benson ^Would you rather the team leave NO?

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Statement from New Orleans Saints Owner Tom Benson And if any of you think Tom Benson actually puts New Orleans first and is a great guy, I've got a great real estate deal for you... Know your history or you're a doomed dumbarse to repeat it...

12-29-2015, 09:38 AM	#18
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,947	Re: Statement from New Orleans Saints Owner Tom Benson Originally Posted by hagan714 at this point in the battle it would be incredible dangerous to introduce a new owner for the city and the fans of the saints. Originally Posted by lee909 Let the new LA teams get put in place before any sale. Dont want some jacks getting any ideas Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper** ....Wouldn't it be a pisser, Gayle inherits the teams, then turns around and sells them because she doesn't want to (or can't for that matter) deal with the NFL/NBA owners? ANd that's the thing. One never ever knows what is around the corner. Any change could be the trigger of something BIG.

12-29-2015, 09:46 AM	#19
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,947	Re: Statement from New Orleans Saints Owner Tom Benson Originally Posted by Halo ....the T-P is no longer a New Orleans based paper.... I didn't know that. Just read the intention to print and pack in Mobile, Alabama. I have to say that the T-P was always my paper of choice when I visited New Orleans. I can now understand why you are a proponent, supporter, ADVOCATE for a.n.other.

12-29-2015, 10:35 AM	#20
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Statement from New Orleans Saints Owner Tom Benson Wonder who wrote the statement?!? Gayle, Dennis or Mickey?

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