Saints owner Gayle Benson: I won't accept this level of play as our standard
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The New Orleans Saints have started the season poorly, falling to a 1-4 record after three consecutive home losses, including a significant defeat to the Vikings during the 20th anniversary of their post-Katrina return to the Superdome.
- Team owner Gayle Benson expressed deep disappointment with the team's performance, acknowledging that fans are justified in expecting better results and emphasizing her commitment to making necessary changes.
- Benson highlighted that responsibility for the team's struggles is shared across the organization, including head coach Kellen Moore, general manager Mickey Loomis, and the players themselves, and she vowed to hold everyone accountable moving forward.
- Kellen Moore, in his second season as head coach, has a 7-15 record since his hiring, indicating the need for significant improvement to secure his and others' positions for the future.
- The Saints organization faces mounting pressure to improve preparation, execution, and roster building to meet the expectations of fans and ownership.
