NFL Executive Shocks League Urging Saints To “Tear It All Down” – Says “Keeping This Core Is Just Delaying the Inevitable”

NFL Executive Shocks League Urging Saints To “Tear It All Down” – Says “Keeping This Core Is Just Delaying the Inevitable”

New Orleans, October 4, 2025

The storm clouds over New Orleans are getting darker. After stumbling to an 0-4 start, the New Orleans Saints are facing a harsh reality – and one high-ranking NFL executive believes it’s time to face the truth: start over completely.

Speaking to FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano, the unnamed executive didn’t mince words when asked about the direction of the franchise under head coach Kellen Moore.

“I know Kellen is an offensive guy, and I understand he wants to keep his best weapons,” the executive said. “But if you take emotions out of it, the Saints have to be honest with themselves. This roster isn’t built to win right now. Keeping this core together is just delaying the inevitable. For the sake of the franchise’s future, they need to tear it all down – from the veterans to the playmakers. It’s not about giving up; it’s about resetting the timeline before they waste another two or three years spinning their wheels.”

He continued, emphasizing that tough decisions define great franchises:

“Sometimes, the hardest part of rebuilding is admitting that what you built isn’t working anymore. But the teams that have the courage to start fresh are the ones that come back stronger. The Saints need to move assets while they still have value. Kamara, Olave – these guys are incredible players, but if they’re not part of your next playoff run, you’re only hurting yourself by holding on too long.”

Massive Trades Could Be Looming in New Orleans

The executive’s comments sparked league-wide speculation that the Saints could become one of the busiest teams at this year’s trade deadline.
Veteran stars Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave are at the center of trade chatter, with Kamara reportedly drawing interest from the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, and even the Baltimore Ravens.

Olave, while younger, has shown little indication that he plans to sign long-term in New Orleans. Beyond those two, names like Demario Davis, Trevor Penning, Pete Werner, and Rashid Shaheed could all be available as the franchise looks to stockpile draft capital and younger talent.

A Painful but Necessary Reset

Inside the Saints facility, there’s growing acceptance that the window for this roster has closed. The team has talent but lacks cohesion, leadership, and direction

“This isn’t a one-season slump – it’s the end of an era. The sooner they embrace that, the faster they’ll rebuild something real. If they do this right, in two or three years, we might be talking about the Saints as one of the most exciting young teams in the NFC. But if they keep patching holes, they’ll stay in mediocrity forever.”

With the trade deadline approaching, New Orleans faces a defining moment – continue clinging to the past or start building for the future.
Either way, the message from the league’s inner circle is clear: the Saints can’t afford to wait any longer.