Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore Responds to Todd Bowles’ “Bloodbath” Remark: “We Will Not Be Intimidated. Never Think the Saints Are a Team You Can Push Around.”

New Orleans – Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore Responds to Todd Bowles’ “Bloodbath” Remark: “We Will Not Be Intimidated. Never Think the Saints Are a Team You Can Push Around.”

October 25, 2025 | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

The tension between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just reached a boiling point. After Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles echoed Baker Mayfield’s fiery comments and described the upcoming clash as a “bloodbath,” Saints head coach Kellen Moore fired back — and he didn’t hold anything back.

Speaking to reporters after Friday’s practice, Moore called Bowles’ words “disrespectful and unprofessional,” saying that the Saints might be struggling in the standings, but their pride and toughness remain unquestionable.

“I’ve always respected this league and the men who coach in it,” Moore said. “But when someone talks about a ‘bloodbath’ like that, it crosses the line. This isn’t about hate — it’s about competition. And trust me, we’ll compete. We don’t fear anyone, and we don’t back down.”

Moore’s message was clear: the Saints are done being overlooked.

“We might not have the record people expect right now, but never mistake that for weakness,” he continued. “Don’t ever think the Saints are a team you can push around. We’ve taken hits, we’ve faced adversity — but every player in this locker room is ready to stand tall and fight back.”

Moore also defended his team’s reputation after Mayfield suggested that the Saints “don’t play clean,” a comment that stirred anger among both players and fans.

“This organization has always played the game with integrity,” Moore stated firmly. “We play hard, we play physical, but we respect the game. If someone mistakes effort and heart for dirtiness, that says more about them than it does about us.”

Inside the locker room, players have reportedly embraced Moore’s fiery tone. Several veterans described his response as the emotional spark the team needed heading into Week 8.

The Saints, currently at 1–6, will host the Buccaneers this Sunday at Caesars Superdome — and for Moore, it’s no longer just another divisional matchup.

“We’re not here to talk,” Moore concluded. “We’re here to play football. And when the whistle blows, the Saints will remind everyone exactly who we are.”

With emotions running high and pride on the line, Sunday’s showdown in New Orleans is shaping up to be far more than just a game — it’s personal.