Saints Owner Gayle Benson Speaks Out to Explain Why GM Mickey Loomis Cannot Be Fired at This Time. And the Reason Behind It Has Left the Entire NFL Community Outraged

New Orleans, Louisiana. 11/15/2025

The New Orleans Saints are drowning in turmoil after another disappointing stretch of seasons. While fans have been demanding a full-scale overhaul — especially the firing of GM Mickey Loomis — owner Gayle Benson has finally broken her silence. Instead of easing the frustration, her explanation has ignited even more anger across the NFL landscape.

Speaking with NOLA.com, Benson did not simply defend Loomis. She shut down every rumor about leadership changes for the foreseeable future. Despite years of questionable draft choices. inconsistent roster building. and the team’s continued failure to find a true successor to Drew Brees. Benson delivered a firm and unapologetic stance.

“I understand many people will not accept this. but firing Mickey Loomis right now is completely unreasonable. There are things behind the scenes that not everyone sees. And when I need him to take responsibility. he does it in his own way. No one can make perfect decisions. but I know exactly why I continue to trust him. and I believe that when the time is right. people will understand.”

That quote alone sent shockwaves through the fanbase. Saints supporters argue that the team has declined too far for the organization to continue “waiting for something undefined.” NFL analysts questioned whether Benson is protecting Loomis out of loyalty. or whether she is clinging to an outdated model that no longer fits the modern game.

According to internal sources. the deeper reason behind Benson’s decision is tied to last season’s reset. After firing Dennis Allen. Benson tasked Loomis with rebuilding the franchise from the ground up. He was also the one who hired Kellen Moore as head coach. And in Benson’s view. you cannot hand a GM full responsibility for reconstruction only to strip it away a few months later.

Still. that explanation has done little to calm the backlash. The Saints are navigating their most difficult transition since the end of the Sean Payton. Drew Brees era. And instead of climbing out of the slump. the team appears to be sinking further into uncertainty.

Another week passes in the NFL. but the criticism continues to surge. And the biggest question now is not whether Mickey Loomis will stay. but how long Saints fans will be asked to wait for the “right time” Benson vaguely promised.