Saints QB Derek Carr has spent the last two years with the team but has an uncertain future after another underwhelming season. Despite another year where New Orleans came up short in a weak division, GM Mickey Loomis expressed his pleasure regarding Carr’s performance. “I have a high level of confidence in Derek. He’s done some really good things here,” Loomis said, via Nick … [Read more...] about Saints Back QB Derek Carr But Acknowledge New HC Will Have Major Say In His Future
Saints GM Mickey Loomis Not Requiring Experience With Franchise For HC Candidates
The Saints fired HC Dennis Allen in November following a seven-game losing streak to fall to 2-7 partway through the year. New Orleans GM Mickey Loomis is looking to bring in the best candidate and isn’t worried about getting someone who has experience with the organization. “We’re going to get the best candidate whether they have a history with us or not,” Loomis said, via … [Read more...] about Saints GM Mickey Loomis Not Requiring Experience With Franchise For HC Candidates
Saints Expected To Interview Mike McCarthy Next Week
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Saints are expected to interview former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy for their head-coaching job early next week. Here’s the updated list of candidates for the Saints’ job: Saints interim HC Darren Rizzi Lions DC Aaron Glenn (Requested) Bills OC Joe Brady (Requested) Eagles OC Kellen Moore (Requested) Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver … [Read more...] about Saints Expected To Interview Mike McCarthy Next Week
NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Mickey Loomis, Saints HC Search, Falcons, Panthers
Buccaneers Despite the Commanders driving down the field for the final five minutes for a game-winning field goal, Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield felt that the team’s offensive mistakes outweighed their ability to make stops defensively. “Just some dumb stuff today that cost the team,” Mayfield said, via Pro Football Talk. “It’s going to wear on me for a while.” Buccaneers HC … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Mickey Loomis, Saints HC Search, Falcons, Panthers
Saints GM Mickey Loomis Was “Not Really In Favor” Of Firing Former HC Dennis Allen
New Orleans fired former HC Dennis Allen following a 2-7 start to the 2024 season in his third year as the team’s head coach. On Jay Glazer’s Ubreakable podcast, Allen said Saints GM Mickey Loomis admitted he wasn’t in favor of the decision to part ways. “Mickey came into my office, closed the door, said, let’s talk,” Allen said. “And Mickey was not really in favor of this … [Read more...] about Saints GM Mickey Loomis Was “Not Really In Favor” Of Firing Former HC Dennis Allen