Mickey Loomis Has a Horrible Record Devoid of Sean Payton and Drew Brees
Sean Payton and Drew Brees were the masterminds behind the Saints' success.
Mickey Loomis has a losing record as general manager of the New Orleans Saints when Sean Payton and Drew Brees are not on the team. In the four seasons since Payton and Brees left, Loomis' Saints have gone 28-44, including a 7-10 record in 2022.
The Saints have made the playoffs just once since Payton and Brees left; they lost in the first round in 2020.
Without Payton and Brees, the Saints have struggled to find an identity. They have cycled through several head coaches and quarterbacks, and they have not been able to replicate the success they had under Payton and Brees.
Loomis was unable to replace Payton and Brees.
Mickey Loomis has been the Saints' general manager since 2002. He was responsible for hiring Payton in 2006 and Brees in 2006.
Since Payton and Brees left, Loomis has hired two head coaches: Dennis Allen and Joe Vitt.
He has also drafted several quarterbacks, including Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill, and Andy Dalton.
None of these moves have been able to replace Payton and Brees.
The Saints are in a tough spot.
The Saints are in a tough spot. They have a losing record, they have not been able to replace Payton and Brees, and they are in a tough division.
It is difficult to see how the Saints can improve without making some major changes.
One possible change is for Loomis to step down as general manager.
Loomis has been with the Saints for over 20 years, and he may be ready for a new challenge.