Mickey Loomis Under Scrutiny: New Orleans Saints’ Struggles Highlight His Post-Payton and Brees Record

Mickey Loomis, the General Manager of the New Orleans Saints, is facing intense criticism for the team’s performance since the departure of legendary coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees. The latest statistics paint a bleak picture of Loomis’s leadership without these key figures. Before hiring current head coach Dennis Allen, teams built by Loomis without Payton had a record of 28-36, translating to a winning percentage of .438.

Since Allen took over, the team’s record has further deteriorated, standing at 18-25 under his tenure. This brings Loomis’s overall record without Payton to 46-61, or a .430 winning percentage. If the 2012 season, during which both Payton and Loomis were suspended and the team finished 7-9, is included, Loomis’s record drops to 53-70 (.431).

The recent performance of the Saints has only amplified the scrutiny. Despite outgaining the Carolina Panthers by over 150 yards, running for more than 150 yards, and winning the turnover battle in a recent game, the Saints still managed to lose. Historically, teams with such statistical advantages have gone 275-0 over the last 20 years, highlighting the team’s inefficiencies.

Fans and analysts are questioning Loomis’s decision-making, particularly his choice of Dennis Allen, who had a poor record as a head coach before joining the Saints. The contrast between Allen’s performance and Payton’s success in his new role has further underscored the concerns about Loomis’s ability to lead the team back to its former glory.

The ongoing debate centers on whether Loomis is the right person to oversee the Saints’ recovery from their current struggles. With the team’s foundation appearing weaker than anticipated, the future of the New Orleans Saints hangs in the balance, and Loomis’s role is under significant scrutiny.