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New Orleans SaintsSaints GM Mickey Loomis speaks out on the decision to re-sign Jameis Winston

After missing out on acquiring Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans, the New Orleans Saints opted to re-sign quarterback Jameis Winston on a two-year deal last month. After years of not having to deal with question marks at the quarterback position because of Drew Brees’ standing with the team, Saints general manager Mickey Loomis faced […]

New Orleans SaintsSaints not totally sold on Drew Brees' retirement

The New Orleans Saints will take a similar approach to quarterback Drew Brees’ future as the offseason commences. Brees had contemplated retirement prior to deciding to play again in 2020. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said the team will once again wait for Brees to make a definitive decision before addressing the quarterback position: “I […]

New Orleans SaintsBall is in Drew Brees' court to return next season, per Saints GM

Will the New Orleans Saints’ playoff run be the final series of games of Drew Brees’ career? The longtime Saints quarterback has hinted at retirement in the past couple of seasons. There is a widespread belief Brees could hang up the cleats at the end of the 2020 NFL season. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis […]

New Orleans SaintsSaints GM 'appreciative' of Drew Brees' contract

The New Orleans Saints made it a priority to re-sign Drew Brees this offseason and the veteran quarterback chose to take a team-friendly deal. After retaining him for next season, New Orleans GM Mickey Loomis is ‘appreciative’ of Brees’ contract: “We needed to know what Drew was going to count on our (salary) cap this […]

New Orleans SaintsSaints GM Mickey Loomis approaching Taysom Hill contract talks in unique direction

Taysom Hill is set to become a free agent this offseason and the New Orleans Saints realize that he’s more than just a quarterback. Ahead of free agency, general manager Mickey Loomis is approaching Hill’s contract talks a bit differently than others. Per Luke Johnson in NOLA.com: “In terms of valuing and contract and all […]

New Orleans SaintsSaints GM Mickey Loomis hopes for 'quick resolution' to Michael Thomas' contract situation

The New Orleans Saints offered to make Michael Thomas the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL, but he still wants more, which is why he is holding out of Saints’ training camp. Thomas is said to be seeking a deal that would pay him $20 million annually, which would make him the first wide out […]

New Orleans SaintsMichael Thomas' contract extension would be done 'in a perfect world' says Saints GM Mickey Loomis

The New Orleans Saints have been trying to nail down a contract extension for wide receiver Michael Thomas, but Thomas isn’t biting, and as a result, the star has been holding out of training camp. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis does not seem too enthralled with Thomas’ decision to sit out: “(Thomas holding out) bothers […]

New Orleans PelicansPelicans coach Alvin Gentry says Mickey Loomis asked him if Zion Williamson could first play tight end for Saints

The New Orleans Pelicans are undoubtedly still feeling over the moon following Tuesday night’s coup of the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery. New Orleans Saints executive vice president Mickey Loomis (who’s also involved with the Pelicans) has caught the Zion Williamson fever. Loomis even sent a personal message to Pelicans head […]

New Orleans SaintsGM Mickey Loomis says Saints are open to trading back in the NFL Draft

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis did not shoot down the idea that he would trade down in the 2019 NFL Draft later this week. Josh Katzenstein of the Times-Picayune in New Orleans conveyed the news: Mickey Loomis: "We’d be open to trading back if the timing is right and if the value is […]

New Orleans SaintsSaints GM Mickey Loomis won't comment on contract talks with Michael Thomas

Little has been said about the looming contract extension for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas. It appears general manager Mickey Loomis wants to keep it that way. Thomas is entering the final year of his rookie deal and is due for a lucrative contract in the near future. According to Josh Alper of […]

New Orleans SaintsSaints GM says it's premature to talk extension with Teddy Bridgewater

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says it’s too early to talk about contract extension options with Teddy Bridgewater. The Saints acquired Bridgewater and sixth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft for a third-round pick earlier this week. After being shipped off by the Minnesota Vikings, many viewed Bridgewater’s time in New York as […]

New Orleans SaintsSaints GM Mikey Loomis says team has nearly reached 3 Super Bowls

Another year, another crushing end to the 2017 NFL season for the New Orleans Saints. It seems the Saints always find themselves on the losing side of the some of the most spectacular games in playoff history. Needless to say, the heartbreaking losses have started to weigh on general manager Mickey Loomis. According to Josh […]

NFLSaints GM Mickey Loomis is confident they'll re-sign Drew Brees

Since the New Orleans Saints saw their season come to a close, pending free agent quarterback Drew Brees has repeatedly made it clear that he wants to remain with the team. General manager Mickey Loomis has now voiced a similar sentiment about the future of the 39-year-old in New Orleans, per Josh Katzenstein of the New […]

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