Mickey Loomis Shares His Thoughts On Sean Payton And Believes He Is A Valuable Asset

Since Sean Payton stepped down from the New Orleans Saints after the 2021 season, there is a possibility that he will return in 2023.

General manager Mickey Loomis will not stop the former coach from re-entering. He appreciates his close friend Payton, who coached the team from 2006 to 2021 and leveled them up with their only Super Bowl win in 2009.

The Saints have survived their worst season in 2016 since their 7-9 campaign. Loomis considers Payton an asset, and if Payton returns to the team, it can reach great heights. But for now, Dennis Allen is expected to be the head coach. Allen helped the Saints win the first season with a 7-10 record.

What did Loomis have to say about Payton?

He has no intention of interrupting the Cardinals, Broncos, or Texans from taking Payton’s interview. He says that they will have to compensate him if he joins them (or any other organization). He stated that the compensation has yet to be decided.

Loomis says that if Payton returns to the team, he will have to do it in the time frame given to the player. Payton is under contract with the Saints till the 2024 season. He wants a just return for Payton’s contract for the final two seasons.

When asked about his thoughts on Payton’s return, Loomis said, “It’s complicated, because, look, I have such great respect for him. He’s a close friend of mine. He’s a great coach. All those things. And I want the best for him. I do. We do, collectively as an organization. He gave everything he could give to the New Orleans Saints and took us to heights that the organization and team never achieved before. So, I absolutely want the best for him. But I also recognize that he’s a valuable asset, his contract is a valuable asset to our club, and it’s our duty to maximize that. Look, I think between the quarterback, or a head coach, no one impacts winning more than those two guys in any building. So, I know what he brings to the table and I know that’s really valuable. And it’s our obligation to maximize that value if he chooses to coach again within that time frame where we have those rights.”

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