Saints’ 1-4 start under Kellen Moore prompts warning from owner Gayle Benson: ‘Not our standard’
New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson has publicly criticised the team’s 1-4 start, saying the results are unacceptable and fall short of what supporters deserve. Her unusually direct in-season remarks put head coach Kellen Moore and general manager Mickey Loomis on notice while also accepting her own responsibility for holding the organisation accountable.
The Saints have lost three in a row, most recently 23-13 to Minnesota, after an overtime defeat to Detroit, a win over Las Vegas and a heavy loss to Atlanta. Benson cited the 45-24 defeat to the Falcons during the Superdome anniversary game as a particular disappointment and said improved performances, rather than words, must restore fans’ confidence. New Orleans next faces the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Benson calls the Saints’ 1-4 record unacceptable.
- New Orleans has lost three consecutive games.
- The team faces the Giants and Steelers next.
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The New Orleans Saints are an American football team in the National Football League (NFL), based in Louisiana. The club is owned by Gayle Benson, with Mickey Loomis overseeing football operations and Kellen Moore serving as head coach.
The head coach leads the team’s players and coaches, while the general manager helps build the squad and plan its longer-term direction. Owners set expectations for the organisation and appoint senior leaders, so public criticism from Benson draws attention to how the club is being run.
The Saints play in the NFL’s NFC South division and have a large local following. Their results matter to supporters and can shape decisions about the team’s leadership and future.