The 2024 season has caused some turmoil for the New Orleans Saints, but it sounds like general manager Mickey Loomis' job is safe for the time being.
On Wednesday, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported, "The early belief among league insiders is that Mickey Loomis has a good chance to remain as Saints general manager. That's not 100%, but that's what people in the know on these sorts of things are predicting."
Loomis has been a member of the Saints organization since 2000 and was named general manager in 2002. He added the title of executive vice president in 2013.
Unfortunately, New Orleans recently has struggled to capture the success of years past, failing to qualify for the playoffs for three straight seasons. At 4-8, the team is looking at a fourth consecutive year without a postseason appearance. Head coach Dennis Allen was fired after the team's 2-7 start and replaced by special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi as interim head coach.
Fowler went on to explain that Loomis' job security indicates that the Saints could be eyeing someone with previous ties to the organization as they search for a new head coach this offseason.
"The Saints have traditionally valued connectivity/familiarity, which could be a factor in the interview process. [Detroit] Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, a Saints defensive backs coach from 2016 to 2020, is expected to get a look in New Orleans," Fowler stated. "[Buffalo] Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady, a Saints offensive assistant from 2017 to 2018 and the LSU offensive coordinator when Joe Burrow led the Tigers to a national championship, is a logical name as well. And an intriguing candidate would be [Denver] Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, who is from the New Orleans area. The Saints will likely cast the proverbial wide net, but I think their tendency toward familiarity is noteworthy."
The Saints will be in action on Sunday in a winnable game against the New York Giants, who are tied for the worst record in the NFL at 2-10.
