Saints owner Gayle Benson pulled up to practice today, giving coach Kellen Moore a hug, a move that comes right after she publicly declared she wouldn’t accept how the team is playing. With the Saints sitting at a dismal 1-4, it’s fair to say that Benson’s presence on the field wasn’t just a casual pop-in.
“It’s Always Good to See Mrs. B,” Says Moore Amidst Team Struggles
Moore was quick to downplay any tension, telling reporters it’s “always good to see Mrs. B.” He tried to frame her appearance as business as usual, adding, “She likes to pop in and catch practice here and there, so always good to see her. She’s always looking great and always supportive.” But let’s be real, an owner who just said the team’s performance is “unacceptable” showing up right after? That’s not just a friendly visit. Moore insisted he and Benson are “on the same page,” even claiming, “We see each other throughout these seasons and it was great” during their practice interaction.
Are They Really “All Good” With a 1-4 Record?
Moore pushed hard to cool any talk about him and his boss being out of sync, especially after Benson’s pointed comments. He confirmed they’d “talked throughout the week” since her public remarks about the team’s struggles. “We’re all good,” Moore stated, confident in the direction they’re heading. He added that everyone is “just trying to reach the same goal. We all want to win football games and so we’re all working toward that.” He even tried to spin things positively, claiming, “I think this was a good week for our guys, coaches, players. A really good week of practice.”
Here’s the thing, though: good practices need to translate into good games. The Saints are 1-4. Moore can talk all he wants about being “all good” and having “good weeks,” but the scoreboard is what truly matters. We’ll see if this “good week of practice” can actually turn into a win when it counts. If it doesn’t, Benson’s future appearances might not be quite so “supportive.”
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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