Loomis signed to a five-year extension too

Looks to me like that "I'm not Coaching Here Without Mickey Loomis" clause in Payton's contract just got exercised..

Goodell can eat it

^^^This....Saints: We have submitted a contract to extend Coach Payton for your approval Mr. Commissioner. Commissioner: I'm sorry, the clause to vacate if Mickey Loomis leaves is unacceptable and therefore voids the contract. Saints: Really? Commissioner: Yes, we feel very strongly about this. Saints: Okay, here are two SEPARATE extensions for Sean and Mickey to run concurrently over five years. Commissioner: D*** it!