Is There Really A Mickey Loomis?

Yes, there was a piece in the Times-Picayune the other day that could have been entitled: "Mickey Loomis Speaks." Since the end of the season, he actually made a public statement.

Thank God that Payton is so articulate and can act as the public face of the Saints organization because Mickey Loomis apparently cannot. When he appears, he sounds like a dumbed-down Alan Greenspan, speaking in riddles and saying little that makes sense.

It has been a month since the season ended. To my knowledge, Loomis's public appearances amount to an interview with the Times-Picayune. Mickey, if you are the general manager of the team, some questions:

1. Do you agree that both free agency and the draft in 2007 were a small disaster? If you do, why did it happen? And more important what steps are you taking to avoid another dismal offseason in 2008?

2. Apparently, the Saints will be giving up a home game in 2008 to play in London. How did this come about? What was the position of the Saints organization with playing a game in London? (And I don't expect the whole truth, but it would be nice to get at least an on-the-record statement from the organization.)

3. What specifically does the team need to do to compete for a championship? What are our goals, even if stated in general terms, for this offseason?

4. Any comment on the 2008 draft? Any?