Mike Florio bringing the proper perspective to our organization: “Saints are a solid long-term destination for a new coach“
Just because it says something favorable about the organization doesn't mean it's better journalism.
That said, I think some folks on here are hypersensitive about team criticisms about the team from fans.
Objectively, the team is currently missing some key dynamics that you would like ideally: young talent, cap space, and a franchise to elite caliber QB.
That's not an exaggeration but also not something can't be fixed, particularly the overall talent and cap issue. A couple good drafts and a change from "we are close" to "we need to plan for future" can clean up the cap in a couple years.
The QB issue is the most difficult to address because the current top guys are all high draft picks( the odds say neither of our current backups is the future answer no mater how much we dream), and I don't see a Drew Brees scenario happening again.
The ownership dynamic is a double edge sword. On the one hand, we don't have meddling ownership (most franchises don't, but guys like Jerry and formerly Synder give the impression that that's the norm). Conversely, we have an elderly owner who
at times seems at sleep at the wheel (I acknowledge she stepped in to can DA) and lets the GM make questionable decisions, and probably in next 10 years or so we will be looking for a new owner. We're not the worst but not in that Giants, Pitt, Chiefs, Rams ownership tier.
Most media highlights the sensational aspects of a story, which means highlighting the negative. You don't have to get offended when a writer or media person points out something factual. Multiple teams had a better situation than on paper this cycle. We have a lot of cleaning up to do, and it will take time. However, without an elite quarterback, we will not get far. So I guess it's time to see what our new coach will do.