Gayle Benson Statement on NFCCG (1 Viewer)

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https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/statement-from-saints-owner-gayle-benson

Statement from Saints Owner Gayle Benson

New Orleans, LA – Yesterday’s result is still difficult to accept for all of us. I am thoroughly disappointed by the events that led to the outcome of yesterday’s game. Getting to the Super Bowl is incredibly difficult to do and takes such an unbelievable commitment from a team and support from its fans. No team should ever be denied the opportunity to reach the title game (or simply win a game) based on the actions, or inactions, of those charged with creating a fair and equitable playing field. As is clear to all who watched the game, it is undeniable that our team and fans were unfairly deprived of that opportunity yesterday. I have been in touch with the NFL regarding yesterday’s events and will aggressively pursue changes in NFL policies to ensure no team and fan base is ever put in a similar position again. It is a disservice to our coaches, players, employees and, most importantly, the fans who make our game possible. The NFL must always commit to providing the most basic of expectations- fairness and integrity.
Our entire team is humbled and grateful for the support shown by our fans over the course of the season. It has become common for teams to proclaim that they have the “best fans in the NFL”. I do not believe there is any debate, however, that we truly have the most inspiring, committed and passionate fans in all of professional sports. This is true whether you are from New Orleans or part of our family of fans from the entire state, region and country.
The truth is we are more than team and fans- we are a family. As a family we celebrate together, support each other and sometimes suffer together. This past season has been especially meaningful to me as we honored my husband. I will never be able to fully express my appreciation for the way all of you have supported me and our team in honoring Tom Benson’s legacy. I know he is proud of this team and our fans.
While the way this season ended has left us all frustrated and disappointed, I am comforted knowing we will respond the way our community always responds- with resilience, fierce determination and love for each other and the Saints.
I have had many blessings in my life, perhaps the greatest is being born in New Orleans and having the opportunity to be a part of the Saints family with you. Next season starts now and I can’t wait to share it with you again.

Gayle Benson

 

[brd13]

Nicely done!

 

[gboudx]

I’m proud of New Orleans for not rioting and looting after this travesty. Other cities have rioted for less.

 

[327]

This makes the NFL's official statement sound like garbage. Oh wait.... there isn't one.

 

[Ti Rider]

This makes the NFL's official statement sound like garbage. Oh wait.... there isn't one.

It never happened in their eyes. It was a legitimate win by the Rams.

 

[HOF_Smeenge]

Nicely written by her PR team, and covers what you’d expect in a professional manner. Disappointment in the outcome, a call for change, praise and love for our supportive fan base, and a reminder to tune in next season.

 

[English]

If it didn't include instructing anyone from the saints organization participating in the pro bowl to not go and boycotting superbowl activitiesit dont mean nothing to me. The league will push her around because she is a woman and feels like she won't do anything

 

[WhoDat9to12]

Waiting for a Goodell s one sentence statement..

 

[jayhawk66]

Waiting for a Goodell s one sentence statement..

Statement from Roger Goodell: "We finally gotcha."

 

[AARPSaint]

Great statement, understated but firm.

 

[49erKiller]

https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/statement-from-saints-owner-gayle-benson

It's no coincidence that the word integrity was the last word used in the first paragraph. Once I saw this, I knew the word would be thrown into the faces of the NFL powers that be and Roger Goodell himself. They always talk about the integrity of the game but never seem to lead by example. Such a classy, dignified response to a league that's more full of **** than a Taco Bell bathroom.

 

[Thunderchild]

If it didn't include instructing anyone from the saints organization participating in the pro bowl to not go and boycotting superbowl activitiesit dont mean nothing to me. The league will push her around because she is a woman and feels like she won't do anything

It is a public statement and has nothing to do with what she may, or may not, be doing in the background.

 

[oodank]

Man that's cold, they wont stand up for us bro. Family huhn, well family want you to petition Roger to review the error based on Rule 17 Section 2, can you have a PUBLIC press conference and appeal for a review of the rule please?

 

[English]

You are not going to get anywhere with these NY goons by going "behind the scenes" the only way anything will get done is to hurt their pocket book. Nothing scares them more than sub stained negative publicity

 

[Cage1]

Statement from Roger Goodell: "We finally gotcha."

Finally? You mean "We gotcha again, just like we do every year."