Loomis Presser Set for Jan 13th (15 Viewers)

[St. Widge]

Widge, I am not sure whether we agree or do not agree. The reporters in a sense do represent the fans--they are trying to get the information that the fans want to have. They have a professional obligation to ask at times hard questions. But they also have a professional obligation to ask those questions in a professional manner--that is, there is a difference between hard questions that in substance and tone convey some level of respect and questions that are confrontational. I agree that they put on a show because the fans would like to see someone vent or be angry.

I would not ask Loomis why he still has a job. But I do think legitimate questions are whether the team's salary-cap status makes the Saints head-coach position less attractive, when the organization expects to have a salary-cap level comparable with that of most of the other teams in the league, and what are the realistic expectations for this team in 2025.

I do not think the team can simply pull credentials or deny access to reporters from established media outlets whom it does not like. The league certainly has rules regarding reporter access.

Sparkle, I hope you're right, but it seems there would be more smoke if Loomis has decided to vacate the GM position.

I think that reporters have an obligation to get the information fans want and that's not always the same thing as asking the questions the fans want or asking questions in the way that fans want. But, they aren't obligated to represent the fans IMO in the sense that they aren't supposed to do what a fan would do if the fans were in a press conference.

But, yes, I think we do essentially agree on this issue.

 

[kcirdor]

There are ways to ask for the same information without making it an accusation of incompetence.

Ooo ooo. Can we make a version of this statement part of the TOS. Except apply it to opinions.

 

[2009ring]

He will be transitioning into a different role.

Let's hope so.

 

[St. Widge]

He's almost 70, he hasn't drafted well, the cap management isn't good. In any other organization, he'd be getting pelted by much tougher questions. Loomis would crumble in 20 seconds vs NY and L.A media.

Getting pelted by questions isn't going to change anything and it's not going to get him to give real answers. I'm also not sure it's true that he would be pelted by questions in any other organization. Certainly in New York. Likely in Philly, but probably not in most other cities around the country.

I don't disagree that he needs to provide answers and I agree that he hasn't done a good job the last few years. I just don't think questions that essentially accuse him of sucking at his job are going to result in getting the information we want. As R.J. mentioned there are professional ways to ask these questions and those are the ways that you get actual information and answers.

People get defensive when you make accusations or include negative opinions of them in questions. If you style the questions right you can catch them off guard and often obtain information that they don't want you to have and would not give if they realized you were attacking them.

And I don't he the NY or LA sports media, especially the NY sports media, is something anyone should want to resemble. Frankly, one of the few advantages of the HC job at this point is that we don't have an overly aggressive media like they have in New York. It makes for a less hostile and more pleasant work environment for coaches. So, while we may not get the pound of flesh we want, it might actually lead to getting better coaches.

 

[St. Widge]

Ooo ooo. Can we make a version of this statement part of the TOS. Except apply it to opinions.

Not my monkeys. Not my circus.

 

[DK]

I hope he's resigning as GM that would be best new Eva....Start fresh New GM new Coaches. , that what the city and Saints need...

 

[texasjefe]

Loomis holds the press conference each year as a courtesy to the reporters.

Of those who have a credential, who is going to ASSK THE TUFF KWESTINS?

Underhill is the go-to mouthpiece for timed breaking of news, so he and Triplett already have a role.

Hendrix and Jackson are consummate professional reporters who report on what is known and what they think about it, but it's not their nature to make or unearth news.

Kat Terrell may get the side-eye for just reporting Derek was not taking a paycut, but she's got job security at ESPN and I think everyone respects and likes her anyhow.

Jeff Duncan they don't take seriously even though he likes to push TUFF OPONIONS IN THE PAPERZ.

Who else is out there that would be a threat? Not the TV news guys, not Nowak and Rosvoglu even though they are pointed and direct in their criticisms.

I'm sure he'll be a well-behaved boy this time around, after the shirt-show of last year.

 

[St. Geezy]

I’m only curious to see if he comes out smacking his gum again

Maybe will as a joke just to lighten the mood.