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| A Turn Around |
| 03.21.06 (12:37 am) [edit] |
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The New Orleans Saints are undergoing a remarkable turnaround and local fans should be overjoyed. Just a few months ago the team fired the Saints Vice President of Administration Arnie Fielkow because of a dispute about where the team would be playing their games. The team obviously wanted to play all of their games in San Antonio, but the NFL persuaded Mr. Benson to play at least some of those games in Louisiana. Unfortunately, the team endured a horrible season, no doubt exacerbated by the constant traveling. The set-up for the team in Baton Rouge was unsatisfactory and the attendance was very poor, so many thought the stage was set for the team to leave.
Incredibly, just the opposite occurred. The NFL made a pledge to help repair the Superdome. The stadium will be ready for September, after initial concerns that the building would take longer to repair. In fact, enhancements are being made to the Superdome and it should look better than ever.
The Saints announced they were coming back to New Orleans and have made an ironclad commitment to stay until 2010. Mr. Benson is now the leading cheerleader for the recovery of New Orleans, saying that the team will be a major part of the rebuilding process.
Benson finally fired Jim Haslett and his mediocre staff and brought in a promising new coach, Sean Payton. Yesterday was the icing on the cake, as the team acquired the top free agent quarterback in the league, Drew Brees. Along with another exciting free agent acquisition, Brees will make a major impact on the team. He has proven himself at San Diego and has the type of talent and leadership skills that are obviously lacking in Aaron Brooks. By the way, this move will allow the team to finally part ways with the inconsistent and frustrating Brooks. In itself, the quarterback change will boost ticket sales.
Speaking of ticket sales, they are going very well for the Saints. The cheapest tickets have been reduced even more, making some of the most affordable tickets in the NFL. As icing on the cake, the team will get the second pick in the NFL draft and can trade that pick or fill another glaring need on the team.
All of this is good news for local fans and the region. A Saints team that competes and wins can bring more than just excitement to the area, but pride. It can be a nice diversion every week from the challenges on rebuilding this region. Mr. Benson has done a 180 degree change in attitude from this fall. Not only is he the area’s top booster, but he is spending his money to bring in top talent. It is an incredible change that all of us in this community appreciate. Let’s hope that these promises are fulfilled on the football field and the Saints can once again be a team that the city and state can not only cheer for, but be proud of.
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