BREAKING NEWS: Crisis Deepens in New Orleans as Saints’ Season Spirals, Leadership Under Fire
New Orleans, LA – October 18, 2025 — Turmoil is brewing in the Crescent City as the New Orleans Saints continue to unravel in what is becoming one of the franchise’s most troubling seasons since the infamous 2007 campaign. General Manager and owner Gayle Benson, along with first-year head coach Kellen Moore, are now squarely in the crosshairs of growing public and media scrutiny.
After a hopeful offseason that saw the appointment of Moore—previously heralded as one of the league’s brightest offensive minds—the Saints’ 2025 season has taken a dramatic turn for the worse. At 1-5, with key injuries piling up and locker room morale reportedly fractured, fans are asking whether a shake-up in leadership is not only necessary but inevitable.
A Season in Freefall
The Saints entered the season with tempered optimism, banking on a young, dynamic roster and Moore’s innovative play-calling to reignite a stagnant offense. But those plans have quickly unraveled. Starting quarterback Derek Carr has struggled to stay healthy, the offensive line has been a revolving door due to injuries, and the defense—once the backbone of the team—has faltered in critical moments.
Most concerning is the lack of identity on the field. Critics argue that Moore has yet to stamp his offensive philosophy on the team, with inconsistent play-calling and poor clock management drawing the ire of analysts and former players alike.
Leadership Under the Microscope
While Moore’s inexperience as a head coach is being cited as a key factor in the team’s struggles, fans are also beginning to question the decisions made higher up the chain. Gayle Benson, who has served as principal owner since 2018, now faces increasing calls to relinquish some control of the team’s football operations. As both owner and acting general manager, Benson has maintained significant influence over personnel and strategic decisions—an arrangement that critics say has blurred lines of accountability.
“With the way this season is unfolding, it’s hard not to look at the front office,” said one anonymous former team executive. “You can’t have this level of dysfunction without questioning the structure.”
Echoes of 2007
For longtime Saints supporters, the current crisis evokes painful memories of the 2007 season—when the team stumbled to a 7-9 record and was plagued by injuries, internal conflict, and poor performance. The difference this time? Expectations were higher, and the disappointment is cutting deeper.
As pressure mounts, all eyes are now on Benson and Moore. Will they be given time to right the ship—or is a dramatic overhaul looming?
With over two-thirds of the season still ahead, the Saints are at a crossroads. One thing is clear: the honeymoonis over in New Orleans.