A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Wednesday, February 11
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Jeff Duncan: Mickey Loomis proves critics wrong with strong 2025 campaign
You might not have noticed, or maybe you did and are unwilling to admit it, but Mickey Loomis has had a good year. A very good year, in fact. If there were a Comeback of the Year award for NFL executives, Loomis might have won it. His 24th season at the helm of the Saints football operation was one of his best.SEE MORE>>
Saints legend, new Hall of Famer Drew Brees to ride in a big New Orleans Mardi Gras parade
Last week, beloved former Saints quarterback Drew Brees was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, class of 2026. On Sunday, fans will get a chance to congratulate No. 9, when he rides atop a custom-decorated float in the Bacchus parade, according to float builder Barry Kern.SEE MORE>>
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Saints head coach Kellen Moore marks one year in New Orleans with an eye on the future
Today, Kellen Moore celebrates his first anniversary of being named head coach of the New Orleans Saints. New Orleans went 6-11 and finished in last place in the NFC South Division, but wins in four of the last five games and the breakout performance of rookie quarterback Tyler Shough generated a sea of optimism entering the offseason as the team rebounded from a 2-10 start.SEE MORE>>
Saints News from NFL.com
Post-Super Bowl Power Rankings: Where does each NFL team stand entering 2026 offseason?
When I wrote about the Seahawks back in Week 1, I ranked them 19th and admitted I didn't have a great feel for where they should be placed, arguing they could move up or down "five slots" in short order. It turned to be far more than five spots.SEE MORE>>
Three-round 2026 NFL mock draft: Jets land impact defender, QB in Round 1
When it comes to the 2026 NFL Draft class, this is not looking like the year of the quarterback. Consider the three-round mock draft I assembled below, which includes five QBs -- but just two first-rounders, and none in Round 2. By contrast, seven offensive linemen and six wideouts are snagged in Round 1 by teams hoping to push their offenses to the next level.SEE MORE>>
