Saints GM Mickey Loomis prime time comments have stirred conversation across the NFL. When asked about the New Orleans Saints not receiving any prime-time games for the 2025 season.
Loomis responded, “Well, we don’t have any prime-time games so that’s what the league thinks of us, and that’s fine”. His words reflect both disappointment and determination as the Saints face a season away from the national spotlight.
For the first time since 2000, the Saints will not play a single game in a prime-time slot. This break from tradition comes after a tough 2024 season, where the team finished with a 5-12 record and struggled in high-profile matchups, winning just one of their last nine prime-time games. Loomis’ comments echo the sentiment that the NFL’s scheduling is a direct reflection of how the league currently views the Saints’ competitiveness and appeal.
But this is not uncharted territory. Other teams, like the Carolina Panthers last year, have also faced seasons without prime-time exposure after poor performances.
In 2000, the Saints responded to a similar snub by hiring a new coach and achieving their first playoff win ever. Loomis, who was just beginning his front office career back then. He now finds himself in a familiar position-tasked with helping the Saints prove their doubters wrong.
The absence of prime-time games is a challenge, but also a motivator. Loomis and the Saints must use this as fuel to change the league’s perception.
As history has shown, a lack of spotlight can sometimes lead to a dramatic turnaround.
With new leadership the Saints have an opportunity to rewrite their narrative and earn back their place under the lights.
See Comments from Saints’ GM and Head Coach, Kellen Moore at https://wgno.com/sports/head-coach-kellen-moore-gm-mickey-loomis-preview-otas-at-saints-hof-celebrity-golf-classic/