Saints Owner Gayle Benson’s Latest Statement Leaves Fans Asking Why

Gayle Benson’s contrasting statements after the New Orleans Saints’ loss in Paris raise questions about accountability, diplomacy, and whether the team is backpedaling. The Saints’ next five games could determine whether the 2026 season stays alive or collapses before the NFL trade deadline. At 2-5, New Orleans faces the Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, and Green Bay Packers, a stretch with a combined 63.6% win percentage. With the deadline approaching, could New Orleans become sellers? Chase Young, Devaughn Vele, Carl Granderson, Cesar Ruiz, and Pete Werner are among the veterans who could attract trade interest, though standing pat may be the wiser move. Tyler Shough’s 15-second communication window also gets attention, but offensive predictability may be the bigger concern. 0:22 Benson Backpedaling Or Reading The Room? 08:53 Saints' Critical 5-Game Stretch 18:07 Saints as Potential Trade Sellers 26:19 15-Second Clock Debate & Offensive Predictability Photo Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images BECOME A LOCKED ON SAINTS ALL-ACCESS MEMBER: https://lockedonsaints.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More 🎧https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... LouisianaSports.Net's Ross Jackson hosts the Locked On Saints Podcast keeping the Who Dat Nation up-to-date with everything you need to know about your beloved New Orleans Saints. And follow Ross on Twitter, where he’ll be sharing the latest news about the New Orleans Saints and talking with fans. On Twitter:   / rossjacksonnola   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Gameday Men's Health Book your complimentary test and consult at https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/re... Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNFL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. Apple You can earn up to 3% unlimited Daily Cash back on every purchase you make with Apple Card using Apple Pay. Apply in the Wallet app on your iPhone today. Subject to credit approval. Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank, USA. Salt Lake City Branch. Terms and more at apple-card-dot-com. https://learn.applecard.apple/unlimit... PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! KALSHI Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Make this your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Download the app or visit http://FanDuel.com to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)