Mickey Loomis states Saints maintain playoff and division goals

New Orleans Saints executive vice president and general manager Mickey Loomis stated that the franchise maintains its sights on winning the division and reaching the postseason despite holding a 2-4 record ahead of the NFL Paris Game, DAZN reported.

Striving for the Postseason Amid a Rebuild

Speaking in Versailles, Loomis addressed expectations for the current roster by separating long-term goals from immediate developmental realities. While acknowledging that a young group faces a different path, he maintained that the organization’s competitive standard remains unchanged. DAZN reported that Loomis refused to treat a rebuilding phase as a reason to write off the current campaign.

“The goals aren’t different. The expectations maybe are different, and the path to get there maybe is different,” Loomis said, according to DAZN.

The Saints executive declined to place a fixed timeline on the roster’s development, pushing back against comparisons to the 2006–2009 core that culminated in a title in the 2009 season. Loomis noted that the current team can accelerate its growth without needing four full years to mature.

Evaluating Young Talent and Quarterback Play

Progress evaluation within the front office goes beyond standard box scores. Loomis pointed to the development of young players, their on-field performance, and their capacity to correct mistakes as primary indicators. The quarterback position serves as a focal point for that internal assessment.

DAZN reported that Loomis expressed encouragement regarding his young starter’s poise through difficult moments, while acknowledging that the player has yet to complete a full season as a starter. Team leadership evaluates how the roster handles pressure situations, pointing to missed opportunities earlier in the year—such as a game against Detroit and an 11-point lead surrendered against Las Vegas—as critical lessons in closing out victories.

Preparing for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris

The team arrived early in France to manage the time zone change and maintain a standard practice regimen ahead of their international matchup. Loomis noted that the extended time together outside the facility offers younger players and new acquisitions an opportunity to build stronger cohesion.

The Saints will complete their standard tactical sessions and practices before facing the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 25, at the Stade de France.

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