WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – Head coach Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis have both talked about the “sense of urgency” that exists with the New Orleans Saints after back-to-back 7-9 seasons.
But Payton took it a step further during his pre-camp news conference Wednesday, saying that it’s so important for “this team” in particular to get off to a fast start, that even the preseason games will be emphasized.
“I know it’s a preseason game, but it’s gonna be important for us to win those as well, regardless of what we’re doing,” said Payton, who is trying to stress a competitive environment with his team that extends beyond the football field.