Following the New Orleans Saints’ disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Rams, team owner Gayle Benson was seen speaking with head coach Darren Rizzi. While the full content of their conversation was not made public, sources suggest that Benson expressed her concerns about Rizzi’s ability to lead the team effectively.
“I don’t think he can handle the Saints,” Benson reportedly remarked, signaling frustration with the direction the team has taken under Rizzi’s leadership. The Saints, once a powerhouse in the NFC, have faced an uphill battle in recent seasons, and this loss to the Rams was another example of a missed opportunity to stay competitive in the league.
Rizzi, who took over as head coach after Sean Payton’s departure, has been under scrutiny for his coaching decisions and the team’s inconsistent performance. The Saints have struggled to find a stable identity, especially with a rotating cast of quarterbacks and a defense that, while strong at times, has failed to consistently deliver.
Benson, who inherited the team after the passing of her husband, Tom Benson, has always been a hands-on owner, deeply invested in the Saints’ success. While she has typically remained supportive of her coaches, this exchange with Rizzi suggests she may be losing patience with the current regime. The Saints’ ownership is known for demanding results, and with a team that has been underperforming in recent years, Benson’s concerns seem to reflect a growing sense of urgency.
With a critical stretch of games ahead, the pressure on Rizzi to turn things around is mounting. His future with the team may depend on his ability to address both the tactical and emotional needs of the organization in the coming weeks.
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