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Mickey Loomis
GM since May 2002(24 years, 1 mo)
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On the Contract Value Index, Mickey Loomis's front office has been significantly overpaying relative to production (F Contract Value Index). That ranks 14th of 32 on Sentiment among graded GMs. Reaction to the front office’s moves has been sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal. The crowd-sourced Fan Verdict currently sits at F.
About Mickey Loomis
Background and career path of the New Orleans Saints general manager.
Path to the role
Loomis took an accountant's path into football. An Oregon native, he earned an accounting degree from Oregon and a master's in sports administration from Wichita State, then spent 15 years with the Seattle Seahawks before joining the Saints in 2000 as director of football administration. He was promoted to general manager in 2002 and has held the role continuously ever since.
Philosophy & notable moves
Loomis guided the Saints through the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and built the roster that won Super Bowl XLIV, earning PFWA Executive of the Year honors in 2006. One of the longest-tenured GMs in the league, he also spent years simultaneously overseeing basketball operations for the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans under the same ownership.
Fun facts
- He led the Saints to their first Super Bowl title (XLIV) and was named Executive of the Year in 2006.
- He simultaneously served as an executive for the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans for several years.
- He has been the Saints' general manager continuously since 2002, one of the longest tenures in the NFL.
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Tenure
League Comparison
#14
Sentiment Rank
of 32 GMs
#16
Most Active
45 moves
Contract Value
F
Poor contract value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
The New Orleans Saints have been paying a premium this season, with several contracts that outpace the expected production level. Across 40 contracts, 5 grade out as good value and 4 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Anfernee Jennings (B+) at $1.4M/yr. The priciest commitment relative to production was Terrell Burgess (D+) at $1.2M/yr — the safety market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. Cap flexibility could become a concern if these contracts don't produce at the expected level.
Public Sentiment
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Poor reception
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New Orleans Saints' 2026 moves under Mickey Loomis have drawn significant criticism from fans and media alike. Of 45 graded moves, 18 landed well with the fanbase, 16 drew mixed reactions, and 11 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Nick Saldiveri (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Jeremiah McClendon cut (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.
Draft History (During Tenure)
Elite drafter — 88% hit rate (Rds 1-3)2026 Draft
All 2026 Transactions
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ReleaseMay 27, 2026
New Orleans Saints release DB Jeremiah McClendon
C+
C+
SigningMay 27, 2026
New Orleans Saints sign LB Jackson Sirmon
1 yr / $885K
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About this general manager
Mickey Loomis is the general manager of the New Orleans Saints, in his 24th year as the lead executive. FanVerdicts covers every NFL GM and the full body of moves they've made — and asks fans to render the verdict. Cast your Fan Verdict on Mickey Loomis, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — the contract value of the deals they signed, the performance of the players they assembled, and the sentiment around recent moves — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index F, Performance F, Sentiment F, Fan Verdict F.
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