At this time of year, Saints fans want to focus on which rookies look ready to play and which free agents might fill the gaps evident during last year’s disappointing 7-9 season. How sharp is Brandin Cooks post-injury? Which receivers are most in sync with Drew Brees? Is the offensive line less porous? How is the secondary shaping up?
But the battle over ownership of the Saints and Pelicans has overshadowed the offseason.
Orleans Civil District Judge Kern Reese’s ruling Thursday (June 18) that owner Tom Benson is competent to make decisions about the Saints and the Pelicans should lessen those distractions, though.