Members of the media are encouraged to carefully review the following procedures, reminded that these are subject to change.
INTERVIEW REQUESTS
The Saints respectfully ask that all interview requests, for any member of the organization, be submitted through the team’s media relations office. Players, coaches or staff should not be contacted by media directly by telephone, e-mail, or via social media, including Twitter.
HEAD COACH SEAN PAYTON INTERVIEWS:
Sean Payton is available after most offseason and training camp practices, as well as after every game. He also will conduct weekly conference calls, usually on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and at the outdoor banner Friday at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center, during the regular season. Those requesting individual interviews should contact Doug Miller (doug.miller@saints.nfl.com).
GENERAL MANAGER MICKEY LOOMIS INTERVIEWS
Media wishing to request interviews with the Saints’ general manager should contact Doug Miller (doug.miller@saints.nfl.com). Interviews are scheduled as time allows.
QUARTERBACK DREW BREES INTERVIEWS
Media wishing to request interviews with the Saints’ quarterback should contact Evan Meyers (evan.meyers@saints.nfl.com). Interviews are scheduled as time allows.
ASSISTANT COACH INTERVIEWS
Assistant coaches are available by request at the end of each month in season, provided the request is made at least 24 hours in advance. During a regular-season Sunday game week, coordinators are only available on Fridays, while other assistants are only available at the end of each month. Following games, Head Coach Sean Payton is the only coach available for comment.
PLAYER INTERVIEWS
Players are available after games and during practice weeks, and all one-on-one requests should be made through the media relations office. With respect to all players, the Saints make players available to accredited media during open locker room following practice on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Mondays will be either two players available via conference call or an open locker room period.
Media Relations Staff
Senior Vice President of Communications/Broadcasting
Greg Bensel
504-731-1794 greg.bensel@saints.nfl.com
