New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson gave a vote of confidence to general manager Mickey Loomis as he has come under fire for the team’s 2-8 start to the season, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reported Friday.

Loomis has been the Saints’ GM since 2002, adding the title of executive vice president in 2013.

The team’s issues include an offense that ranks toward the bottom of the NFL with 297.2 yards gained per game. Only two teams are worse than New Orleans’ 15.5 points per game.

Quarterback Spencer Rattler has averaged 198.3 yards passing through eight games. Only five quarterbacks that have appeared in at least eight games are worse.

On defense, the Saints are 13th in the NFL with 317.5 yards per game, although they are in the bottom third of the league with 25.0 points allowed.

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