Chris Long sits down with Mickey Loomis, the GM of the New Orleans Saints. Loomis, known for his impressive track record in the league, shares stories from his journey in the NFL, including his time with the Seattle Seahawks and his longstanding relationship with head coach Sean Payton. They delve into the intricacies of trading players and the dynamics of being a GM in the NFL. Loomis also opens up about the challenges of making tough roster decisions and the emotional toll it takes on him. From discussing the importance of positionless players to sharing insights on the draft process, Loomis provides a rare glimpse into the world of an NFL General Manager. 00:00 - Intro 2:10 - Starting in the NFL 4:30 - Sean Payton 10:00 - 2006 NFL Draft class 14:00 - Derek Carr 15:50 - Saints culture 19:00 - Being wary of other GMs 20:45 - NFL Draft day stories 23:15 - New Orleans Pelicans 27:10 - Drafting OLineman Listen to the Full Episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mickey-loomis-saints-gm-on-sean-payton-relationship/id1485277290?i=1000625518812 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dGhiBUTeEKAXXyJ79utPN?si=C7p35vMxRDiFmLF-1CV5Iw Green Light Tube features the best content from the Green Light Podcast with Chris Long along with bonus video content from Chris, Macon, Nate, Cowboy Reid and a variety of exciting guests. Follow our socials @greenlight on Twitter. Follow Chris on Twitter @JOEL9ONE, Macon @Maconplays, Nate @BIGN98, and Cowboy Reid @reideranonymous. Check in weekly for new videos. 🌍🏀🏈SUBSCRIBE NOW ⚾🏒⛰️ #NFL #GreenLight #Saints #BlueWireVideo www.greenlightpodcast.com