Statement from New Orleans Saints Owner Tom Benson

Statement from New Orleans Saints Owner Tom Benson:

“Our main concern is with the people of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region who have experienced the recent tragedy. We are attempting to carry on in these difficult times and are looking out for the best interest of our coaches, staff, players and their families. My prayers are with each of those who have been adversely impacted.”

Statement from John Mara on Giants-Saints Game:

We have stated since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast that the most important focus for all of us is on the extraordinary relief effort that is necessary to restore that region to some sort of normalcy as quickly as possible. As a league, we have contributed to that effort, and as an organization, we will continue to do the same. We think the league’s decision to move our game with the Saints to Giants Stadium will allow us an even greater opportunity to contribute. We are currently working with the league, the NJSEA (New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority) and the Saints on a ticket policy for that game, and we will have an announcement on that early next week.