It was the moment that would make many New Orleanians proud.
Saints owner Tom Benson fighting for his hometown to land another Super Bowl, and the host committee exchanging high fives and hugs with him as New Orleans celebrated a victory.
When the press conference to announce New Orleans as Super Bowl host in 2013 ended, Benson stepped out of the room and called Governor Bobby Jindal.
Not since the days of Edwin Edwards has Benson and the state been on the same page like this. It was great to see.
It has been a long time since the NFL felt anchored in the city of New Orleans. Finally, the Los Angeles and San Antonio rumors can be put to bed. And, the Saints, owner Tom Benson and the state of Louisiana can get back to the football business: the business of winning.
National media, long fixated with putting the Saints in that other "L.A." can put that story to rest. Thank goodness.
Ed Daniels
Fort Lauderdale, FL
5:56 pm Tuesday May 19th