Did Benson change his will as revenge…

Recall he wanted to move the team to San Antonio post Katrina, and the deal was set until Tagliabue stepped in.

I think he went to his grave bitter about Louisiana and knew his wife would more quickly run the Saints and Pels into the ground vs Rita (who has some of Benson’s instincts).

Recall this letter after Benson’s experience when the Saints played in Baton Rouge:

Paul, Roger, Jeff,


My trip to Baton Rouge was a total disaster. As my wife and the rest of my party left the suite, well before the end of the game, we were attacked by a number of hecklers who shouted obscentities at me and my party and put my wife and family in danger. Security was inadequate and nonexistent and we were led out through a hostile crowd on a very long route. If it had not been for my grandson and his friend, we could have all been severely injured or killed. In addition, the media was forcing cameras in our faces and slowing down our escape from a very dangerous situation and experience. We finally escaped without serious injury, but only due to luck and the intervention of my grandson and his friend. Secruity had completely abandoned us.


After this traumatic experience, I will not return to Baton Rouge for any reason, including any games scheduled for the end of this season or a contemplated next season. No person, much less the owner of an NFL team, should have either he, his family, or his friends subjected to this form of danger, intimidation, and abuse. We will not be back in Baton Rouge for any reason. I was advised not to go, but wanted to support the league. It was my mistake. I wanted each of you to know of this miserable experience and disappointment to me after i had tried to cooperate in every way.


Sincerely,
Tom Benson

I still think Benson wants the Saints in San Antonio and knows support will fail with Gayle at the head. Devious but it’s working.