Could Sean Payton lose his job?

The fallout from the New Orleans Saints bounty program will most likely continue over the next several weeks and months, and two of the major figures in it, head coach Sean Payton, and General Manager Mickey Loomis, should be most concerned. According to a report from Don Banks at Sports Illustrated, Loomis had full knowledge of the program, and lied to NFL as they investigated. Not only did Loomis deny any knowledge that the bounty program existed, but he also stated that he would put an end to it if it did. By knowing what was going on and lying about it, he embarrassed not only himself, but the Saints organization and most importantly, his boss, Saints owner Tom Benson. Not only did he bring shame to Benson and the Saints, he failed to carryout a direct order.   “When informed earlier this year of the new information, Mr. Benson advised league staff that he had directed his general manager, Mickey Loomis, to ensure that any bounty program be discontinued immediately. The e...