The New Orleans Saints adjust their schedule due to Hurricane Francine’s arrival but remain focused on preparing for the Dallas Cowboys
New Orleans Saints coaches chose to stay at their team headquarters on Wednesday night as Hurricane Francine hit southeast Louisiana, believing it was safer and more practical than trying to travel home during the worst part of the storm.
“We’ll probably find a corner of the room to lay down in at some point in time and get a little sleep,” said Allen. “The most severe weather is expected this evening and into the early morning hours, which is when we’d be trying to wrap up. I don’t see anyone trying to leave in those conditions.”
The Saints practiced an hour earlier than usual on their indoor field at the team’s headquarters. After practice, players were sent home to wait out the storm, while coaches stayed behind to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys in Dallas.
“We have a job to do, even when things aren’t ideal, we still have to stay focused,” said Saints quarterback Derek Carr. “I’ll be at home studying tonight, but I’ll have all my kids next to me.”
“I owe it to my teammates to be prepared and ready for tomorrow,” Carr continued.
“We’re human, but we also know we have responsibilities. We also know our city has been through a lot. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Louisiana as the storm passes through.”
Francine hit Louisiana on Wednesday evening as a Category 2 storm, which forecasters said could cause deadly storm surges, widespread flooding, and damaging winds along parts of the Gulf Coast.
