I don't think so, you've seen a retooling in the scouting department and even at 7-8 a lot of people are optimistic about next season. There last two draft classes look very promising and they've had some good FA signings, especially this year.
Though if they come out and have another average...
It's more him than Loomis to be honest. Loomis is just a money guy, Payton has really gotten into scouting over the last several years and has clearly been pretty bad at it.
If a player is gonna sit out of a bowl game while healthy, they shouldn't be allowed to travel with the team at the very least. If you're taking the vacation, get your ass on the field.
It wasn't the refs fault, it was Drew Brees throwing into herds of Bucs defenders on three different throws and dropping of three TD's (2 by Cooks and 1 by Cadet) that did the Saints in.
The refs were garbage though, like always. Incredibly inconsistent on calls throughout the game, like always.