Saints owner Tom Benson has invited NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to watch the Super Bowl from his suite in the Superdome. He also invited Goodell toThursday night's  the team party in City Park.

Mr. Benson spoke Wednesday at an NFL event to promote the importance of children engaging in more physical activity.  He will also attend Goodell's main media event Friday.
Many Saints fans remain bitter toward the Commissioner in the wake of "Bountygate."
A number of New Orleans business owners have made it publicly known that the  commissioner is not welcome in their establishments.
The Saints organization, and their Franchise quarterback have clearly decided it's time to move on.

"Let's move on and let's find a way to be better next year in spite of it."   -Drew Brees

New Orleans has long had a reputation for its outstanding hospitality. That's most certainly a factor in this being the Crescent City's 10th time hosting a Super Bowl.

"We're making this the best Super Bowl ever and what that means is we're going to get another Super Bowl to come back in a few years."  - Tom Benson

New Orleans is bidding to host an unprecedented 11th Super Bowl in 2018.
It's time to put 2012 in the rear view mirror.

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