New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton knows the game of football as well as anyone and recently he gave his input on a rule he'd really like to see change

ESPN staff writer Mike Triplett reported Payton's thoughts on expanding the current size of a NFL roster.

“The 46-man roster on game day is soon to be, I think, will be soon dated. I think that’s gotta change,” Payton said. “If we’re interested in health and safety — and it sounds like we are; at least that’s something we talk about a lot — that number should be higher. And that’ll affect the overall roster size. And that might cost a little bit more money, but that’s the price.”

Pro Football Talk's Darin Gannt shared his take on Payton's roster expansion thoughts.

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“Payton’s suggestion will likely have widespread support among coaches and personnel men alike, as they try to acquire and develop players and have a better chance to build a system. But until they get owners to sign off on adding to the payroll (beyond the annual $10 million or so increases in the salary cap), it will continue to be something coaches wish for.”

Payton has fantastic points and it's something that could indeed be implemented into the league down the road. The Saints are having as much success as they could possibly hope for at this point in the season.

If the Saints' record suggests anything, it's the fact that they stand a very good chance of bringing another Super Bowl championship to New Orleans.