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Jerry Jones is a man of few uncertainties. Owner of the Dallas Cowboys, one of the world’s biggest sports franchises, Jones has no room to move shyly. That means when Jones’ decisions are put into speculation, he is quick to set things straight. NFL media got another taste of this following rumors that Sean Payton […]

It has been a drama-filled offseason for the Miami Dolphins but the franchise is now in a position to be competitive for the 2022 season. After firing Brian Flores, the front office was on the search for a new head coach. However, recent rumors reveal how much money the team was willing to offer Sean […]

After stepping down as the New Orleans Saints head coach, Sean Payton is now being linked with the Carolina Panthers for a potential return to the sidelines. While that might seem far-fetched, his comeback isn’t. In his recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network revealed his belief that Payton will […]

Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton may have announced his retirement earlier this offseason, but that hasn’t stopped his name from surfacing in rumors. Most recently, Payton was linked to the Carolina Panthers, who were rumored to be eyeing the Super Bowl-winning head coach as a 2023 candidate for the job in Carolina, […]

According to Michael McCarthy of FrontOfficeSports.com, the Carolina Panthers could already have a target in mind for their coaching search in 2023 should the team move on from current head coach Matt Rhule. The man on their radar? Former division rival and New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton. The Panthers reportedly are considering a […]

Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has effectively denied the recent rumors linking him with Tom Brady and the Miami Dolphins. Payton, who stepped down from his role as Saints coach this offseason, was rumored to be on his way to the Dolphins as part of a “package deal” with Brady. The reported […]

The Miami Dolphins have made some loud noises this offseason with a number of significant transactions. They could have it even louder, though. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Tom Brady and Sean Payton were, at one point, close to coming to Miami on a “package deal,” but didn’t materialize, mainly because of […]

Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has the perfect rebuttal to those hyping up the supposed “rivalry” between NOLA and the Atlanta Falcons. Both the Saints and Falcons have been linked with Deshaun Watson this offseason, with the former even already creating the cap space needed for their pursuit of the wantaway Houston […]

It’s been a wild offseason for the NFL and it’s just getting started. After an interesting coaching carousel across the league, rumors are swirling around the Miami Dolphins’ original plan. It involved Tom Brady and Sean Payton, but everything went awry when Brian Flores filed a lawsuit against the NFL and several teams. According to […]

Rumors of Sean McVay retiring after Super Bowl 56 to pursue an NFL TV analyst career started long before the game even started. However, the Rams head coach immediately shot down those rumors,  finally making that decision official on Friday night. With that in mind, TV executives are pivoting towards two new candidates. Tom Brady, […]

It’s not only every single team in the NFL that is preparing for the 2022 season by addressing any and all issues on their roster. As it turns out, even television networks are embroiled in what appears to be an all-out bidding war for some of the most highly-coveted NFL analysts in the market. A […]

The New Orleans Saints are going to be one of the most interesting teams to watch this offseason, as they will be replacing their head coach, their star player is involved in a criminal investigation, and their salary cap outlook is bleak at best. Sean Payton ended up walking away this offseason after 15 seasons […]

The Sean Payton to Dallas rumors went full swing as the longtime New Orleans Saints coach announced his retirement late last month. The Cowboys were previously linked to Payton back in 2019 with him potentially in line to replace then Cowboys coach Jason Garrett. Dallas ultimately went with Payton’s longtime peer Mike McCarthy, who now […]

Despite the off-field brouhaha involving star Alvin Kamara, the New Orleans Saints continue to make moves. The team on Tuesday promoted defensive coordinator Dennis Allen as top tactician to replace long-time coach Sean Payton. Allen will have another crack as the main shot-caller after his dismal stint with the Oakland Raiders in 2012-2014, tallying an […]

The New Orleans Saints ushered in the first head coach in the post-Sean Payton era when they announced the hiring of Dennis Allen, their defensive coordinator, as their new head coach. Allen was formally introduced as the Saints head coach on Tuesday and made some remarks, delivering a heartfelt message to Payton and fans of […]

The New Orleans Saints are deep into the 2022 NFL Offseason. Despite a relatively decent record and finishing the season as 2nd in the NFC South, it wasn’t enough to earn them a spot in the playoffs. There are a lot of things that the Saints need to fix in the offseason in order to […]

The New Orleans Saints are in the middle of entering a new era. With Sean Payton out of the picture, the front office must find his replacement. There are a ton of issues this franchise must deal with right now, but they should still be able to interest some decent coaching candidates. One of which […]

Earlier this week, former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton announced he was stepping down from the team. There had been some speculation that that might happen, but most pundits still did not believe it would come to fruition. Well, it did. He left. During his press conference, Payton mentioned that he was likely […]

Just a day after it was reported that the Jacksonville Jaguars were in negotiations with Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich to become their next head coach, the New Orleans Saints have now swooped in. Per Adam Schefter, the team is planning to interview Leftwich for their HC job: Saints have requested permission to […]

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The New Orleans Saints will need to move forward without their longtime head coach Sean Payton, who announced that he intended to step down as head coach on Tuesday. However, for an organization that hadn’t enjoyed much success in the early going, Payton’s tenure was a breath of fresh air and deserves some proper reflection. […]

The New Orleans Saints will be traversing some unfamiliar territory this offseason, set to enter the first year of the post-Sean Payton regime. The team will be looking to get back into the playoffs after missing out in 2021, but they have some work to do in the offseason in order to achieve their goals. […]

The entire New Orleans Saints organization received a shock when head coach Sean Payton announced that he was stepping down as the team’s leader. Reactions immediately began to pour in, though some of the coolest to see were from players that Payton coached. Another player, Saints star running back Alvin Kamara, shared a heartfelt moment […]

Reactions from the New Orleans Saints organization to the news that former head coach Sean Payton stepped down have started to pour in. From defensive end Cameron Jordan all the way up to owner Gayle Benson, the entire franchise has been affected by the landscape-altering move. Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas was the latest to […]

On Tuesday, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton stepped down from the only head coaching job that he has ever known. Payton also left the Saints in a huge mess when it comes to the salary cap, their quarterback situation, and their late start onto the NFL head coaching carousel. None of that is […]

Sean Payton shocked the sports world when it was announced that he stepped down as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints after 15 seasons. While the move was likely met with sadness and shock by many in New Orleans, Saints owner Gayle Benson took the time following Payton’s announcement to share a heartfelt […]

Sean Payton gave his farewell press conference on Tuesday, just hours after it was announced that he’d be stepping down as head coach of the New Orleans Saints. During his final address to the media, Payton touched on a variety of topics, including how he feels about former Saints players who are still in the […]

Sean Payton may be leaving the New Orleans Saints, but he still can’t move on from their playoff bid fail because of the Los Angeles Rams. The 58-year-old tactician knows (probably) that they can’t really blame anyone for their failure to make it to the postseason this 2021. However, no ne can also criticize him […]

In a shocking move, New Orleans Saints head football coach Sean Payton announced his is stepping down, leaving the team he coached for 15 seasons. Payton was one of the longest tenured coaches in the NFL. During his press conference Tuesday, he took the “Ted Lasso” route, bearing gifts, a la food, for the owner, […]

Sean Payton announced the end of his 15-year head coaching career with the New Orleans Saints. He held a press conference Tuesday afternoon to break the news. During it, he also gave the public more information on the rumors that Drew Brees was coming out of retirement. Ahead of the Saints’ Week 16 game against […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton stepped down from his role on Tuesday after 16 years with the franchise. Payton issued a press conference, which was aired via ESPN, in order to discuss his decision to walk away from coaching. Well, Payton enjoyed a trip down memory lane during the press conference, and he […]

On Tuesday morning, some shocking news came out of New Orleans, as Sean Payton announced his departure as head coach of the Saints. It’s been suggested that he could consider coaching football in the future, but this isn’t something he wants to do right now. When Katherine Terrell of The Atletic approached Payton about the […]

The New Orleans Saints received some shocking news on Tuesday when it was announced that longtime head coach Sean Payton was stepping down. While there was some speculation that Payton was seriously considering about such a decision, it’s still hard to believe even after the announcement. Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan apparently thought so too, […]

It’s official. Sean Payton has officially stepped down as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints after 15 seasons at the helm. There’s no time to grieve for the Saints, though, and looking for a replacement coach has become the top priority for the franchise at this point in their offseason. As it turns […]

The New Orleans Saints will be forced to start a head coaching search this week after it was reported that Sean Payton plans to step away from football. Payton had been mulling his future with the Saints since the end of the season, and after meeting with GM Mickey Loomis Tuesday morning, it was reported […]

Tuesday marked the end of an era for the New Orleans Saints. Long-time head coach Sean Payton has stepped down after 15 seasons at the helm for the organization. Via Ian Rapoport: Sources: Sean Payton has informed the #Saints that he’s stepping away. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 25, 2022 This is an absolute shocker […]

The New Orleans Saints face an uncertain future amid the potential departure of longtime head coach Sean Payton. The Saints are anxiously awaiting the decision on Payton’s future with the franchise, and it seems no one has any idea what the 58-year-old plans to do. After Saints’ owner Gayle Benson confirmed as much with her […]

The New Orleans Saints are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2021 season. Unfortunately for the Saints, there’s one key area of uncertainty surrounding the team as they head into the offseason. Head coach Sean Payton has been mulling his future with the franchise, and the latest update from Saints’ owner Gayle Benson won’t […]

The New Orleans Saints just dealt with the loss of franchise icon Drew Brees last season. Now they face potentially losing another mainstay in head coach Sean Payton. According to the latest report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the status of the Saints coach remains up in the air at this point with several attempts […]