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Former NFL star James Harrison made headlines after his admission of receiving payment from Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin for laying devastating hits. It seems the story has brought up some past tensions for New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton. Payton had been suspended for an entire season after the details of “Bountygate” […]

Sean Payton is livid. The New Orleans Saints head coach expressed his dismay in response to James Harrison alluding to the public that the Steelers’ Mike Tomlin paid for his 2010 fine as a result of the linebacker’s big hit on then-Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi.  “I ain’t going to lie to you. When that […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton hinted at the possibility he would limit quarterback Drew Brees during practices throughout the 2020 season. Payton was asked whether Brees would be on a “pitch count” this year, to which he responded the Saints will not demand Brees go full bore. Payton also said Brees had already […]

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton knows that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going to be a different challenge this season with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski now in the fold. Peyton was on CBS Sports We Need To Talk (via Amie Just of Nola.com) to discuss everything about the upcoming season. Payton was asked […]

The NFL could be forced to conduct games without fans in the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic. While the league continues to manufacture contingency plans for the regular season, Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints spoke about the potential of playing games without fans. In a conversation with Aditi Kinkhabwala of CBS […]

The New Orleans Saints are confident that Taysom Hill is capable of being the team’s next starting quarterback once veteran Drew Brees hangs up his cleats. More specifically, Saints head coach Sean Payton — who has often been one of Hill’s biggest supporters — firmly believes that the former BYU star is the next guy […]

Earlier this week, Sean Payton revealed that the New Orleans Saints traded up to select Tommy Stevens in the 2020 NFL Draft after finding out the Carolina Panthers were close to striking a deal with him as an undrafted free agent rookie. On the other hand, Carolina is denying the fact that they had a […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has yet to play a game in his new threads. Regardless, it seems New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is already taking notice. The Bucs have generated plenty of hype with the arrival of Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski this offseason. Payton admits that they are one […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton had some fun at the expense of the Cleveland Browns on Friday. Payton took to Twitter to reply to a thread involving NFL Network reporter Kay Adams after one Twitter user asked, “what happened to the other arm?” with respect to Adams’ wardrobe. @gmfb @heykayadams what happen to […]

In 13 years as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints, Sean Payton has led the team to eight playoff appearances, eight 10-plus win seasons, a Super Bowl victory and a 131-77 overall record. Despite Payton’s pedigree of success and him being widely accepted as one of the league’s best coaches, former NFL wide […]

The restrictions placed by the league in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced teams to take unprecedented action leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft. Regardless, this has not stopped New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton from doing what he can to help curve the pandemic. Payton recently made an appearance on FOX […]

Sean Payton is taking the high road after former NFL receiver Brandon Marshall ripped the New Orleans Saints. Marshall, who currently serves as a football analyst these days, made an appearance on ESPN’s “First Take.” While appearing on the show, the former Pro Bowler made his predictions for the upcoming 2020 season. In fact, he […]

The Atlanta Falcons unveiled their new jersey earlier this week, only for fans to trash them on social media. Sean Payton, the head coach of the New Orleans Saints, joined in on the fun by trolling the Falcons. 2 musts…Oceans8 and definitely Tiger KingOne other that is3rd would be HBOs Houston we have a problem. […]

Sean Payton could not be happier for former New Orleans Saints backup Teddy Bridgewater as he begins the next chapter of his NFL career with the Carolina Panthers. The Saints head coach lauded Bridgewater for his easy-going nature and “humility” during his time with New Orleans during an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up!” Payton also […]

With teams not allowed to work in their team’s facilities teams are scrambling to find a place to hold their draft war rooms and the New Orleans Saints have found a unique spot. Coach Sean Payton said the team will be holding their war room at Dixie Brewery which happens to be owned by Saints […]

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton thinks the Tampa Bay Buccaneers bringing in future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady makes the NFC South even stronger. Via Luke Johnson of Nola.com, Payton said, “It was a great [signing] by Tampa, and this division has gotten a lot stronger.” Payton doesn’t just think that Brady signing […]

The New Orleans Saints have been set at quarterback for the past decade and a half. With future Hall of Famer Drew Brees at the helm, the Saints have had top-notch quarterback play to carry them on offense. With last year’s backup QB Teddy Bridgewater signing with the Carolina Panthers this offseason, Brees likely entering […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton seemingly broke some news when he said the 2020 NFL season would be the final one for Drew Brees during an appearance on ESPN. However, it appears to have been a mistake on his part. Payton clarified his initial comments regarding Brees’ future plans for retirement, via Michael […]

Despite still being one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL at age 41, the clock is undoubtedly ticking for New Orleans Saints star Drew Brees. The question is, how fast is that clock ticking. Well, according to Saints head coach Sean Payton, it’s ticking quite fast. Payton was interviewed Tuesday morning on ESPN’s ‘Get […]

For the last decade-plus, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have typically been doormats in an NFC South division that has been generally ruled by the New Orleans Saints. But now, things may be changing. The Buccaneers signed legendary quarterback Tom Brady to a two-year deal in free agency, and Saints head coach Sean Payton is well […]

The New Orleans Saints have adamantly exclaimed that Taysom Hill is a starting quarterback in the NFL and their sentiment hasn’t changed this offseason. Despite other people’s opinions, Sean Payton believes Hill is best suited as a quarterback in the NFL: “First and foremost, we still view him as a quarterback. We spent a lot […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and the team’s longtime quarterback in Drew Brees recently created a slew of headlines surrounding the country’s “coronavirus” outbreak. With Payton actually contracting the virus and Brees promptly donating more than a few dollars to help those in need, the tandem is now creating much more entertaining and hilarious […]

Possibly finding a way to pass the tedium following passing his bout with the coronavirus, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton spent Monday sharing a not-so-exclusive look at his team’s playbook via social media. “I quickly drew (one) up on paper and took a picture of one of our plays. Posted it, then just […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has been attempting to promote public awareness and enhance a sense of caution among the general public with respect to the coronavirus pandemic. Payton, who was recently cleared by doctors after testing positive for the illness last week, said “shelter in place” and social distancing mandates are necessary. […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is officially back in the fold in the bayou. Upon re-signing with the Saints for a few more go-rounds earlier this offseason, Brees took a bit of a pay cut on a team-friendly deal, which seemingly allowed the NFC South franchise to spend some additional cash elsewhere, including on […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has reportedly been “cleared” by doctors a less than a week after testing positive for coronavirus. Payton–who had been feeling symptoms as early as March 15–spoke about his improved condition on WWL radio (via Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk): Saints coach Sean Payton, who tested positive for […]

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton is self-isolating while recovering from COVID-19, but he doesn’t want people to be concerned about him. Instead, he wants the focus to go on the health care workers on the front line. In an interview with Peter King of NBC’s Football Morning in America, Payton also said that even […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is the first NFL figure to test positive for coronavirus. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement calling everyone to follow the advice from medical experts on how to contain the virus’ spread. Goodell noted that their concern right now is Payton’s recovery. Commissioner Goodell statement concerning Sean […]

Sean Payton, the head coach of the New Orleans Saints, is the first known member of the NFL that has tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus. After the news broke out, Payton tweeted an update on his status after battling the coronavirus. Appreciate the well wishes. I'm feeling better and fortunate to not have any […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton became the first known person within NFL circles to have coronavirus when he came forward with his diagnosis on Thursday. Payton insisted he wanted to share his diagnosis in order to send a message and promote awareness about curbing the spread of the illness. He also said practicing […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has tested positive for coronavirus, becoming the first known case among those in NFL circles, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Saints’ HC Sean Payton tested positive for the coronavirus, he told ESPN on Thursday. Payton is the first person in the NFL world known to test positive for […]

The NFL made it clear earlier this week that they have no intention to postpone the beginning of free agency, but that could be subject to change on Sunday. With free agency set to start on Wednesday, Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints spoke about the NFL potentially delaying free agency: “Most immediately, the […]

Drew Brees announced that he is returning to the New Orleans Saints in 2020. But he isn’t the only quarterback on the roster that needs to sign a new contract. With just a month until free agency, Sean Payton claims that the contract for Taysom Hill is going to take “more work” than Brees’ next […]

Taysom Hill has been the all-around guy for the New Orleans Saints over the past couple of seasons, so there’s no question that the team will be looking to re-up his contract. Sean Payton thinks that the undrafted quarterback will definitely get an offer, but he is unsure if the Saints will be the first […]

Taysom Hill of the New Orleans Saints is one of the most intriguing players in the NFL, fitting into a world with Sean Payton and Drew Brees. He is a quarterback by nominal position, but since seeing his first NFL action in 2017, he has thrown just 13 passes. Part of that is because Drew […]

Sean Payton is a feisty guy. Ask Alvin Kamara. On the field, Payton lacks aggressiveness. Off the field, particularly in the New Orleans Saints’ locker room, he’s going to get whoever around him pumped up. Saints running back Alvin Kamara remembers a time when Payton decided to use a different tactic to get his team […]

Sean Payton knows a thing or two about onside kicks. In Super Bowl XLIV, he started the second half with one. The recovery helped win the New Orleans Saints’ first Super Bowl. Things have changed since Payton’s risky onside kick call for the Saints. In the betterment of player safety, the NFL restricts all players […]

The New Orleans Saints have been fortunate enough to have Drew Brees and Sean Payton over the last decade or so. Despite having talented rosters over the years, the 2010s were a wasted decade for the Saints. When Payton and Brees joined forces in 2006, the duo immediately turned around the franchise. In their first […]

The 2019 NFL season came to another disappointing end for the New Orleans Saints. As a result, there is plenty of speculation regarding the future of quarterback Drew Brees. Brees is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Head coach Sean Payton fully expects him to be back for the 2020 NFL season, […]