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Sean Payton has not committed to returning to New Orleans
Posted on 1/23/22 at 6:10 am
Posted on 1/23/22 at 6:10 am
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I really hope this doesn’t mean anything. Ian Rapoport is pretty well respected in nfl circles though.
Looking through Payton’s twitter feed he still seems all in on the saints. The thought of going to a TV studio is more concerning than anything.
Hopefully this is just Payton being Payton and messing with the media.
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The New Orleans Saints' season has been over for two weeks and as the days have gone by, one question has remained open: Is head coach Sean Payton coming back? Sources say that Payton, who has three years left on his contract, has not committed to returning to coach for another season in New Orleans. He has not yet informed the organization for whom he's coached since 2006 that he will definitely return. Multiple attempts by NFL.com to reach Payton went unreturned. Payton has been on vacation for more than a week, and a person turning off their phone while on vacation is not unprecedented. Payton using the time to decide if he wants to return or step away for a year is noteworthy, however, and he has gone dark on several people close to him.
It would be highly unlikely for Payton to coach another team in 2022, sources say. Rather, this would be a mini-retirement to recharge for a year after a season several people close to him described as incredibly challenging and difficult.
In this scenario, the Payton era likely would be over in New Orleans. If he were to return to coaching, it's expected it would be with another organization, sources say.
Such a move would not be without precedent. Bruce Arians retired following the 2017 season after five years with the Cardinals, only to come out of retirement in 2019 to coach the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay sent Arizona a sixth-round draft pick as part of the package to hire Arians as he remained under contract with the Cardinals.
Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, who has a head coaching interview scheduled with the Chicago Bears, would be a top candidate to take over, sources say, but New Orleans would have to conduct a complete search to replace Payton.
One of the highest-paid coaches in the NFL, Payton is under contract through the 2024 season. Him walking away from at least $45 million is hard to fathom, but it has not been ruled out, sources say.
Prior to the end of the 2021 season, sources say Payton was approached by at least one TV network about working in media, and that appears to be a possibility, as well.
New Orleans battled through endless injuries this season, while using four QBs (Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill, Trevor Siemian and Ian Book). It was trying and extremely taxing for Payton, according to those close to him. That necessitated some time away to consider his next move.
Several people close to Payton have said they simply don't know if he's returning, with others mentioning they've heard the "he could walk away" rumors like the public. Meanwhile, the Saints are in a holding pattern.
But the reality is simple: No one knows what he will do.
I really hope this doesn’t mean anything. Ian Rapoport is pretty well respected in nfl circles though.
Looking through Payton’s twitter feed he still seems all in on the saints. The thought of going to a TV studio is more concerning than anything.
Hopefully this is just Payton being Payton and messing with the media.
This post was edited on 1/23/22 at 6:34 am
Posted on 1/23/22 at 6:20 am to tigersquad89
Ill worry when i hear Glazer say something about it.
This just feels like a media ploy to get him somewhere else. Im not buying him taking a Huge paycut to go to tv.
They are gona be real mad if Sean and company land a QB like Wilson.
This just feels like a media ploy to get him somewhere else. Im not buying him taking a Huge paycut to go to tv.
They are gona be real mad if Sean and company land a QB like Wilson.
This post was edited on 1/23/22 at 6:40 am
Posted on 1/23/22 at 6:41 am to tigersquad89
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He has not yet informed the organization for whom he's coached since 2006 that he will definitely return.
I haven't informed my employer that I will return to work the next time I am scheduled too.
Should they be concerned?
I do realize this is a bit different but I don't see this as any sort of big red flag.
I'm hoping he is just decompressing, so to speak. It was a rough season considering the QB issues.
Posted on 1/23/22 at 7:10 am to tigersquad89
Has there ever been another NFL coach who has, effectively, annual rumors that he's leaving his team?
I know Parcells jumped around a bit but weren't his exits somewhat unexpected?
I know Parcells jumped around a bit but weren't his exits somewhat unexpected?
Posted on 1/23/22 at 7:13 am to tigersquad89
Interesting timing coinciding with Rodgers getting eliminated
Posted on 1/23/22 at 7:17 am to tigersquad89
Times like this I’m pissed Rapoport has me blocked on twitter.
And why am I blocked? For wearing his arse out when he was wrong about Payton to the Colts being a “done deal.”
And why am I blocked? For wearing his arse out when he was wrong about Payton to the Colts being a “done deal.”
Posted on 1/23/22 at 7:33 am to tigersquad89
Lol Rapoport does this every 3-4 years with Payton leaving. I guess one day he’ll be right.
Posted on 1/23/22 at 7:41 am to tigersquad89
Sean is probably trying to pressure the Saints into getting him Wilson or Rodgers.
Posted on 1/23/22 at 7:55 am to Eat Your Crow
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Sean is probably trying to pressure the Saints into getting him Wilson or Rodgers.
I thought Sean was basically in control who would he need to pressure!
Posted on 1/23/22 at 7:59 am to Colonel Flagg
NFL.com has articles on Brady and Rodgers leaving too
This just gets clicks
This just gets clicks
Posted on 1/23/22 at 8:06 am to tigersquad89
CSP quite literally hates Ian Rapoport.
Rap has NOTHING. Zero.
If Glazer, underhill etc report something I’ll be concerned.
Rap has NOTHING. Zero.
If Glazer, underhill etc report something I’ll be concerned.
Posted on 1/23/22 at 8:21 am to tigersquad89
Kinda seems like the dude is on vacation and annoyed with reporters coming after him two weeks into it asking if he’ll stay at a job he’s been for 16 years
Posted on 1/23/22 at 8:32 am to goatmilker
Can you imagine the noise if he DIDNT have years left on his contract.
Posted on 1/23/22 at 8:41 am to DomincDecoco
Let’s not forget Coach likes to make the NFL look stupid any chance he gets.
Posted on 1/23/22 at 8:43 am to tigersquad89
I was a little nervous until I saw this name - Ian Rapoport.
Posted on 1/23/22 at 8:46 am to tigersquad89
I think this is it.. the media thing came out at a crazy time. He’s gone IMO.
Posted on 1/23/22 at 9:01 am to tigersquad89
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he has gone dark on several people close to him.
While this is the only concerning part it's not worth worrying about without knowing to whom he's gone dark.
Posted on 1/23/22 at 9:01 am to Parrish
How can Payton go dark yet they know about a year off and back to coaching idea?
Posted on 1/23/22 at 9:07 am to Parrish
1) Dude just got married. He’s likely vacationing with his new wife.
2) If he found out someone was talking to dumbass Rapport he probably stopped talking to them on principle.
I legit think Rap has a dart board or spinning wheel and just floats dumb arse stories about Payton every few years. Payton is in a perfect situation for himself, no way he leaves right now.
2) If he found out someone was talking to dumbass Rapport he probably stopped talking to them on principle.
I legit think Rap has a dart board or spinning wheel and just floats dumb arse stories about Payton every few years. Payton is in a perfect situation for himself, no way he leaves right now.
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