Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Sean Payton set this organization up nicely so that it runs smoothly with or without him. I would imagine that we would have another Lombardi long before we see the paper bags again. Who Dat!

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Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Saw something a couple of days ago saying the Bears called but were told he wasn't interested.

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Great Payton interview with Dan Patrick! Sounds like he knows a move to TV means a multi year commitment and wants to do it even while not ruling out coaching later.

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

I think the ownership matters a lot as well when it comes to sustained success - I'd imagine Mrs. Benson is at the top of the list in that regard.

Some question who would want to come to be the HC for the Saints with all the challenges they are facing, but on the flip side of that the Saints have a strong structural foundation as a franchise.

Loomis and Ireland are great partners for whoever becomes the next HC.

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Is she the only female owner in the NFL?

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

No. Lions, Bears, and Titans also have female owners.

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

As I've heard more times than I can count, there are only 32 head coaching positions in the NFL and the least attractive of which is one of the most desired positions in sports.

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Sure, but my point was more about attracting the most sought after candidate when positions are open on multiple teams.

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Yeah, I get you. Some people see the Saints as unattractive, however, because of whatever hurdles they have faced recently. But as you pointed out, the structure of the Saints ownership and front office are seen by others as very attractive and rightly so.

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Was reading this retweet and thinking how humbled some of these players are feeling today...

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

I’m gonna miss moments like our 7-9 seasons when he would show up for his post game press conference coked out of his gourd.

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

I want to be the head coach.

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

It only took Payton three years to win a Lombardi. A good coach and FO(?) can get us out of this mess fairly quickly. One thing about Payton, if there is a player he covets he will move heaven and earth to make them a Saint. I hope we bring in strong leadership to continue our winning ways that Payton developed.

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

You know as well as I do that Loomis is going nowhere until he chooses, but I can see a restructure with Ireland being moved to the sole personnel position with Loomis continuing the mastering of the cap management.

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Ireland?

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

I really wish he wouldn't have left. I hate that he'll be coaching somewhere else in a year or 2.

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Yep. For everyone. :bng:

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Has any HC except for BB won a SB in his second decade with a team? I've been searching online but have not been able to find this.

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Bill Cowher won his in his 14th year (2005 season) with the Steelers. Chuck Noll won his 3rd and 4th SB's in his 10th and 11th years as head coach (1978 & 1979).

Landry won his in his 12th and 18th seasons as head coach with Dallas. '71 & '77

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Nice googling there little speedo, or did you just happen to recall all that info off the top of your pea brain?

:rolleyes:

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Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Beyond Cowher, Noll, and Landry the only other one I could think of was Joe Gibbs winning his third Lombardi with the Redskins in 1991, his 11th year there. I haven't been able to think of any others that fit the bill. One factor to consider is the rarity of coaches even making it to a second decade with the same team. Andy Reid with the Eagles comes to mind. Shula, of course, with the Dolphins.

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Good stuff! I couldn't find that. Seems like its quite rare then. Change might be good.

Now lets pick Allen and hope he is as succesful as BB as HC for his second team :-D :-D

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Cam was on GM football today and said matter of fact-ly that coach left to go to a big market team.
https://www.nfl.com/news/saints-cam-...e-plays-chess-

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Fine. Do it soon, though. We want compensation!

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

I am not sure Cam was thinking about that aspect.

Re: Luke Johnson | Sean Payton steps down as Saints head coach, leaving a monumental legacy behind him
 

Then tell us, oh soothsayer, what was on his mind...

https://i.imgflip.com/1iqfeu.jpg

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