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It didn't take Aaron Kromer long to make his first call as Saints head coach.

Seconds after pretzeling his 6-4 frame behind the mic stand to meet the press for the first time, Kromer called an audible. "We need a bigger table," quipped Kromer, while craning his neck toward his chest.

The coaching staff hasn't played a real game yet but they've already been forced to make a year's worth of adjustments and audibles this offseason. Press conference ergonomics are only the latest precedent in this crazy, unprecedented campaign.

During his 15-minute briefing, Kromer accorded himself well. He said all the right things and maintained a positive outlook despite the extraordinary challenges ahead.

As first impressions go, Kromer looked and acted the part of an NFL head coach. There were no Jersey Joe Vitt one-liners or pursed-lip Sean Payton death stare but that's OK. Kromer knows Rule No. 1 in being head coach is to be yourself.

"I can't be Sean. I can't be Joe Vitt. I am going to be me," he said. "Whatever that is in the time, we'll see."

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