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T-P: What has this time away been like for you, especially now that the season is under way? Tougher than expected? Easier?

PAYTON: "I think probably a lot of what I expected. I have a chance now from afar to really study the game. Of course, I'm following the Saints real closely with the TV copy and the coaches tape and all those other things. But there are still days where obviously you miss it, because this is what you've done for so long. But really overall, looking from afar, the preseason seems to have gone well. Everyone has really come together."

T-P: So you watch every game? Do you watch them all live?

PAYTON: "Absolutely. There was only one I didn't watch live because we had a football practice, on the Thursday night against Tennessee. But, yeah, whether I'm in Dallas or in New Orleans I'm going to watch games live and then go back and get a copy and watch again. ...

T-P: Do you watch a lot of football, or just the Saints?

PAYTON: "There's so many avenues now between all the different networks. I really try to stay on top of the news and transactions, especially paying close attention to our team. And I've taken out a few pads and papers, making notes. You obviously get a much different perspective watching games on TV and film than being on the sideline and actually being in them. When you step away, you can see things you might not have seen otherwise from sideline. ...











Sean Payton Q and A: New Orleans Saints coach discusses unprecedented year away from football - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com

alexonfyre

He has said a lot about seeing things in a new way from our perspective (as outsiders/fans.) I wonder how much of that is him turning a negative to a positive, and how much may actually improve his coaching abilities come next year.

Mardigras9

I just advise him to turn the sound down. He will go crazy listening to the jacklegs that usually call the games on TV.

homerj07

Good for him helping with his sons team!!