I don't think Rob Ryan forgot how to coach. But i do think there was a communication problem.

New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan doesn't seem like he's cleared his office out like his brother Rex Ryan had done in New York as of midday Monday.

Ryan walked into the Saints' locker room shortly before an 11 a.m. team meeting in a yellow button-down shirt with a sheet of paper in his hand. He greeted defensive tackle Tyrunn Walker with a handshake followed by a "bro" hug.

Sean Payton's Monday press conference to wrap up the 2014 season occurred more than an hour later, so it was a pretty safe bet that Payton didn't fire Ryan during that span.

Payton, however, still managed to cut off any questions about Ryan's future at the pass with his opening statement: "Anything we do from a personnel standpoint involving players, or from a coaching standpoint involving coaches, will be announced and talked about at the appropriate time. Today would not be the day to do that."

Sean Payton mum on Rob Ryan's future, but decision won't come easy: Larry Holder | NOLA.com

Rob isn't going anywhere. All we really need is o-line help and a waterboy.

Translation: We're dotting the I's and crossing the T's on his termination papers. We can't comment until its done.