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Mickey Loomis, the Saints' executive vice president and general manager, is likely be given a more overarching role, with a perch that takes him out of the day-to-day decision making of the Saints and puts him in a position that further involves him in the NBA's Pelicans, also owned by Benson, and involves assuming more macro-level duties with both clubs (the Pelicans have fallen on very hard times as well and are in need of a rebuild).

Loomis would oversee any transition should one take place, however, and he and former Saints assistant coach Doug Marrone are very close. Marrone, who coaches the offensive line for the Jaguars, is going to be a coveted head-coaching candidate -- he left the Buffalo head-coaching role a year ago, opting out of his contract -- and while interest would hardly be limited to New Orleans, that is a place that appeals to him, and he already is very accustomed to the culture and way of doing business in that organization. He is certainly a very good fit in a spot where, frankly, many others coaches would not be.

Saints to restructure if Payton stays, may turn to Doug Marrone if not - CBSSports.com

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