TheOak

If we had a practice squad coach, he would be getting the most looks.

Rugby Saint II

I'm most worried about losing Nielson. He turned around the D-line and then the secondary improved. Just last year and even earlier this year we were turning on Allen and Glenn because we were a better team than we put out on the field.

They can have Fontenot though. He's been pretty much hit or miss in his time here. He only improved when my man Ireland cleaned house in the scouting department and cleared up the specifics of what we wanted from a draft pick.

I don't think Ireland will go anywhere else. He's very well paid and is well respected here in New Orleans. Change his title to whatever but keep him here doing his thing of giving us tons of talent. He failed as a GM before but is one heck of a scouting director. Why leave the perfect place for what may or may not be greener pastures?

K Major

Agreed on coach Nielsen.

At some point, I believe he’ll get a opportunity at DC.

RailBoss

Heck yeah, I would imagine he's been getting a lot of looks. But if he
goes who will bail out DA's a$$.

AsylumGuido

While he's an excellent position coach, there's no guarantee he is DC material. Lots of good position coaches don't transition well to coordinator. The same with coordinators transitioning to head coach. Both are significant changes.

gosaints1

Agreed. Pointing directly at Doug Marrone..., oof. One of the worst head coaching hires ever.

Boston Saint

turbo_dog

I would think there are some front office people who are on other team's radars as well. Given the success we've had with drafts, salary negotiation, cap deallings, etc. As much as we want to keep the team together, it is a sign of success when others want what you have.

jeanpierre

Rugby Saint II

It would be fine if he gets away and we keep the rest of the staff intact. But in reality everyone wants what the winners have so we may lose a few.