Well, well, well—looks like the Saints are cooking up something spicy in their search for a new head coach. The post Despite “Deep Ties”, Saints Might Snub Mike McCarthy as NFL Insider Reveals 5 HC Candidates appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Remember, coming out of 2023, Daboll refused to let Kafka interview for Seattle’s play-calling offensive coordinator job under new defensive-minded head coach Mike Macdonald. Then Daboll, after forcing Kafka to return to East Rutherford, essentially stuffed him in a broom closet, fully stripping his play-calling duties.
As the New Orleans Saints head into the offseason looking to bolster their roster, the team is also looking for their next head coach with one in mind being Mike McCarthy, who was at the helm for the Dallas Cowboys last season. While the Saints will interview McCarthy, NFL insider Adam Schefter spoke about how he makes the most sense for the role.
Most notably, former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is in the midst of scheduling an in-person interview with the Saints, according to Nick Underhill. The former Super Bowl champion interviewed with the Bears before they settled on Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson,
Ex-Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy was flown into the Bears’ facility on a private jet for his interview on Wednesday — a “departure from team protocol.”
Who do the New Orleans Saints have interest in to be their next head coach? Most of the other openings have been filled around the NFL recently. Only the Saints and Dallas Cowboys remain as of now. There a handful of names to know regarding the head-coaching vacancy for the Saints so far.
Mike McCarthy (possible interview next week), Darren Rizzi, Joe Brady, and Kellen Moore are all there for the taking.
With options thin on both sides, could Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys decide to run it back for the 2025 season?
The Saints have completed their in-person interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. New Orleans made the announcement on Friday afternoon.
Pete Carroll is returning to the sideline as a head coach following a one-year hiatus and Liam Coen is ready for his first shot as an NFL head coach. The