The New Orleans Saints are the one NFL crew remaining with a head coach emptiness, and they’re interviewing some high-profile candidates as they inch nearer to a call.
Mike McCarthy is anticipated to interview with the Saints in some unspecified time in the future earlier than the tip of the week, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
The Saints interviewed Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore on Monday. There has additionally been speak of New Orleans sitting down with another prominent offensive assistant.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter stated on “SportsCenter” Monday that individuals across the NFL view McCarthy as a logical match for the Saints.
“I believe lots of people across the league nonetheless look to Mike McCarthy as a reputation that may make loads of sense in New Orleans,” Schefter stated, via On3’s Griffin McVeigh. “I believe proper now, he’s actually a favourite, if not the favourite, for the job. However they’re nonetheless going by means of their course of and we are going to see the way it performs out right here within the days to come back.”
McCarthy was initially anticipated to return to the Dallas Cowboys, however the two sides by no means acquired near a brand new deal. The 61-year-old completed with a 49-35 document throughout 5 seasons in Dallas. He was a disappointing 1-3 within the playoffs.
If the Saints are prioritizing expertise, McCarthy may have an enormous benefit over Moore or another candidate. Along with his 5 seasons with the Cowboys, McCarthy spent 12-plus years as the pinnacle coach of the Inexperienced Bay Packers and gained a Tremendous Bowl in 2010.
