Sean Payton steps away from Saints: Candidates for New Orleans as it begins head coaching search
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The Saints are looking for a new head coach for the first time since 2006
It's the end of an era in New Orleans. On Tuesday, news came down that Sean Payton is stepping away as head coach of the Saints, ending his 15-year tenure that included a Super Bowl XLIV title. Rumors of this possibility had been floating around for quite a while, but New Orleans will now officially be looking for a new person to lead the franchise. Given that Payton has been considered one of the best coaches in the entire NFL over his run with the Saints and arguably the best play-caller in the league, this is a massive void that the organization now needs to fill.
Who will take the baton from Payton? Below, you will find a handful of candidates who could make sense for New Orleans as it begins this new chapter in the franchise's history.
