posted: Jan 14, 2023 at 09:36 AM
The Sean Payton saga kicks into excessive apparatus when he interviews with the Broncos on Tuesday in la -- a pursuit with the intention to have ripple results on the relaxation of this hiring cycle.
The Texans and Cardinals also have permission from the Saints to communicate with Payton about their jobs, and sources say these interviews should occur subsequent week as well, assuming Denver does not circulate to lock up Payton first.
Payton has performed homework on all three competencies touchdown spots and all three are considered doable alternatives. ordinary supervisor Mickey Loomis told reporters those groups had been made "smartly aware" of the compensation the Saints want in trade for Payton, who announced remaining January he become leaving the crew however remains below contract with New Orleans through the 2024 season. The Saints are anticipated to ask for a primary-round select and greater, and three groups are nonetheless in it, indicating they are willing to at least agree with paying that expense.
All golf equipment need to agree to the Rooney Rule -- together with conducting in-grownup interviews with at least two exterior minority candidates -- earlier than offering the job or executing a trade for Payton. but things may ramp up without delay as soon as those teams meet with him face-to-face subsequent week.
here's a glance at the place all 5 current head coaching searches stand getting into tremendous Wild Card Weekend, in keeping with conversations with sources universal with the process:
Michigan train Jim Harbaugh interviewed nearly for more than 2 hours this past Monday and might have an in-person interview at some point, if the university does not signal him to an extension first. together with Payton, Harbaugh entered the method among the favorites for the Broncos' new regime and may be the classification of large fish Denver's new possession desires to reel in. however they additionally hope to communicate next week with Cowboys protecting coordinator Dan Quinn, who interviewed for the job remaining 12 months. Quinn has a detailed relationship with Broncos GM George Paton and would be a powerful candidate for the job if he's willing to engage with Denver once more. 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans will additionally likely interview next week. The Broncos already interviewed their current protecting coordinator Ejiro Evero, former Stanford teach David Shaw and former NFL coach Jim Caldwell this previous week, and nonetheless plan to interview Rams DC Raheem Morris after Payton on Tuesday in L.A.
Arizona Cardinals
Arizona's GM search might wrap up in the coming days, even though some head teaching candidates (namely Payton) might also need a say in the GM employ. The Cardinals already have interviewed in-condo candidates Adrian Wilson and Quentin Harris as well as former Giants GM Jerry Reese, Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham, Ravens director of participant personnel Joe Hortiz and Titans director of player personnel Monti Ossenfort. They even have a request out to interview 49ers director of player personnel Ran Carthon. besides Payton, the simplest two universal head educate interview requests had been for DeMeco Ryans and former Dolphins train Brian Flores, now with the Steelers. Cardinals DC Vance Joseph will seemingly interview in the center of subsequent week and is considered as a strong inside candidate for the job.
Indianapolis Colts
The Colts are scheduled to interview Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen and Lions protecting coordinator Aaron Glenn these days, wrapping up the first phase of their manner. (They also interviewed particular teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone, Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy, Ejiro Evero, Lions OC Ben Johnson and Raheem Morris in contemporary days). but the expectation is they'll put out more interview requests within the following couple of days for coaches who are in wild-card video games and thus ineligible to interview remaining week. interim educate Jeff Saturday additionally is still a candidate and, at the least within the mind of owner Jim Irsay, possibly the person to beat for the job despite his restricted coaching adventure and 1-7 listing after taking up for Frank Reich.
The Panthers additionally interview Shane Steichen nowadays – their handiest virtual interview with a existing NFL assistant, saving most of their candidates for in-adult sessions once those are allowed beginning Tuesday. Ben Johnson, whose name is scorching during this cycle, is among those expected to trip to fulfill with owner David Tepper and other crew brass over the direction of the week. The team additionally has requested interviews with a couple of other OCs, together with the Giants' Mike Kafka, the Cowboys' Kellen Moore and the expenses' Ken Dorsey, apart from DCs DeMeco Ryans and Jerod Mayo, who is anticipated to reside with the Patriots. interim educate Steve Wilks, who made his case with a 6-6 conclude after changing Matt Rhule, remains a candidate after interviewing remaining week. Carolina has also interviewed Jim Caldwell and Frank Reich.
Houston Texans
Houston today interviews Eagles DC Jonathan Gannon, who bought two interviews for the job a 12 months ago earlier than the surprise hiring of Lovie Smith and has a very good relationship with GM Nick Caserio. Gannon is expected to be among the desirable candidates. however it is still early in Houston's technique. They've also spoken with Ben Johnson and Shane Steichen. Ejiro Evero and Rams assistant head train Thomas Brown are anticipated to fly to Houston for interviews next week. The team also has requests out for Mike Kafka and DeMeco Ryans, a former Texans participant who could be a fan favourite. The candidate record has skewed very young as the Texans are looking for the appropriate chief for a younger team. but Sean Payton's name looms massive right here as well, with the chance to build from scratch with loads of cap space and draft picks, including No. 2 basic in 2023.
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