Which of these four is most likely to land Payton?
And is there a 5th team in the race?
- Denver Broncos
Does Sean Payton want to save Russel Wilson?
The Walton family (Wal Mart) are new owners of the Broncos and have more money than God.
So that will not be an issue.
But there is no getting around the Russ factor here with him being guaranteed 165 Million Dollars.
There is no chance to get out of his contract for at least 2 more seasons.
There are also rumors that Vic Fangio will be Payton’s DC wherever he lands.
Would Fangio want to go back to Denver?
- Arizona Cardinals
This one is more intriguing because of Kyler Murray.
What does Payton think of him?
But there’s no denying Kyler’s skill set.
He can fly and has a lighting quick release.
Payton has never had a dual threat QB at Murray’s level.
And living in the desert in Phoenix does sound great.
Arizona also recently fired GM Steve Keim along with Kliff Kingsbury.
What impact would Payton have on personel decisions?
If Payton likes Kyler Murray, this could happen.
But there are a couple of positives.
Davis Mills ain’t the answer and Payton would be their 3rd head coach in 3 years.
This organization lacks stability to put it mildly.
I have my doubts…..
- Carolina Panthers
God I hope not.
The last thing I want to see is Sean Payton coaching another team in the NFC South.
The thought of it has my stomach in knots.
Surely the Saints feel the same way.
Carolina also has QB issues after starting Baker Mayfield, PJ Walker and Sam Darnold this season.
Sean Payton is also more than familiar with the NFC South after spending 16 years there.
Panthers ownership also has big money and will fork up for Payton.
I still cannot see the Saints allowing this.
would be a nightmare.
Carolina better fork up serious NFL Draft compensation for New Orleans to even consider this.
But for how long?
The Chargers blew a 27-0 halftime lead at Jacksonville in the playoffs Saturday night and rumors are already flying.
Of the 5 jobs, this is BY FAR the most intriguing.
Justin Herbert is a bona fide franchise QB still on his rookie contract.
Payton already spends a lot of time in LA too.
Former Saints QB Coach Joe Lombardi is the Chargers offensive co-ordinator and would be a seamless transition.
There are two negatives with the Chargers job.
The first is the ownership.
There is not much faith in the Spanos family around the league.
And the second is obviously that Brandon Staley is still employed as the head coach.
The Chargers already are a playoff team and Payton would not have to start a long rebuild.
