Aaron Glenn, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator, is set to have second interviews with the New York Jets and then the New Orleans Saints.
Most coaches and players will quote a 'next man up' mentality when asked about injuries, adding that it's a part of the game. However, there also comes a time when an injury-riddled team simply runs out of quality players. It's a scenario we saw play out with the New Orleans Saints offense this season.
An ESPN reporter predicts the New Orleans Saints will hire a popular Detroit Lions coordinator to be their new head coach this offseason:
Per reports, the Detroit Lions are expected to interview Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton for the offensive coordinator position.
This includes the Detroit Lions, which were eliminated by the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round. The Lions currently hold the 28th pick in the NFL Draft. While the premier talent may be off the board by the time they pick,
The New Orleans Saints are the last team with a coaching vacancy, but a notable name is withdrawing from consideration.
The Detroit Lions kicked back and relaxed during a three-day ... overlapping with Campbell's years with the New Orleans Saints as an assistant. "It's not like we hang out on a daily basis or anything or talk like that, but I've known him for a while ...
Meanwhile, in Baton Rouge, Gov. Bobby Jindal officially declared it “Who Dat Nation Week” in Louisiana. The proclamation praised Saints fans as “the most loyal, compassionate, dedicated, passionate, outrageous and downright loud-as-heck fan base in the league.” The claim was indisputable after NFC Championship Game weekend.
Klint Kubiak, who has previously served as offensive coordinator of the Vikings and Saints, has been hired to serve in the same role for the Seahawks.
Barrett quickly transitioned into coaching following the end of a college football career that spanned from 2013-17. He had a short NFL career spending time with the New Orleans Saints (twice), Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers from 2018-19. Then spent a season in the CFL with the Edmonton Elks in 2022.