The New Orleans Saints have a front-runner for their head coach opening. According to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones, Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore
While the New Orleans Saints can’t officially meet again with Kellen Moore until after the Super Bowl, it seems like the Eagles offensive coordinator is trending toward spending Super Bowl week in his new home.
The Times-Picayune reports that Kellen Moore is already making calls to potential assistants who could fill out his Saints coaching staff:
Per NFL rules, Moore and the Saints are not allowed to speak again until the conclusion of the Super Bowl on Feb. 9, as he is still a member of the Eagles’ coaching staff. Moore, 36, is in his first season as the Eagles offensive coordinator. He holds seven years of coaching experience at the NFL level.
The Miami Dolphins don’t appear like they’ll have to hire for a fourth different defensive coordinator in four seasons. And, if so, they will be keeping one of the best in the NFL in 2025, as indications are Anthony Weaver will miss out on the New Orleans Saints’ head coaching job.
Moore is believed to be the leader for the Saints' head coach opening, but it would be a tough job to step into.
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis informed other coaching candidates Friday that the team plans to continue discussions with Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore after Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans,
Mickey Loomis appears to have tipped his hand to what the New Orleans Saints plan to do with their coaching search.
While he threw for 15 touchdowns in 10 games and averaged over 214 yards, Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener played a game of hot potato in his stead as neither of them averaged 200 yards and both held passer ratings of 70 and below.
The New Orleans Saints head coaching search will continue into February with reports that the team plans to meet with Eagles' offensive coordinator Kellen Moore after the championship game.
The Philadelphia Eagles may be in the middle of preparations for their matchup in Super Bowl LIX, but they also have some concerns within their coaching staff. Offensive coordinator and play-caller Kellen Moore has long been considered the top choice for the New Orleans Saints head coach position.