Report: New Orleans Saints to Meet with Kellen Moore for Second Time About Head Coaching Vacancy
New Orleans, LA — The New Orleans Saints are reportedly set to meet with former Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for a second interview regarding their head coaching vacancy. Sources close to the situation revealed that Moore, one of the most highly sought-after candidates in this year’s NFL coaching carousel, will sit down with Saints ownership and management once again in the coming days as they continue their search for a new leader to guide the team.
Moore, 35, has quickly become one of the most respected young minds in the NFL after five seasons in charge of the Cowboys’ offense. Under his leadership, Dallas ranked among the top offenses in the league, highlighted by explosive performances from quarterback Dak Prescott and a strong offensive line. Moore’s innovative play-calling, particularly his ability to create balanced offensive schemes that maximize talent, has caught the attention of several NFL teams in search of a new head coach.
The Saints’ head coaching position opened up earlier this month after longtime head coach Sean Payton stepped down from his role after 16 seasons with the team. Payton, who led the franchise to its first Super Bowl victory in 2009, decided to step away from coaching for the 2022 season, creating a vacancy that the Saints have been diligent in trying to fill.
Moore’s second interview is seen as a major step forward in his candidacy. According to reports, the Saints were impressed with Moore during his first interview and believe he could bring a fresh and innovative approach to a team that has struggled offensively in recent seasons. New Orleans has relied on a strong defense and a solid running game, but the offense has often been inconsistent, especially after the retirement of future Hall of Famer Drew Brees. The team is eager to find a head coach who can bring stability to the quarterback position and reignite the offense.
During his time with Dallas, Moore developed a reputation for maximizing the potential of his quarterbacks. He helped Prescott set numerous career highs and has been praised for his ability to adapt his system to fit his players’ strengths. This adaptability, along with his track record of success, makes Moore an attractive candidate for the Saints, who are expected to be looking for a head coach who can work with and develop quarterback Jameis Winston or potentially explore other options at the position.
Moore’s offensive philosophy focuses on a balanced attack that combines the passing game with a strong running game. This philosophy fits well with the Saints’ current roster, which includes an elite running back in Alvin Kamara and a solid offensive line. His experience working with different types of quarterbacks, including both established stars like Prescott and young, developing players, is seen as a major asset as New Orleans works to figure out its long-term solution at quarterback.
