Sean Payton completed an interview with the Texans

There are many who are interested in Sean Payton, the former Saints coach who still has a ‘deal’ to satisfy

The former coach of new orleans saints, Sean Payton, He says he would “absolutely” consider training Houston Tx It’s 2023, and on Monday it took a step in that direction.

the Texaswho finished 3-13-1 and was fired lovable smith Last week, they completed an interview on Monday Night With Sean Paytona source told Adam Shifter from ESPN.

hours ago, Sean Payton V said “The Herd with Colin Cord” Who will you meet this week? Houstonthe Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers. the Arizona Cardinals They also requested permission from saints To meet the 59-year-old coach, who won a Super Bowl with New Orleans At the end of the 2009 season.

Any team that signs Payton must make up New Orleanswho has managerial rights until the end of the 2024 season after leaving the job after the 2021 season with three years remaining on a five-year contract.

Sean Payton Reported that he and the general manager of saintsAnd Mickey Loomisthey have already discussed what this compensation will be.

“Ultimately, the Saints selection will be a mid-to-last first-round pick. Each team has a different ammo or different selections,” he explains. Payton.

Houston has the second pick, Arizona Third, Carolina ninth f Denver Currently 29 through trade with San Franciscowhich is still in the playoffs.

When asked specifically if he would consider Houston, which has gone 11-38-1 combined over the past three seasons and has no franchise quarterback, Payton He did not hesitate to say yes.

He highlighted his knowledge of the organization and key people such as the General Manager Nick Caserio After training against Texas several times during his stay New Orleans.

“When you’re training for three days with an opponent, you’re going to meet a lot of different people involved,” he said. Payton. “They have a very good capital project. They’re in a department you could tell at least dewAnd Tennessee s jacksonville(They are winnable).

“There is immediate growth potential because of the three wins they’ve had this year.”

Sean Paytonwho spent that season working as an analyst for the nfl to Fox Sports The interview process will begin on Tuesday when in-person conversations for coaches under contract with other teams can begin.

In some cases, he said, the interviews will take place in the city where the franchise is located and in others in the South CaliforniaWhere you currently reside. He plans to meet the owner Panthers, David Tepper, “Later in the Week” in Town New York.

the leopards He became the last of the four teams on Sunday to request an interview with her Payton. They have already interviewed the former coach of Denver Broncos, Vic Fangio, for his position as defensive coordinator and requested an interview with the defensive backs coach New OrleansAnd Chris Richard for the same job.

Fangiothe original defensive coordinator for leopards In 1995, he was tied as the defensive coordinator candidate with the Payton. Richard was the Bethune’s secondary coach in 2021.

Director general CarolinaAnd Scott VetterHe also has ties to Richard from their time together in Seattle.

Paytonwho went 152-89 in 15 seasons with the saintsHe did not set a timetable for when his position would be resolved. He pointed out that no matter what happens, an agreement must be reached between the party involved and New Orleans.

The first step is to meet potential suitors.

“That’s the meaning of the next week or two, to meet some of these people, ask some questions, maybe some tough questions,” Payton said. “And try to get answers so you don’t have hard questions when you actually have the job.”