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Sean Payton, as he helpfully pointed out during Wednesday's breakfast with the NFC coaches, has been "back" for some time. But he hasn't officially returned to football yet. And as he prepares to do that over the next few months, he's basically in a rookie coaching mode again.
But that's how Payton wants it to be. He's worried that trying to just be the same old Saints team would result in him taking on the wrong frame of mind when he and the team approach the season.
I think it's essential because I think it's dangerous to think, 'Well, he's back, and they're back to being the old Saints.' That's a dangerous mindset for a team to have," Payton said. "That's not real. We could turn around and win five games if you don't correct some of what's [faulty]. So there's a lot of things that have changed."
Sean Payton preparing for his return to the NFL like he's a rookie - CBSSports.com
But that's how Payton wants it to be. He's worried that trying to just be the same old Saints team would result in him taking on the wrong frame of mind when he and the team approach the season.
I think it's essential because I think it's dangerous to think, 'Well, he's back, and they're back to being the old Saints.' That's a dangerous mindset for a team to have," Payton said. "That's not real. We could turn around and win five games if you don't correct some of what's [faulty]. So there's a lot of things that have changed."
Sean Payton preparing for his return to the NFL like he's a rookie - CBSSports.com