So honestly how will you feel if Payton eventually ends up coaching the Cowboys?

Personally, after watching the presser yesterday, I'm not convinced he'll return to coaching. He clearly stated that while he'd be open to coaching again, he also said his heart isn't in it at this time. I think he means that. Everyone thought Cowher would return to coaching, he's still a talking head on TV. He loves it and has no interest in coaching now. Gruden did for a while and only went to the Raiders after they offered him a king's ransom. Jimmy Johnson, Joe Gibbs, Mooch all have shown there's plenty of life after coaching. Others have moved to the front office or found other careers. Not many have retired then got back into it, relatively speaking. Payton gave us 16 years, which is an eternity in coaching. I'll always respect what he did, even if he went to the Cowboys or Falcons, I don't really care. He can and should do what he wants.

If he does return to coaching, the Saints have leverage until 2024. I suggest they use that to get at least 2 first round draft picks, or a proven playmaker. If he were to go to Dallas, I want either Parsons or Lamb. If Atlanta, I want the draft picks. If anywhere else, it would depend on the personnel and draft picks available. If I'm Gayle/Loomis, I'm not letting him go without compensation. It's business.