Here’s the rub about trading Payton- he still a ton of leverage - he has to want to go to the team willing to give up the bank for him. I think he wants to coach the Cowboys but isn’t going to sign with them only to be hamstrung by their giving multiple draft picks to get him. He isn’t going to want to be traded to just any team. Then if he is willing to wait another season then he’ll be free to sign anywhere with zero compensation to the Saints.
I do think he coaches again but it remains to be seen if the Saints get any compensation for him.……