Jeff Duncan on Sean Payton 2023

Yeah, the vibe I get is that he wants to coach, and he will evaluate all openings (and has already been evaluating options).

He’ll make a decision based on what’s available. He will absolutely consider the Saints IF there’s an opening. But there are no guarantees.

It stinks because I have very little faith in Loomis moving on from Allen after one year, because I think we would instantly be his top choice, regardless of how people perceive the roster.

I don't know, as close as Payton and Loomis are, if there was an opportunity to bring Payton back, I don't think Loomis would hesitate to part ways with Allen. Even setting aside the relationships, it would be too obvious of an upgrade to pass on.

But, I'm really skeptical that there is anything to the possibility that Payton would return to New Orleans.