It's really not that bad
Payton was one of five candidates interviewed by the Saints at the team's headquarters last week. The others were Jets defensive coordinator Donnie Henderson, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Maurice Carthon, former Green Bay head coach Mike Sherman and former St. Louis Rams coach Mike Martz.
https://www.gainesville.com/story/n...ire-cowboys-payton-as-head-coach/31472202007/
It doesn't hurt to have Parcells as a co-sign. He has one of the most successful coaching trees in league history.