Its finally crystal clear why Sean Payton left. He wasnt pushed out. Thats just dumb. Also he didnt leave because JW throws picks either. He left becasue he knew we werent winning anything meaningful with the state the Saints are in, contractually, hands being tied, having to allow promising young players to leave etc etc. He knew that it would require a 5 year rebuild, that he may not have survived anyway. So he left for the team that has all of the pieces and money to burn and a bright future contractually. This is why it was tough for him to leave, but he had no choice. (after 2 years into the rebuild fans would be breaking out the pitch forks) Do you really think he couldve survived another three 7-9 season in a row? Or just bite the bullet, and say goodbye to your friends and beloved fan base, and head to the sun setting in Colorado.