That is because that is how non-homers see this situation. Do not have a franchise QB and we are not in position to get one in the draft this coming year and an age/salary cap mess.
Most teams are looking for a new HC because they lack a franchise QB. The expectation would be for a new HC to develop or find his own franchise QB by his 2nd year as HC. That can be intriguing for a HC candidate to mold his team how he wants.
Saints salary cap begins to significantly clear out in the 2026 offseason. They tried retaining their own stars to maintain leadership and a level of competitiveness. I think the best candidates wouldn’t view their potential new team as a one year fix.