Saints expected to be very interested in former Packers/Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy [Rapoport: Interview to be early next week]

SonOfNOLA said
There isn’t a narrative. Payton and McCarthy’s results are exactly the same, including at QB in the last 5 seasons.

Dak Prescott missed most of the season twice in both of McCarthy’s losing seasons in Dallas. McCarthy also had to coach up below average QBs after Dak’s injuries. Coaching up below average QBs to 7-10, 8-9, or 9-8 with missed playoffs is still a disappointing season.

Without a franchise QB or above average QB, Payton and McCarthy had the same overall results. With a franchise QB, they also have the same results.

Out of all of the candidates, McCarthy has the most playoff experience and best HC resume. He or Glenn can be great hires with the right staff and roster personnel.

No, they didn't have the same results, no matter how much you simplify the criteria. Payton has one losing season of eight wins in the last five years while McCarthy has two losing seasons of 7 or fewer wins. McCarthy had a losing record *with* Dak this season until his injury. Payton did more with much less over the same stretch.

McCarthy is not Payton. He stopped calling plays in 2018 until Moore left Dallas and things got noticeably worse. He's not the same type of fiery leader of men. If you want McCarthy, then want him because of who he is, not because you think he's Sean Payton.