Saints will interview Mike McCarthy in person during this week, Jan. 20-Jan. 25 [Underhill: McCarthy would have to be the current favorite]

Assuming Glenn takes the Jets job, I would say:

1. Joe Brady
2. Brian Flores
3. Bobby Slowik
4. Anthony Weaver

As you can see I am “HogsNSaints” and I think hiring McCarthy is basically identical to the Razorbacks hiring John Calipari away from Kentucky.

You can get blinded by a great resume when you don’t consider all factors. Did he win a championship? YES. 1, when he has had the best roster in the sport like 6-8X. And this is not a better situation (which I have to sadly admit is true Arkansas v Kentucky). If you hire an underachiever because he’s been successful enough, you find the result explodes in your face.
I like your list.

I don’t judge McCarthy as harshly as you do.
Every situation is different.
Watching the Commanders turn things around so quickly (also the Saints when CSP took over), gives me the hope that it can be done again with the right coaches.