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

DaveXA said
I mean, to each his own, but I'll take a coach with a SB win amd 12-5 records 3 of the last 4 seasons every day of the week amd twice on Sunday. If you want to call that safe, then so be it.

Pretty much how I feel, I think age is a legit concern and he would probably be here less than 5 years but if he gets us back in the playoffs and trending upward I'm cool with that....the issue I have is that if we pass on a potentially great younger HC (like my 1st choice Brady) it's just possible we could have had a decade of success or more.....don't think we are getting that with McCarthy....

St. Geezy said
Andy Reid is 66 and about to win a third straight. Belichick was old as well. Both men on their second teams.

Would you not take Sean Payton as your coach either because he’s 61?

Young coaches fail a lot too. They all do. It’s hard no matter what age you are; there is no perfect formula.

It’s okay to say you prefer a different, younger coach without diminishing the competition with inaccurate statements.

Heck, outside of the one Sean McVay won, almost all of the recent Super Bowl winning head coaches have been older, experienced men.

All good points, it's a risk going with a young 1st time HC for sure...