Retread Head Coaches

Really good thread.

My take is, if you're going to go for a retread, at least get one that was successful with their previous team. Allen was NOT that guy. There are always outliers, of course. Belichick and Carroll are the only ones I can think of off-hand who failed at previous HC jobs then later succeeded (I'm sure there are others). But McCarthy was successful. He was arguably successful with the Cowboys (they got better with him there - but Jerry will Jerry). So what about the Saints? Honestly, the chances of the next coach winning a SB are virtually none. I saw a video earlier today analyzing the various teams looking for coaches and how the Saints are the worst one due to the salary cap issues. The commentator pointed out that the Saints are, at best, two years from fielding competitive talent and, by that time, the fans will be chomping at the bit (let's remember that one, okay - as fans we need to be patient also).

I know that many are wanting Loomis to go as well, but let's remember that he was the one who saw the potential in Sean Payton. I remember when Payton was hired and a lot of people were like... WHO??? Loomis said he liked Payton's organization skills and attention to detail. Loomis is responsible for the salary cap hell the team is currently in, but he did it with good intentions, IMO. I think there's a strong chance he'll use the same logic in hiring the next coach (even though he didn't with Allen).

In the process of writing this, I've actually convinced myself that McCarthy might actually be the best hire. Why? Because he's already won a SB. His legacy would be best served by helping to get the Saints back into contention over the next 3 years or so. And I really don't think he's going to try and convince management that there's some silver bullet that will lead to a championship (which is what I think Allen did with Carr - and that alone set this team back by at least 1 extra year).