Saints to interview Mike McCarthy in middle of this week, 1/26-2/1 per Pelissero [Underhill: McCarthy would have to be the current favorite]

I know that Loomis gives his coaches lots of control, but that developed over years of a relationship with Payton and DA. I would think that a young coach would have to prove worthy of his trust before he gets full control.
Did Payton?

Or here's another way to look at it. If you vet a guy, go through these interviews, and you agree w/ his vision...why does he have to convince you to allow him the autonomy to manifest that vision? Kind of defeats the purpose yes?