The history of New Orleans Saints head coaches has been a relatively short one, with only 15 coaches ever having the opportunity to be the head coach or interim head coach in their 57-year history. Now the Saints find themselves looking for a new head coach, and if their previous history of hirings are any indication, the search could come to a conclusion in the very near future.
The last five non-interim head coach hires are as follows, as well as the exact date they were brought in to lead the Saints:
- Dennis Allen – Feb. 8, 2022
- Sean Payton – Jan. 18, 2006
- Jim Haslett – Feb. 3, 2000
- Mike Ditka – Jan. 28, 1997
- Jim Mora – Jan. 28, 1986
Based on these dates, the mean of the previous hirings is about 29.4, meaning January 29th is roughly when a new head coach signing could be expected hypothetically. With the news surrounding their interest in second interviews, it seems a hiring may be coming in the near future. However, with the snowfall blocking their path to an interview for a few days, that may lead them right into the range of when previous hires happened.
Granted, Mickey Loomis has made it clear that their hiring process this year will differ from previous ones, and that it may take a little longer as they will be vetting their options to ensure what will hopefully be a quality coach for years to come.
