Saints candidate Kellen Moore on what traits make a good head coach. And yes, he’d still be calling plays. pic.twitter.com/RuQrjZtTv8
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Kellen Moore is expected to transition from offensive coordinator to head coach by this time next week. Moore had media availability in preparation for the Philadelphia Eagles appearance in Super Bowl LIX. Of course, his pending promotion was a topic of conversation.
Moore laid out what he believes it takes to to be a good head coach, and it’s probably a summarized version of what he told the New Orleans Saints. Moore told reporters at Monday night’s Super Bowl LIX media night, “You got to lead the group, you got to be an expert in some capacity You got to be able communicate at a really high level.”
The group Moore will have to lead is about to grow. He’s used to having to lead and communicate with just the offense, but now he’ll have to be involved in all three aspects of the game.
Don’t expect Moore to abandon his strength, however, and become a helicopter coach. He would still call plays as a head coach, which aligns with the requirement of being an expert in a category: “It’s something that’s gotten me to this place. You’d hate to stop doing what you love as you go through this journey.”
Because he’ll be involved with play calling he’ll have to be more hands on with the offense than any other phase of the game. Moore will be in the offensive meeting rooms most frequently, so you’d like a defensive coordinator with strong leadership traits as well, possibly a former head coach.
