There were some concerns that a new head coach would have to hold on to some remnants of the New Orleans Saints’ previous regime. In his end-of-season presser, Mickey Loomis made it clear that would not be a requirement.
When asked if the next head coach would have to keep specific coaches on the staff, Loomis swiftly said, “No.” He went on to elaborate that he believes “in a head coach determining his staff.”
There had been some whispers of the opposite being true, and it seemed like Dennis Allen was stuck with Pete Carmichael when he first became head coach. Klint Kubiak being allowed to interview elsewhere is a good reason to take Loomis’ comments at face value.
Allowing staff members to interview elsewhere shows the current coach they’re not holding them hostage, and shows the future coach they’re open to parting ways with members of the staff.
Loomis has told current staff, “They’re all employed. They all have jobs here until a new coach comes in and makes his determination.” Loyalty is big for the Saints, but they are, thankfully, not being loyal to a fault. A lot of things went wrong for New Orleans in 2024. Being married to any part of the season would be a mistake.
