The New Orleans Saints have long been connected to Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. Many people paired Glenn and New Orleans before Dennis Allen’s empty head coaching seat collected any dust.
They’ll have their opportunity to schedule an in-person interview with Glenn earlier than anticipated. The Detroit Lions were expected to make a deep playoff run, but the Washington Commanders had other plans. They upset Detroit in a stunner, 45-31.
This means another week of the Saints being unable to meet with Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, but that may be irrelevant. Glenn has been often reported as the Saints’ favorite and if things go well he could be signed by week’s end.
The New York Jets are expected to be New Orleans’ biggest competition. They are another team with deep interest in Glenn. Just like the Saints, the Jets can pull the sentimental card. Glenn spent the majority of his playing career in New York after being drafted there. If Glenn is truly the preferred candidate for both vacancies, it will come down to who he prefers.
NFL rules require candidates to conduct a virtual interview before meeting with a team in person. Glenn checked that box, so he can meet with the Jets and Saints as early as Monday, Jan 20.
