The Saints currently dont have urgent interest in Mike McCarthy. They may do a due diligence interview. Preexisting familiarity is there as a former assistant Saints coach. At the moment, he’s not being elevated over current options the team is considering.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) January 15, 2025
As the news hit that the Dallas Cowboys would not be bringing back head coach Mike McCarthy, many news outlets expected the New Orleans Saints to have immediate interest in the Super Bowl-winner. While the team is expected to meet with McCarthy early next week, NFL insider Josina Anderson reports the Saints are not expected to rush their process nor “elevate” him over their current options.
Interestingly, Anderson added that “Loomis’ son being a Cowboys employee was not the only cause for hesitation.” Alex Loomis has worked in the Dallas scouting department since 2009, having spent the previous nine years interning with the Saints.
The Saints front office has been known to be patient in their decision making and with their overall process which isn’t very surprising. The team already has interviews lined up this weekend with three offensive coordinators of playoff teams, likely being the reason why they chose to meet with McCarthy next week instead.
It’s obvious that McCarthy’s track record stands out amongst most candidates having long lines of consecutive winning seasons both in Green Bay and in Dallas. And while the ties to the Saints organization and his previous relationship with general manager Mickey Loomis and consultant Randy Mueller play a factor in the team’s interest, they won’t look to operate any differently in their search for a new head coach.
