Saints defensive coordinator Joe Woods and secondary coach Marcus Robertson have emerged as possibilities for roles on Pete Carroll’s defensive staff with the Raiders, sources tell @CBSSports/@247Sports.
Woods has been a DC for the Saints, Browns and Broncos. Robertson, a former… pic.twitter.com/bll0J4yVCT
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) February 6, 2025
The New Orleans Saints coaching staff has been undergoing lots of change during this offseason, with the arrival of their new head coach expected to bring more turnover. We’ve seen much of the team’s offensive staff find new destinations in the last couple of weeks with an offensive-minded head coach likely on the horizon in Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore
On the other hand, the defensive staff has experienced much less turnover since season’s end with the only notable name being linebackers coach Mike Hodges leaving for a job with the Cincinnati Bengals.
However with that said, things are starting to ramp up as Super Bowl LIX inches closer and closer. A recent report from Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports and 247 Sports names Saints defensive coordinator Joe Woods and secondary coach Marcus Robertson as potential candidates for Pete Carroll’s staff on the Las Vegas Raiders.
Woods spent the last two seasons with the Saints under former head coach Dennis Allen, spending most of his time in the secondary while DA called the defense. Robertson, a former safety himself, aided Woods in those responsibilities by adding a relatable voice in the defensive back room.
Pete Carroll and the Raiders front office just announced recently that Patrick Graham would remain as the team’s defensive play caller which would take Woods out of the discussion for that role. With that said though, there will most certainly be room for the team to add experience in the secondary with both Woods and Robertson in whatever role they are given. Having the opportunity to boost a middle-of-the-pack passing defense could make a huge difference for a team that is still waiting for an answer at the quarterback position.
Nothing is set in stone just yet, but things could be trending in this direction very shortly. We’ll see what changes the Saints’ next head coach has in mind for the New Orleans defense soon enough.
