The NFL saga is heating up like a summer block party, and the Saints are stepping up their game after a rough 2024 finish at 5–12. With an offense averaging 19.9 pts/per game and a defense giving up 23.2 pts/per game, the vibe is “we’re over it, time for change.” The Saints recently confirmed their stance on hiring Kellen Moore & let me tell you, it’s sending a loud, clear message. Meanwhile, a clear message by Nick has fans buzzing faster than a touchdown run in slow-mo.
Moore’s resume is pure NFL street cred: as OC with the Cowboys, he ruled the roost—2019 saw a 1st place tot offense at 431.5 ypg, 2021 rocked with 407.0 ypg, and 2022 wrapped with 11th at 354.9 ypg. He then moved on to the Chargers (18th at 329.4 ypg) and dazzled with the Eagles (8th at 367.2 ypg). His playing days for the Cowboys in 2015 were brief—61/104, 779 yds, 4 TDs, 6 INTs, 71.0 PR—but his coaching climb is straight-up legendary.
The #Saints recently informed #Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver and #Giants OC Mike Kafka that they won’t be making a head coach hire until after the Super Bowl.
This signals their intent to hire #Eagles OC Kellen Moore—barring any breakdowns in final negotiations, which legally can… pic.twitter.com/dcDkgnH60X
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) January 31, 2025
On the flip side, defensive guru Vic Fangio, born August 22, 1958, in Dunmore, PA, now DC for the Eagles, has been schooling NFL teams since ’79. From his early days at UNM to stints with the Saints, Panthers, Colts, Texans, Ravens, 49ers, Bears, Dolphins, and even a head coach run with the Broncos (19–30), his expertise is unrivaled. While Sirriani summed it up perfectly: “Yeah, a ton. A ton of confidence, just his, experience. He’s been an experienced coordinator in this NFL, a successful coordinator in the NFL for a long, long time…”
Meanwhile, the Saints told #Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver and #Giants OC Mike Kafka no head coach moves will happen until after the SB. Buckle up, NFL fans—this season’s plot twists are just getting started!
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