by Elvis 9 years 7 months ago Total posts: 41511 Joined: Mar 28 2015 Los Angeles Administrator Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #1 TOPIC AUTHOR http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jas ... ossibilitySaints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibilityJason La CanforaDecember 6, 2015 8:37 am ETSeveral teams are prepared to approach the New Orleans Saints about trading for head coach Sean Payton, according to league sources, and under the right set of circumstances that's a possibility that could well appeal to him. Contrary to a previous report, the Saints are not entertaining the prospect of releasing their most successful coach in franchise history from his deal and would not do so.Payton is focused on the task at hand with the Saints and enjoys some unique circumstances there. Payton and GM Mickey Loomis essentially have full autonomy, with owner Tom Benson dealing with health issues and not a significant factor in organizational decisions, sources said. Payton is also very enthused about some of the talent on his young team, and any of the machinations about his future are taking place at a level he is not involved in. His mind is on the next game, but the reality is that other pro and college programs have been interested in him in the past and will be so again this winter.The Dolphins, for one, are very interested in Payton, but it would likely take a change in their organizational structure to make that a job that most interested him, according to sources. The Titans, Colts and Browns could be in the market for his services as well, and the rebuilding Saints would likely be interested in the kind of draft-pick compensation a coach as distinguished as Payton could yield with two years left on his contract.In a year in which a slew of openings are expected and in which there are few proven A-list candidates, a coach like Payton would have a particular allure, and he has no shortage of advocates in the league. A change of scenery could be the best thing for him at this point, and given the cap and roster issues the Saints face, January could make sense for all parties for a parting of the ways.Regardless, Payton would be a cog in the process, and not spearheading it, as he has not expressed a desire to leave the team. Any approaches for him would be made at an ownership level well above his head. If a team pursuing him were not to his liking, however, Payton could scuttle the deal, and sources said the Saints would not deal him somewhere he did not want to go.He would not sign an extension with a team that would not appeal to him, and that would be a component of any deal given the amount of compensation required to acquire him. But with the Saints in a recent free fall and their long-term ownership future in a state of uncertainty, sources said they will be approached by several other clubs about the status of their head coach, and dealing him could propel their rebuild.Sean Payton could be available in a trade this offseason. (USATSI) RFU Season Ticket Holder by RamsFanSince82 9 years 7 months ago Total posts: 5851 Joined: Aug 20 2015 So. Cal. Hall of Fame Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #2 Here's an interesting article on the subject. It's a couple years old, but it's still relevant. I'd love to have Payton coach the Rams, if he hired a solid defensive coordinator (Williams?). However, I don't think the Rams are in position to trade a couple of premium picks for Payton.http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100000 ... draft-pick by Yackemflaber 9 years 7 months ago Total posts: 39 Joined: Dec 01 2015 LA Coliseum Undrafted Free Agent Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #3 The Rams need those picks to rebuild this offense. by Stranger 9 years 7 months ago Total posts: 3213 Joined: Aug 12 2015 Norcal Superstar Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #4 I wonder if we can trade Fisher for a couple of picks? New HC. New L.A. Stadium. Future is Bright. by dieterbrock 9 years 6 months ago Total posts: 11512 Joined: Mar 31 2015 New Jersey Hall of Fame Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #5 Stranger wrote:I wonder if we can trade Fisher for a couple of picks? I dont think we could afford it. Probably take a couple 1st rounders and a slew of seconds to get a team to take him off our hands... by dieterbrock 9 years 6 months ago Total posts: 11512 Joined: Mar 31 2015 New Jersey Hall of Fame Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #6 I'm not sold on Payton as HC, sure he's done well with Drew Brees at the helm, but defense have typically been weak, record on road not good and he really hasnt had any success running the ball in N'Orleans Reply 1 / 1 Display: All posts1 day7 days2 weeks1 month3 months6 months1 year Sort by: AuthorPost timeSubject Sort by: AscendingDescending Jump to: Forum Rams/NFL Other Sports Rams Fans United Q&A's Board Business 6 posts Jul 10 2025
by RamsFanSince82 9 years 7 months ago Total posts: 5851 Joined: Aug 20 2015 So. Cal. Hall of Fame Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #2 Here's an interesting article on the subject. It's a couple years old, but it's still relevant. I'd love to have Payton coach the Rams, if he hired a solid defensive coordinator (Williams?). However, I don't think the Rams are in position to trade a couple of premium picks for Payton.http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100000 ... draft-pick by Yackemflaber 9 years 7 months ago Total posts: 39 Joined: Dec 01 2015 LA Coliseum Undrafted Free Agent Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #3 The Rams need those picks to rebuild this offense. by Stranger 9 years 7 months ago Total posts: 3213 Joined: Aug 12 2015 Norcal Superstar Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #4 I wonder if we can trade Fisher for a couple of picks? New HC. New L.A. Stadium. Future is Bright. by dieterbrock 9 years 6 months ago Total posts: 11512 Joined: Mar 31 2015 New Jersey Hall of Fame Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #5 Stranger wrote:I wonder if we can trade Fisher for a couple of picks? I dont think we could afford it. Probably take a couple 1st rounders and a slew of seconds to get a team to take him off our hands... by dieterbrock 9 years 6 months ago Total posts: 11512 Joined: Mar 31 2015 New Jersey Hall of Fame Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #6 I'm not sold on Payton as HC, sure he's done well with Drew Brees at the helm, but defense have typically been weak, record on road not good and he really hasnt had any success running the ball in N'Orleans Reply 1 / 1 Display: All posts1 day7 days2 weeks1 month3 months6 months1 year Sort by: AuthorPost timeSubject Sort by: AscendingDescending Jump to: Forum Rams/NFL Other Sports Rams Fans United Q&A's Board Business 6 posts Jul 10 2025
by Yackemflaber 9 years 7 months ago Total posts: 39 Joined: Dec 01 2015 LA Coliseum Undrafted Free Agent Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #3 The Rams need those picks to rebuild this offense. by Stranger 9 years 7 months ago Total posts: 3213 Joined: Aug 12 2015 Norcal Superstar Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #4 I wonder if we can trade Fisher for a couple of picks? New HC. New L.A. Stadium. Future is Bright. by dieterbrock 9 years 6 months ago Total posts: 11512 Joined: Mar 31 2015 New Jersey Hall of Fame Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #5 Stranger wrote:I wonder if we can trade Fisher for a couple of picks? I dont think we could afford it. Probably take a couple 1st rounders and a slew of seconds to get a team to take him off our hands... by dieterbrock 9 years 6 months ago Total posts: 11512 Joined: Mar 31 2015 New Jersey Hall of Fame Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #6 I'm not sold on Payton as HC, sure he's done well with Drew Brees at the helm, but defense have typically been weak, record on road not good and he really hasnt had any success running the ball in N'Orleans Reply 1 / 1 Display: All posts1 day7 days2 weeks1 month3 months6 months1 year Sort by: AuthorPost timeSubject Sort by: AscendingDescending Jump to: Forum Rams/NFL Other Sports Rams Fans United Q&A's Board Business 6 posts Jul 10 2025
by Stranger 9 years 7 months ago Total posts: 3213 Joined: Aug 12 2015 Norcal Superstar Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #4 I wonder if we can trade Fisher for a couple of picks? New HC. New L.A. Stadium. Future is Bright. by dieterbrock 9 years 6 months ago Total posts: 11512 Joined: Mar 31 2015 New Jersey Hall of Fame Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #5 Stranger wrote:I wonder if we can trade Fisher for a couple of picks? I dont think we could afford it. Probably take a couple 1st rounders and a slew of seconds to get a team to take him off our hands... by dieterbrock 9 years 6 months ago Total posts: 11512 Joined: Mar 31 2015 New Jersey Hall of Fame Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #6 I'm not sold on Payton as HC, sure he's done well with Drew Brees at the helm, but defense have typically been weak, record on road not good and he really hasnt had any success running the ball in N'Orleans Reply 1 / 1 Display: All posts1 day7 days2 weeks1 month3 months6 months1 year Sort by: AuthorPost timeSubject Sort by: AscendingDescending Jump to: Forum Rams/NFL Other Sports Rams Fans United Q&A's Board Business 6 posts Jul 10 2025
by dieterbrock 9 years 6 months ago Total posts: 11512 Joined: Mar 31 2015 New Jersey Hall of Fame Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #5 Stranger wrote:I wonder if we can trade Fisher for a couple of picks? I dont think we could afford it. Probably take a couple 1st rounders and a slew of seconds to get a team to take him off our hands... by dieterbrock 9 years 6 months ago Total posts: 11512 Joined: Mar 31 2015 New Jersey Hall of Fame Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #6 I'm not sold on Payton as HC, sure he's done well with Drew Brees at the helm, but defense have typically been weak, record on road not good and he really hasnt had any success running the ball in N'Orleans Reply 1 / 1 Display: All posts1 day7 days2 weeks1 month3 months6 months1 year Sort by: AuthorPost timeSubject Sort by: AscendingDescending Jump to: Forum Rams/NFL Other Sports Rams Fans United Q&A's Board Business 6 posts Jul 10 2025
by dieterbrock 9 years 6 months ago Total posts: 11512 Joined: Mar 31 2015 New Jersey Hall of Fame Re: Saints won't let Sean Payton walk, but a trade for picks is a real possibility POST #6 I'm not sold on Payton as HC, sure he's done well with Drew Brees at the helm, but defense have typically been weak, record on road not good and he really hasnt had any success running the ball in N'Orleans Reply 1 / 1 Display: All posts1 day7 days2 weeks1 month3 months6 months1 year Sort by: AuthorPost timeSubject Sort by: AscendingDescending Jump to: Forum Rams/NFL Other Sports Rams Fans United Q&A's Board Business