Who Dat Nation continues to wait for news on the future of Coach Sean Payton. Fox Sports NFL Insider Jay Glazer reported Monday that Payton’s choice is between retirement and the Saints, and that the coach has no interest in leaving New Orleans for another team. NOLA.com Saints reporter Rod Walker says that it’s clear that even with the success that Payton has enjoyed on the field, his decision whether or not to stay is bigger than just Xs and Os.
Cut 18 (17) “…a lot of times.”
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Meanwhile, Saints owner Gayle Benson has partnered with the Crescent City Classic road race, along with Caesars Entertainment, Inc., to keep the race going for the 44th straight year. Benson believes that with the support of the Saints, the Crescent City Classic can become one of the nation’s premier road races.
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The Pelicans have won two in a row after beating the Pacers, 117-113 last night at the Smoothie King Center. Devonte Graham led the Pels with 23 points. After a rough start, the Pels are 15-12 in their last 27 games, and Coach Willie Green believes that things are finally starting to come together.
Cut 28 (11) “…slowly but surely.”
New Orleans is back in action again tonight on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is in Chicago today, interviewing for the Bears’ vacant coaching position. Allen has been with the Saints since 2015 and is seen as a major reason that New Orleans has transformed from one of the worst defenses in the NFL to one of its stingiest over the past three seasons. He would also be a leading candidate to replace Sean Payton if Payton does decide to step down as coach of the Saints. Allen was 8-28 as coach of the then Oakland Raiders from 2012 to 2014.