In a bombshell development, Sean Peyton reportedly informed the Saints he is stepping away.
And as much as Cowboys fans may hope he could be Mike McCarthy’s replacement, rumor has it he is going to join Drew Brees - and maybe Tom Brady- in retirement.
OK, I was just kidding about Brady. Does anybody really believe he is retiring after an MVP-caliber season that took him into the postseason? But, I digress...
Payton leaves New Orleans as the winningest coach in franchise history with 161 wins (including postseason). Since taking the reigns in 2006, Payton led the Saints to nine playoff berths, seven NFC south titles and the 2009 Super Bowl championship.