It is no secret that former Saints head coach Sean Payton has been eyeing a return to the sideline following a year off from coaching. Now, he appears to be lining up a coaching staff. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Payton would like an “all-star staff” at his next spot, which would include Vic Fangio as his defensive coordinator.
Fangio, a longtime defensive coach in the league, spent three seasons as the Broncos head coach before losing his job following the 2021 season. He, like Payton, has spent the 2022 season away from the NFL instead of jumping back into the league immediately after getting fired.