Former Saints coach is fourth to talk with Houston about replacing Lovie Smith
The Houston Texans completed their interview with former Saints coach Sean Payton, a league source said Monday night.
Payton is the fourth coach to interview with the Texans, following Eagles assistants Jonathan Gannon and Shane Steichen and Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.they would need to exchange a draft pickPayton, 59, was on “The Herd with Colin Cowherd” earlier Monday, and when asked said he would willing consider the Texans job, he said “absolutely.” He said he has some knowledge of CEO and chair Cal McNair through previous joint practices.
“They’ve got really good draft capital,” Payton said. “They are in a division you can at least look at and say — I think there’s growth potential immediately there from their two or three wins that they had this year. I know a little bit, Nick Caserio. Because when he was in New England we had a lot of practices with their team. Each team would be like we’re having this discussion.”
Payton is considered one of the best offensive minds in NFL history. He is 152-89 all-time with a 9-8 postseason record. In 15 seasons, his Saints teams made the playoffs nine times, and won a Super Bowl.
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