Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis acknowledged that it took longer than expected to hire head coach Kellen Moore due to the Eagles’ surprising success, which delayed their ability to make an informed decision. The Eagles won Super Bowl LIX, forcing the Saints to wait until then to officially announce Moore as their new coach.
Loomis said the Eagles thoroughly vetted several coaches before selecting Moore. He expressed gratitude to the candidates who were considered for the job and praised Moore’s qualifications, citing his experience as a player, position coach, and offensive coordinator. Loomis believes Moore is well-prepared for the opportunity and is confident that he will lead the Saints to success.
Despite concerns about the team’s salary cap situation, Loomis remains optimistic about the future in New Orleans. He praised Moore’s coaching staff and expressed excitement about their direction for the team. With Moore at the helm, the Saints are looking forward to a bright future under his leadership.
Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mickey-loomis-saints-coach-search-took-longer-than-expected-because-eagles-kept-winning