NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Saints are hiring Giants RB coach Joel Thomas for their RB coach opening under new HC Kellen Moore. Pelissero said Thomas is “highly regarded” and brought up how he was the offensive coordinator for this year’s Senior Bowl. It’s worth noting Thomas was with New Orleans from 2015 to 2023 as the RB coach. Thomas, 50, began his coaching … [Read more...] about Saints Hiring Giants RB Coach Joel Thomas For Same Role
Eagles QB Coach Doug Nussmeier Favorite For Saints OC Job?
Nick Underhill says it “sounds like” Eagles QB coach Doug Nussmeier is the favorite to get the Saints OC job. Nussmeier followed Saints HC Kellen Moore from the Chargers to Philadelphia when the Eagles hired Moore as offensive coordinator last year. Here’s an update on the Saints’ OC search: Falcons TE coach Kevin Koger (Declined) Eagles QBs coach Doug Nussmeier Dolphins WRs … [Read more...] about Eagles QB Coach Doug Nussmeier Favorite For Saints OC Job?
Saints Hiring Former Cowboys QB Coach Scott Tolzien As QB Coach
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Saints are hiring former Cowboys QB coach Scott Tolzien as their QB coach under new HC Kellen Moore. Tolzien, 37, signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin back in 2011. The Chargers waived him coming out of the preseason and he was claimed by the 49ers. From there, Tolzien played for the Packers and Colts … [Read more...] about Saints Hiring Former Cowboys QB Coach Scott Tolzien As QB Coach
NFC Notes: Josh Grizzard, Kellen Moore, Trevor Penning, Buccaneers, Saints
Buccaneers New Buccaneers OC Josh Grizzard has never called plays before but feels he’s ready after spending time as Liam Coen’s right-hand man in Tampa and having the confidence of the players on the team’s offense. “I would say two years ago I really started thinking like a coordinator,” Grizzard said, via Jenna Laine of ESPN. “When you’re in the booth and you’re looking at … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Josh Grizzard, Kellen Moore, Trevor Penning, Buccaneers, Saints
NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Mickey Loomis, Kellen Moore, Saints, Vikings
Saints Saints GM Mickey Loomis spoke about the team waiting to hire HC Kellen Moore since the Eagles continued winning games and eventually claimed another Super Bowl victory. “This was a comprehensive process,” Loomis said, via Pro Football Talk. “It took longer than we anticipated, simply because the Eagles kept winning, and that delayed our opportunity to make an informed … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Mickey Loomis, Kellen Moore, Saints, Vikings