Kellen Moore’s ascension was expeditious. He started out as the Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback coach in 2018 and became their offensive coordinator in the following seasons. His four-year run as the Cowboys coordinator was one year stints with the Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles.
Over that six-year span, Moore worked with Jalen Hurts, Justin Herbert and Dak Prescott. All three of these quarterbacks had a good amount of mobility. Hurts was a true dual-threat quarterback, but the ability to run has been a constant for Moore’s quarterbacks.
Of the New Orleans Saints’ current quarterbacks, Spencer Rattler would check the box the most. However, the Saints could provide Moore with the chance to pick his roster for the first time in his career. That will be the biggest indicator of how important mobility at quarterback is for Moore.
Another constant in Moore’s offense is a consistency running the football. Moore’s offenses have hovered around or cracked the top-10 teams in rushing attempts in all but two seasons — his year in Los Angeles and the year Prescott got injured. It’s a sign that bodes well for Alvin Kamara and any runners they attempt to add to the rushing rotation.
Moore’s history shows that he values a strong rushing attack and a quarterback who can make his own luck with his legs. The Saints have some pieces to work with right away, but it’ll take time to fulfill his vision for this team.