NFL.com reports that talks are underway for Bill Parcells to take over the New Orleans Saints while Sean Payton serves his one-year coaching suspension for his role and/or coverup with BountyGate.
This is not on the official website of the league that constantly talks about “protecting the shield” unless there is interest from both parties. It should get done quickly because it makes sense.
It is not out of question that several players will be suspended, nor that many of them face more than one game. The Saints can sign someone to replace Jonathan Vilma because he is probably gone for the year. But even staggering others’ punishments, they might have to carry more than one suspended player for multiple games.
The players will believe Parcells can lead them through the rough waters that come with losing your coach and playing with a shorthanded roster. Parcells is good at covering holes in his team by getting more out of role-players. Payton was a protege so there will be continuity...
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