Kellen Moore Hired as Saints Head Coach, Faces Salary Cap Obstacles

Kellen Moore, recently hired as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints, became the youngest coach in the NFL at 36, following his successful tenure as the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive coordinator during their Super Bowl LIX victory. Moore's connection with quarterback Derek Carr is notable, as they faced each other in college, with Moore's Boise State team dominating the matchup. Carr, who is dealing with a significant salary cap hit, expressed willingness to restructure his contract but will not accept a pay cut, adding complexity to their relationship. The Saints are in a precarious financial position, with plans to address a $60 million salary cap overage and key roster decisions looming, including possible cap conversions for Carr and other players. Moore's appointment comes at a critical time as the Saints aim to revitalize an underperforming offense that ranked 21st in the league last season. His previous success with the Eagles has raised expectations for his ability to turn the Saints around amidst these challenges.