Saints Interviewing Mike McCarthy, Other Head Coach Candidates

The New Orleans Saints are actively searching for their next head coach, conducting multiple interviews with candidates including former Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy, who is also in the running for the Bears' head coaching position. The Saints have lined up interviews with several candidates this week, with McCarthy's meeting complicated by a winter storm forecasted for New Orleans. Other candidates include Mike Kafka from the Giants and Anthony Weaver from the Dolphins, with the Saints' GM emphasizing a careful selection process rather than rushing the decision. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears have hired former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and are considering former Saints coaches Dennis Allen and Darren Rizzi for coordinator positions. As the coaching carousel spins, the Saints aim to make a strategic choice for their future head coach while the Bears bolster their staff. The Saints are also in talks with Eagles OC Kellen Moore, who could return for an in-person interview after the Eagles' playoff run ends.