Yep, it's pretty obvious at this point. His tenure in NOLA is done. I do appreciate the great teams he's had and obviously the Super Bowl win; something I never thought I would see. I actually think the 2011 team (the one that lost to 'Frisco) was the best team we've ever had, even better than the Super Bowl team, but it's painfully clear that we're now back to being the team we've been for most of our existance.
He won't be fired, but it's already been reported that he's free to pursue other opportunities. I believe the Colts were mentioned if Pagano get's fired, because of the success he's had working with QBs. Luck would be a natural for his system.
Maybe we get picks and/or cash for Payton and we can get Pagano after that. Basically swap HC with the Colts. Being a cancer survivor and working in a toxic work environment, if Pagano can at least get to 8 or 9 wins with Luck being hurt, you'd have to say he and his teams show mental toughness. Something we've always lacked since Bountygate...phy and mental toughness.
Harris would have a perfect QB rating against the Saints D as long as Miles wasn't running the offense.
