NFL Rumors: Saints HC Sean Payton has ‘Sincere Interest’ in Rams Job

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton reportedly has his eye on the Los Angeles Rams head coach job.

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton might be interested in coming to Los Angeles to coach the Rams.

Payton, who is under contract with the Saints, is reported to have a “sincere interest” in coaching the team after the 2016 season.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport has the latest:

"With the Los Angeles Rams job open, multiple sources say it is a job Payton is monitoring with sincere interest. For Payton to become the team’s new head coach, it would take significant maneuvering behind the scenes work. One source described the prospects as not imminent or likely. But “possible.” The Rams, of course, would have to decide he’s their overwhelming No. 1."

Why would Payton be interested in the Rams?

So, why would Payton be interested in the current dumpster fire that is the Rams organization?

Well, for starters, he has two first-round picks to build around on offense in quarterback Jared Goff and running back Todd Gurley. What this team needs is a revamp of the offensive line and a big-time playmaker at wide receiver. If the Rams can accomplish those two things, this team can turn things around sooner rather than later.

Furthermore, the Rams defense is a good one and doesn’t need a ton of work to get even better. Hell, just having an offense that can sustain drives and stay on the field might be enough to put it over the top.

How to make a deal for Payton work

Payton had just signed a five-year extension with the Saints prior to the 2016 season, but a report has suggested the Saints would be open to trading him during the offseason. And, the same sentiments are echoed in Rapoport’s report.

If the Rams were interested – and they certainly should be – they’d have to work out a deal with New Orleans that would involve draft picks. Of course, the Rams were cleaned out of picks after trading with the Tennessee Titans in order to move up and draft Jared Goff.

So, Los Angeles would have to make a deal without their first- and third-round picks in 2017. However, as the aforementioned report also suggests, the Saints aren’t looking for a massive haul in return for Payton and perhaps the Rams could dip into 2018 picks to make it work, if necessary.

If this reported interest from Payton is true, the Rams should make a play. He’s the kind of offensive-minded coach this organization needs and he could do wonders in developing Goff and fixing this very broken offense.

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