Aug 23, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton looks on during the second half against Jacksonville Jaguars at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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Sean Payton is believed to be seeking $20-$25 million per season in contract negotiations, the Advocate’s Jeff Duncan reports.
Duncan also reports that Payton is seeking a four-year deal, and that the Saints consider two first-round picks the “starting point” in any trade discussions.
Wow.
NFL coaching salaries are not universally known, but it was recently reported that Patriots coach Bill Belichick leads the league with an estimated $20 million a year. Payton’s demands would put him near or ahead of that mark if he were to get them.
It’s been widely assumed that the Saints would have a sky high asking price for 59-year-old, and that speculation has now been confirmed.
The 2010 Super Bowl winner has been the hottest name on the coaching market this offseason and met last Tuesday with the Broncos for an in-person interview. He also plans to speak with the Panthers, Cardinals and Texans.
Payton stepped down as coach of the Saints following the 2021 season but remains under contract with the team for the next two years.
For now? Stay tuned.
