Saints News Network

Saints Coach Tracker: Kris Richard Hired as Defensive Backs Coach

The Saints News Network tracks the New Orleans Saints executives and assistant coaches currently drawing high interest and participating in interviews with NFL teams.

Kyle T. Mosley

The Saints News Network tracks the New Orleans Saints executives and assistant coaches currently drawing high interest and participating in interviews with NFL teams.

Jeff Ireland and Terry Fontenot
Credit: New Orleans Saints

SAINTS COACHES AND GM CHANGES

Kris Richard
Dec 23, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive backs coach Kris Richard on the sidelines during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
  • Kris Richard - Defensive Backs/Secondary Coach, New Orleans Saints; February 2, 2021
  • Joe Lombardi - Offensive Coordinator, Los Angeles Chargers; January 24, 2021
  • Aaron Glenn - Defensive Coordinator, Detroit Lions; January 23, 2021
  • Dan Campbell - Head Coach, Detroit Lions; January 20, 2021
  • Ryan Nielsen - promoted to Assistant Head Coach; January 19, 2021 | also interviewing for the Green Bay Packers' Defensive Coordinator position; February 2, 2021
  • Terry Fontenot - General Manager, Atlanta Falcons; January 19, 2021

UPDATE: 1/14/21,  10:00 AM CST

Terry Fontenot and the Atlanta Falcons are closer to reaching an agreement for him to become the next General Manager of the Atlanta Falcons.

Kevin Patra wrote that Ian Rapoport has sources reporting "the Falcons identified Saints assistant general manager/VP of pro personnel Terry Fontenot as the favorite to be their next GM"

GM-Coach Interview Tracker (Fontenot) (1)

In the NFL, "Thy shall covet your talent." Teams admire and pursue to duplicate the achievements of their competition. On the flip side, teams who lose their coaching and executive-level talent but could be detrimental. The Saints could pave the way for new unsung heroes to grow and give the team a different perspective in player evaluations and management. 

The Saints organization has two hidden jewels in Terry Fontenot and Aaron Glenn. Fontenot's ascension to VP and Assistant General Manager of Pro Personnel drew interest from teams last season. This year, his dance card is full of opportunities. Mikey Loomis has groomed Fontenot well within the Saints system. However, Assistant GM Jeff Ireland's player evaluations in the draft process are also highly desirable to many other organizations. 

In a recent interview with WWL, EVP/GM Mickey Loomis expressed his excitement for the two general manager candidates from his department. For Loomis and the New Orleans Saints, it may be a feather in his cap, but he could be searching for their replacements this offseason.

TRACKER 

We will track the progression of the interests, interviews, and offers for the staff on the New Orleans Saints.

Dan Campbell - Saints assistant head coach and tight ends coach
Credit:  Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

THE CANDIDATES

  • Jeff Ireland 
  • Terry Fontenot
  • Dan Campbell
  • Aaron Glenn
Saints assistant coach Aaron Glenn
Credti: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

INTEREST & INTERVIEWS

  1. Aaron Glenn:  NY Jets, Head Coach 
  2. Terry Fontenot:  Atlanta Falcons, GM (completed virtual interview); Detroit Lions, GM (completed); Denver Broncos, GM; Jacksonville Jaguars, GM
  3. Jeff Ireland:  Detroit Lions, GM; Carolina Panthers, GM
  4. Dan Campbell:  Detroit Lions, Head Coach
Published
Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

Home/GM Report