Current Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy produced successful five year stint as the offensive coordinator of the Saints from 2000-04. The Black and Gold won their first playoff game in franchise history in 2000. McCarthy’s exclusive negotiating window with Dallas expires on Jan. 14.

The New Orleans Saints have a long list of candidates they would like to interview for their next head coach. Drew Brees, the franchise's all-time passing leader and future Hall of Famer, already gave his input on who he wants as the team's next head coach.

The New Orleans Saints are in a state of transition as they move forward in their coaching search to permanently replace Dennis Allen, who had been replaced by Darren Rizzi at least for the interim. New Orleans has been busy scheduling interviews with candidates,