If the New Orleans Saints end up parting ways with head coach Sean Payton this offseason, as is being speculated, he won't have to wait long for his next gig.
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According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, Payton and the Los Angeles Rams share a mutual interest. But any movement would first require the attention of the five-year, $45 million contract extension he signed back in March.
Payton is still owed $40 million by the Saints, which could actually work in favor of a deal being made to get him out of New Orleans. That's an enormous chunk of change for a guy whose best work in 10 seasons at the helm—-a 2009 Super Bow victory and five playoff appearances (2013 being the Saints last postseason game)—-continues fading farther and farther into the rear view.
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The organization is also reportedly at odds with Payton's open courting of other employment. As recently as last year, he was connected with the 49ers, Rams, Colts and Chargers.
