The New Orleans Saints are in the process of making a bold call to start their 2019 season, with rookie center Erik McCoy stepping into the void left by Max Unger’s retirement. Unger started every game with quarterback Drew Brees since the Saints acquired him in a 2014 trade, and they’re being careful to let McCoy know he hasn’t won the job yet — he’s still listed as a co-starter with veteran Nick Easton, even if McCoy is seeing the bulk of practice time with Brees.
On Sunday, Saints head coach Sean Payton offered his take on their still-growing relationship and vital center-quarterback exchange.