Might Sean Payton coach somewhere else in 2016?
Per NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport, the language in Payton's contract allows for a "change of control" clause, where Payton could be freed from his deal if owner Tom Benson is no longer in charge.
More importantly, it seems like both sides could be exploring a mutual breakup regardless of what happens regarding ownership succession.
If Sean Payton wanted to be a coaching free agent after this year, I'm told the #Saints would be inclined to let him out of his contract.
â Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 8, 2015
This is not the first time Payton's name has popped up this season in regards to a change in location.