RSJ Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5214670 Haslett fired after trying year with Saints The Turk has taken another coach. FOXSports.com has learned that the New Orleans Saints this morning fired head coach Jim Haslett. Haslett was informed of GM Mickey Loomis' decision this morning and then Loomis met with owner Tom Benson shortly after to finalize the details. Haslett will now become a hot candidate in places like Buffalo, St. Louis and possibly in New York if Herm Edwards bolts for the Chiefs. Loomis will begin interviewing candidates immediately. About a month ago the Saints job looked like a bad one but now that the team is heading back to the Big Easy, the opening has been pumped up quite a bit as next year they could end up being the feel-good story in the NFL. The Saints also come with some good personnel and now they have the No. 2 pick in the draft, which could bring USC stud Matt Leinart. The Saints are expected to announce the move later today. Haslett is considered a solid coach but this year, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the conditions were too difficult to overcome. Haslett, however, did a solid job in keeping the team together in the face of such adversity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 KC, NO, Minn, Oak, Hou, STL, DET, possibly Buffalo so many coaching openings, why cant Herm fill one of those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 If Mularkey goes, Haslett is a natural for the Bills. He did a good job in an impossible situation. He was a very popular player with the Bills. And he can beat the Jets in the Meadowlands with a bunch of hobos, so he's got 2 wins every year right there if Hermie is back on the sideline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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