Could the New Orleans Saints be preparing for a complete overhaul?
According to 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.
Rapoport says the Saints could be “inclined” to let Payton walk without compensation if he chooses to do so.
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.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 8, 2015
Payton is a “name to consider for USC’s coaching search,” Rapoport reported as well — explaining that the “Trojans are interested, [and] Payton’s daughter is at school 30 [minutes] away.”
Name to consider for #USC’s coaching search: #Saints coach Sean Payton. Trojans are interested & Payton’s daughter is at school 30 mins away
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 18, 2015