The New Orleans Saints are once again on the recruiting trail, looking for the next person to lead the football team as head coach.

The Saints are one of five teams currently in need of a new head coach. Here are several candidates whom they may pursue.

The New Orleans Saints have a long list of candidates they would like to interview for their next head coach. Drew Brees, the franchise's all-time passing leader and future Hall of Famer, already gave his input on who he wants as the team's next head coach.

The New Orleans Saints are in a state of transition as they move forward in their coaching search to permanently replace Dennis Allen, who had been replaced by Darren Rizzi at least for the interim. New Orleans has been busy scheduling interviews with candidates,

The New Orleans Saints head coach search is underway. We’re tracking every interview, request and report as they search for the next leader of the black and gold:

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and the rest of the front office have begun to move in on potential head coach candidates. They're expected to take their time in the process, determined to make the correct hire for the future of the franchise this time.

The Saints season mercifully came to and end on Sunday in Tampa. Now it’s time for the Black and Gold to find their next head coach. These are some names to keep an eye on in the Saints search: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Saints are expected to request an interview with.