There were some concerns that a new head coach would have to hold on to some remnants of the New Orleans Saints' previous regime. In his end-of-season presser, Mickey Loomis made it clear that would not be a requirement.

During a Monday news conference, general manager Mickey Loomis made it clear no final decision has been made at this point with the respect to how the team will proceed under center. He added that New Orleans’ next head coach will have a large say in whether or not Derek Carr will remain uncontested atop the depth chart or other options will be brought in,