The New Orleans Saints became the latest NFL team searching for a new full-time head coach once Sean Payton announced he was stepping aside after 16 seasons this week. In NFL betting circles, the leading candidate to replace Payton is current Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.

Allen is the favorite at +150 at DraftKings to replace Payton, who said he is "stepping away" from the position.

Among the other names being touted for the job are Kansas City offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, and Chargers offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi. Both Glenn and Lombardi also coached under Payton in New Orleans.

Payton had not committed to coaching beyond the 2022 season, but this move was a surprise to most across the NFL.

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Here are the NFL odds available at DraftKings on who will be the next head coach of the Saints.

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Payton, Saints Struggled Throughout 2021 Season

Payton and the Saints missed the playoffs for the first time in five seasons this year, despite beating NFC South winner Tampa Bay twice in the regular season. The Saints finished 9-8 overall and ATS. The Saints struggled on offense all season in their first year after the retirement of future Hall of Fame QB Drew Brees. New Orleans hit over just seven times in 17 games.

New Orleans began its season with a “home” game and win over Green Bay in Jacksonville due to the fallout from Hurricane Ida. The team’s roster was ravaged by players being sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols and injuries. The team used four different starting quarterbacks this season – Jameis Winston, Trevor Siemian, Taysom Hill and rookie Ian Book. Winston was lost for the season due to injury during the Saints' Week 8 win over the Buccaneers.

Payton was suspended for a season in 2012 as a result of the NFL’s “BountyGate” investigation. He coached the Saints to their lone Super Bowl victory in 2009. His career mark of 152-89 (63.1%) ranks in the Top 25 all-time of NFL coaches by winning percentage.

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