"We've gotten it right before," New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis told a reporter in his year-end media session. To bring clarity, that was nearly two decades ago when the franchise hired a confident and youthful Sean Payton. Indeed, he did not refer to Dennis Allen, although he stated, "I don't regret" his hiring.

Mike McCarthy eyes the Saints' top job; Trent Baalke exits as the Jaguars' general manager. Robert Saleh could potentially land the lead role with the Jaguars.