Sean Payton happy to stay as New Orleans Saints head coach
Wednesday 6 January 2016 21:37, UK
Sean Payton has no intention of leaving his role as New Orleans Saints head coach after being linked with other NFL teams.
Payton has been in charge of the Saints since 2006 and says that situation will continue 'as long as they will have me' after telling a press conference he has no intention of coaching any other franchise.
He has guided New Orleans to the play-offs on five occasions, winning the Super Bowl in 2009, but the 2015 season was one to forget as they finished 7-9 and missed out on the post-season.
Payton said he could understand being linked with other coaching vacancies in the NFL but he is happy to stay in Louisiana and see out the rest of his contract, which has two years remaining, and potentially longer.
"I don't envision myself ever coaching for any other clubs," Payton said at a Saints press conference.
"I know it appeared there was a looming decision, but I think this is really me saying again...here I am and nothing's changing and I plan on finishing my career here...I'll be here as long as they'll have me.
"There will be a time when they don't want you back, and that's OK. One by one, that train stops for all of us."
As for the possibility of extending his contract, Payton added: "I'm sure at the right time, all those things will take care of themselves."
