While the rest of the NFL is focused on coaches being fired amidst Black Monday, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is already preparing for the 2022 season, his 16th in the Big Easy. On the heels of one of the most unprecedented seasons, Payton led the Saints to a 9-8 record despite losing their Hall Of Fame quarterback in Drew Brees, digging themselves out of their +$100M salary cap deficit, having personnel limited throughout the season to the point in which they set the NFL record for most starters in a season, plus COVID issues and being relocated by Hurricane Ida. An impressive resume for a head coach that has matched the criteria for coach of the year on many occasions. This year, he should not be overlooked.No coach has been selected for this award with single digit wins since Bruce Arians in 2012, taking over for Chuck Pagano and leading the team to a 9-3 playoff run. Back in 1990 Jimmy Johnson rebounded the hapless 1-15 Dallas Cowboys to a 7-9 season and was also given the honor. Could Coach Payton be the next?Also in this episode: Taysom Hill will undergo offseason procedures for lisfranc injury, further complicating the Saints quarterback conversation headed into 2022. They also bring back eight players on future/reserve contracts helping to fill out the 90-man training camp roster for next season.Follow & Subscribe to the Locked On Saints Podcast on these platforms… ? Apple https://apple.co/3tzKxZe? Spotify https://bit.ly/lockedonsaints? Audacy https://bit.ly/3fbxW9B? Google https://bit.ly/3hmkmD6? Megaphone https://bit.ly/3y9ULmzFollow Locked On Podcast Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnNetworkCheck out all of our NFL Coverage:linktr.ee/lockedonnflFollow Ross on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RossJacksonNOLASupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices