New Orleans Saints Shock NFL With Out-of-the-Blue Steve Smith Hire as Head Coach – ESPN Confirms Report
The NFL world was turned upside down late Tuesday night when ESPN’s Adam Schefter dropped a bombshell: the New Orleans Saints had hired former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. as their new head coach.
The announcement sent shockwaves through the league, as Smith had never held a coaching position beyond being an NFL Network analyst. But sources close to the Saints organization revealed that owner Gayle Benson and general manager Mickey Loomis were looking for a bold, culture-changing move after years of mediocrity.
Smith, known for his fiery personality and unfiltered trash talk during his playing days, wasted no time making his presence felt. In his introductory press conference, he smirked at reporters and said, “Y’all didn’t see this coming, huh? Well, get ready, because the Saints are about to be the toughest team in the NFL.”
Former players and analysts had mixed reactions. While some praised Smith’s leadership and competitive nature, others questioned whether he could transition from analyst to head coach without prior experience.
Regardless, one thing was certain—things were about to get very interesting in New
Orleans.