Reports Conflict on Saints' Interest in Stanford's David Shaw

Conflicting reports suggest the New Orleans Saints may or may not be interested in hiring Stanford head coach David Shaw as their next head coach.

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Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the New Orleans Saints' interest in Stanford head coach David Shaw. Initially, NFL Network's Jane Slater reported that the Saints were pursuing Shaw, with outlets like NBC Sports also suggesting the team's interest.

However, other reporters have since contradicted these claims, stating that the Saints are not currently considering Shaw for the head coaching position. The discrepancy in reports has created uncertainty, leaving fans wondering about the team's actual intentions.

The reports of the New Orleans Saints' interest in Stanford head coach David Shaw have been met with contradictory claims. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football was the first to report that the Saints are not pursuing Shaw, with Saints beat reporter Matthew Paras later corroborating Underhill's report.

The Saints are currently seeking a new head coach after parting ways with Dennis Allen following Week 9 of the season. Darren Rizzi took over as interim head coach, leading the team to a 3-5 record before finishing the season with an overall 5-12 record.

As the Saints continue their search for a new head coach, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy is expected to be considered for the position. The Saints will likely reach out to Nagy after the NFL playoffs conclude, as the Chiefs have secured the number one seed in the AFC and have a bye week before their next game.

David Shaw, meanwhile, has established himself as a highly successful coach during his tenure at Stanford. Since taking the helm in 2011, Shaw has been named Pac-12 Coach of the Year four times and has become the winningest coach in Stanford's history with a 96-54 record.