The New Orleans Saints appear to be closing in on an offensive coordinator for Kellen Moore’s staff and it looks to be the name that was expected all along.
NFL insider Josina Anderson reported on Tuesday afternoon that the Saints are “currently working to finalize a deal” with current Philadelphia Eagles quarterback coach Doug Nussmeier. This works in tandem with what New Orleans.Football’s Nick Underhill reported earlier in the day.
Nussmeier is a former Saints backup and fourth-round draft pick. His playing career was short but he has been a football coach ranging from college, NFL and Canada since all the way back in 2001.
The 54-year-old linked up with Moore for the first time back in 2018 with the Dallas Cowboys. He has since followed along at every stop since then. It seemed like it was only a question of when and what role.
With Moore calling plays, it makes sense that he would go with a guy he trusts and knows what he hopes to do on offense.