The New Orleans Saints head coaching search might take a little longer than the team initially hoped after their early round of interviews. The Saints were the second team to fire a head coach in 2024,

Between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy has been coaching in the NFC for 18 years, and he's accrued a record of 174-112-2 in that time. Despite three consecutive 12-5 seasons in the middle of his tenure with the Cowboys, a 7-10 campaign in 2024 was all Jerry Jones needed to see before deciding to go in a different direction.

Mike McCarthy's time in Dallas is over. According to multiple reports, the head coach and the Cowboys weren't able to come to terms with a new deal,

With Mike McCarthy free to interview for other openings, NFL fans believe McCarthy will ultimately wind up with the Bears.

Overall, McCarthy leaves the Cowboys after earning a 50-36 record (playoffs included), three postseason appearances, two NFC East titles, and one lone Wild Card win – albeit over Tom Brady’s Buccaneers in his last game ever.

The Chicago Bears have opened the door for Mike McCarthy to interview for their heading coaching position after his exit from the Cowboys.

The Saints currently don't have urgent interest in Mike McCarthy. They may do a due diligence interview. Preexisting familiarity is there as a former assistant Saints coach. At the moment, he’s not being elevated over current options the team is considering.