Saturday, January 06, 2007

Payton Named Coach of the Year

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton was named the AP Coach of the Year after leading the team to a 10-6 record and a first-round bye in the NFL playoffs. Really, there was no other choice.

After Hurricane Katrina forced the Saints out of New Orleans before the 2005 season, the team split their home games between Baton Rouge and San Antonio. QB Drew Brees joined the team before the 2006 season, and in early October, the Saints returned home to the Superdome. The Saints surprised most experts by winning their division and making the postseason.

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