The New Orleans Saints have made yet another puzzling move in their coaching staff restructuring, hiring former Dallas Cowboys assistant Chase Haslett as their new tight ends coach. This decision reunites him with newly appointed head coach Kellen Moore, who also hails from Dallas, raising questions about the team’s direction and whether this is a move based on strategy or simply familiarity.
A Questionable Decision?
Haslett, the son of former Saints head coach Jim Haslett, spent his previous seasons as an assistant tight ends coach for the Cowboys. While his name carries a legacy in New Orleans, his track record in player development remains relatively unproven. The Cowboys’ tight end unit has been respectable in recent seasons, but it’s unclear if Haslett played a significant role in that success or was merely along for the ride under a more established offensive staff.
Given the Saints’ struggles in recent years, particularly on offense, many expected a more dynamic hire to address their issues at the position. Instead, this decision appears to be another in a long line of uninspiring moves by a franchise that has been treading water since the departure of Sean Payton.
The Kellen Moore Connection
Moore, who recently took the reins as head coach, has wasted no time bringing in familiar faces from his Cowboys tenure. While continuity in coaching can sometimes lead to better results, the Saints’ fanbase has reasons to be skeptical. Moore’s brief stint as the Chargers’ offensive coordinator ended in disappointment, and his reliance on past colleagues rather than fresh, innovative minds might not bode well for the team’s future.
What This Means for the Saints
The Saints are a team in desperate need of a turnaround. Their tight end production has been lackluster, and fans were hoping for a coach with a proven track record of developing high-impact players. Instead, they’re getting Haslett, whose primary credential appears to be his connections rather than his accomplishments.
While it remains to be seen how this move will play out, it’s hard to ignore the growing sentiment that the Saints’ front office is making safe, uninspired hires rather than bold decisions that could truly shift the franchise in the right direction. If the team continues to struggle offensively, these hires will only come under greater scrutiny.
For now, Saints fans will have to hope that Moore and Haslett can prove the doubters wrong. Otherwise, this could be yet another step in the wrong direction for a once-proud franchise trying to find its way back to relevance.
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