Were Mickey Loomis and McCarthy playing a game of chicken and Saints lost, or is Moore (or someone else) the real target, anyway?

The New Orleans Saints are the last NFL team with a head coaching vacancy remaining, despite firing Dennis Allen early in November. The Saints were seen as contenders to land top coaching candidates such as Aaron Glenn,

The New Orleans Saints apparently have a new front-runner for their head coach opening. According to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones, Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is "in the driver's seat" for the role after a strong in-person interview on Monday.

Several former teammates shared high praise for Saints head coach candidate Kellen Moore. Lance Moore and Dan Orlovsky are in his corner:

Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports called Moore the “leader in the clubhouse” in New Orleans. Adam Schefter of ESPN called Moore “a lead candidate.” And Mike Garafolo of NFL Network said Moore remains “the most likely” next head coach in New Orleans.

The New Orleans Saints completed their second interview with Kellen Moore for their head coaching vacancy on Monday night, the team announced Tuesday. The interview was conducted in person, indicating that Saints brass traveled to Philadelphia to meet with the Eagles offensive coordinator.

There's increased buzz that Kellen Moore could leave the Eagles to become the New Orleans Saints' next head coach.

The New Orleans Saints are the only team remaining on the carousel without a head coach – I guess they just enjoy the ride that much. Mike McCarthy and Kliff Ki

PHILADELPHIA – The Eagles were indeed flying high as the best in the NFL, boasting a 10-1 record with a No. 1 seed, home-field advantage in the playoffs, and yes, a Super Bowl ring all ahead as credible goals. This season? On the way to the Super Bowl on Feb. 9 in a rematch from two years ago against Kansas City?

According of Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, the Saints have "no plans to interview anyone else," for the opening and are down to candidates: New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Underhill also shared that Moore is the leader in the clubhouse:

The Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator is reportedly the leader in the clubhouse to become the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints, but that doesn't make it the right move.