Kellen Moore Eyes Potential Offensive Coordinators for Saints

With Kellen Moore officially taking the reins as the new head coach of the New Orleans Saints, his first major task will be assembling his coaching staff. The 36-year-old Moore, who most recently served as the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive coordinator, played a crucial role in leading the Eagles to victory in Super Bowl 59 over the Kansas City Chiefs. Under his guidance, the team boasted the seventh-ranked scoring offense and the eighth-ranked overall offense, making his offensive coordinator hire a key decision for the Saints.

While Moore could choose to call plays himself, speculation is already mounting about potential candidates for the position. One name generating buzz is Eagles quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier. However, CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin has suggested another intriguing possibility: Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Tee Martin.

Martin, a former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback, has spent the past two seasons mentoring Lamar Jackson in Baltimore. His NFL playing career was brief after being selected in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he has built a solid coaching résumé over the years. After beginning his coaching career as a passing game coordinator at Morehouse College, he moved through the collegiate ranks, making stops at Kentucky, USC, and Tennessee—his alma mater—where he served as an assistant head coach and wide receivers coach.

Martin is perhaps best known for leading Tennessee to its last national championship in 1998, guiding the team to a perfect 13-0 season as the successor to Peyton Manning. His experience in both college and the NFL makes him an intriguing candidate for Moore’s staff, potentially bringing fresh ideas to the Saints’ offense.

Benjamin ranked Martin as the fourth-best candidate for the Saints’ offensive coordinator position. His top five also included Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown (No. 5), Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson (No. 3), Indianapolis Colts quarterbacks coach Marcus Brady (No. 2), and Eagles pass game coordinator and associate head coach Kevin Patullo (No. 1).

Whoever Moore ultimately selects will have the responsibility of revitalizing the Saints’ offense and maximizing the team’s potential. With Moore’s proven ability to develop quarterbacks and orchestrate high-powered offenses, his choice of coordinator will be critical in shaping New Orleans’ future success. The Saints’ fanbase eagerly awaits Moore’s decision as he begins crafting his coaching staff for the 2025 season.