New Orleans Saints head coach history
Dennis Allen
Allen is the head coach for the New Orleans Saints since the 2022 season, a total of three years.
Sean Payton
Payton was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2006-2011, 2013-2021 seasons, a total of fifteen years. Payton's record as the team's head coach was 152-89-0, making him the most successful head coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs nine times (2006, 2009-2011, 2013, 2017-2020) and had a 9-8 record under Coach Payton in playoff games. In 2009, the New Orleans Saints faced off against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. The Saints won, 31-17.
Jim Haslett
Haslett was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 2000-2005 seasons, a total of six years. Haslett's record as the team's head coach was 45-51-0, making him the third-most successful head coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2000) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Haslett in playoff games.
Mike Ditka
Ditka was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years.
Jim E. Mora (Sr.)
Mora (Sr.) was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1986-1996 seasons, a total of eleven years. Mora (Sr.)'s record as the team's head coach was 93-74-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in New Orleans Saints history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1987, 1990-1992) and had a 0-4 record under Coach Mora (Sr.) in playoff games.
Bum Phillips
Phillips was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1981-1985 seasons, a total of five years.
Dick Nolan
Nolan was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1978-1980 seasons, a total of three years.
Hank Stram
Stram was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years. Stram's record as the team's head coach was 7-21-0, making him the least successful head coach in New Orleans Saints history.
John North
North was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1973-1975 seasons, a total of three years. North's record as the team's head coach was 12-30-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in New Orleans Saints history.
J.D. Roberts
Roberts was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1971-1972 seasons, a total of two years. Roberts' record as the team's head coach was 6-19-3, making him the second-least successful head coach in New Orleans Saints history.
Tom Fears
Fears was the head coach for the New Orleans Saints in the 1967-1970 seasons, a total of four years. Fears' record as the team's head coach was 13-34-2, making him the third-least successful head coach in New Orleans Saints history.
New Orleans Saints head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Allen | 2022-2024 | 18-25-0 | 41.9% | 0-0 |
| Sean Payton | 2006-2011, 2013-2021 | 152-89-0 | 63.1% | 9-8 |
| Jim Haslett | 2000-2005 | 45-51-0 | 46.9% | 1-1 |
| Mike Ditka | 1997-1999 | 15-33-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Jim E. Mora (Sr.) | 1986-1996 | 93-74-0 | 55.7% | 0-4 |
| Bum Phillips | 1981-1985 | 27-42-0 | 39.1% | 0-0 |
| Dick Nolan | 1978-1980 | 15-29-0 | 34.1% | 0-0 |
| Hank Stram | 1976-1977 | 7-21-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| John North | 1973-1975 | 12-30-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
| J.D. Roberts | 1971-1972 | 6-19-3 | 26.8% | 0-0 |
| Tom Fears | 1967-1970 | 13-34-2 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
New Orleans Saints head coach facts
- Tom Fears was the first head coach in Saints history in 1967.
- Sean Payton coached the most seasons as the Saints's head coach at fifteen seasons.
- Dennis Allen is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.