The Kansas City Chiefs could poised to lose both their offensive and defensive coordinators as the New Orleans Saints eye up Matt Nagy for their head coach, days after Steve Spagnuolo hinted departing the Arrowhead Stadium.

The Saints have been searching for their new coach after axing Dennis Allen on November 4 when they held a 2-7 record and languished second-last in the NFC South, only ahead of the Carolina Panthers.

Since then, Darren Rizzi has led them to a 3-4 record and got some life out of Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara but the damage was already done and they have missed out on the 2024/25 NFL Playoffs.

As per The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, Gayle Benson and Mickey Loomis have turned their attentions to their next permanent head coach, and they have landed on the man who has helped the Chiefs to two Super Bowls.

Matt Nagy joined as the quarterbacks coach and a senior assistant but since 2023 has served as their offensive coordinator with the aim of helping Patrick Mahomes flourish with Travis Kelce, Rashee Rice and DeAndre Hopkins.

Nagy previously served as the OC in Kansas City from 2016-2017 before trying his hand as a head coach with the Chicago Bears and was praised for the team culture he managed to create there.

He led the Bears to two postseason appearances in the NFC Wild Card games, before being sacked in his fourth year after finishing with a 6-11 record. He then returned to the Arrowhead Stadium.

Are the Chiefs going to lose Spagnuolo too?

Losing either of the lead coordinators would be a tough blow for Andy Reid to take just a year after penning a five-year contract to stay with the organization he has led to three Super Bowl rings since 2019.

But Nagy and Spagnuolo could shock the front office by both departing the team, with the latter admitting he wants to try his hand as a head coach again after serving as the DC since 2019 to incredible success.

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Spagnuolo worked as a head coach for the St Louis Rams (now Los Angeles Rams) from 2009-2011 but struggled and was fired with a 10-38 (.208) record after three seasons, two of which were 1-15 and 2-14.

He then had an interim spell with the New York Giants in 2017, but that wasn’t a success either. He won of his games and lost the other three as the team finished last in the NFC East.

Dwight Howard Brutally Trolls 76ers Star Joel Embiid For His Flopping Skills

Dwight Howard and Joel Embiid (Images Credit: Getty Images)
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has established himself as one of the toughest players to guard in the NBA. By using his combination of size, strength, and skill, the 7-foot center has dominated opponents, leading the league in free throw attempts per game in three of the last four seasons. Despite Minnesota Timberwolves commentators’ criticism, his ability to draw fouls and exploit his physicality has made him a nightmare for defenders.

Former NBA star Dwight Howard recently shared his perspective on guarding Embiid during an appearance on the Thanalysis Show. When asked how he would approach defending Embiid, Howard laid out his strategy after trolling Embiid for his flopping skills.

“He is probably, I think, the toughest to guard because he knows how to flop. He knows how to use his size and his strength when he has to. He can shoot real well. If I was checking him, I would have to beat him up and down the court, not let him get easy points, don’t go for no pump fakes,” Howard said.

“Usually when he gets it in his left hand, he does it with his right, but he likes to left hesi to the pull-up. So, I would be right up on that. So, as soon as have it like this, I’m crowding his space because I know he’s either going to do like this and try to go around me,” he added.

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The Philadelphia 76ers dominated the Brooklyn Nets with a 123-94 victory at Barclays Center, thanks to Joel Embiid’s stellar performance. After the game, his teammate Paul George admired the 2022-23 NBA MVP’s competitive spirit and leadership on the court.