Current and former Saints players thank Sean Payton after he steps away
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Sean Payton announced Tuesday that he is stepping down as head coach of the New Orleans Saints, leading to an emotional press conference and rampant speculation about what comes next for him and the black and gold. And many of his former players were watching — including All-Pro linebacker Demario Davis, who found a second wind in his career after landing in New Orleans as a free agent. Davis was in attendance for Payton’s sendoff and exchanged words and an embrace with him after, but he was one of many players (of the past and present) to publicly thank Payton for taking a chance on them on social media. Here’s what they had to say, and what Payton had in reply:
Appreciate you working out. Grab dem shoes and run. #Special
— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) January 26, 2022
One of the best players I've ever coached! @ProFootballHOF no questions asked. Ask the opponent.
Even a better teammate..#Champion— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) January 26, 2022
Cannot tell you how much you've meant! You inspired us not the other way around. Magnificent is the word.#LineBacker
— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) January 26, 2022
Man not enough characters for you 12! One of a kind player and teammate. Exactly what we're looking for.#Champion
— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) January 26, 2022
Impossible in a tweet Buckeye.#1stRounder#Champion2x
— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) January 26, 2022
It my honor to serve you #1. Keep grinding.
— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) January 26, 2022
Sean Payton is a LEGEND don’t ever forget that !
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) January 26, 2022
2 Radicals pic.twitter.com/3PEYGH4YZ2
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) January 26, 2022
That’s my HC! At the end of the day if Seans stepping away he has a master plan. Nothing but love for you Sean if this is it for you as my Hc then I thank you for drafting me, building phenomenal teams like ‘11 ‘18-21 first off the top of my head. 11 yrs my coach, forever RESPECT https://t.co/LXE2ubFjnN
— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) January 25, 2022
Coach @SeanPayton appreciate you giving me a another chance to ball! Legendary coach forsure! Wish you nothing but the best in the future !
— Kwon Alexander (@kwon) January 25, 2022
@SeanPayton Thank you bro for the best 5 years I ever had playing the game! The arguments and lessons I learned from ball to not rushing my kids to eat. It was always family and culture that made Nola, Nola. Now go get on TV somewhere so I can call in and argue 🤣 https://t.co/cd8U8zGacx
— Craig Robertson (@C__Robertson) January 25, 2022
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