The Saints great talks about the big game returning to the Big Easy, his take on the Chiefs and Eagles and what's ahead for his former team.

Meanwhile, in Baton Rouge, Gov. Bobby Jindal officially declared it “Who Dat Nation Week” in Louisiana. The proclamation praised Saints fans as “the most loyal, compassionate, dedicated, passionate, outrageous and downright loud-as-heck fan base in the league.” The claim was indisputable after NFC Championship Game weekend.

Saints GM Mickey Loomis said that the team wanted to get the best coach possible and that they weren't in a hurry. They've also had months to prepare for this ever since they were out of the playoff mix. The new head coach will also be able to make a decision on the coaching staff.

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The Super Bowl LIX matchup is officially set: the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9.

Super Bowl LIX will feature a rematch of Super Bowl LVII. In teams. Not necessarily in playing style. The Chiefs and Eagles will play for the Lombardi Trophy on Feb. 9 in New Orleans, two years after the Chiefs beat Philadelphia 38-35 on the same stage.

The Philadelphia Eagles will play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Here's how the two teams advanced past the Buffalo Bills and the Washington Commanders.

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs are going for a three-peat in a Super Bowl rematch. This time, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles have Saquon Barkley.