Kellen Moore continues to put together his first staff as an NFL head coach. His latest decision is a smart one, keeping a notable name in-house for New Orleans after the departure of Darren Rizzi.
Saints promote Phil Galiano to replace Darren Rizzi
According to Tom Pelissero, New Orleans is promoting Phil Galiano to special teams coordinator. Galiano spent the past six seasons with the Saints as an assistant coach alongside Rizzi.
Galiano has been around college football and the NFL for quite some time.
He has extensive experience on the defensive and special teams sides of the ball. Galiano was a defensive assistant for Penn State University in 2017 before joining the Saints' staff.
He's also spent time with the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the pros.
This move holds some continuity on staff for New Orleans, with a lot of other changes expected on the defensive side. Not to mention, the offensive staff has gotten a near-complete makeover since the hiring of Moore.
Rizzi joined Sean Payton's staff with the Denver Broncos last week. That was no surprise whatsoever.
It's a promotion for a coach that has spent half a decade learning the trade from one of the best in the business in Rizzi. Hiring Moore sealed the fate of Rizzi heading elsewhere, but this choice seems like a smart one for the future.
