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MOBILE, Ala. — Scott Tolzien spent part of his NFL playing career as Aaron Rodgers' backup. He might be spending the next part of his career as Rodgers' coach. The New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach confirmed Thursday that the Pittsburgh Steelers had requested an interview with him for their offensive coordinator job. SEE MORE>>
MOBILE, Ala. — Joel Thomas called plays at the Senior Bowl last year, so when the chance arose to be involved in this year's game, the New Orleans Saints running backs coach knew he wanted to participate again. But this time, the opportunity came with a promotion. Thomas jumped at the chance to be the head coach of one of the two teams participating in the college prospect all-star event. SEE MORE>>
At the present moment, the New Orleans Saints are slated to bring their entire coaching staff from the 2025 season back into the fold in 2026 — but that could still change. SEE MORE>>
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New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry routinely was labeled a "shut-down" corner by teammates in 2025, and the second-round pick from 2024 did his best to live up to the label. SEE MORE>>
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Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos from Day 3 of practices at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. on Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring top NFL Draft prospects. Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Joel Thomas, Quarterbacks Coach Scott Tolzien, Linebackers Coach Peter Sirmon, Assistant Special Teams Coach Kyle Wilber, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach Robert Blanton, and Assistant to the Head Coach Mike Martinez continue working with players.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints cornerbacks Kool-Aid McKinstry and Quincy Riley in action throughout the 2025 NFL season.
CB Quincy Riley (29) and CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) celebrate during the New Orleans Saints game against the Chicago Bears for Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 19, 2025 at Soldier Field.
CB Quincy Riley (29) and CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) celebrate during the New Orleans Saints game against the Chicago Bears for Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 19, 2025 at Soldier Field.
CB Quincy Riley (29) intercepts the ball during the New Orleans Saints game against the Chicago Bears for Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 19, 2025 at Soldier Field.
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) in position during the New Orleans Saints game against the Arizona Cardinals for Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Season on Sept. 7, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the San Francisco 49ers for Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season on Sept. 14, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
CB Quincy Riley (29) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Seattle Seahawks for Week 3 of the 2025 NFL Season on Sept. 21, 2025 at Lumen Field.
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) runs a route during the New Orleans Saints game against the Buffalo Bills for Week 4 of the 2025 NFL Season on Sept. 28, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
CB Quincy Riley (29) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Buffalo Bills for Week 4 of the 2025 NFL Season on Sept. 28, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) catches an interception during the New Orleans Saints game against the New York Giants for Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) celebrates his interception catch during the New Orleans Saints game against the New York Giants for Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 5, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
CB Quincy Riley (29) lines up during the New Orleans Saints game against the New England Patriots for Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season on October 12, 2025 at Caesars Superdome.
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) tackles QB Caleb Williams (18) during the New Orleans Saints game against the Chicago Bears for Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 19, 2025 at Soldier Field.
CB Quincy Riley (29) makes a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Chicago Bears for Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 19, 2025 at Soldier Field.
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) gets in position during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 26, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
CB Quincy Riley (29) goes for the tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 26, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) deflects the pass during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season on Oct. 26, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) lining up the tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Los Angeles Rams for Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 2, 2025 at SoFi Stadium.
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) smiles during the New Orleans Saints game against the Los Angeles Rams for Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 2, 2025 at SoFi Stadium.
CB Alontae Taylor (1) and CB Quincy Riley (29) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 23, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) catches an interception during the New Orleans Saints game against the Miami Dolphins for Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 30, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium.
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) makes a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Miami Dolphins for Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 30, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium.
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) and CB Quincy Riley (29) celebrate during the New Orleans Saints game against the Miami Dolphins for Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 30, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium.
CB Quincy Riley (29) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Miami Dolphins for Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season on Nov. 30, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium.
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) celebrates after making a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 7, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
CB Quincy Riley (29) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers for Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 14, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) tackles during the New Orleans Saints game against the New York Jets for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 21, 2025 at the Caesars Superdome.
CB Quincy Riley (29) breaks up a pass during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tennessee Titans for Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 28, 2025 at Nissan Stadium.
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tennessee Titans for Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season on Dec. 28, 2025 at Nissan Stadium.
CB Quincy Riley (29) in action during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season on Jan. 4, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) celebrates during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season on Jan. 4, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
