The New Orleans Saints are still searching for their next head coach, and four candidates they reportedly had interest in took other jobs or removed themselves from consideration — Aaron

The New Orleans Saints apparently have a new front-runner for their head coach opening. According to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones, Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is "in the driver's seat" for the role after a strong in-person interview on Monday.

Several former teammates shared high praise for Saints head coach candidate Kellen Moore. Lance Moore and Dan Orlovsky are in his corner:

The New Orleans Saints are the last NFL team with a head coaching vacancy remaining, despite firing Dennis Allen early in November. The Saints were seen as contenders to land top coaching candidates such as Aaron Glenn,

Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports called Moore the “leader in the clubhouse” in New Orleans. Adam Schefter of ESPN called Moore “a lead candidate.” And Mike Garafolo of NFL Network said Moore remains “the most likely” next head coach in New Orleans.

There's increased buzz that Kellen Moore could leave the Eagles to become the New Orleans Saints' next head coach.

The New Orleans Saints are the only team remaining on the carousel without a head coach – I guess they just enjoy the ride that much. Mike McCarthy and Kliff Ki

The New Orleans Saints completed their second interview with Kellen Moore for their head coaching vacancy on Monday night, the team announced Tuesday. The interview was conducted in person, indicating that Saints brass traveled to Philadelphia to meet with the Eagles offensive coordinator.

The drop-outs left Moore and Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver as the Saints' top candidates, and Moore has more coordinator experience despite being so young. He's spent six seasons as an offensive coordinator between three teams, regularly garnering head coaching interest over the years.

The Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator is reportedly the leader in the clubhouse to become the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints, but that doesn't make it the right move.

According to ESPN's Dan Graziano, the Saints flew to Philadelphia to interview Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore in-person Monday night after they interviewed him virtually before the divisional round. If New Orleans chooses to hire Moore, they can't do so until after the Super Bowl since he will coach in the big game.