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The NFL’s requirement that all team personnel work remotely from home ahead of this year’s draft has led to creative solutions around the league, with New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton putting together a multi-screen battle station in his living room.
Complete with multiple monitors, two different laptop computers, a wide-screen television, and a phone for conference calls, Payton appears to be locked in and ready for the “virtual” 2020 NFL Draft.
Payton responded to a fan’s conversation with NFL Network’s Kay Adams, who was asked whether she would want to be a fly on the wall while Payton works the upcoming draft. Adams has been a champion for the Saints in recent years, doing her part to include them in conversations about the NFL’s best teams.
So of course, Payton joked that he’d be happy to add her to his team — but, “Only if she’s tech savvy!” See the exchange and Payton’s setup for yourself:
Only if she's Tech savy! pic.twitter.com/k6D4RWEkjU
— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) April 18, 2020
We’ve written about the Saints’ plans before, noting that they will have two conversations on teleconference going on simulatenously on draft day. One stream will feature Payton and the rest of the Saints braintrust, including general manager Mickey Loomis, assistant G.M./college scouting director Jeff Ireland, and salary cap guru Khai Hartley. Another channel will include those four shot-callers and the rest of the team’s scouts and assistant coaches, who will be listening on unless called upon to share their insight on a prospect.
Payton’s “war room” setup here might reflect that, with a different monitor dedicated to each teleconference call flanking his television. He’ll be able to pull up scouting reports and the team’s big board with the computers at his desk, and call in the team’s picks with the phone — or check in with another team about making a trade.
The many digital wallpapers featuring the Saints logo are a nice touch, and the miniature logo on the phone’s screen definitely earned some kudos for the Saints I.T. staff (as does their very effective cord management strategy). And you’ve got to appreciate the tasteful fleur-de-lis coasters. Payton might have a future with interior decorating if this football thing doesn’t work out.
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