How the Saints Went Kicking In

The New Orleans Saints were already pro football’s longtime losers.  And after Hurricane Katrina turned them into refugees without a home field, their wreckage seemed complete.  A permanent relocation was rumored.  Enter Sean Payton.  Hired as head coach by the Saints in 2006, the rookie turned the hapless team around with a determined mix of inspired recruiting, motivation, discipline, flawless execution, and a willingness to take calculated and prepared risks.  In Payton’s biggest gamble, the Saints won Super Bowl XLIV.  Leaders on and off the field can learn from him.