New Orleans Saints Offensive Coordinator Search: Ronald Curry, Zac Robinson, or Brian Hartline Among Best Options

Curry has been with the Saints since the 2016 season where he joined as an offensive assistant. He has since worked his way up as a wide receivers coach (2018-2020), quarterbacks coach (2021 - present) and then added the role of passing game coordinator in 2022. Curry has been consistently complimented on his contributions to the Saints' offense by Carmichael himself along with head coach Dennis Allen and quarterback Derek Carr.

Curry has been a hot name in coaching circles for some time, receiving outside interest from organizations like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when coordinator roles have opened up. Lasts season he served as the offensive coordinator for the Reese's Senior Bowl, which served as another showcase for his potential along with calling some of the Saints' preseason games in recent years.

Curry is familiar with the Saints' roster, mold and culture. The big question is whether or not he can provide a far enough venture from the what the team's offense has looked like in recent years as an internal hire. Would the Saints instead be better off bringing in a fresh perspective? Or would Curry, as a first-time NFL play caller be enough of a change of perspective on his own? That is what Allen and the New Orleans brass will have to consider.

Zac Robinson - Los Angeles Rams Passing Game Coordinator

The Saints got an up-close-and-personal look at the potential offense they could look to replicate in 2024 in their loss to the Rams late in the 2023 season. Los Angeles Head coach Sean McVay has been at the forefront of NFL offenses and their trends for years and Robinson has had a front-row seat along the way. 

Robinson has been paired with McVay since he entered the coaching ranks back in 2019. With experience as an assistant quarterbacks coach and wide receivers coach, he has the requisite knowledge to translate an offense to the Saints' biggest playmakers. As a former quarterback himself, the ability to translate a system may come more naturally as well.

If the Saints want to update their system to generate more success, the Rams are more than certainly a team from which to poach.

Klint Kubiak - San Francisco 49ers Passing Game Coordinator

Much like the Rams, the gold standard of offense has also been furthered by the 49ers and their head coach Kyle Shanahan. Look no further than the play calling success of Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel and Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik for evidence as to why Kubiak should be on the Saints' radar.

Even before his time in the Bay, Kubiak (son of former NFL head coach Gary Kubiak) had a ton of success as the offensive coordinator with the Minnesota Vikings in 2021. He help quarterback Kirk Cousins throw for 4,221 passing yards yards, 33 passing touchdowns and just 7 interceptions. He also help lead the way for sensational wide receiver Justin Jefferson. With Kubiak's offense, Jefferson totaled 108 catches, 1,616 receiving yards and 10 touchdown receptions.

Following that mold with Carr and wideout Chris Olave in New Orleans could be a path to replicable success.

Brian Hartline - Ohio State Buckeyes Offensive Coordinator

There is nothing the Saints love more than the Buckeyes, right? This one may be unlikely being that Hartline has no NFL play calling experience, but you have to start somewhere. Why not with a former wide receiver of Hartline's in Olave? The two worked together at Ohio State and found massive success in doing so.

The former NFL wideout deserves to be a coordinator in the pro some day, even if this is not the path the Saints choose for 2024. If not, New Orleans did also move on from wide receivers coach Kodi Burns. Hartline could be an excellent option in that role as a springboard to the NFL.

If nothing else, though, Hartline could bring the freshest of perspectives coming directly from the collegiate game. That could help the Saints get ahead of any trends that could be making their way up from the college schemes sweeping the country.