After a String of Poor Performances with the Saints, Coach Kellen Moore shared Regrets Leaving Eagles: "I Feel Like I’m Suffocating"

After a String of Poor Performances with the Saints, Coach Kellen Moore shared Regrets Leaving Eagles: "I Feel Like I’m Suffocating"

New Orleans, September 30, 2025

When the New Orleans Saints appointed Kellen Moore as head coach earlier this year, the decision was praised as bold and promising. Having just helped the Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl LIX as offensive coordinator, Moore was seen as one of the NFL’s brightest young minds. However, after a disappointing start with the Saints, the atmosphere in Louisiana is growing increasingly grim, and Moore’s confidence appears to be wavering.

According to a trusted source, Moore confided in a former Eagles colleague, expressing regret over transitioning to head coach so quickly. “I wasn’t truly ready for this role,” he admitted in a private call. “Leaving the Eagles at that time, I probably needed more time to learn. I was too hasty.”

After the latest loss, Moore also revealed the pressure weighing on him: “Every defeat feels like another stone piled on my shoulders. At the Eagles, I could focus on offensive strategy. But now, I have to answer every question, from the locker room to the media. Honestly, there are moments when I feel like I’m suffocating.”

Unlike his time as offensive coordinator, where Moore shone with creative strategies for Jalen Hurts, his current role demands managing an entire team, handling media scrutiny, and bearing the direct pressure of results. An anonymous Saints assistant shared: “Kellen is a genius at offensive strategy, but being an NFL head coach is an entirely different battle.”

Meanwhile, on the other side, the Bills have secured their fourth straight win in the 2025 season, reestablishing themselves as a top AFC contender. The contrast between Sean McDermott’s experience and Moore’s early struggles highlights the challenges facing the young coach.

Moore’s future with the Saints remains uncertain. As the Saints prepare to face the Giants in Week 5, the pressure on Moore is mounting. Can he turn things around and prove his worth, or will the Saints’ decision prove to be a failed gamble? The answer lies ahead.