Former Saints Coaches, Executive, and Player Join XFL Staffs
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The XFL announced that their teams finalized organizing executive and coaching staffs for the upcoming 2023 football season. Several former New Orleans Saints coaches, an executive, and one player are on those XFL staffs.
The most notable names are as follows:
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Randy Mueller: XFL Seattle - Director of Player Personnel
- New Orleans Saints (2000–2001) - General manager
Nov. 27, 2009; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UFL vice president and general manager Rick Mueller during the game between the Las Vegas Locomotives against the Florida Tuskers during the UFL championship game at Sam Boyd Stadium. The Locomotives defeated the Tuskers 20-17 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Rick Mueller: XFL Arlington - Director of Player Personnel
- New Orleans Saints (2000–2006) - Director of player personnel
- New Orleans Saints (2006–2008) - Vice president of player personnel
Nov 4, 2018; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips before the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Wade Phillips: XFL Houston - Head Coach
- New Orleans Saints (1981–1985) - Defensive coordinator
- New Orleans Saints (1985) - Interim head coach
July 30, 2005; New Orleans, LA, USA; Saints head coach Jim Haslett talks with the media after practice at the New Orleans Saints training facility in Metairie, La. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2005 John David Mercer
Jim Haslett: XFL Seattle - Head Coach
- New Orleans Saints (2000–2005) -Head coach
Sept. 18, 2011;New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams during their game against the Chicago Bears at the Louisiana Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Gregg Williams: XFL Washington - Defensive Coordinator
- New Orleans Saints (2009–2011) -Defensive coordinator
Dec 31, 2007; Beverly Hills, CA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini coach Ron Zook at Rose Bowl Press Conference at the Beverly Hilton. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
Ron Zook - XFL Seattle - Defensive Coordinator
- New Orleans Saints (2000–2001) - Defensive coordinator
Nov 18, 2012; Oakland, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Bill Johnson reacts during the game against the Oakland Raiders at the O.co Coliseum. The Saints defeated the Raiders 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
Bill Johnson: XFL Houston - Defensive Line
- New Orleans Saints (2009–2016) - Defensive line coach
Feb 6, 2010; Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; New Orleans Saints former defensive tackle La'Roi Glover at the 19th annual Taste of the NFL at the Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
La’Roi Glover: XFL St. Louis - Defensive Line
- New Orleans Saints (1997–2001)
The complete list of XFL executives and coaching staffs for the 2023 season.
XFL Arlington
Head Coach: Bob Stoops
Director of Team Operations: Matt McMillen
Director of Player Personnel: Rick Mueller
Co-Offensive Coordinator: Jon Hayes
Co-Offensive Coordinator: Chuck Long
Running Backs: Reggie Davis
Offensive Line/Special Teams: Jon Himebauch
Tight Ends/Special Teams: Scott Spurrier
Co-Defensive Coordinator: Jay Hayes
Co-Defensive Coordinator: Tim Lewis
Linebackers: Bill Sheridan
Cornerbacks: Marvin Sanders
Quality Control: Michael George
Equipment Manager: Blake Kuenzi
Video Manager: Chris Crooks
XFL Houston
Head Coach: Wade Phillips
Director of Team Operations: Danielle Lee
Director of Player Personnel: Marc Lillibridge
Offensive Coordinator: AJ Smith
Wide Receivers: Payton Pardee
Offensive Line: Andre Gurode
Running Backs: John Estes
Offensive Quality Control: Marvin Williams
Defensive Coordinator: Brian Stewart
Defensive Line: Bill Johnson
Linebackers: AJ Reisig
Defensive Backs: Morgan Ford
Special Teams: Greg McMahon
Athletic Trainer: Joe Resendez
Video Manager: Brian Martin
Equipment Manager: Jared Mostowsky
XFL Orlando
Head Coach: Terrell Buckley
Director of Team Operations: Patrick Austin
Director of Player Personnel: Larry Lee
Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs: Robert Ford
Assistant Head Coach: Lamar Thomas
Quarterbacks: Shane Matthews
Offensive Line: Keith Wagner
Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks: Tony Carter
Defensive Line: Ty Warren Linebackers: Mark Snyder
Safeties: Ronnie Lee
Athletic Trainer: Rachel Sharpe
Equipment Manager: Bobby Monica
Video Manager: Ben Lawson
XFL Las Vegas
Head Coach: Rod Woodson
Director of Team Operations: Temeko Richardson
Director of Player Personnel: Joey Clinkscales
Wide Receivers: Ray Sherman
Tight Ends: Charlie Eger
Defensive Coordinator: Cris Dishman
Defensive Backs: Darren Perry
Linebackers: Dr. Jen Welter
Offensive Line: Bob Wylie
Quality Control: Franco Arellanos
Athletic Trainer: Justin Bland
Equipment Manager: Bob Wick
Video Manager: Brendan Taylor
XFL San Antonio
Head Coach: Hines Ward
Director of Team Operations: Jose Jefferson
Director of Player Personnel: Will Lewis
Offensive Coordinator: Jamie Elizondo
Quarterbacks: Josh Neiswander
Running Backs: Jimmie Johnson
Offensive Line: Pete Mangurian
Defensive Coordinator: Jim Herrmann
Defensive Line: Paul Spicer
Linebackers: Joey Porter
Defensive Backs: Corey Chamblin
Assistant Defensive Backs: Derrius Bell
Tight Ends/Special Teams: Scott Boone
Athletic Trainer: Robert Roche
Equipment Manager: Cortez Robinson
Video Manager: Chris Miller
XFL Seattle
Head Coach: Jim Haslett
Director of Team Operations: Pat Mathews
Director of Player Personnel: Randy Mueller
Offensive Coordinator: June Jones
Quarterbacks: Dan Morrison
Offensive Line: Dennis McKnight
Running Backs: Wes Suan
Wide Receivers/Special Teams: Ty Knott
Defensive Coordinator: Ron Zook
Defensive Line: Chip Garber
Linebackers: Matt Fleischacker
Defensive Backs: Mike Gillhamer
Safeties/Quality Control: Aaron McGinty
Athletic Trainer: Scottie Patton
Equipment Manager: Trevor Pueblo
Video Manager: Drew Scharenbroch
XFL St. Louis
Head Coach: Anthony Becht
Director of Team Operations: Anastasia Ali
Director of Player Personnel: Dave Boller
Offensive Coordinator: Bruce Gradkowski
Running Backs: Art Valero
Wide Receivers: Ricky Proehl
Offensive Line: Pat Perles
Offensive Line Assistant: Mark Lee
Defensive Coordinator: Donnie Abraham
Defensive Line: La’Roi Glover
Linebackers: Dave Steckel
Athletic Trainer: Eric Avila
Equipment Manager: Todd Hewitt
Video Manager: Sean Hollister
XFL Washington D.C.
Head Coach: Reggie Barlow
Director of Team Operations: Stacie Johnson
Director of Player Personnel: Von Hutchins
Offensive Coordinator: Fred Kaiss
Wide Receivers: Alvance Robinson
Tight Ends: Cody Crills
Quarterbacks: Shannon Harris
Offensive Line: Russ Ehrenfeld
Defensive Coordinator: Gregg Williams
Defensive Line: Jeremy Watkins
Defensive Backs: Vernon Dean
Special Teams/Linebackers: Jamie Sharper
Quality Control: Deion Harris
Athletic Trainer: Chris Lacsamana
Equipment Manager: VanDyke Jones
Video Manager: Caleb Studivant
