Moore's future with Eagles remains uncertain as Saints dangle head coaching gig

PHILADELPHIA - Eagles Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore's future in Philadelphia is up in the air after the Eagles steamrolled over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

Moore, in his first season with the Eagles, captained a run-first offense with Saquon Barkley that opened up the field for an equally dominant collection of receivers, including AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith.

Moore's prowess as a game caller for a championship team did not go unnoticed around the league, which garnered attention from many teams looking for a new head coach – namely, the New Orleans Saints.

What we know:

It's possible that Moore's last game as Eagles offensive coordinator may have been played in the building he could call home next season. 

Moore's link to New Orleans isn't just speculation that the only team currently looking for a head coach will pivot to Moore after the Super Bowl. The Saints interviewed Moore for their vacant position more than a week before the Birds hoisted the Lombardi Trophy for the second time in eight years.

"Its’ obviously been a good process," he said of his preliminary meetings with Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and other team officials in Philadelphia last week. "Having an opportunity to meet with Mickey and their leadership group has been great, and it’s set up in a way that allows us to focus on this game and we’ll see what happens after that."

During the regular season, the Eagles ranked eighth in the NFL offensively (367.2 yards per game), but gained most of their yards on the ground. Philadelphia ranked second in rushing (179.3 ypg) and 29th in passing (187.9 ypg).

"You build around your players," Moore said. "There's different styles we've played over the years and that's the fun part of it.

The other side:

If he indeed winds up being hired in New Orleans, he'd take over an offense starring dynamic running back Alvin Kamara. And his quarterback could be Derek Carr, against whom he once played in college when Moore was at Boise State and Carr was with Fresno State.

"Tons of respect for him as a quarterback in this league," Moore said of Carr. "He’s had a tremendous career and done a lot of really good things."

Moore hasn't had extensive experience in New Orleans but has a relationship with the family of Archie Manning from his days at the Manning Passing Academy in Thibodaux, Louisiana, which he called an "awesome experience."

Whenever he winds up being a head coach, Moore said he would expect to continue to be the primary play-caller for the offense.

What they're saying:

Eagles offensive players didn't seem surprised to see Moore on New Orleans' short list.

"He's the worst coordinator I've ever had," Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata said jokingly, as if that might prevent the Saints from hiring him away.

"Kellen's been the best," Mailata continued. "He's done a great job setting up plays, explaining the schemes and the whys behind certain motions, formations. It's a magical thing. It's no wonder why he's a finalist to be a head coach here."

Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni even begged Moore to stay during an on-field interview after the Super Bowl.

"Let's run this **** back, Kellen," Sirianni told ESPN.

The Associated Press contributed to this report