But the Saints had a chance at the beginning of this year to consider other alternatives when Payton flirted with the idea of going to another team to coach .
The Saints justifiably decided Payton still gave them the best chance to win .
But the Saints had a chance at the beginning of this year to consider other alternatives when Payton flirted with the idea of going to another team to coach , and the Saints justifiably decided Payton still gave them the best chance to win .