"We've gotten it right before," New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis told a reporter in his year-end media session. To bring clarity, that was nearly two decades ago when the franchise hired a confident and youthful Sean Payton. Indeed, he did not refer to Dennis Allen, although he stated, "I don't regret" his hiring.

Ohio State survived a furious comeback attempt by Notre Dame to win the College Football Playoff National Championship, 34-23, on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Big plays by quarterback Will Howard helped lead the Buckeyes to their first national title in a decade. SEE MORE >>