The NFL loses a legend (for now). Longtime New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is stepping down from the sidelines and vacating his New Orleans chair following 16 successful years. The 58-year-old shaped an era in Louisiana and shaped the hapless franchise into an absolutely successful team. But in addition to great success, a huge scandal also stains his career in the southern United States. ran takes a look at the career of one of the most successful NFL coaches in history.