Nov 5, 2022; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal head coach David Shaw before the game against the Washington State Cougars at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Reports conflict on Saints’ interest in former Stanford coach David Shaw

The New Orleans Saints’ search for their next head coach led to conflicting reports Monday that former Stanford head coach David Shaw is a candidate.

NFL Network reported that Shaw is interviewing for the post, while multiple media outlets said otherwise.

New Orleans fired Dennis Allen after Week 9 and promoted Darren Rizzi to interim head coach. The team went 3-5 the rest of the way to finish 5-12.

The Athletic reported on Saturday that Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, a former head coach of the Chicago Bears, is expected to receive interest from the Saints.

Shaw, 52, has no NFL head coaching experience and since last June has been a senior personnel executive with the Denver Broncos.

At Stanford from 2011-22, Shaw became the only four-time Pac-12 Conference Coach of the Year. The winningest coach in school history compiled a 96-54 record (.640) with the Cardinal that included eight straight bowl appearances from 2011-18 and two Rose Bowl victories in the 2012 and 2015 seasons.

Shaw’s NFL experience includes quarterbacks and wide receivers coach with the Baltimore Ravens from 2002-04, WR coach in 2005 and QB coach with the Oakland Raiders in 2001. He also was an offensive quality control coach with the Philadelphia Eagles (1997) and Raiders (1998-2000).

–Field Level Media

Nov 5, 2022; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal head coach David Shaw before the game against the Washington State Cougars at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Broncos interview ex-Stanford coach David Shaw

The Denver Broncos interviewed former Stanford coach David Shaw on Wednesday about their head coaching vacancy, ESPN reported.

Shaw, 50, resigned from Stanford on Nov. 27 after 12 seasons. The winningest coach in Cardinal history compiled a 96-54 record after succeeding Jim Harbaugh before the 2011 season, including a 3-9 mark in 2022.

The Broncos fired Nathaniel Hackett on Dec. 26 after a 4-11 record in his first season on the job. Denver finished with a 5-12 record.

Shaw coached in the NFL before joining the Stanford staff as an assistant in 2007, working as an assistant coach for the Philadelphia Eagles (1997), then-Oakland Raiders (1998-2001) and Baltimore Ravens (2002-05).

Other names linked to the Broncos’ coaching search include former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh and Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero is also considered a candidate.

–Field Level Media

Nov 5, 2022; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal head coach David Shaw before the game against the Washington State Cougars at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Stanford coach David Shaw resigns after 12 seasons

David Shaw, the head football coach at Stanford for the past 12 seasons, has resigned, effective immediately.

The winningest head coach in program history, Shaw announced his decision following Saturday night’s 35-26 loss to BYU.

“After many prayers and multiple discussions with my wife, one phrase keeps coming to me — it’s time,” Shaw said in a news release. “There are not sufficient words to describe the love and gratitude I feel for my family, all of my former and current players, my staff, this administration and the entire Stanford family. Thank you all.”

Shaw, 50, compiled a 96-54 record since succeeding Jim Harbaugh prior to the 2011 season. The Cardinal played in bowl games in his first eight seasons but haven’t won more than four games in each of the past four seasons.

The Cardinal concluded the 2022 season with a 3-9 (1-8 Pac-12) mark.

Shaw, a Stanford wide receiver from 1991-94, won the 2017 Bobby Dodd National Coach of the Year award and led Stanford to three Pac-12 titles and two Rose Bowl victories. He also was a four-time Pac-12 coach of the year selection.

Stanford said it will conduct a national search for Shaw’s successor.

“I would like to thank David for his immense contributions to Stanford,” athletic director Bernard Muir said. “David has represented Stanford football, as both a player and a coach, with unwavering grace, humility and integrity. He has cared tremendously for each and every student-athlete in his program while helping them pursue their full academic and athletic potential. David will forever remain a valued member of the Stanford football family and an integral part of the storied history of the program.”

During Shaw’s tenure, Stanford had 29 wins against top-25 opponents, including 11 against top-10 programs and five against top-5 teams. The Cardinal had 43 players drafted and a nation-leading 15 Academic All-Americans since 2010. Andrew Luck (2011) and Christian McCaffrey (2015) were Academic All-Americans of the Year.

–Field Level Media