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The move comes in the immediate aftermath of a disappointing 16-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris. During that contest, the Saints' rushing offense struggled to gain any traction, managing a total of just 18 yards on 17 carries. This output marked the franchise's least productive rushing performance since a dismal 11-yard showing back in 1999.
Addressing offensive inconsistency
The Saints currently sit at 2-5 and occupy the bottom spot in the NFC South. Beyond their struggles on the ground, the team has faced challenges in the kicking game and has consistently allowed opponents to gain at least 100 net rushing yards in all but one of their games this season.
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A shift in coaching direction
This dismissal represents the first major alteration to the coaching staff under Moore, who was hired prior to the 2025 season. Despite the team finishing with a 6-11 record last year—a campaign that saw them start 1-8 before winning four of their final five games under quarterback Tyler Shough—the organization had largely retained the existing coaching personnel until now.
As the Saints look to reset during the remainder of their bye week, the focus remains on rectifying the inconsistencies that have plagued both sides of the ball. With the team currently struggling to find momentum in the division, the departure of Paganetti signals a clear intent from the coaching staff to address the deficiencies that have hindered their performance throughout the first seven games of the season.
