Bill Parcells has informed the New Orleans Saints that he will not replace suspended coach Sean Payton on an interim basis for the 2012 season and is staying retired, a league source said Tuesday.
Parcells' agent, Jimmy Sexton, declined comment to The Associated Press. Saints spokesman Greg Bensel said the team had "nothing to report" on its search for an interim coach.
The Saints now will look to hire from within the organization. By promoting an assistant on the team, the Saints will not have to interview a minority candidate in accordance with the NFL's Rooney Rule...........
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