Sean Payton celebrating the Saints NFC South Title in the most Sean Payton way pic.twitter.com/xtb80pNPfG
— John Hendrix (@JohnJHendrix) December 26, 2020
It’s good to see New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton embracing the league’s COVID-19 protocols, doing what’s important to keep those around him safe in the face of a pandemic. So he pointedly wore a mask and joined his team for a post-game celebration after their Week 16 win against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Saints were penalized by the NFL for not wearing masks in a similar get-together earlier this year, though other teams weren’t punished as strongly at the time. They’ve clearly learned their lesson, as has Payton. There’s ways for he and his crew to enjoy their time together and what they’ve accomplished within the confines of the rulebook. And this is proof of it.
So take a bow, Sean Payton. Cut the rug and strut your stuff. Here’s to an unprecedented fourth consecutive NFC South title, and to good luck in the postseason.
